Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread John Freer
So you bought the car without paying sales tax and now you have sold a car without being the registered owner.I think you might need to hire an attorney! And just wait until the IRS catches up with you. Oh boy! John On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 5:48 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Tim wrote: "I'm sor

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Jim Cathey
Way cooler than the 1974-ish "Scopewriter!" I can see turning the now-useless B&W portable tv I have into one, just have to hijack the deflection amplifiers and beam intensity amp... Find a copy of the "Cheap video cookbook." You are re-inventing the serial terminal. The Sinclair ZX-80/81 c

Re: [MBZ] Not a benz

2010-02-24 Thread Dieselhead
A whole cadre of BMW Diesel owners to tap into I bet there about 40 in the US. Now if you are talking worldwide, that is different. Not many of them sold in the US to begin with, and most didn't make it 10 years. That doesn't leave many to work with. The you sort by those who do their

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Fmiser
> Mountain Man wrote: > Peter wrote: > > It can be used to support or oppose any position. > > And none of that is probably its purpose. > Can we screw something else up as badly? Sure! Make it a government program! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Mountain Man
Peter wrote: > It can be used to support or oppose any position. And none of that is probably its purpose. Can we screw something else up as badly? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread E M
I just figured out tonight, how the trip computer on the minivan I bought last summer works. I thought I was a whiz and feeling pretty proud of myself. Feeling a bit deflated now. lol Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 22:23, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Why? Because it's ingenious, simple in theory, retro

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:22:27 + (UTC) pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > You assume the victim is male because... It's standard to refer to a person of unknown gender as a male. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: The "too much time on his hands" award. ...should either go to Dick Bear or this guy: http://www.conleyprecision.com/online_videos.htm I spoke too soon. Here's a guy with too much time on his hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA __

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread OK Don
The 124 CD has a copy of the owners manual - for variuos versions, including the '94 E320. There is a disclaimer that it is 'not official' - call your dealer or 1-800-for mercedes and order an official copy if you need one. (strange!). On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Mitch

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: The "too much time on his hands" award. ...should either go to Dick Bear or this guy: http://www.conleyprecision.com/online_videos.htm Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Why? Because it's ingenious, simple in theory, retro(think monochrome monitor from the dark ages of mainframes), and sometimes you need a terminal and only have a room full of scopes. :) I can see turning the now-useless B&W portable tv I have into one, just have to hijack the deflection amplifier

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread OK Don
I had to buy a 1 13/16" socket to get the strainer out of the bottom of the tank in the '78 SLC after it sat for two years. I had to grind down the outside rim to get it thin enough to fit in the hole in the bottom of the trunk to reach up to the strainer. IIRC, it was fairly tight as well. Since i

Re: [MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
The "too much time on his hands" award. --R On 2/24/2010 10:07 PM, Allan Streib wrote: In the "ok, but why?" department http://www.msarnoff.org/projects/terminalscope/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

[MBZ] why use a monitor on your computer when you have an oscilloscope?

2010-02-24 Thread Allan Streib
In the "ok, but why?" department http://www.msarnoff.org/projects/terminalscope/ -- 1983 300D ___ 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 deli

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - Frankly thats why the bible is the most dangerous book ever printed. It can be used to support or oppose any position. Any how. enough on zee bible. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I'm no biblical scholar, but if you ask me all three > main parties needed their asses

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm no biblical scholar, but if you ask me all three main parties needed their asses kicked! -- Jim ___ 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 d

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Not to provide too much biblical insight- but the lesson in the parable was both the celebration of the returning son, but the lesson to the steady - supportive always helping dad son who questions his Fathers love when he throws the party for the drifter who returns, but no party for the ever suff

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Mountain Man
Allan wrote: > don't > get caught up in a lot of tangential obligations like cars.  It's not > why you're there. That makes entirely too much sense. Back in 1972 I had a bicycle at school which worked just fine and no insurance needed. mao ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Allan Streib
"WILTON" writes: > #1 grandson is freshman at UNC-CH ; no car on campus (red '85 BMW > 318i) here in Goldsboro 65 mi east); dorm is well-located on campus > beside main library, student union and near/in downtown; walking > distance to anything/everything, including nice restaurants, museums, > e

