Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
I did a 4.154 Perkins diesel conversion in one many years ago. It helped to have a friend who was a machinist - he was able to make the flywheel housing adapter and flywheel for me. The worst part was having to tweak the rear suspension to compensate for the added weight of the diesel engine.

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
These were the main reasons I shied away from buying a VW for my last car purchase. Without some sort of maintenance records available the cars are a ticking time bomb. That and the cost of OE parts - VW parts make MB OE parts look cheap. Dan --- On Wed, 12/22/10, Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
, interior safety and comfort features, were all superior.  The list goes on and on. If anything, I'd say a W126 is really just a small step away from the W116, where the real engineering advances occurred. Jaime On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 9:02 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
My Mom had a 4 door Omni with a stick and the wood grain trim (contact paper!) Dad bought one of the TC3 Turismo models later on. Sort of a cool car for the time (I recall it having one of the first moon roofs I had ever seen) but still a Dodge/Chrysler product. He regained his senses after

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
Good points, and ones that I heard far too many times when researching my last used car purchase. I saw a LOT of nice used VWs in Florida. I was especially enamored of a Passat (gas) wagon that had the AWD option and the V-6. The things that killed that deal were a lack of maintenance

Re: [MBZ] Diesel SL Was: Cheap SL

2010-12-22 Thread LWB250
Tell me about it The wife drives a Mazda6, which has a transverse V-6 in it. The spark plugs should be changed at 80k. You have to remove the (plastic) intake manifold to access the plugs on the bank closest to the firewall. I think flat rate time is a couple of hours for the job, which

Re: [MBZ] OT Source for fan motor brushes

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
The magic boxes at an Ace or True Value hardware store often contain a wide assortment of fractional HP motor brushes. I have been pretty successful in finding something there that is darned close. Dan --- On Mon, 12/20/10, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dieselhead

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers. Consider the age of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand that the people who would show an interest are up there in years (maybe 40-50 or older) and are not looking for fixer-uppers or weekend drivers - especially

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
The Get Beat Up by Emma Peel contest. Ahh, how that brings back memories... Dan --- On Tue, 12/21/10, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
, I'll vacuum the car when I get home, I don't want you to think I'm lazy. ;-) Ed 300E On 21 December 2010 12:35, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I think a lot of this has to do with the market, that is, the buyers.   Consider the age of these cars (W108, W111) and you can understand

[MBZ] British Humour

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
Here's a good skit dealing with technology: http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/bbc-comedians-ridicule-tech-naming-schemes-make-us-laugh-along/ Enjoy! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] DIY Dent Repair

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
Lots cheaper than the paintless dent removal guy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Mn3YWIaCgfeature=player_embedded Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-21 Thread LWB250
I (personally) always considered the W116 a transitional model for Mercedes. I say that because they seemed to be in a sort of void engineering-wise between the really basic analog models like the W108 or W111 and the later W123 and W126. The styling was a little wonky, too. At least I

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-20 Thread LWB250
3M Rocker Panel Spray, part # 05911. You can use it over or under a paint. I used this to recoat repaired rockers on a number of MBs over the years, and it gives you the exact texture that the OEM stuff did. I usually put it down over primer, then shot the requisite MB flat black chassis

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-20 Thread LWB250
PM Thanks Dan. Ed 300E On 20 December 2010 10:48, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: 3M Rocker Panel Spray, part # 05911. You can use it over or under a paint.  I used this to recoat repaired rockers on a number of MBs over the years, and it gives you the exact texture that the OEM

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-19 Thread LWB250
It's mainly because Hurst is an obsessive maniac who lashes out at anyone who doesn't fall in step with his bizarre and often psychotic ideas, myself being one of those. The easiest way to deal with such things is to utilize your mail filter. It makes the list a far easier read and eliminates

Re: [MBZ] very very preliminary feeler: anyone wish to buy my 83 240D?

2010-12-18 Thread Lwb250
Brian, Your are reaching a point in your life where priorities are changing - no need to apologize. I had a similar epiphany about 6 years ago when I returned to school to complete my second degree. The reality of the situation was such that I simply did not have the time or resources to

Re: [MBZ] American Top Gear

2010-12-17 Thread LWB250
Yeah, like Caddyshack II. Take something good and remake it. Yuck. Dan --- On Fri, 12/17/10, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: [MBZ] American Top Gear To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, December 17, 2010, 8:53 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT cheapest NAS

2010-12-05 Thread LWB250
I struggled with this quandary of late, only with the intent that I did not want to have to be a slave to the NAS as far as configuring and such. I ended up buying a Drobo FS, which is a NAS that has tremendous redundancy and requires little or no management. If you use one of their discounts

Re: [MBZ] OT cheapest NAS

2010-12-05 Thread LWB250
Thanks for pointing this out. Yes, I was talking about 1Tb drives. Dan --- On Sun, 12/5/10, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cheapest NAS To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 4:38

Re: [MBZ] OT cheapest NAS

2010-12-05 Thread LWB250
The first generation Apple TV is easily hacked with any number of well-done third party software packages. Many of these allow the use of the USB port for external drives. You can easily hack the ATv and install a much larger drive, too. Dan --- On Sun, 12/5/10, redghost

Re: [MBZ] OT Old Airliners

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
I did Detroit to Schipol (Amsterdam) in the crew's bunk room one time. On 747-300/400 models they sometimes had a small bunk room at the top of the stairs in the forward part of the business class cabin. When they flew longer routes, such as trans-Pacific where they had two crews on board,

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
laptp and it was pretty easy...  watched it done on Youtube which made things go easy. Don't know if ya'll know it, but there are many very helpful Instructional videos on YouTube that I find very helpful. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sent

Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
Central vacs are definitely the way to go. While the initial upfront cost is high, the convenience and efficiency of a central vac system blows (sucks?) away any portable vac. Not to mention not having to empty it out buy maybe once or twice a year... We have built a couple of homes with

Re: [MBZ] OT Old Airliners

2010-12-03 Thread LWB250
I flew on some of these aircraft in both Russia and Czech shortly after the iron curtain fell. It was like riding a bus in South or Central America, literally. Chickens and goats, the nastiest food with black bread in a greasy paper sack, people boarding when and where they wanted, people up

Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners

2010-12-03 Thread LWB250
I am curious about the Dysons and to whether or not their claims are legit. A vacuum is not the sort of thing you can adequately test drive IMHO, so I have always viewed them with some trepidation. So do they truly suck as much as they claim? Dan --- On Fri, 12/3/10, Kevin Kraly

Re: [MBZ] Meyle parts quality

2010-12-02 Thread LWB250
A former brother-in-law's Fiat 124 Sport Coupe put a good friend through college. His dad was my BIL's mechanic. And after the 124 got retired he bought an X1/9. I am sure that made a significant contribution to his well being, too. Dan --- On Thu, 12/2/10, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net

[MBZ] Add to your wardrobe

2010-12-01 Thread LWB250
Get something from this place before your next flight: http://cargocollective.com/4thamendment Dan ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Hot and cold - 1984 300D

2010-11-30 Thread LWB250
That and it's purported effects on plastic tanks. Green stuff was supposedly one of the causes of top tank outlet failures, IIRC. Dan (hot in FL today while I suck down a frappacino at Starbucks) --- On Tue, 11/30/10, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: From: Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] $3.99 Mobil One

2010-11-30 Thread LWB250
Both my '04 Focus ZTW wagon and my son's 2005 Focus sedan (both with the 2.3l 4 cylinder engine ) call for 0W-20. I get a heck of a deal from the local Ford dealer for oil changes using their house brand synthetic blend, so I just use that. When I get a house and a garage again I may go back

Re: [MBZ] The Red 190D makes it to work!

2010-11-29 Thread LWB250
I am doing 53 miles one way to work this week, until I move into an apartment closer to work which will cut down the commute to about 10 miles, if that. My new job has me driving around locally with a $0.37/mile reimbursement, so I'll be doing fine once I get closer. Dan --- On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] another limo for poos.

2010-11-29 Thread LWB250
Can you say basket case? Only redeeming feature I can make out is the FI 2.8(?) engine. If it had the good 85 123 slushbox it would probably be a good performer. Dan/Poos --- On Mon, 11/29/10, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Hot and cold - 1984 300D

2010-11-28 Thread LWB250
Mike, I have the RR for the PB unit on my .mac gallery, I think. Let me take a look and I'll post the link. I would vote for the foam tube first, then the PB unit solder joints. Back in a bit. Dan --- On Sat, 11/27/10, Michael Esh michael...@me.com wrote: From: Michael Esh

Re: [MBZ] ACC 87 300D

2010-11-28 Thread LWB250
Sounds more like a fan problem, not an ACC problem. You could have bum brushes or a balance weight might have come off of the fan. There is a possibility there is some sort of foreign object in the fan, too. It's easy enough to drop out of the housing - do that and take a look and I bet

