Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

> dseretakis--- wrote: > > Interestingly, I noticed that heavy engine braking down hill > would bring the temps from almost in the red to normal, but once > I started accelerating the temp would rise again. Wonder why it > did that? At idle, most diesel engines produce very little heat. With the

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

Yup, it's NOT fixed. I drove the piss out of it today and it was fine. The lower rad hose started warming up indicating coolant circulation. No overheating. Then went to a friend's house and on way back it started again, temp rising, no heat, the usual. It was a 7 mile trip back home that requi

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

Yup, it's NOT fixed. I drove the piss out of it today and it was fine. The lower rad hose started warming up indicating coolant circulation. No overheating. Then went to a friend's house and on way back it started again, temp rising, no heat, the usual. It was a 7 mile trip back home that requir

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

I have one in ME but not with me here in MA. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You really need to get an IR thermometer and get a map of temperatures on the > engine, hoses and radiator. That will yield a significant amount of > informa

Re: [MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

I've done a couple of wheel recovers, so I'll pitch my .02 cents of wisdom into the collective pot.. If you have a Tandy leather store locally, visit them as a supply source for good oil tanned leather that is the correct thickness for your wheel. What you will be using, most likely is leather tha

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

Schick? > On Feb 25, 2015, at 10:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:01:13 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >>> An item purchased arrived but another item that was not purchased >>> arrived in another box. What is the scam gonna happen in this fiasco? >> >

Re: [MBZ] Work test

On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:50:28 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > iFail. > > > >Ifon Shouldn't that be youFail? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

All good ideas - thanks! Here’s the Instructables for doing it: http://www.instructables.com/id/Reupholstering-a-steering-wheel/?utm_source=base&utm_medium=related-instructables&utm_campaign=related_test

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:01:13 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > An item purchased arrived but another item that was not purchased > > arrived in another box. What is the scam gonna happen in this fiasco? > > Hanlon's (Heinlein's?) razor. So somebody else besides Occam has a razor, too!

Re: [MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

Snagged a leather and wood steering wheel for the SL tonight on eBay for $20. The leather definitely needs recovering. I saw an Instructable on recovering a leather wheel (BMW) today, but was curious as to if any of our esteemed listmembers have attempted this themselves. For $20 I figured

[MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

Snagged a leather and wood steering wheel for the SL tonight on eBay for $20. The leather definitely needs recovering. I saw an Instructable on recovering a leather wheel (BMW) today, but was curious as to if any of our esteemed listmembers have attempted this themselves. For $20 I figured I c

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

I believe that to be the case as well, however, from an ethical standpoint you should contact the seller, make them aware of the error, and see how they want to deal with it. That was from Business Ethics when I was in college. One could probably argue that while it was an unsolicited item, the

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

Which leads to my favorite solution - less people. We need more incentives for people to have fewer children. Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV They've all moved away said the voice of a stranger We have people working on that. Just recently they eliminated 21 "deniers" whom they thoug

Re: [MBZ] ISO decent used W123 RF turn signal lens

That was a very speedy camel cart - the lens arrived today and it's beautiful. :) I'll mail you a check unless you'd prefer a123 part instead. If so, let me know what you need. Thanks a ton, Andrew On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 2:20 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andr

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

Now you're talking! On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 9:24 PM, David & Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2/25/2015 5:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > >> I have been listening to the inane commentary on NPR about this pipeline >> bidness. It is quite interesting how

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

On 2/25/2015 5:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I have been listening to the inane commentary on NPR about this pipeline bidness. It is quite interesting how the opponents have managed to turn the discussion around aspects that are either 1) wrong, 2) irrelevant, 3) conflated, 4) partial

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

I believe postal regulations say that if you receive an item that you did not pay for or agree to pay for (you have not made a contract), you are under no obligation to pay or return the item. This was taught in my high school business law class. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

My great uncle Reg swore getting ejected from the vehicle was the best thing that could happen to you. He was terrified of burning to death inside. Personally I'll take my chances inside the big metal box rather than having the big metal box run me down. -Curt If'n Iza gonna hafta hit sumpin