Re: [MBZ] Help pls! R&R broken widow W123

2010-02-24 Thread Russ Williams
Yes Rich is right Greg. You have to pull it out from the top and remove the regulator. Removing the glass from the carrier is one BIG PITA. I don't know what Papa Benz uses for the glue but I think it's a close cousin to Gorilla Glue. You can remove the glass with the carrier attached but you will

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread WILTON
#1 grandson is freshman at UNC-CH ; no car on campus (red '85 BMW 318i) here in Goldsboro 65 mi east); dorm is well-located on campus beside main library, student union and near/in downtown; walking distance to anything/everything, including nice restaurants, museums, etc. 'Making straight A's

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its in the trunk well on the passenger side, you will probably have to pull the cover back to see it. Donald Snook wrote: My indy has a MB CD changer that I can buy pretty cheap, but I looked and I can't figure out how to install it. It only comes with one plug in connector. I understand th

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
did you have a loan on the car? Donald Snook wrote: Tim wrote: "I'm sorry, couldn't resist. :) Six transactions in a month, is that a record? Got a letter from the state yet?" No letter from the state yet. But, I did get a call from the folks who bought the 2000 BMW that they needed a lien

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I have plenty of them Dieselhead wrote: You might want to take it to a body or glass shop. You can remove the door liner first. the big problem is that generally one small piece of glass stays lodged in the track somewhere and screeches every time the window goes up or down. I have ha

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
Heh. What can I say I used to write and develop technical manuals, so it comes from that Thanks! Dan --- On Wed, 2/24/10, E M wrote: > From: E M > Subject: Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:16 PM > Great p

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread WILTON
That's doctoral candidate on full scholarship+. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000 Only kid in school who needs a W140 is one

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Yup, that's the model he has. Another friend had a coupe version, but sold it a couple of years ago for a new Saab wagon, for the dogs. Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 20:07, Mitch Haley wrote: > E M wrote: > >> Friend of mine has an old Saab 900, or is it 9000 convertible, black, with >> tan inte

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Great photos Dan, I think you have the makings of an ace "how to: writeup there. :-) Look forward to reading it when you finish it. Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 20:03, LWB250 wrote: > Check out my photos on how to remove the ACC and resolder it - no text, but > I think the photos will tell most

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: Friend of mine has an old Saab 900, or is it 9000 convertible, black, with tan interior. The few guys I know with Saabs seem to be very loyal to them. This would be nice, for maybe $8k less than the asking price: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=251964611 Edmunds s

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
In photo MWC-023 you can see the solder joints between the bottom PC board and side boards. These are the ones that develop cracks over the years and need to be reflowed. If you have any questions on how to do this, let me know. Dan --- On Wed, 2/24/10, LWB250 wrote: > From: LWB250 > Sub

[MBZ] Bimmer diesel

2010-02-24 Thread tom tomscat
It's a pretty well established that the BMW diesels circa 1985-87 were plagued with head gasket problems. Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and six (6) BMWs--- all gassers Message: 2 Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:19:04 -0500 From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 533

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
Check out my photos on how to remove the ACC and resolder it - no text, but I think the photos will tell most of the story. Once of these days I've got to do the write-up for this. http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100140 Dan --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Allan Streib wrote: > From: Allan Streib > Sub

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Thanks for posting, good to have. Might pull it apart and have a look at it, and give it a good clean. I'm a big fan of dielectric grease. I do EVERY connection on my old porsche every few years, paying special attention to all the grounds. Never had an electrical problem in 20 years. Good win

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Friend of mine has an old Saab 900, or is it 9000 convertible, black, with tan interior. The few guys I know with Saabs seem to be very loyal to them. Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 19:31, Mitch Haley wrote: > E M wrote: > >> Pretty car by the way. Other than a very few cars, I'm not a convertib

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread Allan Streib
To answer my own question, looks like there is (was) a nice write-up at diymbrepair.com. Anyone know who ran that domain? It's not active any longer but The Wayback Machine to the rescue! http://web.archive.org/web/20071013022903rn_1/www.diymbrepair.com/Climate/ Allan Streib writes: > C

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
E M wrote: Pretty car by the way. Other than a very few cars, I'm not a convertible guy, but I've always like this one. I'd like a Saab 900 Turbo or 16v ragtop in medium/dark green with saddle/tobacco interior. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-24 Thread Allan Streib
Can anyone point me to a how-to on resoldering the pushbuttons on my ACC? It finally got to the point today where slapping the side of the console will not keep the fan running. I have the ACC with the horizontal buttons and the vertical fan speed buttons, with a narrow translucent "auto" button

