Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 41, Issue 120 2nd Carfax Request

2009-04-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
I dont have one at the moment, if nobody responded then I would guess nobody else has one right now either Tom Harruff wrote: Thanks Mitch, I already knew this information but was hoping that someone with a current Carfax account could run a full report. VIN WDBCB20A0DB036338 Anyone??

Re: [MBZ] Disconnected rear self leveling system in W123 300TD wagon

2009-04-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
it is possible, if wrong engine,would require a head swap andrew strasfogel wrote: SO is it possible or impossible to swap the WRONG engine into a 300TD? On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:10 PM, Steve MacSween steve.macsw...@videotron.ca wrote: Ah, let me try that again. The pump runs off the cam,

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
well it says its an automatic but says it needs a clutch a throw out bearing. Thats about like saying a diesel needs new spark plugs. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
yea, any walmart or anywhere that sells trailer stuff will have it Rich Thomas wrote: I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8

[MBZ] didnt somebody need a blue 123 visor?

2009-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
has both sides http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300D-W123-SUN-VISOR-Drivers-Side-NICE_W0QQitemZ190302809753QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item190302809753_trksid=p4506.c0.m245_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 ___

[MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
Picked up the 140 earlier. On the way from its location to the hotel I start getting bad vibration from the trailer. I pull off the highway at the next exit. Bad move, next thing I know Im in the middle of the ghetto east st louis. I check things out, dont see anything. GEt to hotel, jack

Re: [MBZ] 300E for Zippy

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
does not appear to be Luther wrote: is that a 4matic? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: even better Luther wrote: it needs work. I sent the guy a message early this morning, no reply yet what about this? http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/930213506.html Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Socialism

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
Then they write it off Lee Einer wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: At the start of the movie Moore showed a bloke putting stitches in his knee because he has no health insurance, are you saying that he would have gotten treated at the local hospital for free? As I understand it, yes. Jim, that is

Re: [MBZ] updated my web site today

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
geez its slow Wonko the Sane wrote: http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
after this its freezing back up. Who in their right mind can pass up a 140 for 1200 Wonko the Sane wrote: Buying thaw? On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop ka...@striplin.net wrote: Picked up the 140 earlier. On the way from its location to the hotel I start getting

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
station had a tire machine etc Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop wrote: So in the morning I will have to find a tire shop nearby, hopefully open on Sunday. I can't remember for sure, but I think WMart Tire and Lube Express opens at 8am on Sunday. Be first in line when they open

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
I am in fenton right now, but dont see it listed unless that walmart I was at was not fenton Wonko the Sane wrote: Web site says 9:00 am. http://www.priceviewer.com/walmart_locations/1988-MO.html On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
do you think that will help the big crack in the valve cover? E M wrote: try running a wire from the trans to the rad and just driving it home. Ed 300E 2008/12/13 Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop ka...@striplin.net I am in fenton right now, but dont see it listed unless that walmart I

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
yea, it can actually turn over by starter apparantly. Tom said the battery was low but it actually fired a little bit OK Don wrote: Can it be turned over by hand? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
will get pics of car soon. I have pics of kid, need to post them OK Don wrote: Pictures and price? And while you're at it, we haven't seen any pictures of the youngest son in a while either --- On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 89, its red with

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL test port question?

2007-07-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
I have a very clean 90 420SEL for sale E M wrote: Hi Everyone, Going to look at a 420 SEL later this week. I know the V8s have a test port. Is it the same as the 300E, red on #3 and black on ground if you want to have a look at the 02 sensor to see what's up with a dwell meter? Also,

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL test port question?

2007-07-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
so where are you located? E M wrote: Looked at your pics and like it, but too far away. This one is local. I wanted a 560, but the few I saw and liked, people didn't want to part with them. Thanks anyway. Ed 300E On 11/07/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ

2007-07-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
we are doing one next year at the normal time. Although if Rusty does not do a rustyQ, there might be one later this year, but more likely will wait till next year Wonko the Sane wrote: How many would be interested in coming to west-central Iowa in August/September for a get-together?

Re: [MBZ] 1985 123 Wagon

2007-06-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
no its not worth that much but it might bring that much Donald Snook wrote: Is a 1985 123 Wagon in good shape with 354,000 miles worth $2800? That sounds like a ton of miles, but these wagons are going for astronomical amounts of money - IMHO. I wondered if I could drive this for a year or

Re: [MBZ] 85 BMW 524 TD

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
never had one, but from what I understand nowhere as good eric peterson wrote: Anybody know how these stack up against same era diesel 123s and 126s? I have located one that needs transmission work but all else looks reasonably presentable. might be a nice little project. Eric 85 300CD 112K

[MBZ] Maine Update

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
I have worked my way down the coast visiting lighthouses and such. Am now in Portland. Will be headed back up toward Bangor etc tomorrow for the early flight back home Wednesday.

Re: [MBZ] SDL for Snook

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
In oklahoma and most other states I have bought cars in, mileage is exempt on vehicles over 10 years. After that, they dont care how many miles are on it and no longer report it when you register it. LarryT wrote: Loren wrote:States that mileage is exempt from certification, because it is

Re: [MBZ] MB Interface

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
The interface look like a box with a couple of plugs, when I get back from maine I will take a pic of the whole setup for you, probably thursday. LarryT wrote: (I sent this out on the 8th but think it went to the wrong place) Hi Kaleb, I am getting ready to order the MB Interface to use a

Re: [MBZ] Soy 81 300D

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
actually, my research says the gov considers it a fuel additive for personal use and you do not have to pay taxes. That is 2nd hand from a local biodiesel expert who has fully researched it wilton strickland wrote: Guy in Charlotte, NC, fined $1k for not paying state tax on soy oil in his 81

Re: [MBZ] Quick Reminder Needed - Allen Key Size for Starter

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
10mm Zoltan Finks wrote: Gang, As I set out tonight or tomorrow on my road trip and move myself and my pooch to our new house, could someone remind me the size of the allen key required to replace the starter (83 240D). The starter gave me intermittent problems a while back, but has been

Re: [MBZ] MB Interface

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Disc ussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Interface The interface look like a box with a couple of plugs, when I get back from maine I will take a pic of the whole

Re: [MBZ] W123 Sedan Rear Windshield RR?

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
I have done it many times. Never put one back in though LarryT wrote: Howdy, I have the procedure to do the above but wonder if anyone has actually done it? Seems like it described as more complicated that it need be - but perhaps I'm wrong. My existing rear windshield weatherstrip is

Re: [MBZ] Registration cost...

2007-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
that is how it is here Jim Cathey wrote: I have never heard of paying a tax on a used vehicle that is purchased from a private owner. Are you guys saying that when you take your paperwork in to the registration place to register your new, used, car for the first time, you are charged a tax

Re: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
you people? What are you talking about? What people? Gary Hurst wrote: i didn't mean any offense to you there, kleb. what DO you people prefer to be called? On 6/8/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dont get me started about poor white trash. Gary Hurst wrote

Re: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
Well Im not poor white trash, you are close to being poor white trash than me. Gary Hurst wrote: you poor white trash. what do you like to be called? On 6/9/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you people? What are you talking about? What people?

Re: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
steamahs. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:17 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:17 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update I am in Bar Harbor, overlooking the ocean. I have found a cheap 91 300TE 4matic I want to buy and drive back home. I

Re: [MBZ] I hate gassers

2007-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
haha OK Don wrote: Hey! I resemble that remark! On 6/8/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: diesel people stink [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been on this list for several years now and never owned a diesel MB.. probably won't either. I can remember when this list was all

Re: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
: Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Okie in Maine update To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I am in Bar Harbor, overlooking the ocean. I

[MBZ] Okie in Maine update

2007-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
I am in Bar Harbor, overlooking the ocean. I have found a cheap 91 300TE 4matic I want to buy and drive back home. I would probably be in trouble if I did that. Another update later!!

Re: [MBZ] I hate gassers

2007-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
diesel people stink [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been on this list for several years now and never owned a diesel MB.. probably won't either. I can remember when this list was all gassers and there was a separate list for the stinky guys..:) I mean that in a nice way..;) Harry 69 280 SEL

Re: [MBZ] my ugly 190D

2007-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
No damage, pictures tell it all pretty much OK Don wrote: How bad is the water damage from having the sunroof open for how long??? On 6/2/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK everyone who wanted pics (there were several), here are the pics of that ugly 190D of mine.

[MBZ] OT, boot from external drive

2007-06-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Laptop
Got a laptop that will not boot, needs OS reinstalled. The internal removable CD/DVD drive will not read a disk. Can I hook an external cd drive up via USB and it will boot from that to reinstall?