Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus

2009-06-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
es_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090603/01bb9b13/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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Wife test drove, among others today, a Honda Fit. I was greatly disappointed to find that it comes with rear drum brakes. I thought we'd be past that by now. Oh, and if you want alloy wheels, get ready to shell out over $1100 for them. Drum brakes have some advantages, but racing ain't one of

Re: [MBZ] Test - user unknown?

2009-06-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BZZT Wonko the Sane wrote: Your reply indicates that he succeeded. -- 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, 76 300D, http

Re: [MBZ] OT - Squared away

2009-06-04 Thread WILTON
Thanks. 'Thought it was something to do with sailing. 'Heard my older brothers (Navy) use it a lot when I was a "lttle fella." Another one I heard a lot was "skivvies," (underwear?). Also "deck," "head," "bulkhead," "chow," "grabass" (pronounced gra BAHSS' in their later, more mellow years)

[MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
llowing for one wiper speed rather than all three? Andrew W123 300TD (2) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/07b573cb/attachment.html> ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
something other than a blown fuse? Is it possible that just the wiper circuit within the combination switch has selectively shorted out? Do relays fail catastrophically or selectively, e.g. allowing for one wiper speed rather than all three? All things are possible. Did you try the washer f

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 140 parked in my garage

2009-06-04 Thread Bill R
My son was a typical kid with a messy room, but 6 years in the USAF has cured that. He had us up to visit his apartment after he started at the White House Communications Office this year, and I thought perhaps I had walked into a very neat clothing store when I went into his closet. I can't even

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
From: "Zoltan Finks" I'm following the wife as she drives our 87 190D and I notice smoke out the tailpipe. Checked and it was about 1.5 qt. low on oil. Filled it after it sat for a weekend One thing Marshall was adamant about was letting a MB diesel seek it's own oil level. Don't let it ru

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
own it. And it's a classic (in my mind) and drives and handles great and is more classy and unique than some run of the mill newer car. Thoughts? Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
ssue. I suppose it is possible for the engine to be just worn out also, with 300k miles! Tyler -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/28613

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I'm seriously disappointed by the new Insight, I can't see why I'd want one, 40/43 mpg, seriously? In 2003 it got 47/49... There's probably 10-20% (or more) difference in the mpg ratings standard since 2007. Or were you quoting the revised ratings for the old car? At any

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Focus

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
ably not buy a new Civic. Any experience with the Focus among the group? Or any other suggestions for a newer compact with good fuel mileage? Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
ne. Oh well. I should be surprised. After all, it's Wal-Mart.  Sam is surely spinning in his grave... --     Philip -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/9

Re: [MBZ] Unimogs

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
There can be only one!) -- Jim -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/7d208271/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 140 parked in my garage

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] For those Italian Car Lovers in the Windy City

2009-06-04 Thread LWB250
Next time you're in Chicago http://ferrariguyforhire.com/ Dan ___ 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: ht

Re: [MBZ] For those Italian Car Lovers in the Windy City

2009-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: Next time you're in Chicago http://ferrariguyforhire.com/ ...and want to hire a middle aged gigolo... Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 140 parked in my garage

2009-06-04 Thread Bill R
his year, and I thought perhaps I had walked into a very neat clothing store when I went into his closet.  I can't even think that neatly.  BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merc

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
I think the old insights get as much as 75mpg if you get the correct model (manual transmission w/ lean burn)! Tyler Curt Raymond wrote: I'm seriously disappointed by the new Insight, I can't see why I'd want one, 40/43 mpg, seriously? In 2003 it got 47/49... You want mileage get a Smart, its

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
I realize oil brands and weights tend to be a quasi-religious issue, with most people (myself included) having strong convictions with little evidence. Some of the reasons I use the thinner oil: 1) The 5w40 will start quicker, and build oil pressure quicker, especially in cold weather 2) It r

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
atastrophically or selectively, e.g. allowing for one wiper speed rather than all three? Andrew W123 300TD (2) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/07b573

[MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
I don't see much choice in Mobil 1 here but when I go over the border into the USA, I always look at WalMart to see what they have. Do I need to worry about the coding on the jugs or is any reasonably heavy Mobil 1 going to be ok for my old 300D? So far, I have just stuck with the Shell Rote

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
___ > 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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next par

[MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Rich Thomas
And cheap too http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/04/news/international/tata_cheapest_car.reut/index.htm?postversion=2009060411 --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

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread WILTON
Meets crash standards? How dey do dat? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 3:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Small Tatas And cheap too http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/04/news/international/tata_cheapest_car.reut/index.ht

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread LarryT
Howdy! Shell Rotella is an excellent choice if Mobil 1 is not available\\ The type of Mobil 1 recommended for older diesels like ours is M1 Diesel Turbo/Truck Synthetic Oil in 5W40. If W'mart doesn't have it, try AutoZone or one of the FLAPS in your country. I rec'd a email reply from A

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
You're correct- but diesel fuel is oil. If you search diesel forums online, you'll find many cases of blue smoke being caused by problems with the injectors, or injection timing rather than burning oil. Tyler Zoltan Finks wrote: So blue smoke could be something other than burning oil? I thoug

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
I've always seen it in stock when I look at Autozone. Tyler LarryT wrote: Howdy! Shell Rotella is an excellent choice if Mobil 1 is not available\\ The type of Mobil 1 recommended for older diesels like ours is M1 Diesel Turbo/Truck Synthetic Oil in 5W40. If W'mart doesn't have it, tr

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
Is the Shell Rotella a true API group IV based synthetic oil, or does it contain group III hydroisomerized petroleum based oil (which can legally be labeled synthetic)? I can't seem to get a real answer on this question, so I've always been afraid to use Rotella- since the group III oils aren't

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Mountain Man
WILTON wrote: > Meets crash standards? How dey do dat? You die. That's the test - do you die, when it crashes. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions -- NOW Diesel Fuel - Gas to Liquid Technology (GTL)

2009-06-04 Thread LarryT
While reading about the Shell Rotella I followed a link to Shell Diesel V fuel where they stated Shell was a leader in GTL technology. This is the 1st I've heard about this technology. They built a 15,000 barrels/day facility in 1993 in Malayasia (IIRC) and are planning a much larger facility

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Peter Hertzing
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Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread LarryT
Hi Tyler - I would think that *somewhere* (MSDS perhaps?) the details you're looking for would be available. i.e., a Grp IV vs Gr III base oil, right. I'll look around. Maybe the lab tht does my Oil Analysis will know? I'll call them tomorrow -- LarryT - Original Message - From

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
Not to be too graphic, but dead might be better than what happens to you if you are in one of those when hit by whatever. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 2:21 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread LarryT
o 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 > -- next part -- An HTML attachm

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
or leaky engine. My 190DT doesn't burn or leak significant amounts of oil... Tyler -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/ca1f78cd/attachment.html> __

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
is any reasonably heavy Mobil 1 going to be ok for my old 300D? So far, I have just stuck with the Shell Rotella oil. Randy -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread E M
D? >>> > >>> > So far, I have just stuck with the Shell Rotella oil. >>> > >>> > Randy >>> > >>> > >>> > ___ >>> > http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
I've seen different fuel system problems can cause white smoke, blue smoke, or black smoke on a diesel - without burning oil or losing coolant. Overfuelling results in black smoke, but you can also have a leaky injector, poor spray pattern, over-advanced timing, or retarded timing. Tyler Cur

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread LarryT
l engines) if there's a problem with the link -- Good luck - LarryT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/ff54e5b0/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread winmutt
It wont be that cheap when they are done making it meet crash standards. If these come I will totally buy one to commute to work in. If it lasts a year it's paid for itself. -Rolf WILTON wrote: Meets crash standards? How dey do dat? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas"

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Mountain Man
Randy wrote: > Not to be too graphic, but dead might be better than what happens to you if > you are in one of those when hit by > whatever. Is that why we drive MB? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Mountain Man
-Rolf wrote: > It wont be that cheap when they are done making it meet crash standards. If > these come I will totally buy one to commute to work in. If it lasts a year > it's paid for itself. Totally!! I would do the Smart car also - if I could find a used one at a W123 price. mao __

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions -- NOW Diesel Fuel - Gas to Liquid Technology (GTL)

