Re: [MBZ] Restrictions/fire hazards

2014-03-28 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
All I know is what I've read or heard from reliable sources. To give you some idea of what goes on in PR management, a newsletter said that the police had to be called to maintain order at a meeting of board members and residents, and that future meetings would request police presence; or

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually re-keying these is simplicity itself. The cylinder has little brass wafers in it that the key passes through. All you'd need is a new cylinder and its no big deal to transfer the wafers from one to another. Perhaps I should make a video for the you tubes. Some of my how to videos make

[MBZ] Bad driving gets justice NO BENZ CONTENT

2014-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
The videographer also seems not to understand keep right. http://gawker.com/this-is-what-happens-when-you-drive-like-an-asshole-1553396508 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] cheap OBD readers etc.

2014-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
http://e.dx.com/collection/201403/repair-tools/default.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Dieselhead
Actually re-keying these is simplicity itself. The cylinder has little brass wafers in it that the key passes through. All you'd need is a new cylinder and its no big deal to transfer the wafers from one to another. Perhaps I should make a video for the you tubes. Some of my how to videos

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread r
Andrew, I have have the same issue. Cupping your hand, taking a few deep breaths and blowing warm air into the lock has worked for me every time. Other than that, a small piece of tissue twisted and inserted keeps the cold out. R Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - $600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Near me. On Mar 28, 2014 11:34 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Curt? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: ro...@craigslist.org ro...@craigslist.org To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:33 AM Subject: 84 mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Restrictions/fire hazards

2014-03-28 Thread Tim Crone
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.comwrote: There were 2,355 households out of which . 22.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals I'm suprised the 'non families' are not up in arms against the wiki boys (c: Well,

Re: [MBZ] Bad driving gets justice NO BENZ CONTENT

2014-03-28 Thread Tim Crone
On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: The videographer also seems not to understand keep right. http://gawker.com/this-is-what-happens-when-you-drive- like-an-asshole-1553396508 She did pass a truck, but she left plenty of lead-in time.

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread r
Curt, I was told that one needs an entire new lock and handle... Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Date: Fri, March 28, 2014 9:26 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Actually re-keying

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Randy Bennell
On 27/03/2014 9:52 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where the driver's door lock freezes up on my W123 300TD? Andrew 1983 300TD 1985 300TD ___ 1. leave it

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
A big can of lock de-icer. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 27, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the temperature dips below freezing. How do I fix a chronic situation where the driver's door

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
Yes, I tape my drivers side keyhole before washing my car in the winter. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 27, 2014, at 3:41 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: It might displace the water? Or it might not -- A piece of tape over the lock will help prevent more water getting in if the little door

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
Andrew lives in or near DC. He can't leave his car unlocked. It be dangerous down there. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 27, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I am getting sick and tired of lugging a pot of hot water outside when the temperature dips below freezing. How do

[MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - #x0024;600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: ro...@craigslist.org ro...@craigslist.org To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 11:33 AM Subject: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - #x0024;600 (warwick) fred.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Au contraire. Since 1982, when I purchased my first Mercedes, I only lost one tristar and two car covers to thieves. No break-ins, mugging, or pickpockets. The crime is inconsequential around here, at least in neighborhoods where I have lived and worked. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 3:05 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Restrictions/fire hazards

2014-03-28 Thread Richard Hattaway
Well, they're vastly outnumbered by the people who are not individuals. Best, -Tim ROFLMAO...   ( ps, is that ok, PC wise ?? ) On Friday, March 28, 2014 2:10 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.comwrote: There

[MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
My garage queen (repainted 1985 300TD) had a totally drained battery after sitting for no more than 2 weeks. I mean, there was zero charge left. I was able to get it jump started, and the battery began charging. I let it idle and then drove it so that the engine ran for a cumulative total of

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
How old is your battery? Sounds like it's on its last legs. You should do a load test. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: My garage queen (repainted 1985 300TD) had a totally drained battery after sitting for no more than 2

[MBZ] Fw: Looking for Tom with the 1974 Mercedes 240d - #x0024; 1 (South Windsor )

2014-03-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Is this our Tom from CT?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: ro...@craigslist.org ro...@craigslist.org To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 4:01 PM Subject: Looking for Tom with the 1974 Mercedes 240d - #x0024;1 (South Windsor )

[MBZ] Aluminum V8 Halocaust Museum

2014-03-28 Thread Van Knutson
On Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:17 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: snip If we get to the stage where everyone is on their tippy toes scared to  say or post stuff because someone may take mild offence, this list will  become pretty barren and soulless. Every good list/forum needs to

