[MBZ] H witch condemns the bummer

from the most recent H=> (road to hell) speechification: "But the other basket -- and I know this because I see friends from all over America here -- I see friends from Florida and Georgia and South Carolina and Texas -- as well as, you know, New York and California -- but that other basket of

[MBZ] Unix ? was:mac/*nix question

Got the make and make check to run. When I tried "make install", it crapps out due to permissions. It wants to install in /usr/local/lib. The help for Make shows no switches for install. I tried -u and -user and -p and -password but it liked neither. Is there some general syntax for us

[MBZ] K'lev scrap hauler

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/zip/5772316582.html Okie Acres needs a dedicated hauler to get more Benz carcasses on site. This is better than K’leb price and would allow him to have a full shop onboard and the ability to trailer his finds cross country. Rack space for the needed Zzzz’s wh

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

1985 300TD Nautical Blue (Antique Plates) 1987 300TD Smoke Silver read Beige (Paatz) 1987 300TD Smoke Silver Now Hunter Green. (Daily Driver) 1987 190Dt Smoke Silver read Beige (Future project) 2006 Toyota RAV4 Light Blue. (Wife's) 2001 Volvo V40 Red. (Granddaughter) Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Di

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL auiFTAykn4

On Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:22:21 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > Mommy wagons have the sliding side doors; station wagons are extended > sedans like they have always been. They're called mommy wagons because > you most frequently see a mommy driving with kids in the back except in > places li

Re: [MBZ] OT but diesel content

> Donald wrote: > > Anybody need a big Ford Truck Diesel! Lots of miles. Price is > too high, but I bet this thing can tow a TON! > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/5778638038.html Hopefully more than a ton. *grin* I would pull that much with my S123. A F250 should be able to tow at least

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Mommy wagons have the sliding side doors; station wagons are extended sedans like they have always been. They're called mommy wagons because you most frequently see a mommy driving with kids in the back except in places like Geritol Acres where I live. Their names probably vary with regions. I'v

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

The 98 diesel is white. The 05 e320 is blue. The 13 Fiesta is black. The 14 Jetta is black. ...the 08 CLK350 Cabriolet was grey... Bob R On Sep 12, 2016 8:04 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > White Whale (124.193) > Sapphire (dark blue, 124.131) > Cabriolet (white w/black top, 124.0??) > Bl

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

Current stable is Black W220 Green 450SL White and green SDL > On Sep 12, 2016, at 3:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > My cars are: > > Black > Royal Rot (Dark red) > Two Tone White and Red (Ford Truck) > Wife's car Silver (I hate silver cars) > Stepdaughter's car Silver (

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

I went to BC Stars show and shine. I think Canada got the bulk of the green late model W124. There were two sedans and a cabriolet all in green livery. I had not seen more than one green car of that era in the past 15 years. That three were in attendance was odd. clay > On Sep 12, 2016, at

[MBZ] VW

VW Dieselgate engineer sings like a canary: Entire design team was in on it – not just a couple of bad apples A Volkswagen engineer has agreed to spill the details of his involvement in the VW emissions scandal. Former engineer James Robert Liang took a plea deal with the US federal governmen

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

Did the pan come out forward or backward? Did the radiator and condenser have to come out? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 12, 2016 8:55:59 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >I beg to differ, having done just that when the SDL slipped off the >jack >and put a hole

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

White Whale (124.193) Sapphire (dark blue, 124.131) Cabriolet (white w/black top, 124.0??) Black 1996 Infiniti I30 -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Is that what I'm driving? A mommy (station) wagon? ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 12, 2016 7:29:43 PM EDT, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: >Daughter had a Ford mommy wagon about that time and that many miles >which blew a transmission, and

Re: [MBZ] mac/*nix question

You have to install the Development tools, they're optional. Or no, you _don't_ have a C compiler. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

Amen Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 12, 2016 at 7:36 PM - I wouldn’t go near a mall if I can do anything to avoid it. MacDan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] Fw: Speaking of Mercedes aeaFt4aadu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'Sure looks familiar! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Cc: "Karl Wittnebel" ; "Meade Dillon" Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Mercedes Here shown in its new home, the 87 om606 wagon

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

You for sure can't remove a 693 oil pan in a 140. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 7:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I beg to differ, having done just that when the SDL slipped off the jack > and put a hole in the pan. Also, yes, it can be welded. The trick is to > keep the to

Re: [MBZ] mac/*nix question

Get a PC? On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 8:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am trying to install clamAV on macbook 1,1 with 10.6.8 just installed > today. > > Suggestions? > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of ou

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

Opera Red on the VW Boring gray on the F150 Red, White, Blue, and Silver on the Cessna. On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 5:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I came back to my office this afternoon after a trip to the bank. > > I counted 29 vehicles in the parking lot behi

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

I originally had Sprint but dumped them for lack of customer service. Had Verizon now for over 10 years & great coverage & service Might be a bit pricey but works well on my overseas travels. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Sep 12, 2016 8:47 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

I beg to differ, having done just that when the SDL slipped off the jack and put a hole in the pan. Also, yes, it can be welded. The trick is to keep the top surface flat during the process - not that easy. An experienced welder did mine, and it held until Kleb got the car - don't know the current

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

We have T-Mobile, and it works great in OK. It has been very disappointing in Quincy, MA, the NY finger lakes region, Traverse City, MI, and now in Sparta, IL. All these places seem to use Verizon - so if you travel, don't get T-Mobile. On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 8:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Merced

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver? AvifrSlXgy

90 300D Arctic white (bought used] 82 300CD China blue. (Bought because of color) Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Sep 12, 2016 7:38 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > 90 350SDL: 040 Black/Atlas Gray > 94 S420: 199 Black Pearl/Alto Gray > 97 SL500: 582 Red > 98 S420: 702

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

Only time I’ve ever been in it. And it’s at a major mall close to home. That’s part of the problem - I wouldn’t go near a mall if I can do anything to avoid it. MacDan > On Sep 12, 2016, at 6:42 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > IF ya have an applestore anywhere within reason.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

IF ya have an applestore anywhere within reason. A LOT of us don't. They are more scarce than MB stealers. Even IF one was close, I'd avoid it. Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 12, 2016 at 4:49 PM Nice. I just got home from the Apple Store with my new 16GB iP

[MBZ] mac/*nix question

I am trying to install clamAV on macbook 1,1 with 10.6.8 just installed today. Instructions for install of clamAV : 1. in terminal, navigate to clam AV directory DONE 2. run cammand: ./configure DONE inspection of return shows "error compiler not found" 3. run command: make

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver? AvifrSlXgy

90 350SDL: 040 Black/Atlas Gray 94 S420: 199 Black Pearl/Alto Gray 97 SL500: 582 Red 98 S420: 702 Smoke Silver Dan > On Sep 12, 2016, at 6:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > My cars are: > > Black > Royal Rot (Dark red) > Two Tone White and Red (Ford Truck) > Wife's car Silve

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Daughter had a Ford mommy wagon about that time and that many miles which blew a transmission, and I read something about those transmissions being a problem, so it might be good to consider a replacement as Mitch suggests. Then my daughter bought a Toyota mommy wagon and finally sold it because

Re: [MBZ] OT but diesel content

Seems cheap to me Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody need a big Ford Truck Diesel! Lots of miles. Price is too high, but > I bet this thing can tow a TON! > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/5778638038.html > > Don Snook >

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

When we went to the Raastat MB plant in 2003, you could have any color you wanted, as long as it was black or silver. Red has been lost because the gestapo pulls over red cars just for being red. Green is out because the PC crown labels you as greedy. Yellow, well pardner, nobody wants ta be

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

My cars are: Black Royal Rot (Dark red) Two Tone White and Red (Ford Truck) Wife's car Silver (I hate silver cars) Stepdaughter's car Silver (Did I mention I hate silver cars) Don Snook -Original Message- From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] Sent: Monday, September 12

[MBZ] OT but diesel content

Anybody need a big Ford Truck Diesel! Lots of miles. Price is too high, but I bet this thing can tow a TON! https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/5778638038.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

I'm thinking (dreaming) of a Suzuki Vitara/Sidekick or Chevy (Geo) Tracker with a TDI engine in it. Turn up the power a bit on the TDI to the 120-130hp range which will give around 200lb-ft of torque. 31" tires, rear diff locker since nobody makes one for the front. Probably a winch when funds b

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

Don't forget to put a winch on both ends. A friend had a big 4X4 with oversize tires etc and a big winch on the front but said he would give up the rest in favour of the winch if he had to choose. he said the winch saved him a number of times. We had a 95 4Runner with oversized tires and my son

Re: [MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

My Jetta is white which follows in a line of 2 other white 4 cylinder manual transmission diesels, the other two were MB 240Ds. Angie's Jetta is dark blue, the pickup is silver. When I bought the pickup I kind of complained about the silver being boring, the guy told me the easiest truck to sell

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

The thing I really liked about Republic was when I went to the Philipines last year although I had no actual service (CDMA phone) I could call home using the office or hotel wifi, worked slick as snot. -Curt From: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Scott Ritc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

Nice. I just got home from the Apple Store with my new 16GB iPhone SE. I bought it unlocked, they activated it (must have a SIM in it) and didn't even open the box. I got home, plugged it in to my Mac Pro, opened iTunes and restored everything from my old iPhone 4S. That took maybe two minutes

[MBZ] what color is your daily driver?

I came back to my office this afternoon after a trip to the bank. I counted 29 vehicles in the parking lot behind the building and noted that 23 of the 29 were black, grey or silver. There were a couple of dark red to burgundy and a couple of green - one dark olive and the other acqua for lac

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cell Phone SITREP

New Smart Phone: This Moto G4 is my first smart phone so I have no basis for comparison. But so far, it just blows me away with what it can do. It cost $150 through Amazon Prime, with advertising. This phone requires a SIM (for all carriers). Amazon can include SIM cards (about $5) with the

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

My gf son in law has an Audi he cracked the oil pan on. With the crankcase empty, I poured a quart of lacquer thinner into the engine, and let it drain through the crack. I then pulled the oil cap and plug, and let it air dry (evaporate ) over night. I patched it with the permatex version of JB

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

See? Some of your stuff is on a random 3 day delay. From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ Plenty of room.  nuthin in OK but a few oel wells, and a coup

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

Plenty of room. nuthin in OK but a few oel wells, and a couple rows of old MBs. All ya need is somethin that can land in a field. Stearmans, Spitfires, Hurricanes and DC3 all did that well. Jon Agne via Mercedes September 9, 2016 at 6:18 PM It made a low pass

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: Speaking of Mercedes AaIFonwCeY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AvIFpXtG7i !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A6iFrXtG7I !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll take a look, didn't see anything amiss when we pulled the engine and transmission, but I wasn't really looking. In my mind the steering gear box is now questionable, if I re-use that it will need to be thoroughly inspected and tested prior to use on public roads. - Max Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

> clay wrote: > > The SDL, after a bunch of cleaning has a messed up oil pan. I > think it is aluminum, and the PO seems to have damaged it a bit > such that it leaks through the hole that got made. An epoxy > patch has been applied that is now weeping. If that epoxy was just slapped on top, I'

[MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

*From:* Mail Delivery Subsystem *Date:* September 10, 2016 at 9:06 PM *To:* 126die...@gmail.com *Subject:* Delivery Status Notification (Delay) This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE. Delivery to

Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

Yeah, that's right. That little voice in my head was trying to tell me I had it backwards. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Max wrote: > > > > Sprint uses a lower frequency that doesn't penetrate very far > > into buildings. > > E

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

I see what you did there. ha ha. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 12:31 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So, it Depends on what you use > > -FT > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] The Perils of Polei

Good idea using the forum. That's really a decent looking car, if you can get the mechanical bits sorted for not too much trouble that was a real steal. I'll be curious to hear how well the engine runs. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 12:26 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Fw: Fw: Speaking of Mercedes AaIFonwCeY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AvIFpXtG7i !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A6iFrXtG7I !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Speaking of Mercedes AaIFonwCeY AvIFpXtG7i Any cracks in the power steering pump area/tabs or tranny ho

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

I won't have a SIM for the phone. Unless Apple is giving them away and not saying so, the unlocked model is not supplied with a SIM. It has to come from the carrier. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 10, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > You don't have to deal with the

Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

I don't think they really are getting bounced, I've seen a lot of repeats from you lately. -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notificat

Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

I got a used MAF for the E320 through car-part.com It worked. I don't remember the $$$, probably around $100 My messages are getting bounced, but no code to put in the subject line. Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 11, 2016 at 11:22 AM Good question. I don’t

Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

> Max wrote: > > Sprint uses a lower frequency that doesn't penetrate very far > into buildings. Err, lower frequencies are less effected by obstructions than higher. >From 15 kHz on up through 15 GHz, on all the situations and system I'm familiar with. Maybe Sprint is using a lower frequency -

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

So, it Depends on what you use -FT On 9/12/16 11:53 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Thanks for that idea Max. I will try to figure out a way to amend the pan and patch so that a metal shield/panel would at least capture the seep and keep it all inside. A steel car diaper if you will clay -

Re: [MBZ] OT 1994 e420 woes BgifnQluCm

I always figured a thin coat of dieselfuel/oil preserved things in the engine compartment. But I never had show cars. On the OM636, OM621, OM615, OM616/7 and OM603/2/1 engines I don't think you'd hurt much. On the OM606 on, with all the electronics, it is probably not advisable to hose down

[MBZ] The Perils of Polei

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd/2695441-polei-sdl.html#post14914089 Here a link to my adventure in SDL revival. Not that she was dead, just needed attention and care to keep her on the road for a few more decades. This seems a better way than having to wait for list Mom to

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

I have used jb water weld with good results to fix oil pans. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 12/09/2016 2:05 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> I do not know the size of the hole. It is slathered in some epoxy, might be >> JB Weld

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

You don't have to deal with the verizon store bozos. Call *228 from the new phone and choose activate. Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 10, 2016 at 9:06 AM Four of the five phones I have on our Verizon contract are purchased or out of contract phones. That make

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

On 12/09/2016 10:11 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Mitch wrote: "100,000 mile spark plugs that want to take the threads with them when you finally remove them? Or was that a different engine?" Rick wrote: "Google Ford 5.4 Spark Plug removal." Peter wrote: "Check the tranny. If it has

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

On 12/09/2016 2:05 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I do not know the size of the hole. It is slathered in some epoxy, might be JB Weld for all I can tell. The patch has failed such that the oil is oozing/seeping out a fracture/inclusion and making small spots on the asphalt. That is probably

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

Thanks for that idea Max. I will try to figure out a way to amend the pan and patch so that a metal shield/panel would at least capture the seep and keep it all inside. A steel car diaper if you will clay > On Sep 12, 2016, at 6:33 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Removing the

Re: [MBZ] OT 1994 e420 woes

My 93 e320 124 was affected by the self destructing insulation. I had to buy a throttle body for it. I still have the old one if anyone wants to try to rewire it. When I took it out there were bare wires everywhere. It was amazing it worked as long as it did. Once again car-part.com to th

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1968 mercedes diesal 190 SL

Not only can't read, but a 190SL is a very distinct car. Anyone who has even a passing knowledge of Mercedes knows that a 190SL is a very iconic car that could never be confused with this turd. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curley McLain [mailto:126die...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunda

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Ford Expedition EL

Mitch wrote: "100,000 mile spark plugs that want to take the threads with them when you finally remove them? Or was that a different engine?" Rick wrote: "Google Ford 5.4 Spark Plug removal." Peter wrote: "Check the tranny. If it hasn't been rebuilt it's due." Thanks for the info. I knew

Re: [MBZ] OT 1994 e420 woes BgifnQluCm

I got a used MAF for the E320 through car-part.com It worked. I don't remember the $$$, probably around $100 Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 10, 2016 at 4:45 AM MAFs aren’t bad, but they can be tough to source. Mercedes has rebuilt ones - the one for this ca

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Delay)

You don't have to deal with the verizon store bozos. Call *228 from the new phone and choose activate. Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 11, 2016 at 10:50 AM They probably can. I’ll buy a “SIM free” phone, however, meaning it’s not tied to any carrier. If Apple

Re: [MBZ] Silk purse casting pearls before swine ears

Excellent report, we're all pulling for you! "This is only temporary, unless it works..." - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

Removing the oil pan without pulling the engine is not possible. There is a side-mounted "tank" (I can't think of the word right now) bolted to the passenger side of the oil pan, which serves to increase the volume of oil in the pan. If you remove that "tank", there will be a very small opening t

Re: [MBZ] OT 1994 e420 woes BgifnQluCm

My 93 e320 124 was affected by the self destructing insulation. I had to buy a throttle body for it. I still have the old one if anyone wants to try to rewire it. When I took it out there were bare wires everywhere. It was amazing it worked as long as it did. Once again car-part.com to the r

Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

Well we switched Saturday and it seems fine so far Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2016, at 1:19 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I had them when I was trying to get the POS SDL home, oh so long ago. There > was crap for coverage in OKC and Guthrie, but it did work. SWMBA made me > switch

Re: [MBZ] Supplier for new fuel tank, 89 E320

www.car-part.com www.lkqpickyourpart.com www.row52.com - Max Charleston SC ___ 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/list

Re: [MBZ] Oil pan weld

I do not know the size of the hole. It is slathered in some epoxy, might be JB Weld for all I can tell. The patch has failed such that the oil is oozing/seeping out a fracture/inclusion and making small spots on the asphalt. That is probably good for the macadam as it feeds it the needed pet