[MBZ] the two great minds of our age

2009-12-09 Thread Gary Hurst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOIM1_xOSro -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Time to Change

2009-12-09 Thread Bob Rentfro
What are the 190D's issues? Any? Would be a nice road trip... Bob R On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I would probably take your car in on trade on it if you want. Bob Rentfro wrote: Is that the one you want to trade for my 300D? Bob R --

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat behaviour

2009-12-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Regardless, once you peg the temperature gauge, the odds are high that the thermostat needs to be replaced, UNLESS you had an air pocket in the top of the head. The late Dieseling Doctor used to say that the wax pellet in the t-stat would deform to the point that it no longer worked correctly.

Re: [MBZ] ALTERNATOR LIGHT WOE

2009-12-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
As described, the job was too easy. The VR seemed to be just fine. I noticed that the bail was off, it holds the plug into the back of the alternator, so I pulled the plug out and cleaned the contacts up with some Radio Shack contact cleaner. Reinstalled plug and its bail, checked voltage at

Re: [MBZ] Anyone have Gasoline Pressure Gauges?

2009-12-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'm going to see what HF and Sears have. Looked at the book last night, I need to check for 38 to 43 psi after the fuel filter. Filter was changed in the last few years, but I'm wondering if low pressure caused by a plugged filter might be the source of the trouble. Max -Original

Re: [MBZ] ALTERNATOR LIGHT WOE

2009-12-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I did not have time to T/S any of the noises, which seem to be mostly loose and rattling stuff, maybe this weekend I'll be able to take a look. Belt tensioner. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] 98 C230

2009-12-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
damn!! OK Don wrote: Since Edmunds lists the trade-in, owner, and retail as: *$2,794* *$3,539* * $4,593*I'd say you should have snatched it up --- -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0

Re: [MBZ] 98 C230

2009-12-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
140k Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: One of my dealers had a 98 C230 they got in on trade. Pretty nice looking car, seemed to run great. They offered it to me for $1200. I passed but think maybe I should have bought it. Wow... did it have really

Re: [MBZ] Time to Change

2009-12-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will email you some details later. Bob Rentfro wrote: What are the 190D's issues? Any? Would be a nice road trip... Bob R On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I would probably take your car in on trade on it if you want. Bob Rentfro wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ALTERNATOR LIGHT WOE

2009-12-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Yes, and I even have the MB tool and new bits to install. I've had them on the shelf for about two years now, need to just make some time and get 'er done! However, there's also something loose that sounds like muffler or heat shield, really obnoxious at low RPM / idle speeds, and probably some

[MBZ] Powerful gasoline, a clean windshield, and a shoe shine

2009-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1501805471.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] Powerful gasoline, a clean windshield, and a shoe shine

2009-12-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1501805471.html Sticker was $43k, and retail value after 12,000 miles is $41k, but he's only asking $35k? Such a bargain. Somehow I suspect it depreciated more than 5% the day he drove it off the dealer's lot, so I think he's FOS on the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap S klasse?

2009-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas
Looks like a truck is involved somehow. --R Allan Streib wrote: What abot this story doesn't sound right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1501612188.html Also wish there were photos of the damage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

[MBZ] i really like australian stuff a lot

2009-12-09 Thread Gary Hurst
it's like stuff you used to see in america before we went totally walmart http://aussiedirect.stores.yahoo.net/sablricosa.html -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] i really like australian stuff a lot

2009-12-09 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Looks like a nice coat and I like the price. Too bad I don't ride a horse... ;) Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:43 AM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Cheap S klasse?

2009-12-09 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Its a pre-face-lift W220 bleh! Nice ones at respectable dealers are not even worth much when compared to their original price tag. One that has a very questionable history is essentially worthless. You can easily put $5000 into this car for normal repairs. Jaime On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-09 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: When you say, to the top do you mean the top/Hot mark ? Or to the top of the filler neck? There are 2 lines on the side of the Exp Tk. - one for Low/Cold and another for High/Hot levels. I filled it to the filler neck. Here are some videos...

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat behaviour

2009-12-09 Thread Michael Esh
I took the car (84 300D) out this morning and everything worked normally. I am hoping it was a bubble/glitch in the system. Coolant level is good. Mike On Dec 8, 2009, at 9:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: That doesn't sound like thermostat to me at all. Coolant level? -Curt Date: Tue, 08

[MBZ] OT Boeing

2009-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas
Interesting news on the new Boeing plant going in here. --R http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/dec/09/sc-may-benefit-from-supplier-plan/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car rebuild, step 1

2009-12-09 Thread R A Bennell
OK, that part I do understand. Seems a lot of effort to swap an engine though before finding out what the damage is on the one in there. However, I do understand. I have a boat in that situation. Loud knock from the lower end and I am guessing it will need the crank and the whole works so I

Re: [MBZ] OT Boeing

2009-12-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: Interesting news on the new Boeing plant going in here. --R http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/dec/09/sc-may-benefit-from-supplier-plan/ So, the labor unions committed career suicide? Reminds me of the union shop I worked in the summer I was 18. The guys I worked

Re: [MBZ] OM603: Bubbles in Expansion Tank... Cracked head?

