Re: [MBZ] Retirement

2009-05-03 Thread Bill R
Good luck on the whole retirement thing. I've been retired for 5 years and think it is great, but I do miss the friends and travel of my previous job [went Key West to Tampa working with community groups]. I suspect you will find enough to do, but do make sure you get involved in some good organi

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
huh? Wonko the Sane wrote: I was on-board until I read about the free NRA membership. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 2

Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
me neither. Gary Hurst wrote: i personally did not remember them as such great cars to merit this sort of price -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro ma

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
about the free NRA membership. > > -- The only absolute is that everything is relative. --Henri de Saint Simon -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachm

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-05-03 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
L: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090503/92cae3cf/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] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Mountain Man
Wonko wrote: > Worked fine for me. neither of the html links in Kleb's post got anywhere. One gave an internal server error, the other had enough text that I could decipher where to search tulsa cl. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to w

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its just the engine harness. When I had my old E420 that Craig has now, I was going to replace the harness because I figured it would need it but checked it over pretty good and I didnt see anything wrong with the one in there. Its was like $500 and something on Rusty's site, and not har

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, but have to watch out for the wiring harness and evap issue. Can also leak oil out the back of the head. Bob Rentfro wrote: Is that a good year for a gasser? Bob R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300S

Re: [MBZ] Free to good home: W123 Arm rest

2009-05-03 Thread John Freer
Hi Craig, I did some snoping on the EPC and came out short so without a part number I guess it will remain a mystery. My 560SL has blue leather and I am sure the W123 is MB-Tex but that wouldn't be a concern. Thanks anyway, John On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sat, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT: M$ Windows Update Fails

2009-05-03 Thread LarryT
Make sure you buy the right kind also - SATA or IDE. Check Wiki if you are unfamiliar with the wiring connections of each. Happy to help - it's nice to be able to keep using old HDs I think -- LarryT https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership to anyone inter

Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-05-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well-maybe the wiriing issue is overblown. Afriend of mine just got a harness from the stealer for a 124 E420 and put it in himself-said very easy to do. Only engine harness was needed. Buield that into your bidding. My brother has a 93 400SEl and records showed harness replacement by MB. FWIW D

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread Mountain Man
it would have been nice to have a link that worked http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1152037220.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 deliv

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] Source of silver lacquer paint for bundt wheels

2009-05-03 Thread Redghost
I found the Griots products to be very close to OEM. They have a kit with all the goodies you need to prep and spray the wheels. Rattle can, but if you take the time and do it right, they look really good. I have an old pristine spare I sourced out of a PnP trunk that I used as the stand

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread WILTON
I do believe the interior really is leather, too. ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "mercedes Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 7:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] car for az bob http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-320-1994-Mercedes-E

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
good idea, maybe you can get it cheaper than BIN Bob Rentfro wrote: mebby I better drive down there tomorrow -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro ma

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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[MBZ] anybody need a green on green vw diesel?

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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[MBZ] For Sale 1980 VW Dasher Diesel - $2800 (Tulsa, OK)

2009-05-03 Thread kaleb
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, not bad Bob Rentfro wrote: Dangthat a prettey decent price, no? Bob R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 7

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Bob Rentfro
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[MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-320-1994-Mercedes-E-320-Rust-Free-Southern-AZ-Car_W0QQitemZ320367254959QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4a97605daf&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread LarryT
It's from me https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership to anyone interested! - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts On Sun, 3

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 3 May 2009 18:26:43 -0400 "LarryT" wrote: > https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp > > Free 1 year NRA membership for anyone interested! Did you add this to your email, or does comcast add it for you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread LarryT
Don suggested the Website address might be helpful - Very true ;-) http://youroil.net Sorry - https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership to anyone interested! - Original Message - From: "LarryT" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday,

[MBZ] Oil Analysis Discounts

2009-05-03 Thread LarryT
Hello all - At the request of OK Don I have started the $5 discount program again so when someone buys a 3 or 4 kit Oil Analysis package. The Discount Code is - Mercedes. Enjoy - LarryT https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership for anyone interested!

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread LWB250
One area I seemed to find that was frustrating to diagnose but cheap and easy to fix - the "O" ring or really a grommet that the vacuum line passed through on the reservoir. If the reservoir had failed you would know it - it would leak down almost immediately and it would affect the rest of th

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread OK Don
ive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO "The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy" Baron Manfred von Richthofen -

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread Peter Frederick
High density polyethylene, I believe. They can become brittle and crack, but the usual culprit is dead rubber bits or cracked hard plastic lines. The lines often crack in the boot between door and body, the dual diaphragms are prone to failure (but are replaceable), and the fuel filler do

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread Mitch Haley
What's the reservoir made from? Is it susceptible to rusting or cracking? A friend of mine bought a much used and somewhat rednecked diesel Tempo, and the vacuum reservoir was a 46oz tomato juice can. What can I say, it worked. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread Peter Frederick
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
damn you OK Don wrote: My '92 has over 350,000 miles - drives very strong, leaks a little, but doesn't burn oil. I would not be afraid of it, expecially with the rebuilt tranny. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] What chassis is this?

2009-05-03 Thread Christopher McCann
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Re: [MBZ] What chassis is this?

2009-05-03 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] What chassis is this?

2009-05-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Frustration at underfunctioning door locks, w123 300TD

2009-05-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread Ralph W
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Re: [MBZ] Free to good home: W123 Arm rest

2009-05-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 2 May 2009 21:48:59 -0700 John Freer wrote: > Wonder if that would fit a 1986 R107? I have no idea; someone else will have to speak up. The R107 is a two-seater convertible, is it not? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to w

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Wants a password Ralph W wrote: I'd be interested in seeing what it goes for if it hits Ebay. It is a dead ringer for my '90 with the cracked head. Did you drive it by any chance? I'm curious how the engine performed with that many miles. I'm also selling my '87 wagon but have had limited intere

Re: [MBZ] 92 2.5 for sale in Michigan

2009-05-03 Thread Ralph W
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Re: [MBZ] Stick W116 for sale, good project for somebody

2009-05-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Right on both counts, I think. Milan brown and Bamboo, another A&W car. My wife really didn't like hers, hence the sale. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi