[MBZ] Someone needs this car

2009-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I think Wilton. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1265935827.html --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] Someone needs this car

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I think Wilton. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1265935827.html Naw, it's just a Dodge Magnum. Let Wilton know when you find a R320 Bluetec. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread Allan Streib
Are the air temps at the registers OK? Any sign of positive/negative pressure on the house? That could indicate leaks in the return or supply ducts outside the living space (i.e. attic) (if there are any). Adequate attic insulation? Allan On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:58 -0700, LWB250

Re: [MBZ] Seagate hard drives self-destruct

2009-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:55:36 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: When shopping for 1TB hard drives, I saw commentary on Seagate firmware that would put the drive's internal controller board into a permanent busy state so that your computer's BIOS couldn't even see the drive. Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Donald Snook
nice 300SL meets all of these elements! OUTRAGEOUS! Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090713/7a24cd2e/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this car

2009-07-13 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hmmm. A stereo listening (?) console with a car-like appearance for the terminally tacky (and deaf!) Fred Moir Lynn MA Classical music salted with the occasional Klatta Kaltta. At 08:56 AM 7/13/2009, you wrote: I think Wilton. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1265935827.html --R

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Donald Snook
say bad things about your car, Don, it's bad Karma (or better yet, Carma) Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090713/a7fe8e93/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] who has to live in the real world

2009-07-13 Thread Allan Streib
Hm. I'd guess the idea would be to get people to buy the insurance rather than pay the fee. I would think the fee ought to be somewhat higher in that case: an older driver with a clean record might be able to get liability insurance for less than $500/year, but a young unmarried male with a few

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread Allan Streib
One house I looked at (but did not buy) had baseboard hot water heat, and A/C in the ceiling. I'm sure this is because the AC was added later and for ease of access they did all the ductwork in the attic, but this struck me as a good combination. Radiant heat is nicer in the winter, does not

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] who has to live in the real world

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Hm. I'd guess the idea would be to get people to buy the insurance rather than pay the fee. I would think the fee ought to be somewhat higher in that case: an older driver with a clean record might be able to get liability insurance for less than $500/year, but a young

[MBZ] OT I like this guy

2009-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
He needs an old 190D\ http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/diy_bulldozer.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 --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

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I think ruining a very nice 300SL meets all of these elements! OUTRAGEOUS! Are we talking about CamoCar? That one is said to be a fiberglass replica. What if your neighbor paints his house blaze orange? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs

2009-07-13 Thread Douglas
Thanks I have some of those around Douglas - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:39:55 -0700 Douglas

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread WILTON
I'll say. 'Sounds like a bonehead way to avoid doing proper engineering. When I moved here 21 years ago, (2-story 3500' Georgian colonial revival house), the house had a 5-ton unit (heat pump) with 3 air handlers that were installed in 1964. 'Bout 8 years ago, I installed 3 completely

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this car

2009-07-13 Thread WILTON
'Looks like it needs a well-placed package of dynamite or a B-52 strike. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] Someone needs this car I

Re: [MBZ] OT I like this guy

2009-07-13 Thread WILTON
That is neat. I'd like to use it on my driveway right now. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 10:02 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT I like this guy He needs an old

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this car

2009-07-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I'm sure it might sound like a B52 strike with all them thumpers going, and could probably sound like a credible facsimile of a buff at full takeoff thrust. --R WILTON wrote: 'Looks like it needs a well-placed package of dynamite or a B-52 strike. Wilton - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] 124 front struts (more frustration)

2009-07-13 Thread Rusty Cullens
Sorry Loren, I had no idea they were bad. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124

Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs

2009-07-13 Thread Christopher McCann
http://mercedessource.com/node/2842 much cheaper Chris 1985 300SD 244K miles --- On Mon, 7/13/09, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] tool for glow plugs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, July 13, 2009,

[MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Allan Streib
Wife reports that there is a popping sound from the right front of the car, manifests when turning or going over a bump. I'm thinking CV joint, though at a glance the boots look intact. I'll crawl under there tonight and have a good look around -- other ideas? Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Peter Hertzing
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Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Donald Snookdsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I have always thought the 124 was a good looking car. I would go further and say that the 124 was the epitome of the old Jaguar motto - grace, space and pace. But I know I'm in a minority, at least as far as the grace part!

