Re: [MBZ] OT Those crazy Aussies

2010-07-14 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Like they say, alcohol and crocodiles don't mix. Dumbest. Hendrik who is off to have a few beers and then ride a koala beer archer wrote: This guy has 'em both beat: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7886769/Drunk-tourist-hospitalised-after-attempting-to-ride-crocodile.htm

Re: [MBZ] stupid ebay sellers

2010-07-14 Thread John Reames
How about people who put them up with an exhaustive list of what they will not fit in as well as what they do fit in, so as to hit EVERY possible angle. There is almost no way of filtering that cruft, especially when the seller only has their store name and such in [unsearchable] graphics logos,

[MBZ] Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread MG
Yeah I was wondering about a bad spring. Haven't checked the front either. Probably should. I know the front isn't too bad to take out but I haven't had a rear spring out yet. Do you know how bad that job is? I have new spring cups just haven't put them in yet. The rest of the mechanicals on th

[MBZ] Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread MG
But then you may end up with my problem. and have to go back in to fix it later. Mine drives fine also. Just one side is lower then the other at rest. Manfred Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:14:11 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 wagon with jarri

Re: [MBZ] Is this the right oil cooler?

2010-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond
The cooler lines are new from Rusty. I can't remember if I picked them out or he picked them out for me... I'll look up the part numbers in a bit. I think it'll be cheaper (and easier) at this point to buy the older cooler that will fit with the lines I have. -Curt Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:06

Re: [MBZ] W123 wagon with jarring ride and and inaccurate speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Philip, You may be right. Official FTM method required measuring at specific hard points on the suspension with special tools to measure angles and such. Maybe Andrew needs to bite the bullet and replace every bit of rubber in the rear suspension, which would involve completely removing the rear

Re: [MBZ] W123 wagon with jarring ride and and inaccurate, speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread MG
But then you wouldn't get the side to side difference. Or at least not as easily. I guess I will measure the difference at the subframe mounts just to be sure in my case. Though I do think they looked OK when I was putting the transmission in. Of course that was with the whole rear end hanging

[MBZ] Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and and, inaccuratespeedometer

2010-07-14 Thread MG
I wonder if that could be your problem then. It may be that the valve is adjusted too high. I think I remember reading in the manual that if the valve is set too high then the ride would be rough and jarring with a clunking noise in the back. You might want to go over the adjustment procedure t

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Jim Cathey
I haven't had a rear spring out yet. Do you know how bad that job is? Had the springs out of a 123 sedan, all I needed was a jack. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I haven't had a rear spring out yet. Do you know how bad that job is? Had the springs out of a 123 sedan, all I needed was a jack. You just disconnect the brake hose, support the suspension, unbolt the shock/strut, and lower until the spring is loose, right? Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] W123 wagon with jarring ride and and inaccuratespeedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Doesn't sound like 'too high' is your problem, so maybe you have some failed rubber somewhere making noise. Has anyone 'fixed' your suspension by adjusting the rod between control valve and torsion bar? If you want to investigate further, following should be approached with caution. A lift w

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Not too bad, the rear springs can be removed without the spring compressor. Loosen the bottom connection of the struts, then lift the body off of the lower control arms, which will release the spring tension in a controlled manner. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Oops, as Mitch has pointed out the brake hose/line also needs to be disconnected. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:37 AM To: Mer

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Would be a nice car if that is indeed the only thing wrong... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,

2010-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond
It sure seems like a deal doesn't it? -Curt Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:56:14 -0400 From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,     RI) Message-ID: <002b01cb22bd$118e68a0$34ab39...@net> Content-Type: text/plain

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

2010-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond
YOWZERS! For sure somebody should snap that up! -Curt Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:21:29 -0700 From: Rick Knoble To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Someone Needs This Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1835086433.html Not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Curt Raymond
So you're believing the data recorder when it says that the brakes weren't applied but it can be ignored that it says the throttle was floored? It seems like the problem here is that the main computer system, data recorder included, is suspect. We can't really believe the data recorder... What w

