[MBZ] 1/2-ton truck

2009-04-22 Thread Dan Weeks
If they don't know much about cars, buying something very used to move halfway across the country is risky. If a bad trans strands them, their costs go up considerably. I'd only buy a truck if they need a truck later. I have a wonderfully ingenious and very cheap utility trailer, made by

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 1/2-ton truck

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Maybe Wonko could loan them his $200 trocka for the ride. --R ___ 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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I did discover that formatting it to get it recognizable by winders involved some obscure process, but once I did that it worked fine. I also

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! I recall that I once was tempted by an 80MB drive that was about $1000 at the time. I didn't buy it, and I've never regretted it! Work is throwing away an Exabyte tape carousel backup system. Who knows how many TB it holds at once, but it's tapes...

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I was just looking at Amazon, the $85 Seagate looked like a good deal, but why only 3 stars on customer ratings? It seems that they

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Allan Streib
A lot of PCs now come with two partitions, one for actual use and one that serves as a recovery partition, storing images of the original OS, drivers, and other software that shipped with the PC. On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:23 -0400, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I bought

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Loren Faeth
I've always bought OEM drives, no problem. Mine have always arrived well protected, but I have only bought one drive in the last 4 years or so. Guess it depends on the merchant. At 08:43 AM 4/22/2009, you wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90,

Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Mine was OEM and showed up in a box with some bubble wrap, it was in one of those nasty indestructible plastic packages. You need to get cables with them too, they don't come with one. The SATA cable was like $6 or so, and I think I got a power adapter too. I probably had some in a box

[MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! --R ___ 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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. I pulled #7, and it is still wet and a bit oily, but not all chunky with crud like before. Don't know what to think. The bad running is variable, so I suppose it can be largely laid to leaking intake

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2009-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. Dribbling injector? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Allan Streib
Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck. Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. But, I guess they are made to a tougher standard than a consumer/light duty truck. Allan On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:06

[MBZ] Service repair manual link

2009-04-22 Thread Robert Massmann
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Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] HDs

2009-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! And the price keeps dropping - Just ordered a 1TB Hitachi from zipzoomfly.com for $84 before $10 rebate. Same drive was $88 at CompUSA.com Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread LarryT
I am finally getting close (I think) to being able to install XP in my new laptop which came with Vista Ultimate. After writing 6 or 7 emails and kept getting different solutions and suggestions. Toward the end of the email discussions I was told I should try a dual boot system. I am very

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Tony Wirtel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:        mailman.345.1240413404.11481.mercedes_okiebenz@okiebenz.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I'd buy the 26' uhaul IH truck for $3900.  You might

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread E M
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[MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?

2009-04-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What could be wrong with a W126 trans that doesn't shift into 4th, knowing that the seller has already eliminated the clutch and throwout bearing as possibilities? ;)

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?

2009-04-22 Thread John Freer
Could be something as simple as a sticking downshift switch under the gas pedal. Happened to me once. On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Ed Booher
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Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Ed Booher
that unlocks portions of the Vista install, but not others. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/1f3e3607/attachment.html

[MBZ] clown car for Wonko

2009-04-22 Thread Allan Streib
If you like the Smart, you oughtta love this http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/04/we-drive-the-ap.html Now we just need to wait for the big oil/Detroit conspiracy to figure out a way to squash it... Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread Ed Booher
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[MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-22 Thread Anthony Galioto
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Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] 300D mileage

2009-04-22 Thread ernest breakfield
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Re: [MBZ] No preglow indicator lite, no start - epilogue

2009-04-22 Thread ernest breakfield
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[MBZ] OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)

2009-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino
An iteresting review written by an aviation professional. This was forwarded to me by my wife, received from one of her fellow airline employees. This is for all you aviation buffs out there: Qantas12 Super So my New Year's resolution for 2009 is to non-rev on airplanes that I've studied

Re: [MBZ] 380 SEC

2009-04-22 Thread Dan Weeks
My 126 would not upshift to 4th for a while, and a drain-and-refill, along with cleaning the trans filter screen, fixed it. A fluid flush did not. Dan Dan Weeks Freelance Writing Photography 515/279-4825 On Apr 22, 2009, at 12:44 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: What could be

Re: [MBZ] clown car for Wonko

2009-04-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck.  Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. And who knows how well it's been

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread tyler
I've rented U-haul trucks several times, and nearly every time it broke down due to severe neglect. One truck had the alternator fail, the engine overheat, and the tailgate cables break all within ~20 miles. The tires are also almost always dangerously cracked, and at the wrong pressure! I