2009-06-04 Thread Mountain Man
LarryT wrote: > Didn't know diesel came from Nat Gas. I doubt diesel comes from Nat Gas. I think what the GTL is saying is that a component can be created from Nat Gas, or, that diesel can be made from Nat Gas. As I understand it, many of the industrial plastics we use these days are created

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread winmutt
Be careful what you say. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tatamilestone_1.jpg The Tata Ghurka uses a turboed om616 plant. Its like a mini Gwagen, I would love to have one. -Rolf Mountain Man wrote: Randy wrote: Not to be too graphic, but dead might be better than what happens to you i

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
t the coding on the jugs or is any reasonably heavy Mobil 1 going to be ok for my old 300D? So far, I have just stuck with the Shell Rotella oil. Randy -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merc

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread E M
at too. Any thoughts ? > > Ed > 300E > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/fe5abd5d/attachment.html > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread MG
Ed, Try your local Harley dealer. They have special high zinc motorcycle oils. Manfred Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:29:27 -0400 From: E M Subject: Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions I use the dino Rotella Diesel 15/40 in the old 300E gasser, and it seems to work well. I like it for the higher zi

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Loren Faeth
The record of survivability is why all my family drives MBs. Both the female members were in accidents that would have been quite serious or deadly in a lesser veeehicle. Both walked away with no problems. There is being dead, and there is ending up looking like a bambi run over by a semi.

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions -- NOW Diesel Fuel - Gas to Liquid Technology (GTL)

2009-06-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I saw something somewhere just a coupla days ago about that plant in Qatar -- they create longer chains of stuff from natl gas (a lot of which gets flared off I understand, so it is a "waste" product to some extent), one of which is diesel. --R LarryT wrote: While reading about the Shell Rote

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Another vote for a big, heavy Benz here. Having crash tested one, in the "worst" kind of accident (T-boned in the driver's door by a larger vehicle at some speed), I don't ever intend to drive anything else, particularly not some thing tiny. If push comes to shove, I'll take the bus, some

Re: [MBZ] Small Tatas

2009-06-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I guess that would be a D Tata. That is more my type of Tata. --R winmutt wrote: Be careful what you say. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tatamilestone_1.jpg The Tata Ghurka uses a turboed om616 plant. Its like a mini Gwagen, I would love to have one. -Rolf Mountain Man wrote: Randy

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
I rely on smell more than looks.Bluish exhaust can be fuel or oil, but a smell will tell. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tyler Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
I like it for the higher zink content. I'm not sure what to run in my old 911 now that the zink levels have been reduced, but I'm thinking to maybe go with Rotella in that too. Any thoughts ? Mobil One motorcycle oils have the highest zinc content, but they are not cheap. M1 15w-50 is next.

[MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
/okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/a5bbfc57/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 de

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Bob Rentfro
instead of the brake". > > I am glad I'm not there. > > Sheer stupidity. > > Wife's neck feels tweaked. > > Brian > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread tyler
Good to hear your wife is alright. Sorry about the car :( If this is anything like what I went through when my 740 Turbo was wrecked last year her insurance company will find like 5 beat up 190E "comparables" for $800 each, and then deduct $100 for each crack in your dash or spot of oil on you

Re: [MBZ] Unimogs

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Is this gonna get you to finally pull the front apart and find out whats wrong with it? I've been waiting with bated breath for the end of that saga... Dunno. After 1.5 years I'm working on Ethelred's dash again... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
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Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Yes, I did try all wiper functions, without success. It is possible that the replacement fuse shorted out. Also, having just recently fixed a problem due to a dirty G102 under-dash ground connection, you could have a ground problem. -- Jim ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] OT - Squared away

2009-06-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- The young officer thought it very odd that his captain seemed to trust and confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
not there. > > Sheer stupidity. > > Wife's neck feels tweaked. > > Brian > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/a5bbfc57/

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Yeah, I'm hoping the car has not gone moot on us. Wife says there's not that much damage. However, the original Becker radio has popped out. ?? Our 190D is now poised to start making us money. The last rear-ending just about paid for the manny-tranny conversion, and I hammered out the dent mys

Re: [MBZ] OT: Times When You Just Have To Trust The Pilot

2009-06-04 Thread Mountain Man
Here is another picturesque landing place, with a pilot attempting a landing. http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/unusual-attitude/2009/06/how-far-into-this-video-at-st.html mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread E M
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 > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubb

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
the combination switch has selectively shorted out? Do > relays fail catastrophically or selectively, e.g. allowing for one wiper > speed rather than all three? > > Andrew > W123 300TD (2) > -- next part -- &g

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
>> relays fail catastrophically or selectively, e.g. allowing for one wiper >> speed rather than all three? >> >> Andrew >> W123 300TD (2) >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: < >> http://oki

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Luther
Marshall swore up and down that Shell was a group III oil and nothing special. For conventional oil, it's worthless as it's nearly the same price as Chevron Delo 400 and Delvac 1300, both group IV oils. Luther tyler wrote: Is the Shell Rotella a true API group IV based synthetic oil, or does

Re: [MBZ] OT - Squared away

2009-06-04 Thread WILTON
his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/506ee764/attachment.html&g

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel writes: > The PO swears that the front wipers always worked, and that testing > the rear wiper system might have caused the front circuit to fail. Is > it possible that I burned out the front wiper relay? The other > functions of the combination switch (L and R turn signals, h

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Rich Thomas
mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090604/a5bbfc57/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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Allan Streib
Luther writes: > Marshall swore up and down that Shell was a group III oil and nothing > special. For conventional oil, it's worthless as it's nearly the same > price as Chevron Delo 400 and Delvac 1300, both group IV oils. I can get Chevron Delo 400 in 6 gallon cases at Sam's Club, that's what

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Allan Streib
E M writes: > I use the dino Rotella Diesel 15/40 in the old 300E gasser, and it seems to > work well. I like it for the higher zink content. I'm not sure what to run > in my old 911 now that the zink levels have been reduced, but I'm thinking > to maybe go with Rotella in that too. Any though

Re: [MBZ] Possible cause of loss of front wipers in w123 300TD

2009-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
-- From: "Rich Thomas" Quick, call 60 Minutes to investigate this "unintended acceleration" incident, call for Congressional hearings, sue the maker of the car the girl was driving for obviously defective product design and realization, and retir

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] Mars in August o/t

2009-06-04 Thread Rusty Cullens
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Re: [MBZ] methanol

2009-06-04 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2009-06-04 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] lick lick

2009-06-04 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
nz.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: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- next part -- An

Re: [MBZ] OT - Squared away

2009-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Your older brothers raised you right -- but you had enough sense to select thermals over waves. Thermals? I thought they called them WAFs? ;-) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] 911 erl

2009-06-04 Thread RELNGSON
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[MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] lick lick

2009-06-04 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I think there is only one person here with a perverted mind, I'll let you guess who. I'll give you all a clue, the persons initials are RLE. Hendrik who doesn't lick seats.anymore but likes them for parking his behind relng...@aol.com wrote: ...The last Civic I drove was in 2002 or ther

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Douglas
good points.. ! Douglas -- From: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:09 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil From: "Zoltan Finks" I'm following the wife as she drives our 87 190D and I not

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig McCluskey wrote: Our prices here in Los Alamos have gone up noticably since the beginning of May (graph attached). Anyone else seen this phenomenon? Any ideas why it's happening? http://quotes.ino.com/chart/?s=NYMEX_CL.N09&v=d3 ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-04 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 12:04:43AM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig McCluskey wrote: > >Our prices here in Los Alamos have gone up noticably since the beginning > >of May (graph attached). > > > >Anyone else seen this phenomenon? Any ideas why it's happening? > > http://quotes.ino.com/chart/?s=N

Re: [MBZ] 190D for sale

2009-06-04 Thread Redghost
Old loop GP. Have run the battery down in a sad attempt to get her to light off. Thereby blowing the offending GP out into a waiting slab of wood clay On Jun 1, 2009, at 6:07 AM, OK Don wrote: Is it the old style loop glow plug or the new pencil style? I've pulled a prechamber before rem

Re: [MBZ] 190D for sale

2009-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Old loop GP. Have run the battery down in a sad attempt to get her to light off. Thereby blowing the offending GP out into a waiting slab of wood Do you have the remaining GP's working? I'm sure you can get it started on three GP's/cylinders, if things are warm enough. (As they ought to be a