Re: [MBZ] Work test

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I was trying to get email set up on my ifon, and for some reason the same settings as on my minipad were not working. I'm not exactly sure what I finally did but it seems to work now. --R On 2/25/15 10:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:50:28 -0600 Curly McLain via Merc

[MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Does anyone have access to build sheets for particular vehicles? *2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 BLUETEC * VIN: 4JGDA2EB9CA052421 *2014 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 BLUETEC * VIN: 4JGDA2EB8EA397085 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Google "Russian VIN sites mercedes" and see what comes up. There are a number of them out there that will decide VINs and give you all the options, if that's what you're looking for. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 26, 2015, at 11:02 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone have

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Not while at work, but this evening from home PC I can get data card from EPC. All you need is free EPC account to pull the data card. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 26, 2015 11:02:48 AM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >Does anyone have access to build sheets f

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Still not sure I understand why engine braking especially down hill would lower temps dramatically. Perhaps it causes an air bubble to dislodge? Anyway, I just forced the tstat open with a piece of brass tubing. Let's see what that does. If I get no answers, I will take car to radiator shop. T

Re: [MBZ] Work test

2015-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I was trying to get email set up on my ifon, and for some reason the same settings as on my minipad were not working. I'm not exactly sure what I finally did but it seems to work now. --R 'round her, fail means success! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
OK will do I'm going to look at this one http://www.mbnorthlake.com/certified/Mercedes-Benz/2012-Mercedes-Benz-M-Class-38bf7ca40a0a00657da2d4d36fee3e73.htm *2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 BLUETEC * VIN: 4JGDA2EB9CA052421 Turns out the other one is in Colorado --R On 2/26/15 11:05 AM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
gassers control combustion by a flapper in the air intake, controlling airflow into the cyl. Diesels run at full air flow all the time, combustion is controlled with fuel. In effect coasting downhill, the fuel is shut off, no heat occurrs and the cylinders are washed with lotsa cool air. not

Re: [MBZ] '95 E320 transmission & fluid

2015-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:10:01 -0500 LarryT via Mercedes wrote: > Give me your chassis/VIN # and I'll give you the type of trans without > a doubt - unless it's been swapped out ;-) Chassis: WDBEA32E7SC217008 Engine: M104.992-12-080780 Thanks, Craig ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] Craig needs a new shirt

2015-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:53:14 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > It looks like this: > > http://www.sunfrogshirts.com/Geek-&-Tech/Pi-Day-2015--RoyalBlue-16863900-Guys.html?3741&35 Cute! I think I'll save my money for something else, however. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 25/02/2015 7:04 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 25/02/2015 7:37 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: 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 Sp

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
So if the car had a head issue, would the temp drop from almost red zone to normal like that by engine breaking down a hill? BTW, I've been driving with forced open tstat now and the temp gauge reads stone cold, even after a 15 minutes 65 mph highway drive. It will not budge. Sent from my iPhon

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
OH NO Now we'll have the gummint demanding fat bags in all cars! --R On 2/26/15 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: He said his doctor also suggested he likely avoided some injuries because he was big and fat. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
check this dude out http://jalopnik.com/watch-this-guy-get-completely-ejected-from-his-car-and-1688183818 --R On 2/26/15 1:33 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: OH NO Now we'll have the gummint demanding fat bags in all cars! --R On 2/26/15 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ohio State Police should fine that idiot's a** for 1) not wearing a seat bet, 2) driving recklessly, 3) speeding, and 4) driving while a)stoned OR b)drunk On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 1:49 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > check this dude out http://jalopnik.com/watch-this

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 1:12 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So if the car had a head issue, would the temp drop from almost red zone > to normal like that by engine breaking down a hill? > > BTW, I've been driving with forced open tstat now and the temp gauge read

