Re: [MBZ] Trip report

2011-07-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
not sure how this will go over w the wife but the american packard museum in dayton is awsome! On 7/28/11, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > At this moment I am in Dayton oh, stopping for the night. Just a hair under > half a tank and have 405 miles on the tank > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 28,

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
as composition. > > Just my 0.02 shekels. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 28, 2011, at 3:04 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote: > > > Vivaldi and I wouldn't look back > > > > On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > > >> Moza

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
Vivaldi and I wouldn't look back On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Mozart and Wagner, without exception. > > Puccini when it comes to opera. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 28, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > > astrasfogel wrote: "So is Bach the greatest

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
I have literally logged thousands of driving hours in one of these and they are no more unstable then most other trucks or vans, but I think if you look at most of the accidents most were tied to mechanical or tire failure. I have never had a wreck in one - but the next group that took one many yea

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay in over 3 years I have not figured it out what does SWMBA stand for? Stupidly yours Peter On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Dang it, I can remain silent no longer. > > You could just stand up and say "Darling I love you but I'll drive whatever > I dammed well plea

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 Wagon for sale

2011-07-12 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - to each his own. Most of the guys at work with a great amount of respect at my ability to avoid car payments - chide me abou the K car looks of my 95 E320 wagon. I like it but I have to admit - it looks alot like the 86 Dodge Aries K that I learned how to drive in Peter On Tue, Jul 12

Re: [MBZ] Alternation WAS: In praise of old alternator shops

2011-07-12 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - My limo's kinda eat Alternator's due to very warm underhood conditions and escessive idling, oh yea and lets of cooling fans, heater fans, and lights radios tvs and stereo's. So anyway, I have a great 1 day rebuild shop in the next town that can turn any of these things around like FAST. I

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-05 Thread Peter Hertzing
This is making me laugh - - Just this weekend I noticed my Miata was running pretty crappy rough starts and such. Classic bad spark plugs. I thought Geez - I just did the spark plugs - right when I bought this car. That was 5 years ago. I have never kept a car for 5 years. New plugs Saturday m

[MBZ] Sunroof woes

2011-06-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
Hello All 1995 E320. Sunroof switch stuck in the opening position last night and now will not close. Using the emergency closer it the trunk it will close. If I hit the sunroof switch with an assistant the makes noise like it is running, moves the emergency closure about a half turn then stops.

Re: [MBZ] The "Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT"....

2011-06-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
Peter - What SIU are you talking about? Peter On Sun, Jun 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > A Guide Dog will help, certainly, but if you are trying to get around > without one, hybrids and electrics can be very scary. > > They get "lost" in the surrounding noise in urban settings. >

Re: [MBZ] This guy smoked too much crack last night

2011-06-16 Thread Peter Hertzing
translation. I blew the motor a year ago. I parked it. I want you to believe I'm too lazy to put a battery in it. may the best man win. On 6/16/11, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2444614171.html > > -- > Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod > > > Sent f

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL almost-overheating...

2011-05-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
I have a question about the inlet - outlet temp testing. In theory - even if a significant drop is noted, (such as 20C), wouldn't a blocked radiator reduce the volume of water being cycled? So even with an effective water pump, the cooling system would be unable to keep up with the heat producd

Re: [MBZ] Garbage Disposers Banned

2011-05-18 Thread Peter Hertzing
I'm not sure about the rest of the board - but I primarily appreciate the use of indoor plumbing for removing a certain solid waste that I create after doing a trick I call the Human Garbage disposal. Its hard to imagine what I do on the porcelain thrown could possibly be rivaled by anything groun

Re: [MBZ] 4 Speed 300TD on Ebay needs a little TLC

2011-05-09 Thread Peter Hertzing
I saw that one don't gotta have it. On 5/9/11, andrew strasfogel wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-4-Spd-EURO-84-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-Euro-Wagon-W123-TD-4-Spd-Diesel-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2563ab4d10QQitemZ160585960720QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks > > The photos are r