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Battery is new-ish and did manage to take acharge, but boy was it ever DEAD. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 3:59 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: How old is your battery? Sounds like it's on its last legs. You should do a load test. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Aluminum V8 Halocaust Museum

2014-03-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
CAR SHAKE AT START On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Van Knutson southpaw0...@yahoo.comwrote: On Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:17 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: snip If we get to the stage where everyone is on their tippy toes scared to say or post stuff because someone may

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Randy Bennell
Might be the end of it - especially if it has been cold there and the battery has frozen. I keep a small trickle charger on the battery in my 300D all winter to avoid such issues. Randy On 28/03/2014 3:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Battery is new-ish and did manage to take acharge, but

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Then leave it unlocked and remove any thing you truly value. At least until such time as you can replace the lock or it warms up (never?).

Re: [MBZ] Aluminum V8 Halocaust Museum

2014-03-28 Thread Randy Bennell
Ok, who wants to talk about aluminum V8's and why would we fight about them? Must be many more than there once were. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Aluminum V8 Halocaust Museum

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Yeah. I don't remember that one. And I've been here since 2002 or so.

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
Yeah, I know, but you are a fun guy to tease! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 3:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Au contraire. Since 1982, when I purchased my first Mercedes, I only lost one tristar and two car covers to thieves. No break-ins, mugging, or

Re: [MBZ] Looking for Tom with the 1974 Mercedes 240d - #x0024; 1 (South Windsor )

2014-03-28 Thread toms cat1
No. I have never had a 1974 240D and I am not in South Windsor. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Check the glow plug relay and make sure it is not stuck. That is what happened to the SD. --R On 3/28/14 3:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: My garage queen (repainted 1985 300TD) had a totally drained battery after sitting for no more than 2 weeks. I mean, there was zero charge left. I was

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Max Dillon
25 minutes is not long enough. Hours are required when totally dead. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: March 28, 2014 3:54:50 PM EDT To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Total battery

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - #x0024;600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Me? You trying to get me killed? -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:34:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - #x0024;600 (warwick) Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
The ads that Youtube runs over videos pay both Google and the video provider. I get a penny or something every time an ad runs and a couple pennies every time somebody clicks on the ad. I make between $10 and $20 a month which isn't bad considering I don't have many videos and they're aimed at

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - #x0024;600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. Nope! Just thought that between the two you could com up with a runner. I'll go away now.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2014 6:58 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hour of idling??? On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: 25 minutes is not long enough. Hours are required when totally dead. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: March

[MBZ] Transmission line leak

2014-03-28 Thread clay
Took the SL to the shop for a pro oil change. They offer free labor and do a 130 point check, all for the price of M1 and a filter. A bunch of niggling things were found, as well as a few leaks. Differential leak is probably not needing attention, but the ATF cooling hard lines seem to be a

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Theres a difference between one needs and one can buy new. IIRC you have to buy the handle and all if you buy new but used you should be able to get (like from a junkyard) the lock cylinder pretty cheap. I'd had to know what MB charges. Wilton sold me a couple door handles with locks pretty

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - $600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Well a 300D stick might be a nice combo. Or turn your OM 616 into a turbo like John Grant did. On Mar 28, 2014 6:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Me? You trying to get me killed? -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:34:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [MBZ] Looking for Tom with the 1974 Mercedes 240d - $ 1 (South Windsor )

2014-03-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Tom didn't you have a w115 300D ? On Mar 28, 2014 6:18 PM, toms cat1 tomsc...@hotmail.com wrote: No. I have never had a 1974 240D and I am not in South Windsor. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
You car only has I think a 55a alternator. Its not making 55a at idle. The battery in the car has something like 100ah or more so at idle for an hour you'd only charge the thing something like 25% at best. You're also limited by the battery's ability to accept power. 10a is a fast charge. So

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - $600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
A 300TD turbo wagon with a 5 speed manual would be a dream! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:01 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Well a 300D stick might be a nice combo. Or turn your OM 616 into a turbo like John Grant did. On Mar 28, 2014 6:58 PM, Curt Raymond

[MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Been half way thinking about a sl, why did you decide to go with a 129 instead of a 107? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 mercedes turbo diesel - $600 (warwick)

2014-03-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Well this is not quite that. It's a sedan automatic. The stck would be in curt's 240D. On Mar 28, 2014 8:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: A 300TD turbo wagon with a 5 speed manual would be a dream! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:01 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
129 nicer looking than 107 IMHO. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Been half way thinking about a sl, why did you decide to go with a 129 instead of a 107? Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread clay
Given the choice, I would select the w124 cabriolet over the 129. clay On Mar 28, 2014, at 6:11 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: 129 nicer looking than 107 IMHO. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Been half way thinking about

Re: [MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Agreed, however, they are way too much money.