2009-12-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
seems like its time to retire it to okie acres. John Robbins wrote: LarryT wrote: When you say, to the top do you mean the top/Hot mark ? Or to the top of the filler neck? There are 2 lines on the side of the Exp Tk. - one for Low/Cold and another for High/Hot levels. I filled it to the

[MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Gary Hurst
when i was a kid, yuengling was a strong regional beer. if you happened to be in certain areas, the beer at any bar was yuengling just as in certain areas the beer was genesee. there were sure signs you were out of the city and someplace completely else. lately, everywhere i go i see yuengling,

Re: [MBZ] Gotta tell someone about this

2009-12-09 Thread LarryT
Just waiting for those boards to go flying across the yard aren't you? ;-) LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009

Re: [MBZ] OT Boeing

2009-12-09 Thread Redghost
unions are criminal organizations meant to foster socialist agendas clay On Dec 9, 2009, at 10:18 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Interesting news on the new Boeing plant going in here. --R http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/dec/09/sc-may-benefit-from-supplier-plan/

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Gary. I usually rant or delete OT posts-but you have hit on a subject dear to my heart ( palate). I grew up in Yuengling country and when I go back to visit my in-laws or they come to visit me-I get a case or two. It is still made at the original brewery n Pottsville, PA-but they also opened a

[MBZ] mileage calculator auf Deutsch

2009-12-09 Thread Dieselhead
I was looking thru the Open office extensions and came across this fuel mileage calculator. It is in German, but the headings should not be too hard to translate even if you don't know German Benzin-Verbrauch-Rechner http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/project/Benzin_Rechner

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Peter Frederick
Great beer, usually available around DC. 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] Kaleb car rebuild, step 1

2009-12-09 Thread Curt Raymond
If nothing else driving 110 miles a day gives me time to think about things... When we rented the tow dolly the kid wouldn't rent it to me because Uhaul thinks a Ranger is too small to tow a 190D (they're probably right) so I quickly tried to convince the kid we'd take the dolly and put it on

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
They are now distributed by Anheiser Busch. Gary Hurst wrote: when i was a kid, yuengling was a strong regional beer. if you happened to be in certain areas, the beer at any bar was yuengling just as in certain areas the beer was genesee. there were sure signs you were out of the city and

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car rebuild, step 1

2009-12-09 Thread Jim Cathey
He wouldn't let that fly so I just as quickly took another direction and told him I was actually towing an MG B. That (surprisingly) flew just fine. Reminds me of the time my Camaro spun a bearing 100 miles from home. I tried to rent a dolly to go get it. No soap, 'too far'. The next place

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas
The radio ads say it is the oldest operating brewery in the US., 1860some maybe? --R Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Gary. I usually rant or delete OT posts-but you have hit on a subject dear to my heart ( palate). I grew up in Yuengling country and when I go back to visit my in-laws or they

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread Peter T. Arnold
I drink it all the time, on draft whilst in Reading, PA. It seems very much to be a bar beer, that is not a high end mini-brew. I think it's great. -- Pete Arnold This e-mail from Peter Arnold and any attachments to it are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be uncensored.

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread TE
The reason why you see it everywhere you go lately is because the state of Georgia just started getting the stuff about 6 months ago, so it's probably all the rave down there. I know this because a college buddy of mine now lives in Atlanta and he called me the day he was able to buy a 12 pack of

[MBZ] Yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread tom tomscat
Hi Gary, I have known Yuengling as a Philly beer, and the oldest brewery in America. http://www.yuengling.com/distrib.htm Looks like they are still Mid-Atlantic/ East Coast regional beer. I did find this note in their history: 1999 Yuengling purchases former Stroh brewery in

Re: [MBZ] mileage calculator auf Deutsch

2009-12-09 Thread Fmiser
Dieselhead wrote: I was looking thru the Open office extensions and came across this fuel mileage calculator. It is in German, but the headings should not be too hard to translate even if you don't know German Benzin-Verbrauch-Rechner

Re: [MBZ] mileage calculator auf Deutsch

2009-12-09 Thread Dieselhead
Guess I should have tested it before I posted the find It is not that hard to build your own. Dieselhead wrote: I was looking thru the Open office extensions and came across this fuel mileage calculator. It is in German, but the headings should not be too hard to translate even if