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Testitagainvfgh

Failed. Again. Failed. Again --R Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Rich Thomas Date: February 25, 2015 at 7:55:03 PM EST To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Testitagainvfgh Hail bcc --R > Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Work test

iFail. Ifon --R Sent from iPhone ___ 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 the resul

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

An item purchased arrived but another item that was not purchased arrived in another box. What is the scam gonna happen in this fiasco? Hanlon's (Heinlein's?) razor. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

Curly wrote: I'd guess no seatbelts and rollover/ejection is what is killing the covered or open pickup folks. One old guy swore that his ejection from single car accident was what kept him alive. He ran the Jeep dealership in Rock Springs. mao That has been known to happen frequently. (

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

Email the seller and explain. I once accidentally shipped two orders that should have gone to separate buyers to one buyer. The one buyer refused to return the mistaken item... -Curt From: Mountain Man via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

My great uncle Reg swore getting ejected from the vehicle was the best thing that could happen to you. He was terrified of burning to death inside. Personally I'll take my chances inside the big metal box rather than having the big metal box run me down. -Curt From: Mountain Man via Merce

[MBZ] Work test

Ifon --R Sent from iPhone ___ 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 the result of indivi

[MBZ] Fwd: Testitagainvfgh

Again --R Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Rich Thomas > Date: February 25, 2015 at 7:55:03 PM EST > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Testitagainvfgh > > Hail bcc > > --R > Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

Open both of them. One is probably wrong and need to be returned to the seller. If it’s something of marginal value, they might just tell you to keep it. Dan > On Feb 25, 2015, at 7:42 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan wrote: >> You need to dial the paranoia down a little, Ma

Re: [MBZ] OK What do you think?

I would agree with your observations regarding values, however, the SL people I know are realists and understand that their cars are, for the most part, pretty much worthless. I paid $5k for a 1997 with 71,000 miles on it a little more than a year ago. Everything on it was in excellent shape,

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

There is always something to do rather than make wise comments about science or evidence. Doing things is rather inexpensive compared to the vast sums of tax that legislation squanders. Squander is reality. The rest of the hub-bub is hot air. We can live with less. We can do more. There is an

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

Dan wrote: > You need to dial the paranoia down a little, Mao. People make mistakes, > that's all. > Yep, but I thought I would check to see if perchance paranoia might be warranted, based on okiebenz experience. Yes, I got inexpensive purchased item and I opened the wrong item box, and I have n

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

Curly wrote: > I'd guess no seatbelts and rollover/ejection is what is killing the covered > or open pickup folks. > One old guy swore that his ejection from single car accident was what kept him alive. He ran the Jeep dealership in Rock Springs. mao ___ http

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

Mao, Take off your tinfoil hat and back away from the boxes Really, it's as simple as someone probably screwed up with the seller. I have, on a couple of occasions, received the wrong item or an item twice when a seller got things goofed up during packing/shipping. Have you opened both to

Re: [MBZ] OK What do you think?

panzerwagon owners are seriously deluded about the value of their roadsters. Those cars are not going to rise in price for ages. There are too many beat to crap examples and too few set up like new to get the prices asked. Nobody will be willing to throw the money needed to restore them to #1

Re: [MBZ] Out of town again

Kaleb wrote: > New Okie acres Rancho costa plenty is about 15 minutes east of bville > You are waaay far away from Claremore? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Out of town again

Kaleb C. wrote: > OKC My son will be there next month for 4 weeks training. mao ___ 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/mer

[MBZ] ebay scam?