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Pretty car by the way. Other than a very few cars, I'm not a convertible guy, but I've always like this one. Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 19:16, Redghost wrote: > standard headlamps for that year > > clay > > On Feb 24, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> >>> On

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Lamps are standard I think, wheels are off a CLS ? Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 19:16, Redghost wrote: > standard headlamps for that year > > clay > > On Feb 24, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> >>> On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: >>>

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread Redghost
If the cable is there, the passenger side well behind the wheel in the trunk clay On Feb 24, 2010, at 11:15 AM, Donald Snook wrote: My indy has a MB CD changer that I can buy pretty cheap, but I looked and I can't figure out how to install it. It only comes with one plug in connector. I

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Redghost
standard headlamps for that year clay On Feb 24, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: How rare and expensive are they? There are at least 18 of them for under $10k: http://tinyurl.com/y8wja2d Yowza! That green on

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Redghost
Colleges we looked at over the summer do not allow freshmen to have vehicles on or near campus. They also required that the student live on campus the first year at least. No need for car. Most had superb local transport options for the kids to go into town or to other colleges for socia

Re: [MBZ] Help pls! R&R broken widow W123

2010-02-24 Thread Redghost
Head to the PnP and source a bit of glass for $20.00. As you remove it you will learn how it will need to be installed. Did that ritual for Gump. OR, you hire the roving window goons and have them screw up the install for $250.00 clay On Feb 23, 2010, at 5:33 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
I'll report on what works the best. Thanks, Gerry -- I don't think those would be large enough to wrap around the "nut" on the strainer. --R I have a couple that are used for tightening the nuts on the bottom of faucets.

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
Becker used to have the occasional rebuilt CD changer for the W124s - that's how I got mine. Dan --- On Wed, 2/24/10, LarryT wrote: > From: LarryT > Subject: Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 6:00 PM > Does you W124 have the

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread E M
Only kid in school who needs a W140 is one who is getting a doctorate in mechanical engineering. If he can keep that sucker running til he graduates, I think we have found our team leader for the next Concorde project. ;-) lol Ed 300E On 24 February 2010 18:12, WILTON wrote: > 'Zackly. > > Wil

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread WILTON
I agree; look behind the right, inside trunk liner. Wilton - Original Message - From: "LWB250" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install On the 124 chassis the connector was located behind the right side trunk l

Re: [MBZ] Help pls! R&R broken widow W123

2010-02-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I'm in Vancouver, WA. My indy in Portland, OR (just across the river) probably has used glass. I may let him do the work too. I hate working in cramped spaces like that. I bet he can do the job in 1/4 the time it would take me. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [ma

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread WILTON
'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000 He needs to live closer to campus and walk or bike to school. One of the many thi

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread LarryT
Does you W124 have the Tuner and Amp in the trunk? A year or 2 of the W124s use that configuration - if yours is such you'll need proper cables to connect from the amp to the CD changer (or tuner to changer) - one or the other ;-) I went thru this extensively with mine - I eventually bought

Re: [MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
On the 124 chassis the connector was located behind the right side trunk liner near the parcel shelf, if that makes sense. It wasn't in plain view, you had to pull the trunk liner out a ways to see it. Dan --- On Wed, 2/24/10, Donald Snook wrote: > From: Donald Snook > Subject: [MBZ] CD C

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the USof A in June

2010-02-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I've checked live ammo, declared it at the counter to the airline agent and no problems. Of course, the quality of screening (people and luggage) varies widely from airport to airport. Family in my original story had already completed an international flight without any suspicion or questions, bu

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrick, what do you pay for those shirts down under? I just checked one of the milsurp vendors online, and they aren't what I'd consider cheaper than dirt: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SearchResults.aspx?catid=964&site=All+Products&num=10&q=shirt&pagenumber=1 ___

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Hmmm...I think the risk is minimal of triggering sensors. I have carried live ammo in carry-on recently and had no problems. Perhaps the shells had residue of HE rather than "cordite" (an ancient form of gunpowder). I once attended a course for about a week at the FLETC. It rained a lot during

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I think they are nearly the same, just a different lens to fit the grill/hood curve. I compared my new Euro lights for my '87 wagon to my '95 E300, and the top lens/body joint and the tabs that hold the lens to the light body looked identical. Someday I may pull the bodies out to see. 'Tis a nic

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-24 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Thanks Max. Hendrik didn't think of that Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Hendrik, The older shirts may still be around, but given the nature of the enemy our armed forces have become much more disciplined about the disposal of uniforms to prevent them from falling into

[MBZ] CD Changer Install

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
My indy has a MB CD changer that I can buy pretty cheap, but I looked and I can't figure out how to install it. It only comes with one plug in connector. I understand that my car is pre-wired for the changer. But, I can't find the place where I plug it into in the trunk. Has anyone done this?