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: What we need is a case where the data recorder says the brakes weren't applied and the skid marks say they were. How many of these cars have drive-by-wire brakes, besides the hybrids? I'm used to ABS. If ABS kills the brakes on me, I can kill the ABS by shutting off the

[MBZ] rear suspension upgrade 84 300D

2010-07-14 Thread Mike Esh
I had my independent garage owner, replace 4 rear control arm bushings, replace both axle bearings(one was leaking) switch sides on the axles, replace boots on right side(other side was new) replace subframe bushings Parts came from Rusty ! Thanks Labor cost $520.00 at 55.00 per hour. Seemed lik

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,

2010-07-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Guy seems to have a yard full of Kaleb Benzes-a TD, an SD and this one. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

2010-07-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I would if it were closer-I'd take a chance on ignition or vacuum leaks. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 181K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Subject: Re: W123 wagon with jarring ride and inaccurate, , speedometer

2010-07-14 Thread Jim Cathey
You just disconnect the brake hose, support the suspension, unbolt the shock/strut, and lower until the spring is loose, right? Pretty much. I think I usually just unbolt the caliper and hang it there on a wire, though. Much less trouble than bleeding the air out of the brakes later. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
I'm not saying the throttle was not floored the recorder says it was. The question is whether the driver was doing it or the computer was. However the recorder also shows that the brakes were not being applied, and this is consistent with the physical evidence in some of these accidents (e

[MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html A Euro W140 SD? What would be the engine number - OMxxx? Thanks. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > 5. Very fast car -- way too fast for me. > > Now imagine the same car, but twice as fast, and you will understand why 500Es are so desirable. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: I'm guessing there may be some cases of real throttle malfunction, which when reported drew out a lot of other claims from people who simply mixed up the gas and the brake pedal. Do these Toyotas have their pedals arranged to the left of the expected positions, like the

Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html Wow, that sold quick. ___ 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

[MBZ] 124 LR glass

2010-07-14 Thread Dieselhead
Daughter called last night. She ran over a hill of fire ants with the lawnmower and got bit up, then the mower threw a rock or something through the LR window of the 300D. I am not driving 2200 miles to fix this one. Anyone got a spare LR window for sale? If you are somewhere in an arc fro

Re: [MBZ] rear suspension upgrade 84 300D

2010-07-14 Thread Dieselhead
I'd say ya done good! I know I paid well over $1000 in labor for the 126 rear bushings 5 or 6 years ago. Any shop rate under $75 is a deal, if the guys are any good. I had my independent garage owner, replace 4 rear control arm bushings, replace both axle bearings(one was leaking) switch s

Re: [MBZ] 124 LR glass

2010-07-14 Thread Rusty Cullens
Those are different depending on VIN. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: Sent: Wednesday, Jul

Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I guess so-was just on a half hour ago. I am still curious- is a Euro W140 300SD still the 3449 OM 603 rodbender? I have read all the discussion here over the years but never saw a Euro-not sure if I am interested but I love my brother's W140 gasser. Thanks, Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "

Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I think they are exactly the same motor. Europe didn't have the problem and blamed lower quality U.S. fuel. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:46 AM To: 'Me

Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
OK-Thanks Max. They look to be the same motor according to Nitske's specs. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYS

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Ya think? --R On 7/13/2010 11:07 PM, Allan Streib wrote: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703834604575364871534435744.html Looks like maybe the problem really was drivers standing on the accelerator instead of the brake. Allan ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] OT Those crazy Aussies

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
"Police said he had been ejected from a nearby pub for being too drunk before he decided to scale a barbed wire fence to get a closer look at the reptile and give him a pat" Wow, imagine that. --R On 7/13/2010 10:24 PM, archer wrote: This guy has 'em both beat: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/new

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyotacrashes

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
An interesting date point is the little graph of reported incidents, which peaks at the same time as the media frenzy. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:44 AM To: M

[MBZ] FW: Stall Speed for a 722.3?

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Update - my 1-2 full throttle shift occurs at about 25 mph. Note that this and the 27 mph factory spec are well short of the maximum engine RPM point and the little yellow tick mark at the edge of the speedometer. -Max -Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,

Re: [MBZ] FW: Stall Speed for a 722.3?

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Update - my 1-2 full throttle shift occurs at about 25 mph. Note that this and the 27 mph factory spec are well short of the maximum engine RPM point and the little yellow tick mark at the edge of the speedometer. If you trigger the kickd

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyotacrashes

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Mass lawsuit hysteria. Gopi does a Toyota in a Mazda: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/12/577164/oops-someone-hit-it-again.html#storylink=addthis Uh, no, Gopi, this is not how a drive-through works... --R On 7/14/2010 11:50 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: An

[MBZ] Wild weather

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Rained so hard here this morning that I don't know if I have ever seen it rain harder. Rained alot like that last evening for an hour or so too. We have a low spot on the street to the south of our home. We get flooding in that area periodically and have learned, after having 3 vehicles flooded

Re: [MBZ] Wild weather

2010-07-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wow - close call! I remember a couple rainy Julys on visits in the past decade. When it rains hard up there it is really something to behold. We also had some severe storms in DC last night but thankfully no flooding. We had been experience a moderate drought, so the precip was welcome. On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Allan S. wrote: "You know that to be a successful Buick owner you must: a) have silver hair or a flat cap that barely rises above the steering wheel b) Never drive in excess of 10 MPH below the posted limit. c) Always drive with a turn signal blinking, except when turning. d) While d

[MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Don (Wonko) wrote: "Buying my brother-in-law's 98 Buick." Which model Buick? If it has the 3800, it is a GREAT car. BUT, you need to check one thing to make sure it has been fixed. Beginning in about 97 (I think), the 3800 had an intake manifold problem. It was plastic and one part of it w

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Don wrote: "Cash takes the title. You can drive it home to the four corners of the US. I will be listing it locally, and I am pretty sure a Mexican (that isn't racist, that is just fact) from the next town over will soon be the owner." I may have missed this (I am way behind on digests), but ho

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
My recollection is also that one needs to change the timing sprockets and chain around 100K miles. They use a nylon sprocket to keep things quiet and they wear out. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snoo

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Kaleb is already on the road with his trailer --- On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > I would if it were closer-I'd take a chance on ignition or vacuum leaks. > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. > 1990 300D 2.5

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
But you don't own them long enough to be seen in them! ;-) On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Allan S. wrote: > > "You know that to be a successful Buick owner you must: > > a) have silver hair or a flat cap that barely rises above the steering > wheel > > b) Never drive

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
I understand - it's hard tp bond with a car that doesn't go clatta clatta --- however, it's hard not to apreciate a 124 once you get over it's appearance. On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 8:35 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > > To answer Donn -- don't know, the 300E and I just never bonded. My old 240D > was

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread LWB250
Has anyone seen a price for this car, or did I miss that post? Dan --- On Wed, 7/14/10, OK Don wrote: > From: OK Don > Subject: Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 1:20 PM > I understand - it's hard tp bond with > a car that d

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Huh? You've been driving diesels way to long. hee hee. ;-) A W124 weights as much as a house, and has just enough power to make its wheels turn. But I guess power is relative. ;-) Ed 300E On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > > > 5. Very fast car -- way too fast for me. >

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread E M
I think the 3800 is a great engine too. Whenever anyone questions America's ability to make a good engine, mention the 3800. Super reliable, great torque, smooth, and has moved a variety of pretty large cars, on a surprising small amount of fuel. A Buick may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the

Re: [MBZ] 124 LR glass

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Not a natural Green Thumb, eh. hee hee. Those fire ants are nasty, we have had some problems with them up here this year too. Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 09:54, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Daughter called last night. She ran over a hill of fire ants with the > lawnmower and got bit u

