Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder

a runabout in town. It''ll happily do 75mph all day. There's millions of them in my neighbourhood here in Toronto. They are zippy and move easily in traffic. They'd kick the shit out of a 240D in a race. Here's the Wikipedia link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_(automobile) Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder

I'd like to know who did the steering conversion on the Yank delivered 300D? What a weird looking engine compartment toobig empty space on the passenger side. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Adsit

All the news I've ever heard about the is RUN AWAY! Poor quality and horrendous customer service. I'd say ask Marshall but he fell off the planet somehow. I think Rusty has them for $1795 Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] low idle pulsating idle when engine(not ambient temp) is cold

The resistance should be .6 ohms Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Oh my

That's here in Toronto. Wonder why he put it on CL Boston?

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]

I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]

lactation cycles than in the first lactation cycle. A cow is normally productive for five years. On 11/3/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] New Audi

performance. Then we all have a good moan about idiot drivers thinking they're in F1! My 124TD has pleanty of get up and go. I guess it's really a way for the powerless of the world to pretend they're powerful.sad.. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?

Ahhh, the dfferences are many and varied. The S class is a much better drive. Quieter and more relaxed, especially on the highway! Between the two, I'd take the S any day! No comparison!! I've had both and the 123 is not in the same league as the 126. (Obviously) Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK

minutes away for those weekends with nothing to do!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK

I went to Venice for $275!!

Re: [MBZ] Travel bargains

No, from London!!

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK

Sunil Hari wrote: didn't jimmy buffett write a song about a guy doing something like this? Changes in latitude, changes in attitude??

Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK

probably still be on the list thougheven if it's just to gloat over having REAL cars over there!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast/Paris/Venice/Stuttgart?

[MBZ] Gmail invite code

Can anyone give me an invitation code to setup a Gmail account? Thanks! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Gmail invite code

Thanks Sunil! Jeff

Re: [MBZ] help with SML CD

Why aren't you just double clicking on matrix.exe? That will bring up the main menu and away you go s long as acrobat and flash are installed already. Jeff Zedic Toronto

[MBZ] Heresy

, frugality Against Limited performance, too costly Model Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, £21,950 For Great-looking and beautifully built Against Noisy engine, chassis not up to BMW's Jeff Zedic Toronto/London

Re: [MBZ] trouble light

Would you like an owner's manual for the car? I have one that can be your's for the asking! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 123 stick limo

is the worst looking one I've ever seen...all in all a real dump...I wouldn't give him mor thn the Kleb special price.and I'd expect a $300 rebat for taking it off his hands. What a wreck! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] trouble light

You just did it! I'll send it along on Monday. Jeff

[MBZ] Toronto 300D for sale

of Sexton's who quickly proceeded to somehow put a rod through the block! (Don't ask me how) He abandoned the car and left me with the debris..4 perfect Bundt rims...tires are shot Any takers? Any ideas on getting rod of this? Anyone want the Euro lights? Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 240D 60 H.P. increase??? response

They're confusing engine displacement with outputjeez, I'd steer clear of anything they worked on! Jeff Zedic Toronto

[MBZ] Ahhh, those clever Europeans!

it’s diesel. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] drugs?

Dude! That's a 300D Adenauer! It's an awesome car and that is pretty cheap because it's a shitbox...Good luck getting parts! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 300D high perf. air intake on E-bay for $149.00?

And the reason you want to do this iswhat?? What makes this desireable? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Got Kaleb's price beat......

Is reverse working? If so, it would be a B2 piton failure, no? Easy fix. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D

I've wondered this for a long time because I've never noticed an idle up with AC on. My 123 never did it and my 124 doesn't. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz

Practical application a la gecko http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc--ecg082206.php Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head

there as a pedestrian. lol Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

Actually you probably saw thousandsjust not ones that look like that antique DS. Here's what they look like now. http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/RANGE/PrivateCars/C1/default/ Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL

Fuel Type Premium Gasoline MPG (city) 16 MPG (highway) 20 MPG (combined) 18 Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] 126 Euro Headlights

. Simple! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD Euro light 83 300D Euros too 81 300SD Euro's (Gone but not forgotten) 82 300TD Euro's

Re: [MBZ] 126 Euro Headlights

You don't necessrily use all the holes though. You use five if you have the city light and want to use it but I've only ever used four wires. Low beam high beam Ground Fog light Cty light spare space for symmetry? Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] WOW, nice finny

They always look lik a KGB car to meor was it the Stasi that used them? Hmm. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] G Series

The Gelandewagen is the G-Klasse, not a G-series. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] a possible good deal, '77 280SE $350?

Vertical ACC buttons mean servo kiss of deathwll, not KOD but you know what I mean... Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E300 Turbodiesel

://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com The spring seats rust out on them Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] top-posting

How about the fact that most email programs automatically make you bottom post. We top posters are more willing to go the extra mile and scroll back up. We have the time and we have the technology to top post. Jeff Zedic Trimmer and top poster Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] top-posting

mine does...it's called Thunderbird! From the people that brought you, Firefox.. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] jabba looks on with approval is victory is ours!

Gary Hurst wrote: my newest hobby -- US soccer. here i savor the moment of our victory! http://www.digital-diva.smugmug.com/gallery/1252047/7/89485301/Large ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

old, I'm wondering if the piston simply needs some sort of lubrication since it has a dry crankcase. All info appreciated. Gerry Have you read the manual to see what the manufacturer recommends? Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Wobbly 124

Sounds like it needs new shocks in the rear...not much money and easy to swap out. The shifting problem is likely a cable adjustment. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Diesel PU Restatement

Toyota used to have the Hilux LN 41, LN51 which were NA and turbo half and 1 ton trucks but that was back in the early eighties and may have only been here in Canada. You may find one out there but it'll probably taken over by the tin worm by now Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU

UGH Jeff Zedic Both feet on the ground in Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU

Even the 80's Supra was dead boring and had a manual transmissio like a truck..snooze Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU

he was given danger pay insteadin case he ended up choking on his own tongue.. Jeff Zedic Toronto Watched FAR TOO MUCH TV as a kid 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU

Thanks for that way of looking at it Bob...I'm observanthmm Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Toyota vs. GM was Re: Anyone Have Carfax?

Nothing can save GM. They have decades to build a better product and they've squandered every chance they got. And then t add lunacy to the mix,they've built their while recovery on their new SUV's Dumb dumb dumb! Jeff Zedic 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Powersteering woes

You should be able to get one from PGA in Fla for $65...I got an excellent tande pump for my 124.193 for $120 Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Part number for 300TD self-levelling struts

Euan, Keep in mind that only if someone has the WORLDWIDE EPC will they be able to help. Information for other regions is hard to come by in North Americamainly because we don't actually believe anywhere else exists! ;-) Jeff Zedic Lost in the wilds of Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Part number for 300TD self-levelling struts

We don't have this malady in Canadaenough said? ;-) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] And you thought we where all normal over here

It's really sad what unusual licence plates go for in theUK/Oz..and then there's the sad bastard with too much money that buys it.hahaha Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Brits; what's wrong with these people?

I would guess that it was either because ofthe fuel economy, lackthereof by UK standards, age and quite possibly that it had some fault that didn't allow it to pass the MOT. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Importing Car from Canada - Border Customs Questions

that was really two differentones welded together.badly.. I'm not saying that they're all like that, but be VERY careful with a car from Quebec and know what you're getting!! It could be a god deal also...but not in my professional dealings there. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Importing Car from Canada - Border Customs Questions

You should also check with US customs as they lik to have paperwork in quintiplicate..they sure like their paper down there. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Sticky stuff removal

Swarfega?? No!! Too gritty. You may want to try dampening a cloth with acetone (nail varnish remover) and seeing what happens.have some water close by in case! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] F1, CART, Safety, etc (Sorry - kinda long) No Mercedes Content

that could drive itself round the track and possibly better than any driverbut who'd want to watch? Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] F1 tracks

As I said...

Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher

they want..but just give us some racing! Maybe they should go back to having no pit stops.They did it before Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher

aero packages nowthe G forces are getting VERY high now.Jenson Button pulled 5.2G's in practise in his Honda!!! 5.2!!! It's only going to get better when they go back to full slicks in a couple of years...I've already heard of a test driver pulling 6G's Jeff Zedic Somewhat of an F1 fan

Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher

I think I posted a link to the same thing that MB did with David Coulthard and an A Class followed by an E55 AMG...same head start...same result. This was a W210 E55 so it was fewer years ago. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher

. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher

That's the other thing I think is superior about F1. VERY FEW if any of the tracks are flat! Lots of elevation changes, blind corners and off camber stuff to deal with. Not some goofy oval that evryone drives around and around and the last one to get dizzy wins. Jeff Zedic Toronto

[MBZ] W124.193 Rear arms

suspension?) Thanks, Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Toyota diesels

. Not tomention the Hilux and Hilux Surf models. Toyota makes a decent diesel or the ROTW.they reverse engineered MB diesels to get theirsif you take a look under the hood of a Landcruiser diesel you'll see a nice copy of a OM615/616/617spooky! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 123 Chassis Instrument Panel

Maybe this will help you http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120008879326sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AFSEL%3AUS%3A1 Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Fw: AC help on 86 SDL

Aside from the fact you're using Outlook Express? I'd look in options to make sure that send immediately is checked. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] how to check IP

a server in front of them one hop that has hvay incoming packet losses!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

to be highly problematic Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

one of them finds a formula that works, they stick with that forever To paraphrase Woody Allen, What we have hereis a dead shark Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] leaking water pump

It sounds like the designed in weep hole is letting you know to replace the pump before it strands you in the middle of nowhere. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Overheating

! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Tires Again -

Firestone in general are all shit and should be avoided at any coststhey consistently perform at the bottom of the charts in testing against their peers. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy

Did you try phoning him??Isn't that his phone number as a location?? did it come from Denver CO? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OM617 run-hot symptoms (another question)

Lower temps are bad as they increase fuel consumption and promote the forming of carbon deposits in the combustion chamber. This will also make the engine much more sluggish! In fact, I can't think of any reason to NOT want the engine to run as designed! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Overheating

raising the front end of the car to force the bubble to move to the top and ot of the system. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

$1.12 per litre?? They must have see you coming! I'm still paying 98.9 for diesel gold from Sunoco or Ultra diesel from shell. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

There is, also, in fact no such think as a free market -- read Galbraith, not Keynes. Hm, so the Americans do listen to Canadians afer all! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

again... That saying is 50 years old! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

shitty gasoline! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD (been using ULSD for years here too)

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

?? Which of the two do you think pollutes less?? What a sad industry... imagine the US without lobbyists??? hmmm..honestly, what benefit to the American PEOPLE is there from those parasites? UGH! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

of the veto powers for ANYONE and stop the district redrawing every ten minutes...oh and while you're at it end the term limits too. There! Anything else I can fix? hehehe (I only wish someone had ASKED for this advice) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD (very left wing and yet responsible fiscally)

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

back to having freight delivered long distances like it should beby RAIL! Vastly more efficient but I understand that the problem in the past was the idiots running the railways tried to be smart guys and ruined the game for everyone. Jeff Zedic Alive ranting in Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

So why were they crying so much?? It seems to me that they cry a lot but always manage to make it workand then 2 years late they've advance again. If left to their own devices (lobbyists again) nothing happens for years (decades) WTF??? What's wrong with these people?? Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124

Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

You can blame my former employer for JIT inventory management. Toyota Motor Corporation. Consumers are idiots! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

an overabundace of it down there.sad really.. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

to be #1 for many years. No, you cannot annex yourselves to Canada as the cost of reprogramming the herd would bankrupt us. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

of the people) We could get some tax write-offs and then move offshore to save even more!! WOOHOO!! It's good to be powerful! (chicks dig you more) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

And doesn't Ford own Volvo? Or is it only the car side? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

Thanks...I've never really understood who they are.strange bunch... Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

I always thought the purpose of using NPT was that it sealed itself...are the automotive connections NOT using NPT? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

a diesel E class car that meets FED EPA regulations (but not those of several states as I understand it - and I may not). Marshall Now is that before the bluetec arrives?? I thought that the Bluetec engine surpassed the EPA's requirements?? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT:You Can Find IT on eBay

That's a 20 litre tank!! Must not have a tv.. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 220 SEB questions

Sexton had one of those and says it was a money pit! I know that rust is a major issue with those cars. Check the trunk and floor! I love the styling! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Anyone happan to have downloaded the on-line manual section for IP removal?

Do you have Acrobat reader installed?? If you don't, there's your problem! It downloads immediately to a pdf. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

Give me the tube numbers and I'll see if I can find them. I have a LOT of tube connections. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol from the WSJ

to see that the concept of prevention of disasters has gone the way of the Dodo. I think a potential problem could be a major new oil field being found! That would really throw a spanner in the works of moving forward to cleaner fuels. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

How difficult is it to remove this board and will I be able to drive without it. (I'm think I can but want to know definitely!) If so, I'll pay for shipping and you can repair it as a guinea pig. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

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