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread Allan Streib
My experience has been the same. About the only think I think they really worry about are the brakes, I've never had one with bad brakes. I've had slipping clutches, sloppy steering, near-bald tires, worn out oil-burning engines, but always good brakes. Allan On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:02

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights.  On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread WILTON
Have you checked Auto Zone? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights I have this little trailer I rigged up for the

Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread dave walton
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Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
well it says its an automatic but says it needs a clutch a throw out bearing. Thats about like saying a diesel needs new spark plugs. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
yea, any walmart or anywhere that sells trailer stuff will have it Rich Thomas wrote: I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8

[MBZ] burning fader switch

2009-04-22 Thread burgess1892
Hi, You wrote in a comment a couple of years ago about removing the console mounted fader switch and replacing it with a piece of plastic that was fitted to the hole. Where did you get that piece, or did you fabricate it yourself? My fader is toast, too, and I am in the process of rewiring the

[MBZ] OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)

2009-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino
An iteresting review written by an aviation professional. This was forwarded to me by my wife, received from one of her fellow airline employees. This is for all you aviation buffs out there: Qantas12 Super So my New Year's resolution for 2009 is to non-rev on airplanes that I've studied

[MBZ] Recall: OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)

2009-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino
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Re: [MBZ] burning fader switch

2009-04-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM, burgess1...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hi, You wrote in a comment a couple of years ago about removing the console mounted fader switch and replacing it with a piece of plastic that was fitted to the hole.  Where did you get that piece, or did you fabricate it

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
No, I live out here in the sticks, sorta organize my trips into civilization (such as it is) for Fridays, figured I would get whatever when I go out and about. I'll check the auto parts or El Mercado de Wal. --R WILTON wrote: Have you checked Auto Zone? Wilton - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread Ed Booher
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Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Ed Booher
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread tyler
I thought that the extra wires in an 80 pin cable were ground wires, which isolate the data wires from one another to allow higher transfer speeds and less cross talk. Cable select can still be used with 40 pin cables that are wired correctly. Tyler Ed Booher wrote: On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at

[MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-22 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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[MBZ] Service repair manual Link

2009-04-22 Thread Robert Massmann
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[MBZ] didnt somebody need a blue 123 visor?

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
has both sides http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300D-W123-SUN-VISOR-Drivers-Side-NICE_W0QQitemZ190302809753QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item190302809753_trksid=p4506.c0.m245_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 ___

Re: [MBZ] Service repair manual link

2009-04-22 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Archer
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim Where is the cheapest place to buy it? I bought some (for shoes) when it first came out and had to pay a big price at

Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer

2009-04-22 Thread Douglas
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-22 Thread Douglas
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Re: [MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
Where is the cheapest place to buy it? Most hardware stores around here carry it, or at least its several varieties of X Goo, which I suspect might all be filled from the same bulk tank. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? Any RV or McParts store, probably. U-Haul, also. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I am wondering if Freeze12 or Envirosafe (ES12a) are suitable replacements. Yes, though you may have to DIY. You'll need a gauge set, and a vacuum pump is ideal though you can flush the air out of a system by wasting half a can of juice just blowing it through. (Old-school R12 technique.) --

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I know, of course, that I need to look for the dreaded single-row timing chain on the 3.8 liter... is the difference between single- and double-row chains obvious once I get a valve cover off? Absolutely. Anything else to look for? I've never driven a gas 126 or a coupe, but have test-driven

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2009-04-22 Thread Jim Cathey
I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. Dribbling injector? I haven't pulled the ones on that side yet. I have a trunk full of new parts for the car, and I don't seem to be working on it. Just drive it around, running ratty and stinking,

Re: [MBZ] On the road again

2009-04-22 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Only place I have seen it was at El Mercado de Wal in the shoe section!!! (maybe I kept looking for it in the automotive section is why I never found it). --R Jim Cathey wrote: Where is the cheapest place to buy it? Most hardware stores around here carry it, or at least its several

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMC 1/2 ton truck?

2009-04-22 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-22 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] shoegoo

2009-04-22 Thread Archer
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim Could Goop; which is solvent based and comes in marine, plumbers, household, etc. types; be the same as shoe goo? It's

Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?

2009-04-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
I forgot to mention - if you want better read write speed, go with RAID 1 with 10K RPM drives. You will get 33% better read and write speed. Add another drive to for a three drive RAID 1 and you'll gain another 25%. A 4th drive will add about 20% better performance. RAID 10 is the best of both