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.jsp?car_id=257159451&photoIndex=0 "Are those the '94-95 124 headlamps, or are those euros?" Those are the ones I have on my car. They are really "big", but I have the same thing. Donald H. Snook ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread R A Bennell
Don't you charge a "file fee" in your office? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:46 AM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max you want to go?

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
As long as we tell mama they belong to you and I am helping you fix them. --R On 2/24/2010 1:10 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Can we store our 'finds' at your place? -Max - ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't think those would be large enough to wrap around the "nut" on the strainer. --R I have a couple that are used for tightening the nuts on the bottom of faucets. I'll try them if the Beetle sockets don't work or aren't deep enough. Thanks, Gerry -

Re: [MBZ] Not a benz

2010-02-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
On the day I bought my '87 wagon, I had driven about 5 miles and stopped to fill up the fuel tank, and one of these pulled in next to me. The guy driving it was a total diesel nut, it was his second or third bimmer diesel. We compared notes, and these seemed to be pretty nice cars to own. Long e

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max you want to go?

2010-02-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Yes! I drive by their lot everyday, if it's the place I think it is, which seems to be the lot that a towing company uses to store the wrecked cars until someone claims them. A few years ago they had a green 124 wagon, looked like it had no body damage, but I never had time to stop and then one da

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
From: "Rich Thomas" After I did my tank I remembered that I had some kind of plumbing "sockets" somewhere -- they are like big sockets but just formed metal tubing in various sizes, like from 1.5" to 2+" Not sure how much torque they could take or if they would fit in the space provided, but fo

[MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Hendrik, The older shirts may still be around, but given the nature of the enemy our armed forces have become much more disciplined about the disposal of uniforms to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. If you find some, do get an official receipt 'just in case' questions are asked on your

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: How rare and expensive are they? There are at least 18 of them for under $10k: http://tinyurl.com/y8wja2d Yowza! That green one with the tan interior is almost exactly what I want. Looks nice. http://www.autotr

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
archer wrote: Has anyone ever eliminated the filter screen in the tank and put a truck type screw-on filter under the hood to take it's place? I think the main function of the screen is to keep crap that might plug the lines from getting into the fuel line. Mitch. ---

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> I've hear of it, but not done it. I think the socket is 1 5/8" or a near mm size. Thanks Dieselhead. Think I've got that size. Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D - Gerry wrote: Has anyone ever eliminated the filter scre

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
From: "Scott Ritchey" >I used a vice grip to turn the big nut. I would not recommend removing the > screen. It is pretty course and you don't want that big crap in the lines. > In Normal operation with clean fuel (and a clean tank) the screen should > never get plugged. If it does, you have oth

Re: [MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > How rare and expensive are they? > > There are at least 18 of them for under $10k: >http://tinyurl.com/y8wja2d Yowza! That green one with the tan interior is almost exactly what I want. The superlight 16" CLK wheels seem to be to be a good s

[MBZ] Not a benz

2010-02-24 Thread Rolf
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=260118869&dealer_id=63947727&car_year=1985&rdm=1267028461866&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=143&fuel=Diesel&awsp=false&search_type=both&dist

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread pm7088
You assume the victim is male because... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:36:32 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Merce

[MBZ] Hendrick needs this.

