Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but where not talking 20+ year old glow plug relays or cruise control stuff. We are talking a car that is not long out of warranty. As Kaleb said, replacing the mechanical bits is relatively easy when compared to chasing a fault in the software/hardware or wherever it may be. Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread OK Don
Mercedes is one of the few makes that last long enough to find the lifespan of the non-mechanical parts. Some thing is going to fail first - it's a waiting game to find out what. On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: > Is the GL the new 140, great when working? > Electrics

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hendrick unloads his truck differently

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
The only thing real wrong with that is that he pulled the boom up to quick. That Liebherr is modified with bigger rams, boom and arm to climb up there. May also have more powerful hydraulics. Hendrik who has not done that On 12/05/14 03:42, Scott Ritchey wrote: Maybe not so much. Hydraulics a

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
When I bought my first MB, an old mechanic said: "A Mercedes Benz is like a spoiled and beautiful woman. Nearly any man can get one, but few can support one." Gerry On 5/11/2014 10:51 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Is the GL the new 140, great when working? We have discussed the use of technolog

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Is the GL the new 140, great when working? We have discussed the use of technology in cars before I believe but it's doomed. All these computers and systems are bound to fail eventually. The Japanese seem to be better at making this stuff work but what is the lifespan of these electronics? Espe

Re: [MBZ] Slow turning day

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
As a last resort you can try force, pair of vise grips are the go. Did this on a 201, tried everything to get it to turn, I was down to using force or start cutting into it. Figured that I might as well get heavy handed with it before cutting it into pieces. Bit of grunt got it turning. Hendri

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Gary Hurst
Big pliers On May 11, 2014 7:20 PM, "clay" wrote: > I got a ignition lock body off fleabay for install into Frosch. Came with > its own key and I am awaiting the magic the Black Forest Elves with forging > a new tumbler. In the meanwhile, I used the data from the locksmith to > saturate the old

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It's great when it doesn't have problems. Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2014, at 6:36 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > > 'Already knew I didn't want a GL. ;<) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:37 PM

Re: [MBZ] R320CDI

2014-05-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Somewhat like a bad wheel bearing. That is the bearings in the from diff, easy to replace. Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2014, at 6:35 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > > Son says tranny noise on his R320CDI is commonly called "Rumble Strip Noise" > or RSN. 'Sounds like driving on a rumble strip. >

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread WILTON
'Already knew I didn't want a GL. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow day This does not appear to be an airmatic problem per se, something is preventing it from working

[MBZ] R320CDI

2014-05-11 Thread WILTON
Son says tranny noise on his R320CDI is commonly called "Rumble Strip Noise" or RSN. 'Sounds like driving on a rumble strip. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
This does not appear to be an airmatic problem per se, something is preventing it from working, another system, and I keep getting lead back to ignition switch, which seems wierd. in order for it to be replaced, all sorts of coding has to be done with special workshop keys, a green key, a red

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread WILTON
Heat?! In Michigan?! Oh, that must be SOUTHERN Michigan. ;<) Reminds me: On July 4th weekend at Kincheloe (20 south of Ste. Marie), 'still had a significant pile of snow in shady area of our front yard. I was gonna see how long it'd be before it melted. I left the house for little while

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread clay
I got a ignition lock body off fleabay for install into Frosch. Came with its own key and I am awaiting the magic the Black Forest Elves with forging a new tumbler. In the meanwhile, I used the data from the locksmith to saturate the old tumbler with Tri-Flo and poke around with the key. I s

Re: [MBZ] OT something everyone can agree on

2014-05-11 Thread Meade Dillon
How about I give you back the spring compressor, in exchange for a taste? Joking aside, lunch later this week? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On May 11, 2014 6:34 PM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Hops! Beer! > > My neighbor set up a hops plantation infrastructure f

Re: [MBZ] OT something everyone can agree on

2014-05-11 Thread Meade Dillon
I won't agree until I've experienced a taste. A whole bottle taste. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On May 11, 2014 6:34 PM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Hops! Beer! > > My neighbor set up a hops plantation infrastructure for a buddy and me, we > planted 6 kinds of