An item purchased arrived but another item that was not purchased arrived in another box. What is the scam gonna happen in this fiasco? Any ideas? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] OK What do you think?

an elliptical can be folded to fit into a car with fold down seat and pass through. I did it once. Never again. Give me lots of space to haul and easy access to it. With either of the options available, you are not going to save on fuel, so go for best hauling ability and what keeps SWMBA e

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to frigid winter

the chloroflorocarbons were eating the ozone over the penguins. If we had not stopped with the hair spray and freon, we would never have been able to watch all these disturbing penguin movies. clay On Feb 23, 2015, at 9:23 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > 40 years ago we had to give

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to frigid winter

Couple I purchased my home from in PNW did that. Lived in HI from nov. to April. I thought that quite extravagant until I got the first winter's electric bill. They probably got that going in the 1970's and leased out their island home for summer tourist season. The winter I upgraded to gas

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

>>> The easy way is to blame Obama.  That way you don't have to fret about the differences between weather and climate! <<< Andrew, I'm retired now so I don't care about the difference between weather and climate, as long as the power stays on and I don't have a tornado.  As to

[MBZ] OY: Thule

For those who followed Wilton's Sonde stories, here is a (less engaging) article about the other Greenland air base. http://www.legion.org/magazine/226129/top-world ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

To my hearing NPR was biased in favor of the pipeline. They tossed softball questions when interviewing the visiting Alberta premier or whatever you call him. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have been listening to the inane commentary

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

On 25/02/2015 3:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: OK, I'll bite. Just how cold is it, Randy? Preferably in degrees F. right now - 4:15 on Wednesday, it is -16C or about 3F. Nice bright sunny day. A bit of wind though. Spring is coming. RB ___

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

I have been listening to the inane commentary on NPR about this pipeline bidness. It is quite interesting how the opponents have managed to turn the discussion around aspects that are either 1) wrong, 2) irrelevant, 3) conflated, 4) partially true, 5) idiotic, 6) ignoring certain other factual

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

The easy way is to blame Obama. That way you don't have to fret about the differences between weather and climate! > snip Who, will of course, advise us with great authority it is "Bushes Fault". "Executive privilege" went from "The buck stops here" to "Pass the buck" in such a short ti

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

OK, I'll bite. Just how cold is it, Randy? Preferably in degrees F. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan wrote: >> >> It's not so much the exact >temperatures, but the differences >in >>> temperature between the >locations. In other w

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

The easy way is to blame Obama. That way you don't have to fret about the differences between weather and climate! On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:21 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, I'm currently experiencing a mix of rain/sleet/snow here in Monroe, > East of Atlan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

My guess is that the higher end vehicles tend to be bought by more conservative folks who probably drive more carefully. Don't know how it is where you are, but around here, one is unlikely to see a Subaru up to the speed limit. They tend to be driven by the sort who normally travel slower than

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

Dan wrote: It's not so much the exact >temperatures, but the differences >in temperature between the >locations. In other words, Delta. Rick Sent from my BlackBerry T T= Temperature ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

My guess is that the higher end vehicles tend to be bought by more conservative folks who probably drive more carefully. Don't know how it is where you are, but around here, one is unlikely to see a Subaru up to the speed limit. They tend to be driven by the sort who normally travel slower than

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

‎Dan wrote: >It's not so much the exact >temperatures, but the differences >in temperature >between the >locations. In other words, Delta.  Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to

Well, I'm currently experiencing a mix of rain/sleet/snow here in Monroe, East of Atlanta.  Just hope the power doesn't go.  Don't mind the snow, but hate the ice storms. Best wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com  (new) www

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

No, not the exact temps, but the patterns - the head is x degrees hotter than the top of the radiator, which is y degrees hotter than the lower rad hose, all relative to the T-stat housing, under these conditions (ambient temp, miles driven at z average speed, etc.). On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 12:06

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

Well, here's the flip side - the safest cars for drivers from the same study. I find it hard to draw a conclusion other than randomness and the advantage of mass. The SUVs seem to be the safest. Zero driver deaths per 1 million registered vehicles: Audi A4 Quattro Honda Odyssey Kia Sorento 2WD Le

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

I wonder if the Suburban and Silverado suffer from "Hey y'all ho mah beer and watchiss" The others I can see, when a Sub or Sil t-bones one. --R I'd guess no seatbelts and rollover/ejection is what is killing the covered or open pickup folks. "I have a suburban, I am invincible. My truck

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

It's not so much the exact temperatures, but the differences in temperature between the locations. In other words, I would expect to see the top radiator hose be hot and the lower to be cool, for example. This gives you a really good view into whether or not the system is working as intended.

