Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread OK Don
The Germans don't believe you should drink and drive, and besides, if you are drinking, why do you want to put it down? On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 9:33 PM, ernest breakfield < erne...@backyardengineering.org> wrote: > in the kitchen or your office, where you're supposed to be drinking coffee? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread OK Don
Sorry I'm so boring --- On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I am tracking your phone > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 25, 2012, at 6:58 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > > > OK Don wrote: > >> And it will be a LONG time before you get back into the house, much less > >> the bed

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread OK Don
True, but that seems to have been lost on the community overall. I've read articles describing exactly this application, with no feedback from anyone that I saw. On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 10:51 PM, ernest breakfield < erne...@backyardengineering.org> wrote: > APRS is a cute idea, but the person who

Re: [MBZ] Finny POS in Alexandria, VA

2012-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
If there's a finder's fee I'm all over it. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 7:13 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Looks a bit far gone. Definitely a 220SE. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 25, 2012, at 6:24 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > That appears to be a 220SEb.  Might almost be worth

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Brian Toscano
Sniffers aren't always perfect, but they do a good job. With air blowing all around sometimes they can't pinpoint the problem. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 9:45 PM, WILTON wrote: > Yes. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Max" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Friday, May

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
Yes. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use? Would a sniffer detect a leak in the evaporator by sampling at a dash outlet? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 3

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Mike Esh
Whatever.. : {( Michael E. Esh www.michaelesh.bodybyvi.com On May 25, 2012, at 10:33 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: > in the kitchen or your office, where you're supposed to be drinking coffee? > >perhaps Mercedes didn't put cup holders in most of their cars because they > expected y

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread ernest breakfield
in the kitchen or your office, where you're supposed to be drinking coffee? perhaps Mercedes didn't put cup holders in most of their cars because they expected you to be busy with the serious business of driving,... cheers! e On 25/May/12 18:19, Max wrote: Two cup holders actually, in

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Craig
On Fri, 25 May 2012 21:19:35 -0400 Max wrote: > Two cup holders actually, in my '95 E300. Griots item 77830. The Griot's Garage item looks nice. Someone who owned our '95 E320 fastened something like this to both front door covers, leaving four holes drilled in the material. One of the old cup

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
Bolt 'em on the outside of the door. Doubles as a cooler in the winter. Keeps your coffee hot in the summer. ___ 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] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
Don't know about W210, but on 110 through 126, mine mount on the floor next to the console. I suspect they would work on the 210 the same way. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
camelback ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Did you see the cup holders I made to fit into the console of the SDs? Complete with Mercedes-Benz logo and custom names... --R On 5/25/12 9:19 PM, Max wrote: Two cup holders actually, in my '95 E300. Griots item 77830. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Mike Esh
I have struggled with a place for cup holders in my 1984 300D until I purchased the type that is supposed to slide between the seat and the center console. It doesn't work In the position it was designed for however it does fit in the door pocket very well and holds my coffee or soda very secur

[MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Two cup holders actually, in my '95 E300. Griots item 77830. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Brian Toscano
Wasn't Kaleb only kidding when he suggested GPS for his wife? On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > The kid should have not broken the trust then there would be no need for > any of this. > > Mike > On May 25, 2012 7:58 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote: > > > OK Don wrote: > > > An

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Michael Canfield
The kid should have not broken the trust then there would be no need for any of this. Mike On May 25, 2012 7:58 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > And it will be a LONG time before you get back into the house, much less > > the bedroom once Regina finds that program on her phone :-) >

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Tim C
I've already told both of my older kids they should have no expectation of privacy when they are using my things: computers, cars, tools, books, etc. Trust but verify. It means I can reward them if they are doing a good job. It also gives them a reminder if they know I'll know they've been drivin

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am tracking your phone Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2012, at 6:58 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > OK Don wrote: >> And it will be a LONG time before you get back into the house, much less >> the bedroom once Regina finds that program on her phone :-) > > For sure!!! > I want to use banned langua

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Mountain Man
OK Don wrote: > And it will be a LONG time before you get back into the house, much less > the bedroom once Regina finds that program on her phone :-) For sure!!! I want to use banned language at Kaleb for being s much like the federal government. As someone else mentions - you were a kid onc

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >Since you did all the orings last year, it could be a pinched oring. > > I hope it's that simple. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used part

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Would a sniffer detect a leak in the evaporator by sampling at a dash outlet? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread Mountain Man
andrew wrote: > OK, I will pay $25 plus S&H, + throw in a free jar of my famous pepper > jelly made from organically grown hot and sweet peppers, without any > unnatural resources. Sweetened with hfcs. You are whetting the appetite - someone will come thru. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
Since you did all the orings last year, it could be a pinched oring. Allan Streib wrote: If the leak is bigger than a pinhole the sealer won't work. How long will it hold a working charge? Months. Still cools a little, was overhauled and recharged last summer. -- Max Dillon Charleston S

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Allan Streib wrote: >If the leak is bigger than a pinhole the sealer won't work. How long >will it hold a working charge? > > Months. Still cools a little, was overhauled and recharged last summer. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___

Re: [MBZ] Finny POS in Alexandria, VA

2012-05-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Looks a bit far gone. Definitely a 220SE. Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2012, at 6:24 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: That appears to be a 220SEb. Might almost be worth restoration. Last I heard they were bringing good money, but not enough to pay for restoration. New parts spe

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
WILTON wrote: >Yep, pin down location of the leak first. 'May be something a lot >simpler >than evap. > > Yes! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >unless you have replaced the orings since you got the car, I'd >suggest getting a "kit" from Q and replace the orings on the >compressor (2) the expansion valve (2) , hoses, and condensor (2). >It does not take a real long time, but the expansion valve n

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Allan Streib
If the leak is bigger than a pinhole the sealer won't work. How long will it hold a working charge? Max writes: > Brian Toscano wrote: > >>The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes >>in >>them. >> >> > Yes, but some one mentioned using the "sealer in a can" in a Fo

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
unless you have replaced the orings since you got the car, I'd suggest getting a "kit" from Q and replace the orings on the compressor (2) the expansion valve (2) , hoses, and condensor (2). It does not take a real long time, but the expansion valve needs small hands.kids are useful. All

Re: [MBZ] Finny POS in Alexandria, VA

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
That appears to be a 220SEb. Might almost be worth restoration. Last I heard they were bringing good money, but not enough to pay for restoration. New parts specific to the "E" are probably priced out o sight. But if you buy it, I have bumpers for it for sale. Looks like a real project

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
Yep, pin down location of the leak first. 'May be something a lot simpler than evap. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use? On May 25, 2012 2:38 PM, "R

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
'Hope it goes well for all of you. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking Oh he knows it's on there, although will see how well it works Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Brian Toscano
Might be worth considering if you can buy it from Mercedes. :-) On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Craig wrote: > On Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:56 -0400 Max wrote: > > > Brian Toscano wrote: > > > > >The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes > > >in > > >them. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Craig
On Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:56 -0400 Max wrote: > Brian Toscano wrote: > > >The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes > >in > >them. > > > > > Yes, but some one mentioned using the "sealer in a can" in a Ford > recently, which might save me a lot of time and expense.

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 25, 2012 2:38 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: > > On May 25, 2012, at 4:15 PM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > > > The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes in > > them. > > > Which means evaporator and compressor. Ugh. > Not necessarily. Best to make a positive determinat

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Brian Toscano wrote: >The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes >in >them. > > Yes, but some one mentioned using the "sealer in a can" in a Ford recently, which might save me a lot of time and expense. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Oh he knows it's on there, although will see how well it works Sent from my iPhone On May 25, 2012, at 4:17 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > Is he gonna know beforehand that he's being monitored, or spring it on 'im > afterward? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" > T

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 25, 2012, at 4:15 PM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes in > them. Which means evaporator and compressor. Ugh. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
Is he gonna know beforehand that he's being monitored, or spring it on 'im afterward? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking Yes I need to keep track of him.

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Brian Toscano
The best leak sealer to to replace failed o-rings and parts with holes in them. On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Max wrote: > Ok, I suspect the evaporator on my '95 E300 is leaking. Before I plunge > into replacing that, anyone had any success using one of those leak sealers? > -- > Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
I could probably give some evapectomy pointers if it gets to such. ;<) 'Hope you can solve it before it gets to that. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 4:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use? Ok, I suspect

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
I should've stripped, at least, ALL of that repaint coat immediately; maybe, even the original coat, too, down to metal, 'cause the original had some damages, too. All of that is in hindsight, though. It'll be OK, though; 'think I 'bout have it licked now; 'waiting for 'nother can of paint.

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes I need to keep track of him. If this does not work I will look for one of those deals you stick on the car. On 5/24/2012 9:46 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: if this is the kind of kid you need to keep track of, keep in mind that no matter which phone tracker you use, that it'll only tell yo

Re: [MBZ] Now you can have Mercedes Benz looks on a Ford budget

2012-05-25 Thread Dieselhead
> clay monroe wrote: Why would you cough up $16k for a replicar, when you can source a real one for much much less? Because you get a Ford Quality (TM) engine and drive train! I know - less well engineered, poorer quality control, less dependable, and with Rusty parts probably cost more.

[MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Ok, I suspect the evaporator on my '95 E300 is leaking. Before I plunge into replacing that, anyone had any success using one of those leak sealers? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new an

Re: [MBZ] Now you can have Mercedes Benz looks on a Ford budget

2012-05-25 Thread Fmiser
> clay monroe wrote: > Why would you cough up $16k for a replicar, when you can > source a real one for much much less? Because you get a Ford Quality (TM) engine and drive train! I know - less well engineered, poorer quality control, less dependable, and with Rusty parts probably cost more. Pe

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -

2012-05-25 Thread Max
WILTON wrote: >It's been a good exercise, anyway. > >Wilton > >- Original Message - > > >> Almost finished; had to repair several bad places beneath the bad >repaint >> coat. Kept finding 'em at different times as project progressed >making me >> have to do stuff over and waiting for

Re: [MBZ] Now you can have Mercedes Benz looks on a Ford budget

2012-05-25 Thread clay monroe
But that is a turd! Why would you cough up $16k for a replicar, when you can source a real one for much much less? clay On May 22, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > http://www.v8archie.com/ssl500fs.htm > I never really liked the look of the r129 but this makes it so much worse, > you'd

Re: [MBZ] One bar pressure warm oil

2012-05-25 Thread clay monroe
Yeah, i figured that. I am on a minor search of old M117 with good compression in a 116, since they are not worth much and probably falling apart. Gamble that the engine was taken care of. On May 24, 2012, at 7:10 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > There is no such thing as a leaking head gasket

Re: [MBZ] One bar pressure warm oil

2012-05-25 Thread clay monroe
When I gave it fresh oil, the filter housing and filter got all new seals. Even the feed tube old seals are fresh. clay On May 23, 2012, at 8:50 PM, Dieselhead wrote: > I don't know what type of oil filter that has, but if it uses cartridges, > then perhaps there are little orings like on the

Re: [MBZ] 124 kickdown switch

2012-05-25 Thread Fmiser
> > -- Philip, who things the KLIMA is related to ROUSs. > Jim Cathey wrote: > > Relays Of Unusual Size? Klima barely qualifies! Well, I was more thinking "scary beast of legend that isn't quite so bad once you figure it out". But it is kinda big -- Philip __

Re: [MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
OK, I will pay $25 plus S&H, + throw in a free jar of my famous pepper jelly made from organically grown hot and sweet peppers, without any unnatural resources. How's that? On 5/25/12, Randy Bennell wrote: > > But, if you want folks to go chasing it for you, you need to entice with > more than

Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 24, 2012 8:24 AM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > > "a European model never offered in this country very rare" > > How long did you say it would take to get that part that prevents it from running, and how many did you say it would cost > > I don't know if your being in Canada would make

[MBZ] Finny POS in Alexandria, VA

2012-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks like a real project car for someone interested in a generic finny sedan. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/3032829608.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread Randy Bennell
But, if you want folks to go chasing it for you, you need to entice with more than an undefined "reasonable". Got to make it worth their while. Randy On 25/05/2012 11:21 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: That's OK - I'll recognize it when I see it! Plus, everyone wants some of my hot famous pep

Re: [MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's OK - I'll recognize it when I see it! Plus, everyone wants some of my hot famous pepper jelly or heirloom tomato seedlings so I can always (attempt to) barter. :) On 5/25/12, Randy Bennell wrote: > > You need to define "reasonable". > > Randy > > On 25/05/2012 9:26 AM, andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread Randy Bennell
You need to define "reasonable". Randy On 25/05/2012 9:26 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I need a blue first aid kit box lid, from a W123 sedan or coupe of this type: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-230-CE-1982-Classic-First-Aid-Box-1238650353-W-123-/160798581016?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarPa

[MBZ] ISO a BLUE first aid kit lid

2012-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
I need a blue first aid kit box lid, from a W123 sedan or coupe of this type: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-230-CE-1982-Classic-First-Aid-Box-1238650353-W-123-/160798581016?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257057a118 No reasonable proposal refused. Andrew ___

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread G Mann
If keeping track is really an issue you might look into one of the GPS devices that attach to the car and report position to your private internet link to the device. A google search should give you several to choose from. Real time tracking is possible and the device is cheaper than a trip through

[MBZ] Fwd: audio noise problem 3u9ydyga

2012-05-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Original Message Subject:audio noise problem Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:41:08 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List This might be helpful in some as-yet-to-be-determined situation. From Ladyada http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2012/05/25/ask-an-

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
For HER safety? 'Sounds like a very UNSAFE thing to do for self. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking Do you care where he is, or only where he was? If the latter

Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! -

2012-05-25 Thread WILTON
Cops'll think it goes faster, anyway. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 2:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1989 W124 200D DIESEL 5 SPEED! - Must be manny 124 klatta season, this popped up across the border http://ww

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

2012-05-25 Thread Tim C
Do you care where he is, or only where he was? If the latter, get an old Android with no service plan* and wire it into the driver door or on top of the radio. Then install paw server and torque, log gps and obdii speed and acceleration data, and use cron and wget to download the log from the web

Re: [MBZ] wish list 3u9ydyga

2012-05-25 Thread Max
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >I am starting to look for this stuff: > >A good OM603 head > I've got a good #17 head, pressure checked, fresh valve stem seals. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.o