Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

sliding pads were replaced with new, and the rails properly lubed The cable tube can need lube too. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

[MBZ] Green Benz

How rare is a green MBZ? I know I've only seen one Aspen Green S210 4matic ever advertised, sometimes I wish I'd bought it for $5k four years ago. I just searched autotrader.com for green W140s, out of 230 ads, only one was listed as green, a 1996 S500 coupe in Emerald Pearl Metallic with Mush

Re: [MBZ] Way, way beyond OT: The Secret Language of Doctors

Thanks, Andrew, this brings me up-to-date on hospital slang after being out of it for 20 years. Here are a few of the old "aphorisms": "Crispy critter": Back in the fifties many people had open gas stoves and kerosene heaters, so we would get badly burnt children in who really upset us. Our rel

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

BT WRONG! Langerhans and Manhattan? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:44 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: I am surprised nobody got the reference to the two islands. Anyone else remember the island names? A pillary campaign is like the voyages of the USS Reluctant in Mr R

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Where's Pat Paulson when you need him??? -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Langerhans and Manhattan? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:44 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am surprised nobody got the reference to the two islands. Anyone else > remember the island names? > > > A pillary campaign is like the voyages of the USS Reluctant in Mr Roberts, > between t

Re: [MBZ] Way, way beyond OT: The Secret Language of Doctors

Actually, that was not my writing. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 6:56 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > I forwarded it to Dr Wife and almost Dr Son (5 weeks!) for an assessment > > --R > > > > > On 4/13/15 5:40 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > >> Andrew wrote: >> >>> Of course,

Re: [MBZ] More leaking Mercedes

Yes i got that seal from Rusty. An OEM windshield gasket is a good investment. On Apr 13, 2015 12:28 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > Its like thin RTV. I had the windshield seal replaced in my '83 240D but > they used an aftermarket seal after ruining the true MB seal I'd provided. > It still leaked

Re: [MBZ] More leaking Mercedes

Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Clear sealant will do the trick - an easy DIY job. > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > > My windshield leaks in both lower front corners. > > I am certain I have seen a reference to "flowable silicon" which I assume > > to be thinner so that

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

I am surprised nobody got the reference to the two islands. Anyone else remember the island names? A pillary campaign is like the voyages of the USS Reluctant in Mr Roberts, between two islands. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

--R wrote: I am envisioning Hillary! having some sort of Hispanic as a running mate... Oh yeah!! Hillary / Rubio ticket on the new 3rd party ticket which will include all those of us that are disillusioned with politics as it stands today!! I can vote for that ticket, as long as there is a mo

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

She. Did. Not. Have. Sex. With. That. Man. On Apr 13, 2015, at 12:57 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Rich Thomas wrote: > >> First one is: "I really like how Hillary has advocated tirelessly and >> unceasingly for justice for alleged victims of allegedly sexual assault by >> men in disparate powe

Re: [MBZ] OT throwback crafts

Sure, follow the maker movement. Start with the Ben Heck Show and work from there: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebenheckshow -Curt From: Mountain Man To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT throwback crafts Andrew wrote: > There is

Re: [MBZ] Way, way beyond OT: The Secret Language of Doctors

I forwarded it to Dr Wife and almost Dr Son (5 weeks!) for an assessment --R On 4/13/15 5:40 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Andrew wrote: Of course, not all slang is derogatory. Where's RT? C'mon Rich - some real input from your physician wife, please? Ain't no hospital in any plans of mine. Hospi

Re: [MBZ] OT throwback crafts

The problem with most of this sort of thing is that it is usually a labour of love and not much of a money maker. If you need to pay the mortgage and feed the kids, then your spouse needs a good job while you try to get people to pay a reasonable price for your "art". My next door neighbor does

Re: [MBZ] OT throwback crafts

Andrew wrote: > There is a crafts revolution in this country. That is a good thing - thanks Curly for links. Craft is always a good thing. Craft cell phone, mebbe? Can electronics craft happen? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

--R wrote: > I am envisioning Hillary! having some sort of Hispanic as a running mate... Oh yeah!! Hillary / Rubio ticket on the new 3rd party ticket which will include all those of us that are disillusioned with politics as it stands today!! I can vote for that ticket, as long as there is a mode

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

So now you're a racist -- his race is Hispanic. Well, Hispanic is not really a "race" but they are darker than white, except for the ones that aren't, like white Hispanics, and speak something other than English, which makes them a "race," so to criticize him is being racist. And any criticis

Re: [MBZ] Way, way beyond OT: The Secret Language of Doctors

Andrew wrote: > Of course, not all slang is derogatory. Where's RT? C'mon Rich - some real input from your physician wife, please? Ain't no hospital in any plans of mine. Hospitals do not figure in my future, ever. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

RT wrote: > First one is: "I really like how Hillary has advocated tirelessly and > unceasingly for justice for alleged victims of allegedly sexual assault by > men in disparate power positions" Missionary position of power? - or... some feminized version? mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Andrew wrote: > Why not pick another topic. May I suggest "Ted Cruz: U.S. > citizen, Canadian national, or stateless?" You didn't mention Marco - the same old tried republican language in a 43-year-old guy. The land of promise and opportunity - America. mao _

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

andrew sez: So we can count on your vote, Rich? Pay ATTENTION! Several of us have already offered to vote for pillary. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Voted for her twice in Texas so I have a pre-existing condition. Besides, it's her turn! --R On 4/13/15 5:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: So we can count on your vote, Rich? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boy that one took me a minute... From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

A pillary campaign is like the voyages of the USS Reluctant in Mr Roberts, between two islands. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

So we can count on your vote, Rich? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Boy that one took me a minute... > From: Rich Thomas > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 3:52 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez > > I can barely contain my excit

Re: [MBZ] Live guns banned at NRA Convention

The zucchini. On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM, wrote: > Squash the vegetable or squash the game?;) > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 9, 2015, at 11:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > You guys are really quite witty, considering... > > > > I am a gardener, not a firearms enthusiast.

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Boy that one took me a minute... From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez I can barely contain my excitement today after the big announcement I was anxiously awaiting.  I have decided to do a "What Do I

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

WRT Ms. Clinton: Yes, it's tedious, (EVERYTHING about Ms. Clinton is tedious!) but get used to it. As for Ted, we already covered the technical aspects of "natural born". Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel Sent

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Don't make me start filtering you too! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 13, 2015 3:52:07 PM EDT, Rich Thomas wrote: >I can barely contain my excitement today after the big announcement I >was anxiously awaiting. I have decided to do a "What Do I Like About >Hillary" st

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

Rich Thomas wrote: First one is: "I really like how Hillary has advocated tirelessly and unceasingly for justice for alleged victims of allegedly sexual assault by men in disparate power positions" By throwing things at lecherous presidents until they bleed? BTW, wouldn't that make her a pro

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

I can barely contain my excitement today after the big announcement I was anxiously awaiting. I have decided to do a "What Do I Like About Hillary" statement every day. First one is: "I really like how Hillary has advocated tirelessly and unceasingly for justice for alleged victims of allege

[MBZ] Way, way beyond OT: The Secret Language of Doctors

Medical lingo can be confusing—but maybe ignorance is bliss. In his new book, *The Secret Language of Doctors* , Toronto-based ER physician Brian Goldman decodes the slang that

Re: [MBZ] W140 - my camel is kneeling

Curly McLain wrote: Huh? please quote what you are referring to. I have no other email with this topic. Here's what the car looks like: http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_4QVYAHHid5K_600x450.jpg EPC tells me I need the light front springs with the thickest (23mm) or next thickest (18mm) s

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

This is getting tedious. Why not pick another topic. May I suggest "Ted Cruz: U.S. citizen, Canadian national, or stateless?" On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > ‎Curly asks: > > >The most analogous is tens of > >thousands of missing emails. >Where are the NSA records of

Re: [MBZ] More leaking Mercedes

Clear sealant will do the trick - an easy DIY job. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > My windshield leaks in both lower front corners. > I am certain I have seen a reference to "flowable silicon" which I assume > to be thinner so that it will seep into the spots one cannot

Re: [MBZ] W140 - my camel is kneeling

I think start with springs AND new shims/pads. I don't see how shims alone would cause that. Does this car have hydraulic struts at all four corners? If it does, then that system may be your issue. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Huh? please quote what you are referring to.

Re: [MBZ] W140 - my camel is kneeling

Max Dillon wrote: I think start with springs AND new shims/pads. I don't see how shims alone would cause that. Does this car have hydraulic struts at all four corners? If it does, then that system may be your issue. Nope, only has SLS on the back to the best of my knowledge. At least I've

Re: [MBZ] W140 - my camel is kneeling

I think start with springs AND new shims/pads. I don't see how shims alone would cause that. Does this car have hydraulic struts at all four corners? If it does, then that system may be your issue. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Back when I worked in phone support I once spent 20 minutes working on an issue with a guy who then rolled out with "I'll need a computer for all this won't I?" this call had included things like "okay, lets reboot the computer." -Curt From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes

[MBZ] W140 - my camel is kneeling

Here's what it looks like: http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_4QVYAHHid5K_600x450.jpg EPC tells me I need the light front springs with the thickest (23mm) or next thickest (18mm) shims, depending on the paint code on the spring. Since the car is 18 years old, I'm thinking about getting the 23mm

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Curly, Not a lubrication issue, this developed shortly after I had taken the sunroof completely apart to fix the broken bridge, the dreaded failure of the tilt mechanism that jams the sunroof closed so an alternative means are required to get it open again. When I replaced the broken bridge, all

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

MItch, that would be news to me. I don't think there is any computer involved, just switch, motor, and relays. On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Is the procedure to rezero the motor controls something like "run all the > way forward, hold 30 seconds, then run all the way b

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Meade Dillon wrote: The sunroof motor just quits. I am sure it is a bad motor or relay, have a used replacement to install someday, I may be at the right time to install that... Is the procedure to rezero the motor controls something like "run all the way forward, hold 30 seconds, then run a

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Curly, Not a lubrication issue, this developed shortly after I had taken the sunroof completely apart to fix the broken bridge, the dreaded failure of the tilt mechanism that jams the sunroof closed so an alternative means are required to get it open again. When I replaced the broken bridge, all

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Sounds like it needs gleitpaste, the special MB lube, which I believe is a high moly content grease for the sunroof glides. (or the cable may be messed up) You can buy a sunroof cable. Rusty used to pack gleitpaste in small tins, like for perc caps. for a reasonable price. MB only sells

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS; THE BIKE

arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Sun, 12 Apr 2015 22:27:11 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Some of those are weird, but they apparently work. I imagine a serious bike rider can get a custom seat moulded to fit his/her butt? You buy a Brooks leather saddle and ride u

Re: [MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS; THE BIKE

On Sun, 12 Apr 2015 22:27:11 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: > arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: > > Some of those are weird, but they apparently work. I imagine a serious bike > > rider can get a custom seat moulded to fit his/her butt? > > You buy a Brooks leather saddle and ride until it fits. > Mitch

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

Craig, I may try that next. Currently the sunroof has a nasty habit of only opening a couple of inches and then stopping. If I manually crank it closed a bit, then the motor will start working again an close it up, however the special socket for manual operation of the sunroof is messed up, so I

Re: [MBZ] Answer to my own question

Decided to do a quick online search and sure enough, "flowable silicon" (silicone") seems to be everywhere. Permatex tubes of it. I am sure I looked once a while ago and found nothing but this time, no problem. Going to get some and see if I can stop the leaks. Rain water flows in pretty good.

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

‎Curly asks: >The most analogous is tens of  >thousands of missing emails.   >Where are the NSA records of the  >missing emails?? Trust me. Someone, somewhere, has ALL The emails. All of them. There is no way she physically set up an email server by her self. She hired it done. Which means

Re: [MBZ] More leaking Mercedes

Its like thin RTV. I had the windshield seal replaced in my '83 240D but they used an aftermarket seal after ruining the true MB seal I'd provided. It still leaked though not as bad as before. After that every year or two I goobered the glass to seal connection with "windshield sealant" to keep

[MBZ] Answer to my own question

Decided to do a quick online search and sure enough, "flowable silicon" (silicone") seems to be everywhere. Permatex tubes of it. I am sure I looked once a while ago and found nothing but this time, no problem. Going to get some and see if I can stop the leaks. Rain water flows in pretty good.

[MBZ] More leaking Mercedes

My windshield leaks in both lower front corners. I am certain I have seen a reference to "flowable silicon" which I assume to be thinner so that it will seep into the spots one cannot otherwise get to. Anyone else heard of it? Anyone have any idea where I would get some? RB _

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

I've had the carpets out of my '87 wagon for a couple weeks now in order to locate the water entry point. Last night we had good rain, and this morning there was plenty of water sloshing around on the passenger floor boards. I've previously checked the battery area, looked under the battery tray

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

I'm sure that the Black Plague community would be highly insulted by your intemperate remarks! -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 13 April 2015, 11:20AM -0400 from Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>: 18 min of missing tape took down nixon, and earned him the title "tricky Dick." There ha

Re: [MBZ] Hillary for Prez

18 min of missing tape took down nixon, and earned him the title "tricky Dick." There have been any number of things pillary has done that are far worse. Where is the media outcry? The most analogous is tens of thousands of missing emails. Where are the NSA records of the missing emails???

Re: [MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

On Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:19:59 -0400 Meade Dillon wrote: > I'm going to check the sunroof drains next. Any other ideas? Does dousing it with a garden hose cause water incursion? Can you narrow down the entry point that way? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 124 leaks when rains

I've had the carpets out of my '87 wagon for a couple weeks now in order to locate the water entry point. Last night we had good rain, and this morning there was plenty of water sloshing around on the passenger floor boards. I've previously checked the battery area, looked under the battery tray,