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

True. Should help. RB who does not have one of those cars and wouldn't be able to get it started right now if he did On 25/02/2015 11:06 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: It would be nice if someone else with a properly working 240D would map theirs for comparison. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 10:1

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

That was the first thing I thought too. I would guess that a lot of the smaller cars are driven by younger, inexperienced drivers and the Grand Marquis by elderly drivers etc Not sure why the Suburban and Silverado would score high apart from the fact that the red neck crowd may drive hard an

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

If that were the case, I'd think that Ford would be equally represented. They do out sell Chevy here in truck country. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder if the Suburban and Silverado suffer from "Hey y'all ho mah beer > and watch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

I wonder if the Suburban and Silverado suffer from "Hey y'all ho mah beer and watchiss" The others I can see, when a Sub or Sil t-bones one. --R On 2/25/15 11:59 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Since some are considering non-MB cars for their families: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/research

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

It would be nice if someone else with a properly working 240D would map theirs for comparison. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 10:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You really need to get an IR thermometer and get a map of temperatures on > the engine, hoses and radiator. Th

Re: [MBZ] '95 E320 transmission & fluid

The EPC used to give you all that data, plus a lot more based on the VIN. On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 7:10 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote: > You'd get a lot of use from a MB Technical Manual - it lists all the > models, engines, trannys, torques, and much more - it's only about 5"x8" > but it's almo

[MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

Since some are considering non-MB cars for their families: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/research/deadliest-vehicles-for-drivers/ss-AA9feSc#image=1 Chevrolet Aveo 5-Door Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2WD Chevrolet HHR Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Aveo (4-door) Dodge

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

You really need to get an IR thermometer and get a map of temperatures on the engine, hoses and radiator. That will yield a significant amount of information as far as what's going on both in the engine and radiator. Dan Unlike the Hi Lift jack, the HF IR thermometers are adequate for this.

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

You really need to get an IR thermometer and get a map of temperatures on the engine, hoses and radiator. That will yield a significant amount of information as far as what's going on both in the engine and radiator. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 25, 2015, at 11:06 AM, Randy Bennell via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

On 25/02/2015 1:20 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: ‎dsereta...@yahoo.com; wrote No overheating. Heat working >fine. Popped hood when arrived home, >felt lower radiator hose and it was >stone cold. Sounds like problem solved to me. The lower radiator hose is cold and the heater is warm, bec

[MBZ] Craig needs a new shirt

It looks like this: http://www.sunfrogshirts.com/Geek-&-Tech/Pi-Day-2015--RoyalBlue-16863900-Guys.html?3741&35 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

I thought it was .357? I don't know anything about shell casings or guns. Good question about how to keep it from dislodging! I think I used 9mm, not sure. Just grabbed something from the brass bucket that looked like it would fit. I used pliers to crimp the slit shut once it was over the rod.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Knives of the rich and famous

Another knife to keep an eye out for is Forgecraft, long out of manufacture. These are unremarkable looking carbon steel -- watch out for rust! -- but run quite hard, RC 60 or 61 isn't uncommon. They take and hold an incredible edge with minimal work. I have some Forgecraft knives. I like t

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to frigid winter

India is very similar as China when it comes to pollution. but both refuse to engage in limiting activity - *But if this Global Warming gets any worse, I'm going to freeze to death!!* LarryT 91 300D On 2/24/2015 10:06 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Having traveled to China in the past two y

Re: [MBZ] '95 E320 transmission & fluid

You'd get a lot of use from a MB Technical Manual - it lists all the models, engines, trannys, torques, and much more - it's only about 5"x8" but it's almost 1" thick and has everything you'd ever want to know - The official title is/"Technical Data Passenger Cars"/ - I think I ordered it dir

Re: [MBZ] Klunking in the Rear

I'm taking it ('05 e320) to my indy Friday to see what needs to be done. When I called him and I described the symptoms as those that would lead to axle replacement in a W123, he echoed many of the things y'all said knowing this is a W211. We will see what he finds out. Bob R On Feb 24, 2015 8:57