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's kinda funny. ??? Perfect example of "I'm driving a big ol' SUV, I don't need to slow down for this ice and snow (or wear a seat belt)!!!" ??? -- - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I also knew a fellow who apparently survived being ejected but was then run over by at least one other car and killed. He was a bartender at the hotel out at the lake. The hotel closes for the winter and for weeks he was going on about how, as soon as they closed, he was heading for Florida. He

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:12:51 -0500 dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote: > So if the car had a head issue, would the temp drop from almost red > zone to normal like that by engine breaking down a hill? When you let off the throttle, the amount of fuel injected goes to almost zero (or exactly zero, d

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
On the one hand I hope this fixes the issue because I'd like to see it fixed. On the other hand I really hope this isn't it... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/02/2015 2:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: On the one hand I hope this fixes the issue because I'd like to see it fixed. On the other hand I really hope this isn't it... Curt So, if this did "fix" it, then the verdict would be a bad thermostat?? RB

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
3 bad thermostats at least? On Feb 26, 2015 4:42 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" wrote: > On 26/02/2015 2:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > >> On the one hand I hope this fixes the issue because I'd like to see it >> fixed. On the other hand I really hope this isn't it... >> >> Curt >> >

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Even if the thermostat is bad, I would do a pressure flush of the block from the bottom radiator hose up to "blow out anything that might be in the block passages", just to be sure. This car has had a rather long history of overheat issues, spanning two owners.. with a number of "fixes" which

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Rich wrote: > OH NO Now we'll have the gummint demanding fat bags in all cars! > --R > On 2/26/15 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > > He said his doctor also suggested he likely avoided some injuries > > because he was big and fat. Fat cells produce chemicals that have a calmi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Rich wrote: OH NO Now we'll have the gummint demanding fat bags in all cars! --R On 2/26/15 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > He said his doctor also suggested he likely avoided some injuries > because he was big and fat. Fat cells produce chemicals that have a calming

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I just remembered a similar problem a friend had that no mechanic in the small town where we lived could explain. It turned out that a piece of the rubber that lined one of the radiator hoses was periodically blocking the water flow. Since there were bends in the radiator hose, no one could che

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
So you're saying that lack of fatty acids leads to lack of fatty asses? --R On 2/26/15 5:39 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Rich wrote: OH NO Now we'll have the gummint demanding fat bags in all cars! --R On 2/26/15 12:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > He said his doc

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This all makes no sense since they swapped out the radiator. The car is cursed. On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I just remembered a similar problem a friend had that no mechanic in the > small town where we lived could explain. It tur

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am nothing but a plus size model, but it always amazes me how aged the vegans and "healthy" eaters look. Bad hair, bad skin, scrawny, looking as if they had just been liberated by allied forces in the spring of 1945. They are gobbling up supplements and biotics to attempt to keep at bay the

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Now that you have a forced open thermostat, it's time to do a citric acid flush. You will need a kilogram of food grade citric acid (should be able to find that fairly easily without spending the money for analytical grade). Dissolve in a gallon of water. Empty cooling system, including

[MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: dsereta...@yahoo.com > Date: February 26, 2015 at 6:15:05 PM EST > To: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info > > I sure hope it stays that way. I drove the car like I stole it today for a > total

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
In spite of the conventional wisdom, it is entirely possible to be too thin, and many fad diets are lacking in nutrients. Humans have been omnivores for millions of years, vegan diets are very likely to be lacking in things like vitamin B12, which is only found in a couple plant sources (th

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Thanks, I found it on the rooshan web site that Dan suggested I look up. --R On 2/26/15 6:09 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: Ask and you shall receive On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Does anyone have access to build sheets fo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
The government use junk science, as a means to an end? Say it isn't so... New artery disease theory.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3492120/?report=classic Some commentary.  ‎http://youtu.be/kos0OdQ52Bg Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10   Original Message   From: clay via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
That would be really weird! I need to test car for a few more days to confirm. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > 3 bad thermostats at least? > On Feb 26, 2015 4:42 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" > wrote: > >>> On 26/02/2015 2:56 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