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Drive it around the USA and then ship it home. Those custom wheels are sure to impress the mates back home. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=269346408 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Allan Streib
He needs to live closer to campus and walk or bike to school. One of the many things I wish someone had told me when I went to college: don't get caught up in a lot of tangential obligations like cars. It's not why you're there. On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:30 -0500, "WILTON" wrote: > A college stu

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread WILTON
A college student looking for a 140? He needs to attend more classes and pay attention very closely - ;has a lot to learn. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] College Student Lookin

[MBZ] E320 convertibles

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
How rare and expensive are they? There are at least 18 of them for under $10k: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?distance=0&style_flag=2&body_style=CONVERT&make=MB&model=E320&start_year=1993&end_year=1998&max_price=1 This one would has possibilities. Are those the correct wheel

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I think it's a scam, or just very clever. The poster is looking for someone to feel sorry for a poor, starving student and sell them a car way under book, which they can then flip. I guess you're right, and W140s are worth more than I thought. A nationwide W140 search

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I think it's a scam, or just very clever. The poster is looking for someone to feel sorry for a poor, starving student and sell them a car way under book, which they can then flip. Maybe he needs to go to that auction and bid on the V12? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 6:47 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: >> >> This is just too funny. >> >> http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1615327325.html > > $2000 W140, that's easy enough to accomplish. > A $2000 W140 that will get you to school for the next four years without > bankrupti

[MBZ] Hey Max you want to go?

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1614308255.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: http://okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: This is just too funny. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1615327325.html $2000 W140, that's easy enough to accomplish. A $2000 W140 that will get you to school for the next four years without bankrupting you is a wee bit harder to find. Mitch. ___

[MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
This is just too funny. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1615327325.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 t

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
After I did my tank I remembered that I had some kind of plumbing "sockets" somewhere -- they are like big sockets but just formed metal tubing in various sizes, like from 1.5" to 2+" Not sure how much torque they could take or if they would fit in the space provided, but for a quick job they

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Post some piccies. --R On 2/24/2010 9:05 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Rick wrote: "When it goes up for sale, let us know. That is my favorite color scheme. I'd like to be one of the first with an option to purchase it." I will let the list know. I really like the color scheme too. The interior

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Maybe you can use these repair manuals for fitting a new carburetor. http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1614963410.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/ T

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: "When it goes up for sale, let us know. That is my favorite color scheme. I'd like to be one of the first with an option to purchase it." I will let the list know. I really like the color scheme too. The interior color is very different from others I have seen. This tan has almost

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Mitch wrote and provided the following link: "Now that we've had our fun, is this what Donnie wants?" http://www.scribd.com/doc/17475411/Mercedes-Benz-E-W124-Series-Owners-Manual I think something similar to that is what I am looking for. But, this particular manual is to

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I did get a call from the folks who bought the 2000 BMW that they needed a lien release from the bank in my name. You never had a bank lien in your name, did you? I assumed you paid cash. I thought that liens were on the car's title, and the release of lien was for the car

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote and provided the following link: "Now that we've had our fun, is this what Donnie wants?" http://www.scribd.com/doc/17475411/Mercedes-Benz-E-W124-Series-Owners-Manual I think something similar to that is what I am looking for. But, this particular manual is too old. It doesn't not

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
Tim wrote: "I'm sorry, couldn't resist. :) Six transactions in a month, is that a record? Got a letter from the state yet?" No letter from the state yet. But, I did get a call from the folks who bought the 2000 BMW that they needed a lien release from the bank in my name. I hope that doesn'

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: "Congratulations! So what was the final deal?" I traded in the 1993 Cadillac Seville STS and gave him $3400. He wanted $7K for the car. It was really probably worth about $6k. My Cadillac wasn't worth much, so I feel like I got a good deal. Plus, I REALLY like the car. I said

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-24 Thread LWB250
It's a Wisconsin thing. Wisconsin is known for its prodigious number of dairy farms, and is one of the largest dairy product producing states in the nation. Wisconsinites, also known as "cheeseheads", are proud and willing consumers of such things. You'll experience things such as cheese curd

[MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
Great job description! Thanks, Craig. Gerry -- >>From my time in Texas: General The sender (on top of the tank, accessable by removing the first aid kit) and the strainer (accessable from under the car) both measure 1.804" across the flats. This is 45.82mm an

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Screen

2010-02-24 Thread archer
Thanks, Rich. I have half a dozen channel locks of different shapes and sizes, so one of them should work. Gerry From: "Rich Thomas" On the 84SD I used some channel locks trying to turn off the reducer/hose coming off the tank screen, and the whole thing,

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-24 Thread John Reames
That is usually my MO unless all of the draft beers look rented. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 24, 2010, at 2:28, Jim Cathey wrote: Have you tried the West Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA beers? Brother Thelonius, is quite nice, as is Raspu