Re: [MBZ] raccoons

2011-04-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
The Patrick McManus books were or are the all time authority on the real life outdoors. He is all I aspire to be, sitting in my office watching it rain. I am no longer allowed to reread his books in bed because the laughing keeps my wife up at night. On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM, Rolf wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 123 Center Tie Rod

2011-04-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
having just done this r u sure ur putting them in the way they came out? On 4/22/11, OK Don wrote: > I don't remember the ends having different tapers, but it's possible. Swap > ends and try again? Craigs suggestion is probably the best -- > > On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Craig wrote: > >> O

Re: [MBZ] Its not as bad as I thought

2011-04-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
In Illinois if your hit by and uninsured motorist you can go to court and plead your case - get your judgment, then walk to the DMV and have the offending parties license revoked till your dept is paid. Did it once and got paid. Peter On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > That

Re: [MBZ] Mileage and windage

2011-04-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
I have experienced much the same driving motor coaches. driving a 1997 MCI 102DL3 with a 60 series detroit you normally got about 7MPG. One day driving from nashville TN to knoxville I had about a 25 mph tail wind and got no kiddking, 12mpg. On the way back, I got 3. I had filled up upon arriva

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 300D 2.5

2011-04-18 Thread Peter Hertzing
My 1995 MB E320 has Tex and heated seats - they work better then any heated seats I have ever had. Peter On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > The color is right, so is the cladding from what I can tell from the crappy > photos. The only thing I am not sure about is the al

Re: [MBZ] Sprinting

2011-03-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
Heat, Hot water, refrigerator - bed, really it is a blast. On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Peter Hertzing writes: > > > Not to mention the Gas Powered Class B motor home market - > > > > Just got back from a 2500 mile round trip to Cape Hatterus

Re: [MBZ] Sprinting

2011-03-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
Not to mention the Gas Powered Class B motor home market - Just got back from a 2500 mile round trip to Cape Hatterus in North Carolina in my parents 1996 Pleasure way Dodge B3500 Camper - 23MPG Sure would have been nice. On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM, wrote: > > ...Whats wrong with a Sprinte

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in W123 parts??

2011-03-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
If it has cruise I need the actuater thingy that mounts on the front of the engine. Peter On 3/23/11, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I will be driving over this weekend to look at a 1985 300TD that is being > parted out. It has a blue interior. My main interest is the engine, but I > can do some c

Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire

2011-03-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
Here is how I always figure it. I like to drive at night when I travel - road to myself. Not going to get a tire at 2:00 AM on the interstate. Also when you are forced to by a tire on the side of the road it is also always more expensive the the normal venue, and if your spare goes after replaci

Re: [MBZ] OT Dodge engine question

2011-03-18 Thread Peter Hertzing
check engine light on? sounds like an open shut case of clogged cat. what year is it? On 3/18/11, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am looking for a van, so I found this. I was wondering if anyone > knows enough about modern dodge gassers to be able to diagnose this: > > 131k miles

Re: [MBZ] Tach 1983 300DT

2011-03-11 Thread Peter Hertzing
if you then heat the hub. > > The tach problem is the tach amp. Apparently theres some proceedure with a > cigarette butt that'll bring it back temporarily or theres this gizmo: > http://mbelectronicupgrades.com/Tachometer_Amp.html which some lister > suggested is good. > >

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2011-03-07 Thread Peter Hertzing
; > > I agree. > > > > --R > > > > > > On 3/7/2011 8:00 AM, Peter Hertzing wrote: > > > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >> T

[MBZ] (no subject)

2011-03-07 Thread Peter Hertzing
___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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

Re: [MBZ] Tach 1983 300DT

2011-02-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
ntly theres some proceedure with a > cigarette butt that'll bring it back temporarily or theres this gizmo: > http://mbelectronicupgrades.com/Tachometer_Amp.html > which some lister suggested is good. > > -Curt > > Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:28:33 -0600 > From: Peter Hertzing

[MBZ] Tach 1983 300DT

2011-02-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay - working through some of the problems on my 300DT purchased on Saturday. What would cause a tach that works sometimes and doesn't others? Suggestions? How about front wheel bearings? How hard are they to do? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE 1983 300D in my driveway

2011-02-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
for today - but may play a little before church in the morning. Thanks for all the advice. It sure runs sweet. Peter On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM, Fmiser wrote: > > Peter Hertzing wrote: > > > Okay - I bought it. $1250.00 > > Sweet! > > > Has a huge vacum lea

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE 1983 300D in my driveway

2011-02-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
;re > FOS, its how I got my '83 240D started to go to work for 3 winters... > > -Curt > > Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:10:34 -0600 > From: Peter Hertzing > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] UPDATE 1983 300D > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: t

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE 1983 300D

2011-02-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
mer and a fault indicator. > Regardless of light on or off, the glow plugs may still be glowing. > > Owner's manual present? Service Records? > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE 1983 300D

2011-02-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay - I went ot look at it and play around a little. The Glow Plug Light came on for about 5 sec with a click of the relay the first time I turned the key to on - but never again. Doesn't seem to be glowing. Been sitting out for about 6 months. Very little rust. Not in a place where it could

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
nd 27-28 mpg at 65 mph. > Gerry > > PS: Peter, do you or anyone know of a good cleaning fluid for the pc > boards in > the HVAC on these cars? > Thanks, Gerry > > - > > From: "Peter Hertzing" > >> I&

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
currently own two, but still watching Craigs list) > > > > From: Mitch Haley > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 11:45:05 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D > > Peter Hertzing wrote: > > I'

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
I'm a little disappointed in what I hearing about mileage. The vacum and other issues aren't really any different then what I have delt with in my gasser but I was hoping to get in the nieghborhood of 28 - 30 MPG. I have a 90 mile round trip communte with some rolling hills but all at 55 or a lit

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D

2011-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
ive and > the state of the car. > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Peter Hertzing > Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:03 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 1983 300D >

[MBZ] 1983 300D

2011-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
http://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/2188976949.html Okay - Going to go look a this on saturday and buy it if it looks good. What should I look out for? What things do I need to check? What kind of mileage can I expect. It is sitting outside of a retirement home. The gentleman said his father

Re: [MBZ] Outsourcing

2011-02-11 Thread Peter Hertzing
This is cracking me up - here is why. Yesterday a fellow medical practice manager shared that his physicians were going to begin using a transcription service in pakistan. The administrator said he knows its not going to work, but has to try it as its 1/2 price to apease the physicians he is work

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-04 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yes - the constant fight between cars and bicycles. When riding a bicycle on a street without bicycle lanes law says your a motorist. Ridding a bicycle in a bike lane means your a motorist using a restricted lane, no different than a HOV lane. Your on a bike you entittled to that lane. As a cyc

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-02-01 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yes the reason they try to push the pods are you don't have to liscense them, where as the trailer has to be liscensed and all the BS that comes with the DOT - so if you just have one trailer or truck for every 10 or 20 pods the cost savings should ad up pretty quick. Peter On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E320 Value?

2011-01-31 Thread Peter Hertzing
Keep the benz. Like I said earlier - I have a 2005 Magnum and Love it other than the fuel mileage which is worth then anything I have ever owned or driven. Peter On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 9:31 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > My wife wants to trade her Expedition off for a Dodge Charger (maybe). > But

Re: [MBZ] Snook Car? Was Re: Gas or Diesel

2011-01-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum - with the 360 5.7 litre - it is a rocket and it is fun to drive. Feels alot like the 95 E320 wagon, but quicker and much worse fuel mileage, but otherwise I love it. Rides great - is basically silent going down the road On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Alex Chamberla

Re: [MBZ] Snook Car? Was Re: Gas or Diesel

2011-01-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
1. Use 8mm socket to remove the only bolt holding them on. 2. Remove Plug with care to avoid breaking the crappy plastic clip that holds them on. 3. Pull coil off. If ruber boot stays attached to spark plug don't freak out - just remove with needle nose pliers and slide back ont the coil pack.

Re: [MBZ] Check Engine Light Update

2011-01-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
Don - My E320 wagon handles better in snow than almost any car I have driven with the possible exception of a volvo 240 sedan. We have had a couple of snow events here in southern Illinois and that things just goes. I love it. On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Thanks for

Re: [MBZ] slipped belts

2011-01-04 Thread Peter Hertzing
And despite symantics - a tire not turning smoothly on the ground needs to be replaced with one that does, and the point of the discussion was what tires turn smoothly on the ground. Peter On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM, ernest breakfield < erne...@backyardengineering.org> wrote: > my apologies

Re: [MBZ] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2010-12-31 Thread Peter Hertzing
I'm surprised u have had this with michilins they have been great on all cars and they make the only tire that will hold up on the limos. my yokikihamma experience is the same as yours. my benz started with a set of low mileage yokis' which drove like they had slipped belts from day one. drove f

Re: [MBZ] why V-6?

2010-12-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
I never had a diesel Volvo - but I always was interested. The alt thing on the 850 is weird. I had mine rebuilt at 210K when I did that timing belt service, but only because I replaced everything that was on the serpentine belt as a preventative measure. Otherwise I never had any electrical or b

Re: [MBZ] why V-6?

2010-12-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - I had really good luck with a 96 850, but I was able to ignore the check engine light, which came on with greater frequency then the turn signal indicator. I drove it for well over 250K without any high cost repairs. My preference was the 740 which I had 3 of and drove the combined lot just

Re: [MBZ] why V-6?

2010-12-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
I beg to differ on the I5 which has been in the volvo 850 from the begining - and is a magnificient and efficient engine, and of course carried over to the S&V70s. Talk about an easy engine to work on - and it is BULLET PROOF. Peter On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:48 PM, wrote: > > ...yea, balance s

Re: [MBZ] omni

2010-12-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
And the GLH had a "upgraded" suspension that was much stiffer and a tighter gearbox. It was like driving a rabbit GTI On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM, wrote: > > ...Remember the Dodge Omni GLH? That was actually not a bad little > > car... > > > The Omni was a Rabbit knockoff but with marshmal

Re: [MBZ] Lost midwest - was: American Top Gear

2010-12-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
Hey - I have seen 3 american top gears so far. 1 was filmed I beleive alot at an Arizona airforce base, one at the proving grounds in Michigan, one in alabama or some other southern moonshine state maybe Georgia. One segament about the truck vs. the skydiver was filmed in New Mexico I think. The

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
o, what about "American car makers ruined: " where they show off a > classic American car and then show the monstrosity it spawned. Show a > classic Mustang next to a 4cyl automatic Mustang from about 1984... > > -Curt > > Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:34:38 -0600 >

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay Sounds great whats our location for filming and what are the tests. I recommend a completely different test. One where the Mom\Wife drives the car for a week getting kids in and out running into small objects, ignoring the temperature gauge and such and not checking any fluid. The car that

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Peter Hertzing
Sweet - we could have a battle to decide of the 66 sport van can beat out the 92 On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > The original Dodge van of 1968 or so had a sport model. In 1966, the > original chevy van had a Sportvan model. > > Our 66 chevy Sportvan

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Peter Hertzing
Sorry that should be Trim package On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote: > Okay - got an idea - > > War of the Sports. > > On my way to work today I got stuck behind a early 90s Dodge Grand Caravan > SPORT. This reminded me that chrysler had a trip pac

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay - got an idea - War of the Sports. On my way to work today I got stuck behind a early 90s Dodge Grand Caravan SPORT. This reminded me that chrysler had a trip package SPORT which I think bsically meant that the name of the car was the same color as the car and the word sport was written in

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yesh - the americans couldnt' even come up with thier own jokes. I have seen borrowed ideas but thats pretty crazy. On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:28 PM, OK Don wrote: > I think so. > > On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:25 PM, E M wrote: > > > Wasn't the the woman from NZ, and featured a 600 SWB in the

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
rt > > Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:35:14 -0600 > From: Peter Hertzing > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Geez - This list is really getting to have no resonab

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
be.com/watch?v=HkDPulvdfvs&feature=related > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkWIX4DcMGo&feature=related > > -Curt > > Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:17:26 -0600 > From: Peter Hertzing > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear > Message-ID: >

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
ish Leyland. They stole EVERYTHING, it was an > event by event copy but with hosts that have no chemistry. > > Why must American shows steal from British shows and then do it poorly? At > least the Aussies make up new stunts... > > -Curt > > Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:54:52

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay - Its definitly not as good as Top Gear on the other side of the pond, but its not that bad. I know I'm just a redneck at heart - but you have to admit making fun of GM cars for 45 mins during last nights episode was pretty funny. On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kia Sedona

2010-12-20 Thread Peter Hertzing
My only impression was as a rental car for about 6 weeks when one of my Lincolns had been hit by someone in such a big hurry to get to a sonic that she cut across three lanes of traffic - anyway - I was impressed and I'm never impressed. It drove nice - got resonable gase mileage, sat the whole fa

Re: [MBZ] MBNA Cheaps out

2010-12-11 Thread Peter Hertzing
I agree. Its not the services received are "free" its that they are earned. The purchase of a Benz provides the *expectation* that road side service be included, just like providing for the all of our freedoms through military service provides medical care as compensation for said service. Thank

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD new problem

2010-11-29 Thread Peter Hertzing
I really don't have a clue - but I would start by disconecting the Alt and seeing if the light goes out. How long does it take to kill the battery? Peter On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM, John P. English wrote: > Something new, at least for me, when I turn the key to the off position and > remov

Re: [MBZ] emergency Help

2010-11-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
Sorry 95 E320 Wagon - the plunger is pointing up. On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 9:15 AM, OK Don wrote: > What car? > > On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Peter Hertzing > wrote: > > > Fuel door won't open wife is at gas station - I'm 60 miles away. Does > the >

[MBZ] emergency Help

2010-11-26 Thread Peter Hertzing
Fuel door won't open wife is at gas station - I'm 60 miles away. Does the little red plunger need to go up or down to release the catch? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems

2010-10-05 Thread Peter Hertzing
What type of springs does it use. In my experience you are on the rigth track with the lubing the wheels. Perhaps a silocone based lub on all the wheels? Thats always solved my problems. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Esteemed Hand

Re: [MBZ] OT Breaking into the Suburban

2010-09-14 Thread Peter Hertzing
Using the orignial code you can program an additional code into that key pad. Using one 5 digit number anyone could steal my whole fleet of lincoln towncars and limos. I prefer the keypad to the remotes times over though. With the keypad I have been tempted to glue the ignition keys into the limo

Re: [MBZ] Non-Mercedes related Good News

2010-09-02 Thread Peter Hertzing
Donald - Take it from me it is a wounderful experience despite the lost sleep. It is honestly fun every day. We have a 6 year old and a 4 year old. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: > Then the sleep deprivation starts again at 16 when they learn to drive! > Congratulations.

Re: [MBZ] Suburban AC update

2010-08-01 Thread Peter Hertzing
does this model have rear air? if so does it have a seperate refrigerant valve for the rear? had a limo not cooling in the back and it was the electrical connection to the rear refrg valve. On 8/1/10, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I got to check it. It does not have an electrical fan. Maybe the

Re: [MBZ] A VW for Dan

2010-06-29 Thread Peter Hertzing
I have a 74 squareback. Love it needs my time and love for restoration. Peter On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > When I was little my mother had a fastback: > http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VW_1600_TL_%28foto-_Mo%29.jpg > > I'd surely like to have a type III that wa

Re: [MBZ] Passat Opinions

2010-06-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yesh a 1.0 liter Suzuki 3 down on power? Does it run. Just kidding actually - that was a fairly robust and adequately powered car in my humble opinion. I'm pretty sure that the distributor is driven by the belt, so being a notch off on the distributor drive gear would really effect power. Peter

[MBZ] whats wrong with this one

2010-06-22 Thread Peter Hertzing
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1804260357.html Looks like a parts replacer has gotten ahold of this - wonder what the real problem is?? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] "loaded with excessive technology""

2010-06-11 Thread Peter Hertzing
Probably used to be a lexus driver. Was no longer comfortable when he couldn't feel every joint in the road On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > WTF??? > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1784867938.html > > The S-Class, loaded with e

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D Manual shifting problems almost leaves me stranded

2010-05-28 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - the Guy wh tought me to drive a Motor coach used to take a coffee can and kick it under the clutch after you got started. Wasn't to hard to learn after that. Peter On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 5:58 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > My bet is on the clutch master cy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap tools...

2010-05-17 Thread Peter Hertzing
My recent experience has been great with craftsman sockets - really bad with the socket wrentches. Going through them like water. They may be free for replacment - but that doesn't make me feel any better when my kid is walking around say *#($ socket wrench broke again and daddy has a *#^$ bloddy

Re: [MBZ] Brake Disc Thickness Limit

2010-04-12 Thread Peter Hertzing
Bring your measuring insterment with you when purchaing new rotors. Over the past couple of years I have several time found that new rotors from the Lincoln Dealer were thinner then the used ones I was taking off of cars. I agree that turning them is rarely worth it especailly when you ad your ti

Re: [MBZ] dumb oil question

2010-03-09 Thread Peter Hertzing
Don't konw that the car will know the difference. When I asked my car, he said quanitity is far more important the flavor. Peter On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 9:47 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Mitch Haley wrote: > >> Donald Snook wrote: >> >>> Is Delvac (By Mobil) 15-40 the correct Mobil 15-40 oil for my

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

2010-03-08 Thread Peter Hertzing
Mine - with regulary Dealer oil changes of 1540 from new by the first owner - still acts just like that. When the oil gets a little old or it is really realy hot it drops to jsut above 2 bar. Car has 143,000 miles now. On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:16 AM, LarryT wrote: > Mitch wrote < > it did when

Re: [MBZ] OT Used oil for chain saw bar

2010-03-06 Thread Peter Hertzing
I've been using drain oil in my chainsaw for years. I also really don't buy the argument that is really much worse for the enviroment then the regular bar oil you would be dripping everywhere. I'm sure in an industrail setting, cutting thousands of trees in a saw mill it would make a difference.

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

2010-03-03 Thread Peter Hertzing
cheap 1540 - like I have in all my cars. I kno we all talk alot abotu all the expensive oils - but I have never had an engine wear out due to excessive heat or "oil Viscosity breakdown" I just use a 1540 synthtic blend availble at my local rural king for about 20 bucks per 2 gallon jug. On Wed, Ma

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

2010-03-02 Thread Peter Hertzing
1995 E320 wagon. Love it. Wife has it On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > Peter wrote: "Getting close to an oil discussion here. My 104 holds hard a > pegged untill the oil needs changed - at about 5500 miles - mostly high way, > then at idle it drops to 2.5 bars. Then I ch

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

2010-03-02 Thread Peter Hertzing
Getting close to an oil discussion here. My 104 holds hard a pegged untill the oil needs changed - at about 5500 miles - mostly high way, then at idle it drops to 2.5 bars. Then I change the oil I run sythetic 1540. I know I know - but it has never failed me - and none of my cars use or leak wi

Re: [MBZ] Great CL ad.

2010-03-02 Thread Peter Hertzing
The single largest cost of car ownership for most people is depreciation. If you eliminate that factor - stuff gets pretty cheap. Thats where all the old benz's come in. By the time we buy them, they have all almost reached the point where running with stuff working they basically are at the bott

Re: [MBZ] Great CL ad.

2010-03-01 Thread Peter Hertzing
He is going to be going to single guy living in his 3 cars Anonymous. On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 6:55 PM, wrote: > > He's not been going Craigs List Anonymous has he? > > > > --Original Message-- > From: Peter Hertzing > Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com &

Re: [MBZ] Great CL ad.

2010-03-01 Thread Peter Hertzing
Hey - your not even supposed to be looking at craigslist are you? On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > I think I might avoid this guy as my advertising consultant. > > http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1623788068.html > > > Donald H. Snook > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D

2010-02-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
I know I do. On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Don't they have to be burped when you fill them? > > --R > > > On 2/27/2010 9:13 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > >> Peter Hertzing wrote: >> >>&g

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D

2010-02-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
Owner claims it is turning. I asked if he could hear it and he said he couldn't over the engine. Even with the diesel - If its that hot, shouldn't you here the fan spin up?? Peter On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Peter Hertzing wrote: > >> Hello All

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D

2010-02-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
7, 2010 at 7:10 AM, Peter Hertzing > wrote: > > > Hello All > > > > Friend has a 77 300D. Overheats at idle and in traffic - and gets hot > > quick. The second it is on the open road it cools right down. Replaced > > water pump. Flushed, replaced thermostat an

[MBZ] Overheating 1977 300D

2010-02-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
Hello All Friend has a 77 300D. Overheats at idle and in traffic - and gets hot quick. The second it is on the open road it cools right down. Replaced water pump. Flushed, replaced thermostat and radiator cap, re-replaced thermostat. I haven't messed with it yet, so this is all second hand, a

Re: [MBZ] CD changer Pics

2010-02-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - thats not going to work. Better send me the car and find one that will fit that CD player. On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM, OK Don wrote: > The sticker on the back of the changer unit says 1998, but your car is a > 1995 - might be a clue there > > On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Kal

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Yea - Frankly thats why the bible is the most dangerous book ever printed. It can be used to support or oppose any position. Any how. enough on zee bible. On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I'm no biblical scholar, but if you ask me all three > main parties needed their asses

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

2010-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Not to provide too much biblical insight- but the lesson in the parable was both the celebration of the returning son, but the lesson to the steady - supportive always helping dad son who questions his Fathers love when he throws the party for the drifter who returns, but no party for the ever suff

Re: [MBZ] Cd question 95 E320

2010-02-23 Thread Peter Hertzing
Donald - my 95 E320 has an aftermarket 6 disk changer CD player that is wired in through the factory stereo - I'll look at the brand tonight when I get home - since I haven't personally driven the car in. On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Harry wrote: "The upgrade I h

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 7

2010-02-18 Thread Peter Hertzing
So far I really like it and think it runs fast - what programs are running slow? Granted - it is on a pretty fast desktop here. I like how you can run two screens next to each other. I've got it on a fujitso laptop at work - and it runs really fast with our practice management system and our Ele

Re: [MBZ] Licensing engineers

2010-02-17 Thread Peter Hertzing
Well - frankly - fairly safe. Physicians are very heavily regulated - but it is the threat of lawsuit that drives quality in many cases. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 7:23 PM, OK Don wrote: > We license doctors today - how safe do you think they are??? > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] 40k miles of CDI Ownership

2010-02-16 Thread Peter Hertzing
Me too trying to figure out how I can sneak that payment by the wife.gov. Thats alot of late night limo driving to pay for that baby. Peter On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I am going to have to get me one of them CDIs > > > John Robbins wrote: > >> Bought the CDI with

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Diesel for sale

2010-02-16 Thread Peter Hertzing
Rust on passanger side rigth behind door - intierior rough - dirty but not ripped paint all good. over all a 6 - I still want your 190 On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > What did it look like otherwise? > > Peter Hertzing wrote: > >> So I made it

Re: [MBZ] stock vs website

2010-02-15 Thread Peter Hertzing
Phone calls seem to equal better service - and better pricing when possible. Peter On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Woger, > > If you call Rusty, he not only can get anything you need for your MB, he > might even be able to supply parts for your front p

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