Re: [MBZ] 420SEL

2017-01-17 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Epic tale of dragons, suffering, perseverence, and friendship! Sorry you didn't get the car. Glad you have friends. Kyle On Jan 17, 2017 12:18 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got there Thurs morning to pick up the car. It started and idled and > revved up o

Re: [MBZ] FloriduhQ

2017-01-16 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
That, in fact, was the car. And a damn nice car, I might add. Kyle On Jan 16, 2017 5:15 PM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > I can't tell what the pictures look like because Dropbox doesn't work on > my computer. Her car is actually more of a white. > > Manfred > > Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Windows oddities

2017-01-16 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Also, after ccleaner, run a program called mydefrag. We use that at UF on student machines that get all bunged up with garbage. Make sure you don't install any "free" extras with either ccleaner or mydefrag... They are tricky that way. If you are able, turn off the hyberfil https://www.nextofwind

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300TD

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Dang! There is my rusty 4000 dollar wagon! I am so sad I got the rust free perfect interior version.. I feel cheated Kyle On Jan 15, 2017 6:16 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Nice wagon, unusual color: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-items-sale-wanted- > trade/2760769-1982-m

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
n the differential to replace an axle). >> Is it true that all new axles are homokinetic style or is that just >> certain builders? As I understand it (haven't done it), converting to >> homokinetic requires a kit that installs in the differential like the >> inboard

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
is that just certain builders? As I understand it (haven't done it), converting to homokinetic requires a kit that installs in the differential like the inboard end of the old-style axle. Is that right? Scott > -Original Message----- > From: Kyle Arola via Mercedes > Sent: Frid

Re: [MBZ] FloriduhQ

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
That diamond blue wagon looks amazing!!! Hahaha! Fun day! Thanks for the photos Dan! Kyle On Jan 15, 2017 5:25 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > A few pics I took - waiting on Manfred for the rest. > > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/spdj90h5adckse9/AABy0oYXQH8tcZ-uXhPbeQOla?dl=0 > > Dan > >

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Got it. In 2 weeks I am doing the rear wheel bearings, because I can, and the axles... Kyle On Jan 15, 2017 4:20 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > MG wrote: >> > > You forgot one crucial step. Take the washer off the >> differential end shaft and put it on the differential end shaft >> of the

Re: [MBZ] Car For Curley

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Only 2k? And 10k into it! Heck. I would buy it for that Kyle On Jan 15, 2017 3:41 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5941527316.html > > Rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I did. That is where I ordered from. Steve was super helpful. I just did not go into detail about the swap back. He did tell me about the spacers, which I am assuming are the shims... Kyle On Jan 15, 2017 1:40 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Another thought: consult with the place the

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
that > excessive play would result in noise (banging / clacking) as the axle stub > moves in and out, so pay attention if any new noises develop. > > --------- > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 1:20 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Yeah that part is important. I will be doing one side at a time so not to swap shims side to side. Don't they have to do with differential/axle spacing and sized for specific sides? Thanks! On Jan 14, 2017 11:34 PM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: My bad. Incorrect term on my part. Manfred Max Dil

Re: [MBZ] Thanks to Manfred and June!

2017-01-15 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Max, Truth. I looked at wagons from Cali to New England for 60 days. I wanted a wagon from an entheusist who loves their cars. I certainly got that. The car is easily an 8 out of 10. What I have done so far is exactly what I have done to all my used cars I have ever bought. Change all the flui

[MBZ] Thanks to Manfred and June!

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Manfred and June were wonderful hosts for the FLQ today. The weather was perfect! Beer was drunk. Stories were told. Cars were examined. And food was eaten. I really appreciate how everyone was so nice to myself and my wife. I truly appreciate it! Much thanks to all! Kyle and Anja __

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks Roger! Good info... The rears are pretty worn so I am going to do both pads and rotors without trying to turn them. I am fairly certain the rotors can't be turned on my case. I am replacing with Brembro ceramic pads and rotors. I will inspect the fronts after I finish the axles next week.

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I saw that and figured I would get to that later. New unit was installed. I will verify the pads when I am in there. Thanks! On Jan 14, 2017 8:58 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Don't forget the parking brake pads. Rear rotor has a small drum in > center, parking brake assembly inside t

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Rick, I would accept your most generous offer but unfortunately I don't feel that passing my misfortune onto you is worth so little. If you really want to double your misfortune, as I have done, then I suggest a paltry, nay measly, €15,000. You see Rick, you must pay to earn this right. That shoul

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
e out of spec they should > be replaced. Rears are cheap, even from the dealer. > > 126 423 00 12 > > http://www.mbpartsworld.com/p/Mercedes_1985_300-TD-TURBODIESEL/BRAKE-DISC/ > 7919906/1264230012.html > > Dan > > > > On Jan 14, 2017, at 6:18 AM, Kyle Ar

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Andrew, Clunking when I manipulate the hub, with the wheel off, from the cv joint closest to the wheel. I can see the little bit of play before the shaft starts to move. Knock\clunk when making left turns at 20+ mph also. It started about 4 days ago at 35+mph left turn corners. Lightly and now mo

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-14 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
That is AWESOME Thanks! Now I am going to do the wheelbearings and brakes while I am in there as well. Pads are worn and get the rotors turned also... Nothing like a new rear end! Whoot! Kyle On Jan 13, 2017 10:53 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > Kyle wrote: >> > > Ordered a set, both sid

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Ordered a set, both sides and homokenitic, from CJV in Colorado. I will let you know how they are doing in 5 years or so... The other company I was looking at is still manufactured in Asia... Kyle On Jan 13, 2017 2:32 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Isn't there a guy in Carolina that

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
t; Ask the previous owner if he ever replaced that axle, and if it was an MB >> axle or aftermarket. >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> '87 300TD >> '95 E300 >> >> On January 13, 2017 9:23:48 AM EST, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < &

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
r replaced that axle, and if it was an MB > axle or aftermarket. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On January 13, 2017 9:23:48 AM EST, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >I am pretty sure the passenger

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Will do!! Kyle On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 11:07 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Understood. Remind me tomorrow to ask where you are buying those axles > from. > > > Manfred > > Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> Thanks Manfred, I will not be buying cheap ones from Adv

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Sure! But I don't have it yet... I will probably order them all next week sometime. Kyle On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 11:03 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > I may have to borrow that tool from you. I just got the kits for the rear > axle bearings. > > Manfred > > Kyle Arola via

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
e differential again to > change the axle. > > That "lifetime isn't all it's cracked up to be. If you ask them > for a clarification you will find that it will be one > replacement. At least that's what it was the last time I asked. > > Manfred > &

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
nt on the differential end (canannular). > That way you won't ever have to open the differential again to > change the axle. > > That "lifetime isn't all it's cracked up to be. If you ask them > for a clarification you will find that it will be one > replacement. A

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
wheel bearings are a big job, fronts are simple. > Good used is your best bet, inspect the boot carefully, if its not torn > it'll last thousands of miles. A "quality" rebuilt is a difficult quantity, > what did they rebuild? I bet most of them are just a new boot and new >

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
s not torn >> it'll last thousands of miles. A "quality" rebuilt is a difficult quantity, >> what did they rebuild? I bet most of them are just a new boot and new >> grease or new boot, new balls, new grease... >> -Curt >> >> From: Kyle Arola v

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
iles. A "quality" rebuilt is a difficult quantity, > what did they rebuild? I bet most of them are just a new boot and new > grease or new boot, new balls, new grease... > -Curt > > From: Kyle Arola via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Kyle Arola

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
usually > last hundreds and hundreds of thousands of miles. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 7:44 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I promise I am not just replacing just to replace them... h

Re: [MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
iece on the other > side). > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 7:00 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Going to replace the axles on Bella, the 1985 Wagon. > > > > I see the av

[MBZ] Best Axle Choice

2017-01-13 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Going to replace the axles on Bella, the 1985 Wagon. I see the average price is right around $95-$130. Chinese parts. MB part is over $500. What to do? Kyle ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] fla Q

2017-01-12 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
about that. May be dangerous. > > > > Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> My wife will be there!! >> >> Kyle >> >> On Jan 12, 2017 4:55 PM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: >> >> It's not just us guys talking about cars. Dan's wife I&#

Re: [MBZ] fla Q

2017-01-12 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
My wife will be there!! Kyle On Jan 12, 2017 4:55 PM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > It's not just us guys talking about cars. Dan's wife I'm told will be > here, My wife will be here, my oldest daughter and my only granddaughter > will all be here. So there will be other women for her to talk to a

Re: [MBZ] cold starting your dizzel

2017-01-11 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
ugs are fine. Only problem is an inoperative block > heater. Thanks to all for the good advice. > > On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 10:01 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Bosch, same body as the original. looks and fits the same on the out

Re: [MBZ] cold starting your dizzel

2017-01-11 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Wow, 55 to 80 is a big jump! I imagine I will be making that jump in a bit as well Is this a MB alternator, or an aftermarket brand? Kyle On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 9:00 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Regular alt is 55 amp with a 65 amp available. I recently put an 80amp on > my TD that finall

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-10 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
area. He has a > >vax scar on his left shoulder. I thought small pox had been > >eradicated. Maybe it is endemic in rooshia > > > >clay > > > > > > > >> On Jan 8, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes > > wrote: > >> > >>

Re: [MBZ] Friends don't let friends drive toadas or get hit by Sprinter vans

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
saw the > judge a coupla months back and he asked how I was doing, this happened like > 7 years ago, he remembered it all very clearly. Good to be from a nice > tight little community... > > And I knew where he lived... > > --FT > > On 1/9/17 6:24 PM, Kyle Arola via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Friends don't let friends drive toadas or get hit by Sprinter vans

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
gt; bicycle safety while riding on a nearly empty rural road at 10AM on a > Sunday, was driving a Sprinter van! (MB CONTENT) > > I guess I should feel lucky, somehow. > > --FT > > > On 1/9/17 5:57 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> As far as a cyclist in a l

Re: [MBZ] OT AFDB UPDATE!

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Oh I could use all my hats!!! Tho my wife refused to give me hers... Kyle On Jan 9, 2017 6:20 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > Although this could also be useful in a post-apocalyptic situation where > one is forced to manufacture his own AL fittings without a ready supply of > old bun

Re: [MBZ] Friends don't let friends drive toadas

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
ns. Even worse in the > winter when they are determined to ride during snowstorms. > > On 09/01/2017 4:57 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> As far as a cyclist in a lane, as long as you pass with 3 feet on the side >> we generally don't get too pissy. Kind of har

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
the politburo and > the mob live in first world conditions there.Not us anymore. Only the > politburo fund managers and the mob live in first world conditions here. > Bumster has seen to that. Austrailia? New Zealand? Switzerland? The > Jamaican Bobsled team? > > Kyle Arol

Re: [MBZ] Friends don't let friends drive toadas

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
As far as a cyclist in a lane, as long as you pass with 3 feet on the side we generally don't get too pissy. Kind of hard to win a fight with a car when you are naked... I get passed by dump trucks and semi all the time with no worries. It is the little girl in the Kia that is on the phone that is

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
ds > have had then pretty recently. There is a kid on our swim team (10 years > old) adopted from eastern block area. He has a vax scar on his left > shoulder. I thought small pox had been eradicated. Maybe it is endemic in > rooshia > > clay > > > > > On Jan

Re: [MBZ] cold starting your dizzel

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
hahaha! Kyle LOVES his POS and would not sell it back! My POS just needed a couple of little things and it is now filled with the awesome! Kyle On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 2:27 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > At 18F, it is not likely to be gelled fuel. It should st

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I need a little cushin' for the pushin'! Kyle On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > plus one grade up for an engine with over 200k miles... 5w-40 => > 15W-50. The extra viscosity cushions worn parts to new spec. > > Curt Raymond via M

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
This is our daily commuter car, so 32+ miles a day, highway and town mixed, so I do feel that more often oil changes are better than less. Oil is cheap, engines are expensive! These more than most! hahaha I will check into the sampling once we get everything ironed out and we have our lives clea

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
etty much the same as at 50F, what oil is in it? > Mobil1 5w40 is a great option for these cars in cold weather but at 29F it > should still be fine with 15w40 conventional oil, again that temp is really > not that cold. > With my cars at that temp I wouldn't even have my foot on the &

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
d does not blow over the > clip like paper will. > > It takes me a while to achust der falfs, (Sorry, I love to mimic the > German from the Deutz engine school) but when it is done, it is right with > no doubt. I have never burned valves on an engine I have adjusted. > >> Kyle

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
at 50F, what oil is in it? > Mobil1 5w40 is a great option for these cars in cold weather but at 29F it > should still be fine with 15w40 conventional oil, again that temp is really > not that cold. > With my cars at that temp I wouldn't even have my foot on the > accelerator

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Sound advice and I will do that once I adjust them after the FLQ! Kyle On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 10:36 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The important thing is when you think you are done, roll the engine over > bit by bit 4 more times and check your settings twice f

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Whew! I was gone for a few minutes and lots to answer! The 3 seconds was for the car to smooth out and begin idling on its own. I did not think that was unusual, is it? It cranked up right away, and I was slowly letting up on the accelerator pedal as it was smoothing out. Total time, about 3 s

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I only took 3 seconds to start after my second glow plug heat cycle and the pedal to the floor. The previous day, same temperature, it took me many minutes. The difference was pedal to the floor. Knowledge is a great thing... I did not get lots of smoke or anything. Pretty normal looking to me. T

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-09 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
; the dark, or in the light... > > Kyle Arola via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> January 8, 2017 at 3:15 PM >> Yeah, they only have autolite... Not buying it! >> I will order a set in the morning and get them on the way. I know for sure >> number 3 i

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-08 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I already ordered the real ones from Bosch on Amazon. They will be here on Tuesday afternoon. I am betting that autolite is for real autolite and the reviews on them are pretty bad. I have already learned go with Mercedes parts or go home. Hahaha! I am pretty sure the smallpox would work its way t

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs WAS:not that anyone is counting

2017-01-08 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
utolite junk > > Kyle Arola via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> January 8, 2017 at 1:04 PM >> The worst part is there are 15 odd auto parts stores in my area and not a >> one of them have glow plugs from Bosch... >> &g

Re: [MBZ] OT: not that anyone is counting

2017-01-08 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
The worst part is there are 15 odd auto parts stores in my area and not a one of them have glow plugs from Bosch... I blame the Green Party. Dang tree huggers... Kyle On Jan 8, 2017 2:02 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Damning > > On Jan 8, 2017 2:00 PM, "

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 92 Mercedes 300sl

2017-01-06 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
LS swap. Chevy engine\tranny. http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1075693-my-budget-ls-engine-swap-guide-1500-a.html Kyle On Jan 6, 2017 12:54 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How the mighty have fallen... I remember when these were the proverb

Re: [MBZ] Dan's next car

2017-01-05 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Not to mention the 1,000,000 km badge... Something stinks here!!! Kyle On Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 1:38 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, 05 Jan 2017 09:18:24 -0600 > Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/332080715599? >

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-04 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
the >> terms of your extended (10 day) warranty. ROFL. >> >> On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:32 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks Max! Yeah, I am pretty fanatical about keeping up my vehicles and >>> I wou

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-04 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks Max! Yeah, I am pretty fanatical about keeping up my vehicles and I would be so sad if I had to combat a mold infestation!! On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:12 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Glad you found the leak so quickly! Continuous water intrusion in a w

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-04 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
You are so right Andrew! That is why I couldn't believe that I found water in the driver's side floorboard! I freaked out a little, until I ran water over the windshield and heard the trickling sound of water clear as a bell! I could see the water running through the grommet I do have the carp

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

2017-01-03 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
wrote: > Worrying about the car surviving an accident is backwards. The car dies in > an accident so that the passengers might survive. In an accident energy > MUST go somewhere, you want the car to take that energy, not you... > -Curt > > From: Kyle Arola via Mercedes > T

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

2017-01-03 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I don't care about VW polluting (every manufacturer has probably cheated at some point) and their pollution is not the reason we chose the buyback. We are participating in the buyback for the simple reason that once we receive our money (we put over 1/2 down) we will be debt free. As in totally,

Re: [MBZ] For Kyle

2017-01-03 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Manfred is copying them for me. He is MG on the list... Kyle On Jan 3, 2017 9:56 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > I could've burned you some 123 CDs > > --FT > > > On 1/3/17 9:50 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> Thanks Max! I do have t

Re: [MBZ] For Kyle

2017-01-03 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks Max! I do have the CDs on the way from Manfred. Other than that Google has been my friend I would LOVE to get the print versions. Andrew had those and they were really nice. I will find them at some point and get them. Kyle On Jan 3, 2017 9:46 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-02 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
the seal or it may only be > available with the cable. > Which reminds me. I need to get a new cable for my TD. The needle bounces > a bit at low speed. > > Manfred > > Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> So the only thing I found is the seal that the speedometer goes t

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-02 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
So the only thing I found is the seal that the speedometer goes through the firewall is mostly gone. I imagine driving home in the rain, with the engine at interstate speed and the water from the cowl vents, that drain RIGHT ABOVE the Speedo cable, would let in a huge amount of water. I am guessin

Re: [MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-02 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I looked up the data on the steering box and was comfortable with what we did. There was excessive play and the minor adjustment removed it. About 1\4 turn ccw. I figured if the boxes were not supposed to be adjusted then the adjustment screw would be internal for a MB tech to get at. I have also d

[MBZ] Front door seal question

2017-01-02 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Front driver door seal is pretty toasted. Front window seal looks good and I don't think the sunroof pan leaks in that way, does it? Is this the most likely avenue for passive water to get in to the drivers floor pan? No holes underneath that I can find and all body plugs in place. I cannot find

Re: [MBZ] New year?

2017-01-01 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Hahahaha! It works now! Mono valve to the rescue! Kyle On Jan 1, 2017 2:02 PM, "tyee165 via Mercedes" wrote: > Ah! No wonder the heat did not work. > BB > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message ----From: Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > merce

Re: [MBZ] New year?

2017-01-01 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
is so big it got stuck in the uptake process... Kyle On Jan 1, 2017 1:41 PM, "tyee165 via Mercedes" wrote: > I missed something along the way.What did you end up with and when? > BB > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message ----From: Kyle Aro

Re: [MBZ] New year?

2017-01-01 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Yes! Alive and working on the car! Rebuilt my mono valve using the MB tube, and the MTC rubber, and I have excellent heat again! This was before the thread about buying only MB mono valves... I have since corrected my wicked way and ordered the factory part and when this one craps out, the factor

Re: [MBZ] How to remedy my heating problem - W123 300TDt

2016-12-30 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Ordered from ECS tuning. $50 including shipping. It says Mercedes-Benz part. They also had the mtc part that came up with the search... Kyle On Dec 30, 2016 6:17 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Or the classic center > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 30, 2016

Re: [MBZ] How to remedy my heating problem - W123 300TDt

2016-12-30 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
MTC is the only ones I can find. Even the ones that seem to be something else are the MTC. Where do I get something else! The stealership? Kyle On Dec 30, 2016 3:18 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do not buy mtc > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 30, 201

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-29 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
t; > > On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:14 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > So my message is too big and is awaiting moderation again! I attached a > > photo... Here is the details without it.. > > > > I got a 1985 300TD! Diamon

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
ember 28, 2016 at 6:11 PM Kyle Arola via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > I sent an email to the list and I got a message saying awaiting > moderation > > so I don't got juice it appears > > > > Here we go then! > > > > I got a 1985 30

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks! On Dec 28, 2016 7:22 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan is too slow I will do it right now > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 28, 2016, at 6:21 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
des" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh boy > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 28, 2016, at 5:41 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Way too good to pass up was the price! > > > > On Dec 28, 2016

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
That would be so sweet On Dec 28, 2016 6:42 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > Kyle sez: > > >‎Going to wax her up this weekend and >detail the interior. > > Have Dan show you how to remove all the exterior trim at the FL-Q. That > way you can do a proper detailing. > > Rick > _

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Not yet... But it soon will be! At least the trap and egr.. We shall see about the filter can. Haven't looked that part up yet. On Dec 28, 2016 6:38 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > So the subject should read "Where's Kyle? was Strasfogel 300TD. > > I hope that God awful trap oxidizer is

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Way too good to pass up was the price! On Dec 28, 2016 6:35 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Price? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 28, 2016, at 5:14 PM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Pps. Andrew and his wife Elizabeth are super nice! Elizabeth made a wonderful chicken and green bean soup that was delicious!! Andrew is not nearly as strange as you guys seem to think he is Hahahaha! He is really quite normal! Kyle On Dec 28, 2016 6:14 PM, "Kyle Arola" wrote: So my messa

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
So my message is too big and is awaiting moderation again! I attached a photo... Here is the details without it.. I got a 1985 300TD! Diamond Blue with blue interior. Super nice car!!! Drove 800 miles on I-95 at 65 to 80 mph and used about 3\16" of oil on the dipstick! Win! No blow by either no oi

Re: [MBZ] Where's Kyle? Was Strasfogel pepper jelly

2016-12-28 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
PS. Spent 2 hours today polishing the chrome and have her a bath. Going to wax her up this weekend and detail the interior. Kyle On Dec 28, 2016 6:10 PM, wrote: > I sent an email to the list and I got a message saying awaiting moderation > so I don't got juice it appears > > Here we go then!

Re: [MBZ] Florida MiniQ BambiQ? Yeah thats the right name

2016-12-23 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
WooHoo! Dark beer and Mercedes-Benz lovers!!! I can't wait! Kyle On Dec 23, 2016 4:31 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy hell sounds like you southern boys thrown a better party than them > northerners. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 23, 2016, at 3:0

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

2016-12-23 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Truth. Kyle On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 9:23 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't care if stripping the car meets the letter of the buyback it's a > dirtbag move and dirtbag that do it shouldn't get the full buyback price. > Everybody knows what the buyback means,

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW doesn't like buying back stripped TDIs

2016-12-23 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Well, Anja and I are not stripping our VW to sell back. Maybe if there is a fix for the 2015, someone will get a nice, used, VW TDi wagon. Kyle On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 8:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-refuses-to-buy- > back-the-s

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-23 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
elf. PNW > has been well plucked of great examples. The BioD revolution sent many > good cars to early graves. There are a few really superb cars to be had, > but at a premium and not all that often. > > clay > > > > On Dec 22, 2016, at 4:36 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes &l

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-22 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I had totally forgotten about Hart to Hart! I loved that show growing up maybe that is where this came from. I am a super duper maintainer of my stuff, and I have an awesome set of tools! (inherited from my Grandfather along with his tractor) and I am not afraid to use them. I am old enough

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-22 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
That is totally true Rick. The options for us seem to be a used crapbox modern wagon (heck no), a used W124 or 210 wagon from MB (and we don't care for these body styles as much as our favorite) or go for the gold with our favorite of all time... Drum roll please The W123 Wagon. Hence, our sea

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-22 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
to me and asks, "May I > help you with something?" > > I turned to her and said, rather excitedly, "This is where they filmed the > homecoming parade scenes for Animal House, right?" > > She turned away and said somewhat disgustedly, "Yes." > > S

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-22 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
and since they are paying, I am going! hahaha! On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 7:52 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > So does that mean you attended Faber College in Eugene? > > Dan "Knowledge is Good" > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 22, 2016, at 7:36 AM, Kyle Arola via

Re: [MBZ] Kars For Kyle

2016-12-22 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks Clay!! That is about as far as you can get from Gainesville Florida tho! hahaha! I must admit, I miss the PW (family from Eugene/Springfield/Tualatin areas) but seeing the snow in that one ad, brr! Looks cold and wet to me. My primary goal is to get a daily driver out of the box. So

Re: [MBZ] Welcome New Member - Marshall

2016-12-21 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Awesome! Thanks! Kyle On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 2:20 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Rick wrote: >> > > ‎Hi there Kyle, welcome to the club. A little about our group >> here, in case you weren't informed. >> > > We have had a few members pass away, most notable among them was >> A. Marshall Boo

Re: [MBZ] Wagons For Kyle

2016-12-21 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Thanks Rick! I have seen most of those and did not consider them as viable candidates as they all need too much work to turn into nice, reliable, daily drivers that are not rust buckets. I am looking for a "pretty nice" to "dang look at that car!" type of W123 wagon. Kyle On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] Welcome New Member

2016-12-21 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
Just looking at the gray in my mirror! hahaha! Kyle On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 21/12/2016 9:09 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes wrote: > >> That is a pretty long history! Not really that surprising as the &quo

Re: [MBZ] Welcome New Member

2016-12-21 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
t the AL ones. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 21, 2016, at 10:25 AM, Kyle Arola via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I have had those types on something I used to own, but cant remember > what. > > They blew often enoug

Re: [MBZ] Welcome New Member

2016-12-21 Thread Kyle Arola via Mercedes
I totally get that Time is always the bottleneck.. On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If somebody wants to build a new site and email me the files I will gladly > upload them. Otherwise I need to get off my ass and do something

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