[MBZ] OT something everyone can agree on

2014-05-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Hops! Beer! My neighbor set up a hops plantation infrastructure for a buddy and me, we planted 6 kinds of hops last Saturday and one is already sprouting! The Sea Islands Hop Plantation! We'll have to see what grows here, given it is hot and humid with all kinds of things that like to kill

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Gary Hurst
Aurmatic is nice. Till it breaks On May 11, 2014 5:21 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I have been out screwing around with my GL again. Just got it back on the > road after the transfer case replacement, now all the sudden I am getting a > airmatic malfunction warning in the dash. I can't see

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I sent a pic of my hops plantation but the list mom did not approve it --R On 5/11/14 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Everyone is probably busy with Moms today, hopefully. Dan On May 11, 2014, at 4:39 PM, WILTON wrote: Mighty slow day; 'hope it means everybody MBs have not problems, but could

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have been out screwing around with my GL again. Just got it back on the road after the transfer case replacement, now all the sudden I am getting a airmatic malfunction warning in the dash. I guess I won't be owning one of those outside of warranty. But if I buy a

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Fred Moir wrote: I'd give a lot for that to be true. I was there, planned on pruning her apple trees. Between the heat (88°F) and my total lack of conditioning, I can run a pole saw for a couple of minutes where I could have done it for five minutes last fall. Oh well, got a few branches pru

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have been out screwing around with my GL again. Just got it back on the road after the transfer case replacement, now all the sudden I am getting a airmatic malfunction warning in the dash. I can't seem to even access the airmatic module via DAS. Something in the front SAM is causing it I

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Peter Frederick
outdoor stuff, now cancelled by rain and checking my bees -- that caused a scurry to find more empty frames, they are full up already, in just a week! Looks like a good honey crop for once, just wish I'd not goofed up on that split last year and lost my other hive, I'd be swimming in honey

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Dwight Giles
Neither one for me. Just taking mothers day off Go for another Sondy tale, Wilton. On May 11, 2014 4:42 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > Mighty slow day; 'hope it means everybody MBs have not problems, but could > mean everybody's out workin' on 'em. > > So slow, I may hafta throw in another silly Sondy Ta

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Fred Moir
I'd give a lot for that to be true. > From: d...@penoff.com > Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 16:58:07 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow day > > Everyone is probably busy with Moms today, hopefully. > > Dan > > > On May 11, 2014, at 4:39 PM, WILTON wrote: > > > Mighty slow da

Re: [MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread Dan Penoff
Everyone is probably busy with Moms today, hopefully. Dan On May 11, 2014, at 4:39 PM, WILTON wrote: > Mighty slow day; 'hope it means everybody MBs have not problems, but could > mean everybody's out workin' on 'em. > > So slow, I may hafta throw in another silly Sondy Tale. 'Bout to run ou

[MBZ] Slow day

2014-05-11 Thread WILTON
Mighty slow day; 'hope it means everybody MBs have not problems, but could mean everybody's out workin' on 'em. So slow, I may hafta throw in another silly Sondy Tale. 'Bout to run out; 'may hafta pick another subject. ;<) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hendrick unloads his truck

2014-05-11 Thread Scott Ritchey
Maybe not so much. Hydraulics amaze me. Check this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6BJnjpdY6I > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade > Dillon > Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 9:56 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hendrick unloads his truck

2014-05-11 Thread OK Don
Cool!!! On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 8:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVX8fRvCAI > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > htt

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hendrick unloads his truck

2014-05-11 Thread Meade Dillon
Rather hard on the hydraulics? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On May 11, 2014 9:11 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVX8fRvCAI > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Bounces

2014-05-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: I tried to use my Yahoo account to reply to a Freecycle message this morning. The recipient had a GMail address. Here's the header from the bounce: The error that the other server returned was: 550-5.7.1 Unauthenticated email from yahoo.com is not accepted due to domain's 55

[MBZ] Bounces

2014-05-11 Thread Dan Penoff
I tried to use my Yahoo account to reply to a Freecycle message this morning. The recipient had a GMail address. Here's the header from the bounce: The error that the other server returned was: 550-5.7.1 Unauthenticated email from yahoo.com is not accepted due to domain's 550-5.7.1 DMARC policy

[MBZ] OT: Hendrick unloads his truck

2014-05-11 Thread Mitch Haley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVX8fRvCAI ___ http://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 All posts are th