2015-02-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Grant, Thanks for the detailed write-up! It will definitely be a help when I start to tackle this project. We do have a Tandy Leather store in Tampa, and it just happens to be on my way home, so I’ll be stopping in once I get the steering wheel and assess the condition. I was planning on car

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Guys, It is not that weird. That would be really weird! I need to test car for a few more days to confirm. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 26, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > 3 bad thermostats at least? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Testtttttt

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Blah --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] Testitagainvfgh

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Hail bcc --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 in

[MBZ] Testing

2015-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
P. F. --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 indi

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I put all new hoses on the car... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ 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_ok

Re: [MBZ] Recovering a Leather Steering Wheel

2015-02-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Glad to help. With a bit of care and effort you can produce a perfect wheel cover that will be a good as the $300+ job. I forgot to mention.. on the hem seam.. use a straight edge [I used a metal yard stick ] and mark the "fold to" line on the inside surface of the strip. It will help give you a s

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Max wrote: > ...taught in my high school business law class. Nice reminder. I enjoyed business law class in high school. It seemed quite practical. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Dan wrote: > ...contact the seller, make them aware of the error, and see how they want to > deal with it. > Yes, I opened both, one correct, one incorrect. The problem I envision, how do either of us ensure neither of us is out $$. Does ebay system have mechanism for this? I think I will wait

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Holy. Why all the angst? Do the right thing and email them. Let them sort it out if they want. You'll be a better person for it. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 26, 2015, at 7:06 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan wrote: >> ...contact the seller, make them aware of the error, a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I love that “like I stole it” phrase! Just imagining it a 240D is rather amusing…… > On Feb 26, 2015, at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: dsereta...@yahoo.com >> Date: February 26, 2015 at 6:15:05 PM EST >> T

Re: [MBZ] OT: Deadliest cars for drivers

2015-02-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I agree, but do have one example of an exception - our flight instructor and I.A. has been a vegan for approx. 50 yrs. He also operates as a one man construction company. He is as thin as a rail, but works 6 days a week, and has forever. He's been fighting leukemia for the last 8 years without chem

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mao is a strange dude Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2015, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Holy. Why all the angst? > > Do the right thing and email them. Let them sort it out if they want. > You'll be a better person for it. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Feb

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Be patient. It's been an intermittent thing so you want to be sure this is the problem. Partially blocking the radiator is a good idea. It will help achieve a more normal engine temp as well as make the problem visible sooner, if it recurs. Good luck with this. > -Original Message- > F

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Believe me, I won't get my hopes up! This car is possessed! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Be patient. It's been an intermittent thing so you want to be sure this is > the problem. Partially blocking the radiator is a good idea. It

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes my father was a truck driver in one of his earlier careers & he told me that when I got my first 240D. It is funny for that MB. On Feb 26, 2015 7:42 PM, "Jon Agne via Mercedes" wrote: > I love that “like I stole it” phrase! Just imagining it a 240D is rather > amusing…… > > > > On Feb 26, 20

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:40:28 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Holy. Why all the angst? > > Do the right thing and email them. Let them sort it out if they want. > You'll be a better person for it. Yes, what he said! Contact them and point out their mistake. It is, after all, their mista

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-02-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Honesty, its not only morally correct, its highly efficient! -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ebay scam? On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:40:28 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Holy. Why all the a

Re: [MBZ] build sheets

2015-02-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:09:04 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Ask and you shall receive > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Does anyone have access to build sheets for particular vehicles? How about: 1995 Mercedes

[MBZ] OT: FCC & Net Neutrality

2015-02-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'd love to hear the opinions on the subject line, especially from those of you who make a living in the IT industry. -- - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

[MBZ] OT: More IT, good wireless router / DSL Modem options

2015-02-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My $30 router/modem has (partially) died after just a few years. Suggestions on a replacement? I liked having both DSL modem and wireless router in one package, but if a good argument can be made for splitting them up, I'm open to that. -- - Max Charleston SC __