Re: [MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Richard Hattaway
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Re: [MBZ] clones

2009-07-13 Thread Benz Hogs
Have you seen a woman in her 50s stumble over the same thing? I have. Luther Scott Ritchey wrote: Have you watched a recent high school graduate try to make change without a computer -- or when you add the odd cents after they've rung it up? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread Peter Frederick
I almost forgot -- you should also look for in-line dampers! Depending on the age and installation, there may be dampers in the supply ductwork, usually well hidden. Sadly, it's likely that the ductwork to the upstairs is too small. Might run through the attic and be un-insulated, too,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If it was a cv joint, it would be a clank clank clank sound while turning, regardless of bump. Allan Streib wrote: Wife reports that there is a popping sound from the right front of the car, manifests when turning or going over a bump. I'm thinking CV joint, though at a glance the boots look

Re: [MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If it was a cv joint, it would be a clank clank clank sound while turning, regardless of bump. That's what an outer front CV joint sounds like. Klatta, klatta, klatta. Inners are more likely to show up as vibration instead of noise, and have little to do with steering

Re: [MBZ] OT: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Gasoline Prices]

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Snook et al., Well more opinion on MB esthetics. I love my 124 300D 2.5 t. As Larry and OK Don have posted-it is a great model- probably best MB I have ever driven, But I do have car cover and joke that I cover it up to 'put a bag over its head'. Seriously-I agree that the 95 is best of class in

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread OK Don
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[MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread Michael Esh
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Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread OK Don
. I have a great engine in very rusty body. Mike -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090713/2537e8fa/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] This is a nice car! Somebody should buy it!

2009-07-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Agreed on all points. I drove a 2005 E320 cdi at Stealer's one day-sweet. Also $30K + Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Will the real expert on oiling system of Engine 102 please stand up?

2009-07-13 Thread Robert Bigham
Hello Wilton Good question, I suppose. Right now all I can say is Long enough that I think it shouldn't take that long. I will try to time it the next several times I start up and will furnish a number as best I can. Thanks for your interest. Robert 2. Re: Will athe real expert on

Re: [MBZ] Will the real expert on oiling system of Engine 102 please stand up ?

2009-07-13 Thread Robert Bigham
Hello Peter I don't remember seeing any hard black things on the center bolt when changing filter. Bolt comes out slick through cap. You can bet I will inspect carefully in the canister and on the bolt and wherever else at the upcoming filter change. There are some small parts packed with

Re: [MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
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Re: [MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread John Robbins
Michael Esh wrote: Ebay # 320394783103 My son in law just picked up a 1985 300td from Munster, IN for $327.00 We will be picking it up this weekend. Engine has a knock but it looks like the body is fairly good. Sounds like a good deal! I like the sedan door ;-) John

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread LWB250
Thanks, Peter. I have pretty well gone over everything from the basement to the second floor and only found a few things that weren't totally right. I have dampered down the downstairs and made sure everything is open upstairs, too. I'm suspecting that I have some return issues on the second

Re: [MBZ] new vehicle on the family

2009-07-13 Thread Mitch Haley
I bet Andrew would pay you $327 for a turbo wagon head. Mitch. ___ 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] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread WILTON
I have several times found return and/or supply ducts lying completely open/disconnected under houses and in attics. Luckily not my houses. Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:52

Re: [MBZ] OT I like this guy

2009-07-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:45:13 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: That is neat. I'd like to use it on my driveway right now. Wilton He needs an old 190D\ http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/diy_bulldozer.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 All I get is Page not found -

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of hot....

2009-07-13 Thread Peter Frederick
An open return in the attic will keep the house from cooling, for sure! Peter ___ 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: Popping sound while turning, '02 Ford Focus

2009-07-13 Thread Allan Streib
Drove it today, it is like a loud clicking when turning, basically silent going straight ahead but also will click or pop on a bump. Allan On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:29 -0400, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If it was a cv joint, it would be a clank clank clank