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
He said he was going to post it for sale locally. No price has yet been posted that I've seen. Allan On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:42 -0700, "LWB250" wrote: > Has anyone seen a price for this car, or did I miss that post? > > Dan > > > > --- On Wed, 7/14/10, OK Don wrote: > > > From: OK Don >

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM, OK Don wrote: > it's hard not to apreciate a 124 once you get over it's > appearance. > > Them's fightin' words! I'd rather look at a 124 than a 123 any day (and a 126 rather than a 116, even one with Euro bumpers). Alex __

Re: [MBZ] Wild weather

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Rain seldom is a problem here, and the runoff is so good with the drain system, it only ever rises a bit in the low parts of the garden, if it REALLY comes down. Heaviest rain I ever recall seeing was in Florida. The parking lot was a bit lower than the surrounding ground, and within an hour or s

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
I think the W124 is one of the best looking, and most forward looking car, Mercedes has ever produced. But as they say, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 13:52, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM, OK Don wrote: > > > it's hard not to apre

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Don't think the price was posted, but I seem to recall something about payment had to be made in pesos or something? Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 13:49, Allan Streib wrote: > He said he was going to post it for sale locally. No price has yet been > posted that I've seen. > > Allan > > On Wed, 14 Ju

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
No and no, he said, in an apologetic fashion, that he was selling it to a Mexican. --R On 7/14/2010 1:42 PM, LWB250 wrote: Has anyone seen a price for this car, or did I miss that post? Dan --- On Wed, 7/14/10, OK Don wrote: From: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale To

Re: [MBZ] FW: Stall Speed for a 722.3?

2010-07-14 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
No because the KLIMA relay is removed in order to keep the AC compressor turning using a bypass relay. No KLIMA relay, no kick down function. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, July

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Most amazing modern American car I ever drove was the Chevrolet Caprice, a veritable "boat" of a car. My son and I rented one (they were out of compacts!) and took it all over the West back in 1991. It handled amazingly well and was surprisingly nimble for such a huge vehicle. And we did appreci

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
The Impala SS of the mid 1990's was supposed to be quite a car. I have never driven one. Here's a version for Wilton... http://bit.ly/ch7mWh On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:33 -0400, "andrew strasfogel" wrote: > Most amazing modern American car I ever drove was the Chevrolet > Caprice, a veritable

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread WILTON
Oh, yeah, uh-huh. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick. The Impala SS of the mid 1990's was supposed to be quite a car. I have never driven one. Here's a v

[MBZ] ASCII

2010-07-14 Thread LWB250
Is it me, or are some of the list messages coming through as a bunch of ASCII characters? 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

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > The Impala SS of the mid 1990's was supposed to be quite a car. I have > never driven one. > > Here's a version for Wilton... http://bit.ly/ch7mWh > > > I can't believe I'm typing this but I actually think the ground effects on that one are

Re: [MBZ] ASCII

2010-07-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM, LWB250 wrote: > Is it me, or are some of the list messages coming through as a bunch of > ASCII characters? > > > I should hope so ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search lis

[MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Anyone on here with real experience with older Chevy small blocks? I finally pulled the oilpan on the motor from the boat to have a look. It was fairly obvious from the knocking noises that it had suffered a loss of oil pressure. We half expected to find the oil pickup had fallen off of the pump

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Remember the Buick stationwagon version. Talk about bulbous looking. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wonk

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
Haven't established a price yet. Not sure what a fair value would be. I will try to upload some pics, or maybe set my web site back up, hopefully this evening. On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM, E M wrote: > Don't think the price was posted, but I seem to recall something about > payment had to

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
LeSabre Limited, 3800 engine. I am sure the engine has been fixed -- brother-in-law is a top notch mechanic, one of the best I've ever met. On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:49 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Don (Wonko) wrote: > > "Buying my brother-in-law's 98 Buick." > > Which model Buick? If it has the

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: "My recollection is also that one needs to change the timing sprockets and chain around 100K miles. They use a nylon sprocket to keep things quiet and they wear out." That was true on the older generation 3800. I know it was true on the 85 and 86 (the first years for the FWD 88 an

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: "But you don't own them long enough to be seen in them!" Well, that's true. At least no recently. I did have my 85 olds 98 for 3 years. But, you are right in recent years, the buicks, olds, cadillacs, etc. have not lasted long in the Snook motor pool. My wife's two Fords have s

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: "I understand - it's hard to bond with a car that doesn't go clatta clatta --- however, it's hard not to appreciate a 124 once you get over it's appearance." I like the looks of the 124. AND the best looking years of the 124 were the 94 and 95. I definitely think my 95 E320 is t

[MBZ] Car love?

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
My indy has a small shop in which he works on a surprising number of cars of all makes. He is originally from Iran and was educated as an engineer. But, someone from Iran had a hard time finding a job as an engineer in the early 1980's. Now, his family owns two very large Mercedes dealership

[MBZ] Email messed up?

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
I just got 60 emails in a big slug, some going back to 8:30 this morning. I have noticed some of mine show up quickly while others take hours. Anyone else seeing this, or is it just me? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] too fast.....a 300E?

2010-07-14 Thread RELNGSON
> ...5. Very fast car -- way too fast for me > Perhaps a Subaru 360 would be more your style. RLE ___ 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] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Of course, the data is suspect if it's being recorded by a computer that is the subject of inquiry. After all, if the brake lights aren't run by a simple switch, but operated by the computer like the ignition, they wouldn't be on, would they? The data should only be used for this inquiry i

Re: [MBZ] Taxi!!

2010-07-14 Thread RELNGSON
> Most amazing modern American car I ever drove was the Chevrolet > Caprice, a > veritable "boat" of a car.  My son and I rented one (they were out of > compacts!) and took it all over the West back in 1991.  It handled > amazingly > well and was surprisingly nimble for such a huge vehicle. 

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks

2010-07-14 Thread Peter Frederick
There are several known points of failure on these guys. First and foremost, a broken pressure relief valve spring will cause a complete loss of oil pressure. So will a broken drive shaft inside the pump (no rotation of the gears although the shaft turns). You may also have a worn out oil

Re: [MBZ] Email messed up?

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I just got 60 emails in a big slug, some going back to 8:30 this morning. I have noticed some of mine show up quickly while others take hours. Anyone else seeing this, or is it just me? It happens to me on occasion with Core.com. My favorite is when my mail goes dead for

Re: [MBZ] too fast.....a 300E?

2010-07-14 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: ...5. Very fast car -- way too fast for me Perhaps a Subaru 360 would be more your style. I bet Wonko would love one of those, if it has enough leg and headroom for him. (yes, seriously). Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

Re: [MBZ] Taxi!!

2010-07-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Don't forget the sullen scowl, the bead seat cover, and the large gold crown air stinker on the dash. --R On 7/14/2010 6:35 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Most amazing modern American car I ever drove was the Chevrolet Caprice, a veritable "boat" of a car. My son and I rented one (they were

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks

2010-07-14 Thread Fmiser
> R A Bennell wrote: > Anyone on here with real experience with older Chevy small > blocks? > > I finally pulled the oilpan on the motor from the boat to have > a look. It was fairly obvious from the knocking noises that it > had suffered a loss of oil pressure. We half expected to find > the oil

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks

2010-07-14 Thread Peter Frederick
A glob of silicone sealant wrecked the crank (and block eventually) on my brother's 75 300D. It blocked the oil flow to the #2 crankpin, which eventually scored the crank and caused it to break. I've also seen a bit of paper towel ruin a large engine by blocking the flow of oil to a beari

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks / ASCII Characters

2010-07-14 Thread LWB250
This is what I'm talking about, smartass: --- On Wed, 7/14/10, Fmiser wrote: > From: Fmiser > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 6:57 PM > x�TK�Ó0¾çWŒ8C{ßîxmHˆ‡8®gR[u<– á×ó�Ó$„DÕC�ÌŒ¿×ôž>ÑkzÃ1r´f©|7÷ô:n™$’ãÌ´úê(³    > Äß

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks / ASCII Characters

2010-07-14 Thread LWB250
Maybe it's just Peter's mail Dan --- On Wed, 7/14/10, Peter Frederick wrote: > From: Peter Frederick > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 6:46 PM > x�UM‹Ý8¼ûWô-»03ïžÛn > ÇÈ,!§Ð¶ÛOš'«}<ãüú­–�ì°ÈÀÀ`©««ºª5ÏN²ã·È]2ºEÝ"

[MBZ] First Year Attorney Tries to Get Me...

2010-07-14 Thread LWB250
Donald will probably enjoy this... I put my 1994 Yamaha VX1100 Virago on CL last week. Got the usual window shoppers, even the requisite, "I'm on disability, and as soon as I get my next check I'll come and buy it" responses. Anyway, a nice young man (who is a first year practicing attorney) c

Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

2010-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its been deleted Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html A Euro W140 SD? What would be the engine number - OMxxx? Thanks. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___

Re: [MBZ] ASCII

2010-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its you LWB250 wrote: Is it me, or are some of the list messages coming through as a bunch of ASCII characters? Dan ___ 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] Email messed up?

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
Maybe has someting to do with these sorts of messages I get from time to time: Delivery to the following recipients was aborted after 0 second(s): * mercedes@okiebenz.com Reporting-MTA: dns; qmta13.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net [76.96.27.243] Received-From-MTA: dns; omta07

Re: [MBZ] Email messed up?

2010-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its just you Rich Thomas wrote: I just got 60 emails in a big slug, some going back to 8:30 this morning. I have noticed some of mine show up quickly while others take hours. Anyone else seeing this, or is it just me? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT: Data recorders suggest drivers at fault in Toyota crashes

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
I think I recall reading that the data recorder unit is more or less autonomous, but it was NEVER intended to be used for post-crash forensics e.g. like an airliner flight data recorder. It was put there more there to help Toyota diagnose maintenance and reliability issues over time. I don't reca

Re: [MBZ] Email messed up?

2010-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
there is nothing there indicating our end bounced it back, it looks to me like it never left your end. Allan Streib wrote: Maybe has someting to do with these sorts of messages I get from time to time: Delivery to the following recipients was aborted after 0 second(s): * mercedes@

[MBZ] Who needs a deuce and a half?

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1843518442.html -- 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 delivery options go to: http://oki

[MBZ] ponton anyone?

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1840898155.html It's a 6-cylinder; not sure if the price is reasonable considering it's been sitting for 10 years. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks / ASCII Characters

2010-07-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Ho, now THAT's fun! I do have a mac, but I don't think you should be getting text with the high bit set! Anyone else getting hash from me? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
We can agree on the 126, then I like the 115 and 107. The 124 is OK from the front and side. The rear is almost offensive, but I suspect the aerodynamics are part of the design -- Note that I own three of them now, so it's not THAT bad :-) On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
They are selling fro between $1500 and $2000 around here. On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: > Haven't established a price yet. Not sure what a fair value would be. > > I will try to upload some pics, or maybe set my web site back up, hopefully > this evening. > > -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
Nope - the 123 was the start of the down-hill side. They didn't even try to make the star mount look like a fake radiator cap! On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > Ok Don wrote: "I understand - it's hard to bond with a car that doesn't go > clatta clatta > --- however, it's har

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Allan Streib
OK Don writes: > They are selling fro between $1500 and $2000 around here. I was on the OK craigslist today trying to see if he had it listed; cars sure seem to be selling for less out there compareed to what people are asking here. Maybe next time I need a car i should buy it in OK. Allan --

Re: [MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks / ASCII Characters

2010-07-14 Thread OK Don
It came through as normal text on Gmail -- except the example LWB250 forwarded. On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Ho, now THAT's fun! > > I do have a mac, but I don't think you should be getting text with the high > bit set! > > Anyone else getting hash from me? > > Peter

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