Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread Tim C
On Dec 22, 2012 9:51 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: only ran one analysis on M1 from a 617.962 engine, with similar results. Wait, what? I thought the consensus was that you couldn't get extended change intervals on the 61xs because of carbon? Thanks, Tim Not trolling

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim C wrote: On Dec 22, 2012 9:51 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: only ran one analysis on M1 from a 617.962 engine, with similar results. Wait, what? I thought the consensus was that you couldn't get extended change intervals on the 61xs because of carbon? Seems like Marshall quoted a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Seems like Marshall quoted a maximum soot level provided by MBZ or Mobil Oil, and then said he liked to change at a lower level. Maybe Larry Turner remembers the details? In other words, I think the advise was not to extend without testing to know how fast your particular

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread OK Don
Exactly - each driver/engine is going to be different - you have to analyze the oil to see what will work for you. There are no blanket rules. On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 7:12 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Seems like Marshall quoted a maximum soot level provided by

Re: [MBZ] asheville trip

2012-12-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Not sure, the boy is down here in the mtns with us, he caught a ride with a classmate to Gboro and met up with his sister, then drove here yesterday. Might be in the summer at some point. I do want to meet up though. --R On 12/22/2012 3:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: When is your next

[MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread r
Morning All, anyone know of an expert body shop in the Northern Virginia, DC area? Looking for those who are anal about high-quality work. Thanks R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
r...@rhonald.me wrote: Morning All, anyone know of an expert body shop in the Northern Virginia, DC area? Looking for those who are anal about high-quality work. Unless you're emotionally attached to the car, compare repair cost to buying a totally rust free car with good original paint to

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread r
Mitch, I only need an estimate to correct bad bodywork on the one I already have. Mostly down by the doors, jack holes and rear lower quarter panels. Thanks R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Dan Penoff
If the rockers and/or jack points need to be repaired/replaced, it's usually cost prohibitive to do so. There are a number of layers of metal in these areas that have to be cut out and replaced section by section to do it correctly. I know, because I had it done myself some years ago. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: If the rockers and/or jack points need to be repaired/replaced, it's usually cost prohibitive to do so. Yep, but if a body shop screwed it up, he might be trying to assess damages to claim against them. Does Andrew S. have a good MBZ body shop he deals with? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread Brian Toscano
2% was the generally accepted soot limit back in the CG-4 days. Semis and other trucks/engine combinations are engineered differently than cars. The new pick up truck diesels take about 2-1/2 gallons. The older ones were closer to 3 gallons. My Cummins B5.9's were designed to run 300,000 miles

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? school

2012-12-23 Thread Rich Thomas
The boy who is 28 and 2nd yr med school yesterday made the comment about the first years -- They are really young. Too funny. My wife started med school at 36, the kids were really really young to her! --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Nice plane

2012-12-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Sheik Zayyid of the UAE had 2 747s for the boys and a 757 for the women to ride in. He had a huge load of cars, including (I think) 18 Maybachs or some large number. He liked to go roaring around the desert in one of those Lambo 4wd things when he was younger. He had a coupla palaces, and

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Yes but it's in Rockville, MD: In and Out Auto Body. Very reasonable and they do good work. Ask for Luis and say that I recommended them. 301-340-0393 On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: If the rockers and/or jack points need to be

[MBZ] Speaking of diesel oel

2012-12-23 Thread Rich Thomas
I am drinking an Ipswich Oatmeal Stout naturally brewed unfiltered ale that looks suspiciously like used dizzel all. Tastes infinitely better though, and does not stain my innards (at least as far as I can tell) or my leisure suit. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice plane

2012-12-23 Thread Randy Bennell
On 22/12/2012 11:52 AM, OK Don wrote: On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Randy Bennell wrote: One might think that there are folks out there who would love to shoot it out of the sky. That sort of statement tends to annoy people. ** snip lots of text ** Err,

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread r
Andrew, Mitch thanks for the info. I am preparing my response with some details. Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Date: Sun, December 23, 2012 1:32 pm To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area

2012-12-23 Thread Dan Penoff
You're welcome. Dan On Dec 23, 2012, at 2:27 PM, r...@rhonald.me wrote: Andrew, Mitch thanks for the info. I am preparing my response with some details. Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need Good Body Shop Recommendation in Northern VA-DC Area From: Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? school

2012-12-23 Thread Craig
On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:50:10 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: The boy who is 28 and 2nd yr med school yesterday made the comment about the first years -- They are really young. Too funny. My wife started med school at 36, the kids were really really young to her!

[MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
In Savannah looks pretty good http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3435451891.html no connection, but i'm down here if someone has to have it thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Plates

2012-12-23 Thread Dieselhead
He needs a proper dispatching; 'same as the pigeons seems about appropriate to me. Wilton Careful! You will get a scolding about being inappropriate and offensive. Although back when the country was ruled by citizens and the constitution, The perpetrator was considered OFFENSIVE and

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Jon Agne
Love the color! On Dec 23, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: In Savannah looks pretty good http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3435451891.html no connection, but i'm down here if someone has to have it thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins

Re: [MBZ] Plates

2012-12-23 Thread WILTON
'Said he needs it; 'didn't say I'm gonna do it. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Plates He needs a proper dispatching; 'same as the

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Dieselhead
In Savannah looks pretty good http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3435451891.html no connection, but i'm down here if someone has to have it thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins Nice color too. IMHO, second only to Midnight blue. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Michael Canfield
My midnight blue on blue tex interior 240d was my favorite. I think that dark metallic Cadillac green with a tan interior on a 123 coupe rolling on BBS wheels would be stunning. Mike On Dec 23, 2012 9:08 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: In Savannah looks pretty good

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Mountain Man
Dieselhead wrote: Nice color too. IMHO, second only to Midnight blue. My blue? - I mine midnight blue? - if chalky... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Dieselhead
#1 daughter had a burgundy SL I had a Burgundy 300SDL and a 123 Burgundy 300D all at the same time. I wanted to get a picture of three burgundy cars, but never was able to get all three in the same place for a picture. All three in burgundy look nice. 107, 123 and 126lang My midnight

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Dieselhead
yup ___ 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

[MBZ] Driving the world's most valuable car

2012-12-23 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.kidston.com/kidston-news-item/152/Driving-The-Worlds-Most-Valuable-Car:-The-Mercedes-Benz-300SLR-'Uhlenhaut'-Coupe RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives