Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

This boy must be another scout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkFyvmnWggE clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

When I was being trained to go to the sandbox, one of the "capstone" events (state-side, there was more training "over there") was shooting and moving from station to station, shooting single hand (strong hand), two handed, and then single hand (weak hand, left hand in my case) while walking,

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

My only point in installing a replacement monovalve is to enable warm heat ON THE HIGHWAY when The Ladies need it most due to EXTREME COLD in the cabin. Therefore, 10 or 15 lousy parts would do me NO GOOD. Emphasis intended. On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 9:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

that's a great way to think about it. I carry concealed and know I'd pull the trigger if I or my family were threatened - but I'm not sure how I'd handle the aftermath. Larry On 01/30/2017 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Yup, training and learning and understanding the power and

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Atta boy Kaleb!! Living life the Boy Scout way - always prepared. ;-) Larry On 01/30/2017 6:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: And now we are heading down the political road. I have a gun within reach loaded and ready to go all over the house. Kid knows not to touch it or he will

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Yeah, there are those types at all ranges. Our range requires people shoot at targets and all rounds must hit the berm or risk expulsion. We had an incident a couple of years ago when a ricochet hit someone or almost hit someone - I don't know the details for sure - they keep those things

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

Searched for monovalve using part number 1147213007 to no avail. On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 7:47 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > It's these guys: > > http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ > > A good general parts identification setup tied to the EPC. However, it's > not 100%

Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

There is/was a company in VA that developed a high pressure emulsifier to mix water (think o2 and H2) with Diesel or fuel oil. It made more BTUs out of the base fuel. Their Diesel testbed was a 240D. THe ULSD and common rail injection for Dissel kind of made that obsolete, but the gizmo

Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

I am thinking not. There are too many sugars left in the oil for it to burn properly. Using BioD, they remove glycerin to get it to work right. Even SVO needs to be diluted in a tank of #2 and should not be more than a few gallons anyway. When BioD was Yuge out here, there was a

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

Thanks, but I really prefer the sealed beam look of the W123 chassis cars. Euros look nice on my W126, but i like the W123 look the way the US spec cars were designed. The separate fog light is cool. Dan > On Jan 30, 2017, at 9:25 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

I have a Depo euro light I picked up at PnP. Driver side. need that? clay > On Jan 30, 2017, at 3:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found that Summit Racing offered the Bosch headlight doors for the W123 > chassis, and at a pretty good price

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun prastic

Aesthetically, metal is nicer. I have a beautiful S hand ejector .32 S Long (six-shot J-frame) with incredible hand fitting of the frame side plate. It's about 100 years old, bought by my grandfather around the time he was working at Remington Arms in Ilion. I learned to love plastic when I

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

I was thinking at one time of getting one of those. The H-D military model. Manfred Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've got one, or rather Dad has it for me since i haven't gotten a gun license for here yet. They're pretty fun. I've also got a High Standard .22 automatic thats a better

Re: [MBZ] Grungy 240D

We call that a rust free car here in the NE Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's a rusty pile of crap. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Grungy 240D

So call and offer him $500 for it and I’ll go pick it up for you. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's a rusty pile of crap. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Grungy 240D

For $1000 its a decent deal. The rust at the windshield is a drag, windshields got to come out to fix that... -Curt From: Daniel Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Daniel Penoff Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 8:02

Re: [MBZ] Grungy 240D

It's a rusty pile of crap. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think it’s a little overpriced for the condition, but it is a stick… > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5982721510.html >

[MBZ] Grungy 240D

I think it’s a little overpriced for the condition, but it is a stick… http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5982721510.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

W201 also. -Curt From: Dan--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant? If he was talking about a W124, yes, it would be

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

Jon Agne left the list but let me remind you of his troubles with MTC parts which nearly killed his beautiful 300D when one piece (the aux water pump?) leaked out the coolant on a trip. He went through at least 2 of them and both were garbage. I think he played the same game with monovalve

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

I wouldn't think it could work that way. A teleportation I would think would have to be a one to one thing. What comes out at the end would and should be exactly the same as what went in at the beginning, 100% the same 100% of the time. Otherwise you would end up with incremental errors that

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

It's these guys: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ A good general parts identification setup tied to the EPC. However, it's not 100% accurate so I would always verify any number I got from it with a dealer using your VIN. Actually, they just need the last eight characters of your VIN. -D Sent

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

If he was talking about a W124, yes, it would be a glue in windshield. For that matter, so would a W126. Sorry for any confusion. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:33 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Oh OK I guess I got confused and thought that Max's car had

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

As far as the $15 monovalve, mine worked great up to about 1700 rpm. Above 1700rpm the valve was forced closed by the pressure from the water pump. Piece of crap and If you want heat all the time you best have the dealer part. Even if you have to call Dan's dealer and order a couple. Kyle On

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

I was just looking back at this thread. So the vacuum guy's stuff was on Star Trek? Interesting. -D Sent from my iPad > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:41 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I know that Next Gen episode. Scotty is trapped in a Dyson Sphere.

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

Oh OK I guess I got confused and thought that Max's car had a glue in windshield. Manfred Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I believe that is the case. The stuff I mentioned is for the rubber gaskets. -D On Jan 30, 2017, at 8:46 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Dan, Is

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

That’s the rub. The $15 part is from MTC, a place much like URO. From what I’ve heard about the MTC monovalve insert, the tolerances are lousy and the rubber is crappy (one of the places where they’re cutting corners as it’s easy to do.) When they do work they work poorly, and not for long.

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

I got no driveway space, so it’s not me. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:10 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > Car is off Craigslist so either Dan got a new car or someone else did! > > Kyle > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

It wasn't a bad deal Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 6:10 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > wrote: > > Car is off Craigslist so either Dan got a new car or someone else did! > > Kyle > > On Jan 30, 2017 7:07 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Absolutely. My kids have all had the in-depth NRA sanctioned handgun training and range time. One of them enjoyed it, the other didn’t, but they both got it. Even though they won’t have the chance to “engage” here unless I’m involved, they know how to properly handle a firearm and render it

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

I tend to think $500 for a Gen3 or $550 for Gen4 is an OK price. http://palmettostatearmory.com/firearms/handguns.html?manufacturer=12 Considering there's no shipping or transfer fees, $25 more with a free cleaning kit isn't bad. If you don't like/need the cleaning kit, will they substitute an

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

IF you could expect to get a year out of the $15 one (is it URO?) and you liked replacing them, you could buy ten for $150 and be set for a decade. If it's URO, the cheapest way to get a decade of use is probably to buy OE. Mitch. > On January 30, 2017 at 3:15 PM Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

Car is off Craigslist so either Dan got a new car or someone else did! Kyle On Jan 30, 2017 7:07 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Just like the early aluminum block Vegas, virtually all of them outlasted > the factory warranty by a good margin. > > I can't

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

Just like the early aluminum block Vegas, virtually all of them outlasted the factory warranty by a good margin. I can't remember if there was a lawsuit, but when Ford had a similar issue with 3.8L head gaskets except it was from warped heads not gasket design, they did an official program to

[MBZ] The SDL

So I got a new set of gears for the odo to get it working on the SDL and took it for a drive yesterday. First drive of any distance since I have had it. Probably about 8 miles. Odo only registered about 4 miles during that time. I then remembered when I put it back together I forgot to put the

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

> On January 30, 2017 at 3:30 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > As a result I defer to her concerns about having a handgun in the house. > It’s easy to understand why it would freak her out. It’s not like we live > somewhere that personal protection is a

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Yup, training and learning and understanding the power and that dead is dead. I can't handle paintball, shooting a person is so wrong to me. I *think* if threatened I could perform but I have it lodged in my head that you don't shoot anything you don't want dead... -Curt From: Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

> On January 30, 2017 at 3:37 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Personal protection is a necessity in every area. > It's like a fire extinguisher or seat belt. You probably won't need it today, or even this year, but if you don't have one every

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

And now we are heading down the political road. I have a gun within reach loaded and ready to go all over the house. Kid knows not to touch it or he will die. A locked up gun does no good. Proper training is the key. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Yes they are quite strange. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 4:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little high if you ask me, but not surprising. $3,000 would have been the > top end of the range, I would think. If any of the concerns about water

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Sounds like a good range... I'm actually a member of a range here but haven't been over yet. I'm in the process of applying for concealed carry which is essentially a pistol permit in MA, and I read that being a member of a range can help your chances. I wanted to find a place to shoot

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

How do that work? Also, there are 2 MB dealers in Atlanta. Does it matter which one? Thanks! Larry On 01/30/2017 9:52 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Use MB of Atlanta. Dan P recommended them several years ago. Works great. Rick I don't suppose MB has softened on their decision to

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

I seem to recall this list saying all the W140s with diesel engines will fail with the #1 or #2 cylinder going oval or some other terminal problem - how did MB manage to keep the problem becoming a forced Recall of all affected cars? Was it a time limit thing? LarryT On 01/30/2017 1:34 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

you're not alone - at least at my range where traditionalist like you would be in the majority. Only one of my rifles is a "Black gun" (AR15) and all the others are wood and steel including my muzzleloader. I don't think you're weird at all. LarryT On 01/30/2017 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Hopefully everyone who owns or enjoys guns and shooting are NRA members. The monthly magazine members get has a full page column called "The Armed Citizen", It tells 8-12 stories about people who use guns to defend themselves or their property. Sometime it just take the presence of a gun

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Dan sez: >‎ I would think you could pull up the >carpets and tell in a matter of seconds. Maybe. That sound deadening is pretty thick and resilient. The metal could be long gone, and until you start poking and prodding, you won't know it. Rick ‎ ___

Re: [MBZ] Why we all need dash cameras...

Curt wrote: > I remember the incident, how did it turn out? > As I remember you were driving something like a fullsize Blazer, good vehicle > in that kind of accident... Oh, yes - that was a memorable video. tin-man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

A little high if you ask me, but not surprising. $3,000 would have been the top end of the range, I would think. If any of the concerns about water intrusion are legitimate, it’s not worth Kaleb money. I would think you could pull up the carpets and tell in a matter of seconds. I’m still a

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Ended at $3250. Seems very reasonable to me for that car. Retail. Not reasonable for what I would pay for it though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > They look correct to me. The side bolsters have a slightly

Re: [MBZ] Why we all need dash cameras...

I remember the incident, how did it turn out? As I remember you were driving something like a fullsize Blazer, good vehicle in that kind of accident... -Curt From: G Mann via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

I've sort of been waiting for physicists to find a mathematical connection between quantum entanglement and string theory since "strings" can theoretically stretch clear across the universe and might provide a pathway for teleportation even though a model or pattern on another planet is

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

I've got one, or rather Dad has it for me since i haven't gotten a gun license for here yet. They're pretty fun. I've also got a High Standard .22 automatic thats a better gun. I made grips for that one out of soft pine while I was in high school, surprisingly they've held up well... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Why we all need dash cameras...

Based on earlier discussions on this board about dash cameras in early 2016, I researched and bought a dash camera in late May. It was delivered and installed by end of May. I also bought the very nice mount which locates the camera on the stem of the rear view mirror. This mount has proven to

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Personal protection is a necessity in every area. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Handguns are not a topic I care to broach at home. Wife had a very > unfortunate incident when she was a kid where her father was

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Handguns are not a topic I care to broach at home. Wife had a very unfortunate incident when she was a kid where her father was accidentally shot with a handgun that was improperly stored in an overnight bag. I know it was an accident and preventable, but it was pretty terrifying to her as

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

‎For Dan P.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtSh3kFT4yw=em Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

They’re still $50 from the dealer. At least at my dealer they are. I just checked last week and bought a couple for shelf spares as a precaution. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm still at a loss about whether to

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

I own many hand guns Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t really have a desire to own a handgun, but if I did I have always > considered a Ruger Mark IV. Yes, I know it’s a .22 pistol, but I’m not >

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Yea maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yabbut the high water stuff would definitely be a concern… > > -D > > >> On Jan 30, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

I'm still at a loss about whether to purchase the $15 monovalve or $225 OEM part for my 123 wagon. Can't find anything in between. :( On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m betting they have outdated prices. Summit tries to be everything

Re: [MBZ] Why we all need dash cameras...

My new rule is to ALWAYS let someone into my lane if he/she uses the turn signal. On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:50:50 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Both videos = nice! but too

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

I don’t really have a desire to own a handgun, but if I did I have always considered a Ruger Mark IV. Yes, I know it’s a .22 pistol, but I’m not interested in something for personal protection, just a target pistol or something to plink with. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Yabbut the high water stuff would definitely be a concern… -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those 2 items don't bother me > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 30, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

Those 2 items don't bother me Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 1:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > They look correct to me. The side bolsters have a slightly different tint to > them, but that’s probably due to the camera and wear. Notice the

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

No idea. I think I'm probably a bit of a weirdo in the gun world (or any world I suppose) in that I don't really give a dang about any gun made primarily of plastic...The black part of the gun (if any) is supposed to be metal, the non-black part of a pistol could be plastic I suppose, for a

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

With the talk going on in the comments about Katrina and a possible flood car it is not surprising. Kyle On Jan 30, 2017 2:00 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I forget who predicted the outcome, but I know I was way too bullish, > >

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

They look correct to me. The side bolsters have a slightly different tint to them, but that’s probably due to the camera and wear. Notice the pattern of color is gradually shaded from front to rear, and side to center. But still, it’s a non-turbo and has the goshawful Chrysler Type II ACC

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

So does my local gun shop have a good deal with their “Glocksparilla” deal? (We just celebrated “Gasparilla” this past weekend in Tampa. Big local thing.) Any Glock 26, 27, 19, 23, 17, 22 - w/Free Cleaning Kit $525 Cash OTD - Gen3 (Reg. Pckg Price: $590) $575 Cash OTD - Gen4 (Reg. Pckg Price:

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

It appears to be nice but something seems odd about the front seats, like maybe they were recovered in something aftermarket. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 1:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That car is all the reasons why you shouldn’t own a

Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

What model Mercedes? On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 10:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It wouldn't be so bad if the oil was properly heated and the driver drove > long distances. Looking at those valves I'm going to guess he did mostly > around town driving... > -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Gun talk is just fine. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember some gun talk on here, is that still okay? > This is probably the least political gun possible, a Centaure black powder > muzzle loader. It was being sold on

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

I’m betting they have outdated prices. Summit tries to be everything to everyone, and in doing so often has out of date pricing on things they buy from third party suppliers. These are advertised as Bosch and the only references to such are the Bosch part numbers - not Mercedes - so it’s

Re: [MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

That car is all the reasons why you shouldn’t own a W123 coupe. I’ll be amazed if it goes much higher. And if you look at the comments (I’ve got some in there) someone just noticed something about it being driven through high water on one of the service tickets. Ouch. -D > On Jan 30, 2017,

[MBZ] OT: New gun

I remember some gun talk on here, is that still okay?  This is probably the least political gun possible, a Centaure black powder muzzle loader. It was being sold on Guns America as a "Centaur 20ga Monkey Gun". I paid under $300 delivered.Its an interesting piece, from the muzzle loader

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

The wheels and them headlights got to go. You should go test drive it so you can seen how great the 140 diesel is. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 12:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks halfway decent and the price is reasonable. I wonder if

[MBZ] No love for the diamond blue W123 coupe on BAT auction

I forget who predicted the outcome, but I know I was way too bullish, http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300d/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] W123 Headlight Doors

Sounds way too cheap - might be a bait and switch. On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 6:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found that Summit Racing offered the Bosch headlight doors for the W123 > chassis, and at a pretty good price ($49.95/each). I ordered a set around >

Re: [MBZ] Why we all need dash cameras...

On Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:50:50 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Both videos = nice! but too bad. > Theory... unprovable but... > All drivers become demon possessed when they get behind the wheel of > their car. tin-man Back in the 1950s, Walt Disney had a short

[MBZ] Kaleb! A W140 Diesel!

Looks halfway decent and the price is reasonable. I wonder if it’s sucking oil yet? http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5982094193.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

No, at least not the 3M stuff. It’s almost 100% acetone, although there are other chemicals in it, and it flashes off within seconds. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 1:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Question: Does the adhesive remover leave residue that would cause

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

Question: Does the adhesive remover leave residue that would cause a bonding failure of new material upon re-install of the glass? Still think a razor knife to remove the bulk of the existing residual and leaving the surface intact protocol used by glass companies I've used is the method of

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Thanks Roger, I have a small Muffler and Repair Shop that has some really good techs but when I asked about fixing the fuel leak they said they'd rather not as they always get burned when working on MBs and other high end cars. Said it always seemed to take more hours than they are allowed.

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

I would think it would be a forgone conclusion if we developed this technology we would have cured cancer by then. One would think anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 9:44 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't generally join the "what if" and

Re: [MBZ] one for Kyle

Hmm. Good idea, but I don’t have the time to devote to it right now. I know I could get MB of Tampa on board with it, as they’re still bitter about the section not doing anything with them. -D On Jan 30, 2017, at 10:18 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > Start

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

I don't generally join the "what if" and "wishful thinking" discussion. But What if you could be teleported, taken apart and put back together. BUT...what if you have say cancer and the put back together is without the cancer cells? You'd be cured. I don't think time travel is good as too

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

No challenge at all once you take them to court... -Curt From: Larry Turner via Mercedes To: Curley McLain via Mercedes Cc: Larry Turner Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

Larry, You should "vett" the shop for their competence. Years ago I was looking for a "closer" shop. I went into this shop and looked around, didn't like the organization or appearance of techs. I asked if anyone had 617 engine experience. The shop manager said a little and they had the

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Re: physix problemz

Many years ago I saw a cartoon about teleportation a-la Star Trek. His idea was that the teleporter actually made a copy of you, sent the information to the remote site which made a new you there, then the original was destroyed.The cartoon was hilarious because, what would happen if the

Re: [MBZ] Another nail in the WVO Coffin

It wouldn't be so bad if the oil was properly heated and the driver drove long distances. Looking at those valves I'm going to guess he did mostly around town driving... -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 3m yellow

Red berries! Yes, they are self-sealing. Time to replace them. You can buy them relatively cheap from places like AutohausAZ. The dealer will hose you on them. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 10:20 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > These are the red plastic

Re: [MBZ] 3m yellow

These are the red plastic sockets? They're probably old and tired, they should seal by themselves. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] one for Kyle

Start a central florida "Vintage" section. Pierre and his clientele ought to be interested. Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 30, 2017 at 9:09 AM Meh. I was still an “ad hoc” member of the section because the regional director agreed with me and I tried to help

Re: [MBZ] one for Kyle

Meh. I was still an “ad hoc” member of the section because the regional director agreed with me and I tried to help him do some things of value, and not just have the section as a private dining club, which is what it continues to be to this day. I’ve been told that I can rejoin any time I

Re: [MBZ] Window Sealant?

I believe that is the case. The stuff I mentioned is for the rubber gaskets. -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 8:46 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Dan, > > Is that sealant for both the rubber gaskets and the windshields that don't > use a gasket? The reason I ask is because

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

This one works well, too, as it’s based on VIN: http://mb-teilekatalog.info -D > On Jan 30, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Use MB of Atlanta. Dan P recommended them several years ago. Works great. > > Rick > > I don't suppose MB has

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

You did not say whether or not #4's dribble rate was any different than the others'. To me the most likely culprit is a bit of dirt that has clogged injector #4. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

http://www.newvoiceoldcars.com/contact.html Larry Turner via Mercedes January 30, 2017 at 8:01 AM Where is? (who is he?) Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

Use MB of Atlanta. Dan P recommended them several years ago. Works great. Rick I don't suppose MB has softened on their decision to charge $75/yr for access to their part system which used to be free? LarryT‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] physix problemz

The key is that if you decide now you want to go into the future with your transporter, you need to make that known in some fashion so that someone in the future can keep your device working so that you can use it now and then to go back and forth to whenever you want, or between various times

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

They have insurance for such things. If they don't they should not be in business. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2017, at 7:57 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks Curley - > >See my previous post. I plan to re-test to make sure I can repeat the

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