Re: [MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Looks just like a mustang or something Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:11 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: 129 nicer looking than 107 IMHO. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Been half way thinking about a sl, why

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread ernest breakfield
alternators on our old 617s are smaller than the one on my motorcycle, and almost all alternators only make a small fraction of their rated output at idle. if you've got a totally flat battery, you probably need to get it out and up to speed and keep it there for more than 25 minutes.

Re: [MBZ] Poos and the sl

2014-03-28 Thread dseretakis
Interestingly a W124 cab is more valuable than a 129. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 9:16 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Given the choice, I would select the w124 cabriolet over the 129. clay On Mar 28, 2014, at 6:11 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: 129 nicer looking

Re: [MBZ] Looking for Tom with the 1974 Mercedes 240d - $ 1

2014-03-28 Thread toms cat1
Hi Dwight, Yes, I did have a 1975 W115 300D, the one that won the Jalopy Award two consecutive years at ChowdahQ. :) Alas, I do not have it any longer. I do have some parts from it, and some parts from my long-gone 1976 300D, that I am in process of recycling. Tom From: Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] Frozen lock syndrome - 1983 3000TD

2014-03-28 Thread Dieselhead
Theres a difference between one needs and one can buy new. IIRC you have to buy the handle and all if you buy new but used you should be able to get (like from a junkyard) the lock cylinder pretty cheap. I'd had to know what MB charges. Wilton sold me a couple door handles with locks pretty

[MBZ] I like this 107

2014-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: craigslist 4394756531 84hjv-4394756...@sale.craigslist.org Date: March 28, 2014 at 8:28:33 PM CDT To: 30b77dd2f7133616b473ad1a141c2...@reply.craigslist.org Subject: More pics Sent from Windows Mail Original craigslist

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Craig
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:41:12 -0700 Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Hour of idling??? Of course not. Hook up a battery charger and let it charge overnight. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Pine Ridge HOAs

2014-03-28 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Found it! There are two HOAs for Pine Ridge: DETAILS http://www.floridahoamembers.com/hoanames_search.php PINE RIDGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION PINE RIDGE FL DETAILS http://www.floridahoamembers.com/hoanames_search.php PINE RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BEVERLY HILLS FL

[MBZ] OT: Satellite Internet Service

2014-03-28 Thread Craig
Kaleb, How is your satellite Internet service doing? Are you still happy with it? Who is the provider (I can't find any record of it, though I was sure I wrote it down somewhere ...)? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] A hypothetical question

2014-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So if I were to start attacking people like Gary, or anybody for that matter, you think poos would ban me? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] A hypothetical question

2014-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Moderation first... Rick Sent

Re: [MBZ] Transmission line leak

2014-03-28 Thread Craig
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:53:56 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Do I need to scour a PnP car for the lines and take them to a hydraulic shop for new ones to be fabbed? That sounds like a good idea. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] A hypothetical question

2014-03-28 Thread Craig
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:46:43 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So if I were to start attacking people like Gary, or anybody for that matter, you think poos would ban me? But of course ... Isn't that what he's supposed to do? :-) Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] A hypothetical question

2014-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That's what I hired him to do. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 28, 2014, at 9:10 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:46:43 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So if I were to start attacking people like Gary, or anybody for that matter, you think poos

Re: [MBZ] Transmission line leak

2014-03-28 Thread OK Don
I've never seen the MB hard lines leak - are you sure that's where it's leaking? On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:53 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Took the SL to the shop for a pro oil change. They offer free labor and do a 130 point check, all for the price of M1 and a filter. A bunch of

Re: [MBZ] A hypothetical question

2014-03-28 Thread OK Don
It all depends on what you're paying him - you get what you pay for. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: That's what I hired him to do. -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listons to US citizens! There are three kinds of men:

Re: [MBZ] Total battery drain

2014-03-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I may have a drain - will check into it. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 9:53 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:41:12 -0700 Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Hour of idling??? Of course not. Hook up a battery charger and let it charge overnight. Craig