Re: [MBZ] Hot and cold - 1984 300D

2010-11-28 Thread LWB250
I will put the link up a little later today - I'm at Panera enjoying breakfast right now, and the limited bandwidth will make it take forever. Once I get back to the house and the FIOS (fiber) connection I can pop it back up there in a flash... Dan --- On Sun, 11/28/10, LWB250 lwb

Re: [MBZ] Hot and cold - 1984 300D

2010-11-28 Thread LWB250
IIRC, the thermistor for the 124 system is behind the little grille next to the map light/rear view mirror. The pipe/hose runs across the top of the windshield area and down the right hand A pillar to the fan housing behind the dash. Was there a foam hose in the 124? I don't recall there

Re: [MBZ] quiet on the list

2010-11-26 Thread LWB250
21F this morning in Indianapolis, however, it is clear and sunny, which is a change from the last week. Glad to be returning to Tampa in the morning, but will be missing family. Back to Indy on the 18th of December for the holidays. I'll be soaking up as much sun as I can while I'm in

[MBZ] Yeah, right.

2010-11-23 Thread LWB250
When will people learn that a LWB 123 is *not* a limo? http://bringatrailer.com/2010/11/22/bat-exclusive-ex-consul-1980-mercedes-benz-250-lwb/ I wonder if an M100 club member is selling this? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right.

2010-11-23 Thread LWB250
--- On Tue, 11/23/10, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right. To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 8:36 AM LWB250 wrote: When will people learn that a LWB 123 is *not* a limo

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right.

2010-11-23 Thread LWB250
05:23:13 -0800 (PST) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Banned ban...@okiebenz.com, Okie Benz mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Yeah, right. Message-ID: 824507.12036...@web65706.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii When will people learn that a LWB 123

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right.

2010-11-23 Thread LWB250
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:23:13 -0800 (PST) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Banned ban...@okiebenz.com, Okie Benz mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Yeah, right. Message-ID: 824507.12036...@web65706.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii When will people learn

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right.

2010-11-23 Thread LWB250
...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yeah, right. To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 7:51 PM Maybe they were changed to allow the car to be re-imported? Ed 300E On 23 November 2010 18:17, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm confused

[MBZ] Interesting Finny

2010-11-22 Thread LWB250
Today's BAT find: http://bringatrailer.com/2010/11/22/immaculate-1968-mercedes-200d/ Some questions about it's originality, but an interesting car none the less. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Ya Gotta Love It...

2010-11-19 Thread LWB250
Despite all the hubbub about the TSA and their intrusive security screening procedures, this is pretty funny: http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1470.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL...Would this be a money pit?

2010-11-19 Thread LWB250
Methinks the sound would be the giveaway. If you have a bottom end knock, trust me, you'll know it. Dan --- On Fri, 11/19/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL...Would this be a money pit? To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Social Security Question

2010-11-18 Thread LWB250
If anyone knows someone (CPA, attorney) that does social security work, drop me a note off-list. I have an issue regarding an employer and SS withholding that I need some professional advice on. I am willing to pay for the consult - I am not looking for a freebie. Thanks, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Leak-down testers now china products now salmon

2010-11-13 Thread LWB250
Youngest son is in his first year at the university working on his marine science degree. He's taking an aquaculture class this semester that has enlightened him as to the source of much of our commercial seafood. Some pretty interesting stuff if you're a seafood consumer, especially on fish.

Re: [MBZ] Leak-down testers

2010-11-13 Thread LWB250
I look at the used tool thing two ways: 1.) When I was in tech school, a lot of guys scoured flea markets and garage sales for old Craftsman tools. Even a bent or chipped screwdriver could be taken to the closest Sears store and exchanged for a new one, gratis. 2.) Buying a used or new high

Re: [MBZ] is carfax nuts?

2010-11-13 Thread LWB250
Now you know why I was trying to sell off the remaining two I had a few months ago Dan --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] is carfax nuts? To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
2.7 litre diesel To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 11:09 PM On Sat, 6 Nov 2010 06:03:15 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: This is from a former neighbor of mine who is an engineer for an insurance company, I think.  He does inspections and forensic

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 10:13 AM On Sun, 7 Nov 2010 05:03:32 -0800 (PST) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I think they were too big and Kleb stripped them. That seems odd, since Robert Massmann's picture in his email

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Here's a link to the full size photos: http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100266 Here's the deal: A former neighbor of mine is an engineer who does forensic work for insurance companies - investigating claims, if you would. His background is in building systems, specifically HVAC, but in this

Re: [MBZ] made up statistics

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Being the parent of a child (now an adult) who was at one time diagnosed as ADHD, I can vouch for the efficacy of amphetamines for the treatment of this condition. While we staunchly resisted any efforts to drug our child, when we finally gave in and tried it, the results were nothing short of

Re: [MBZ] made up statistics

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
No offense taken, Walt. And I agree with you wholeheartedly. In the late 90s-early 2000s there was a propensity to paint everyone with the same brush, but as this occur in our culture, people tend to hear or read something and apply it in a general manner, as opposed to properly analyzing the

[MBZ] Today's BAT

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Did anyone else see today's BAT? http://bringatrailer.com/2010/11/06/bat-exclusive-1966-vw-karmann-ghia-cabrio/ I am in love. (Lust) I did let them know that there is no such thing as a pan off restoration of a Karmann Ghia, since it's a unibody chassis. Looks like a nice resto, but there

Re: [MBZ] made up statistics

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Hey! When I worked for a manufacturing company in the early 90s we went through ISO 9001 certification. We passed, but it did nothing to change the culture of the company, or its products (IMHO.) Everyone went through the motions, we got certified, and everything went back to the way it had

Re: [MBZ] made up statistics

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
That extra funding is for the instructional staff and related infrastructure to support these kids and their needs. That's a function of Federal laws, and the oversight for these funds are pretty strict. Granted, there will always be those who misuse them, but in general it's pretty tough to

Re: [MBZ] made up statistics

2010-11-07 Thread LWB250
Venn diagrams are in the 1st grade curriculum here. Kindergarten students have to be able to write a complete sentence by the end of the year. The standards are getting more and more stringent, at least where I am. The thing that stinks is the standardized testing. Trying not to teach to the

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz technical assistance 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2.7 litre diesel

2010-11-06 Thread LWB250
This is from a former neighbor of mine who is an engineer for an insurance company, I think.  He does inspections and forensic sort of stuff.  Take a look and see if anything looks funky.  I'll pass your responses on to him Thanks, Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, Dan Penoff dpen...@mac.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Inspiration

2010-11-06 Thread LWB250
The painter's tape is a great idea. I like it! If it's after the fact, you can use a regular eraser (the pink wedge-shaped ones) to get the white crud/wax off of black trim items. Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT - Quantas and Airbus A380

2010-11-06 Thread LWB250
I may be wrong, but I believe that Qantas is the only major flag carrier that has never had a major crash. Maybe it's time? Dan (I hope not) --- On Sat, 11/6/10, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Quantas and Airbus A380 To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Locomotive Horn? Lame-o

2010-10-28 Thread LWB250
Get one of these: http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2010/10/28/white-trash-repairs-historical-thursday-chrysler-air-raid-siren/?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThereIFixedIt+%28There%2C+I+Fixed+It.%29 Heh. ___

Re: [MBZ] big vacuum line check valve

2010-10-24 Thread LWB250
As others have suggested, replace the whole thing, line and all. I have tried this several times, stubbornly convinced that I could replace the check valve only. I was never successful, even with fairly new line heated to soften it. MB (Rusty) sells the line with the valve installed as a

Re: [MBZ] MacBook question

2010-10-23 Thread LWB250
You might also want to reset the PRAM. This won't hurt anything - it just takes all the system settings back to the defaults. You won't even see a change. Hold down P-R-Option (alt)-Command (Apple) keys, then power up. Continue holding this key combination down until the machine does it's

Re: [MBZ] OT: MacBook question

2010-10-23 Thread LWB250
. Thanks, Gerry -- - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com You might also want to reset the PRAM.  This won't hurt anything - it just takes all the system settings back to the defaults.  You won't even see a change

Re: [MBZ] W123 - How to change the PRNDL light in the console?

2010-10-17 Thread LWB250
I believe it does. Dan --- On Sun, 10/17/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] W123 - How to change the PRNDL light in the console? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, October 17, 2010,

Re: [MBZ] Mr McGoo

2010-10-10 Thread LWB250
My favorite episode is when Charlie, Magoo's asian manservant, loses his kitty and is running around trying to find it. Here, klitty, klitty, klitty! Who said old cartoons aren't entertaining? Sadly, Mr. Magoo has gone the way of political correctness. Too bad - it was a pretty good cartoon

Re: [MBZ] Mr McGoo

2010-10-09 Thread LWB250
... and it's Magoo, not McGoo. Oy. Dan --- On Thu, 10/7/10, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com wrote: From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mr McGoo To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 10:05 PM ...What's a garlic plan other than a way to

Re: [MBZ] OT I go on a B17

2010-10-04 Thread LWB250
Same in a B29. Not built for creature comfort, for sure. Dan --- On Mon, 10/4/10, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT I go on a B17 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, October 4, 2010, 7:31 PM Take a look

Re: [MBZ] could I have a dual registry?

2010-10-03 Thread LWB250
I'm not bashing Windoze, but I have yet to be able to get a system to recover from an earlier restore point. Maybe I have been doing it wrong, but for the life of me the times I have tried to do a restore it has never worked A good reason for multiple points of backup. MacDan --- On

Re: [MBZ] Real Life (tm) conversation with a high school student

2010-10-01 Thread LWB250
Almost as bad as the spots Leno used to do asking people on the street where certain cities and countries were. absolutely amazing how clueless some people are when it comes to geography. Dan --- On Fri, 10/1/10, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Recipes for Pickled hot peppers and pole beans

2010-10-01 Thread LWB250
What do you use to make pickle bread? Dill dough. rim shot I'll be here through the weekend, folks. Dan --- On Thu, 9/30/10, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Recipes for Pickled hot peppers and pole beans To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV

2010-09-27 Thread Lwb250
I believe that, by law, service providers must offer a basic access package to anyone who wants it. With Time-Warner it is called Roadrunner Lite, or something to that effect. You won't have the fastest connection, but you will have access. Dan Sent from my iPod On Sep 27, 2010, at 1:24 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A

2010-09-26 Thread LWB250
Lots of positive feedback on the HF site for this item. On person did mention that the camera head was 18mm and not small enough to go through a spark plug hole. My personal favorite review of this: Excellent Product Review by Tim Leech Very good quality for the price. We use it for home

Re: [MBZ] genesis

2010-09-21 Thread LWB250
I am very confused, as this car definitely had a Bentley badge, but said Genesis on the lower right corner of the trunk. I even checked with my youngster who was riding shotgun with me - and he's got far better eyesight than me. ??? Dan --- On Tue, 9/21/10, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com

Re: [MBZ] genesis

2010-09-21 Thread Lwb250
, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LWB250 wrote: I am very confused, as this car definitely had a Bentley badge, but said Genesis on the lower right corner of the trunk. http://www.insideline.com/hyundai/genesis/2009/hyundai-unveils-genesis-logo.html

Re: [MBZ] Top 10 best looking cars WAS: 91 350SDL

2010-09-20 Thread LWB250
I passed a Bentley Genesis tonight and was surprised at how much it looked like any other late model car on the road. How disappointing. If I owned a luxury car I would expect it to be somewhat distinctive. I agree that the W126 chassis, especially the long wheelbase version, is the best

Re: [MBZ] Leaterique - was 91 350SDL Sat fun

2010-09-19 Thread Lwb250
much Leaterique do you need for the typical MB leather interior (I'm thinking the ML, which might be a bit larger than typical)? Will the rejuvenator actually work on MBTex? It appears that George claims it does. On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 2:51 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Not too crispy here

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Sat fun

2010-09-18 Thread LWB250
Not too crispy here in west central Florida. Low 90s today as it has been all week, but not too humid. Taking advantage of the sunshine and heat to Leatherique my front seats today. Dan --- On Sat, 9/18/10, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] NAS Fun

2010-09-17 Thread LWB250
ou order Dan? And final price if you don't mind. New Egg had 1 TB drives on sale for 59 bucks tonight Russ W -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:11 PM To: Okie

[MBZ] NAS Fun

2010-09-16 Thread LWB250
Just ordered a Drobo FS for the home network. I was getting tired of the Airport NAS drive always dropping out when moving large files around, so I started doing some research on NAS packages. Looked at Synology, Drobo, QNAP and some others. Found that Drobo, with the dual redundancy and

Re: [MBZ] W123 valve adjustment leads to vacuum door leaks? ? Or is ita coincidence?

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
The vacuum distribution for the central locking system on a 123 is under the passenger side carpet, I believe. Yellow with a red tracer is lock, yellow with a green tracer is unlock. You might have disturbed the line to the vacuum reservoir, which is in the driver's side fender on this car.

Re: [MBZ] SF sub

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
I meant no disrespect when I spoke about the three submariners that I know. Anyone who can live in a metal cylinder for that length of time has got a special place for them in you know where. Interesting observation on your part - one of the people I know was an enlisted man, and he is very

Re: [MBZ] SF sub

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
The customer I knew who served on the Blueback told some pretty nasty stories about his service. On the last diesel-electric sub, despite being state of the art, so to speak, it was pretty unpleasant. He talked about everything in the boat reeking of diesel fuel, and the noise and heat from

Re: [MBZ] W123 valve adjustment leads to vacuum door leaks? ? Or is it a coincidence?

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
That's part of the kickdown system, if I recall, and if you remove the cover you'll see some vacuum valves with little white plastic levers that operate them. These are usually toast after a number of years, and i many cases are completely non-functional due to being worn out. Rusty can get

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL thirsty

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
Maybe it's due to air being burped out of the system? Dan --- On Sun, 9/12/10, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL thirsty To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 8:51 PM Removed and replaced leaking

Re: [MBZ] SF sub

2010-09-12 Thread LWB250
The one in Portland (OR) is still afloat. Dan --- On Sun, 9/12/10, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] SF sub To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9:43 PM Its in dry dock

Re: [MBZ] SF sub

2010-09-11 Thread LWB250
There is a great sub (USS Blueback) at the Portland, OR science museum. The last diesel/electric sub to be in the fleet. One of my customers in the area served on it, and I talked him into going on the tour with me one evening. He ended up taking over for the docent and made the tour really

Re: [MBZ] BOOM

2010-09-11 Thread LWB250
I lived about six blocks from there when I was working in SFO. I'm wondering if the blast was more noticeable than the 5.0 quake I went through there. Dan --- On Sat, 9/11/10, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com wrote: From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] BOOM To:

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-07 Thread LWB250
Just replaced a bum hard drive in a classroom computer. Using Altiris Deployment Solutions and an image of a golden machine the workstation was back up and running as original in about 20 minutes. We have used Altiris since 2005 for managing workstations and servers. Between it and group

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuck fuel sending unit

2010-09-06 Thread LWB250
This is an easy one - If you pull the carpet up from the cargo area, you will see a large (3-4) plastic plug or cap. Pry this up and you'll be looking at the top of the sending unit. Get a big crescent or channel lock pliers, and after you unplug the wiring harness, unscrew the sending

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-05 Thread LWB250
In an enterprise of nearly 40,000 computers, we use Symantec (Norton) Antivirus. Norton was gobbled up by Symantec 3-4 years ago and no longer exists. Symantec is pretty much the gold standard in enterprise environments, I see no reason why the same wouldn't be the case with stand-alone

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

2010-09-05 Thread LWB250
BBC news is on a lot of NPR stations these days. I listen to it at 6:30 right after the finance program (Moneyline?) Dan --- On Sun, 9/5/10, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux

2010-09-05 Thread LWB250
Ah, yes - Marketplace with Kai Rhysdahl. On the tip of my tongue... Dan --- On Sun, 9/5/10, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ArchLinux To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010,

Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad

2010-09-03 Thread LWB250
My new 2004 Focus wagon has been gradually approaching 25 mpg in 100% city driving. Last tank was 24.8 MPG. I'm really interested to see what will happen after I get the ATF replaced with Mobil 1 ATF. I'm betting I can get over 30 MPG on a full highway tank... It's nothing special but it's

Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor

2010-09-03 Thread LWB250
How's about some camlocks? You can get them in just about any size, and even color coded. Dan --- On Fri, 9/3/10, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Non-Mercedes related Good News

2010-09-02 Thread Lwb250
Congrats, Donald! There is nothing more rewarding than being a parent (despite the worry and angst parts!) I am sure you and your wife will be wonderful and very proud parents. Dan Sent from my iPod On Sep 2, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Here's some news that is

Re: [MBZ] Odometer issues, the new 300D50, to roll forward or not roll forward?

2010-08-28 Thread LWB250
I would run the new cluster up to match your existing mileage and leave it at that. As for the engine conversion, I see no reason why an engine swap has any bearing on the mileage - it's relative to the chassis, not the engine. My $0.02 Dan --- On Sat, 8/28/10, Walt Zarnoch

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sony GDM 20SE2T monitor available

2010-08-23 Thread LWB250
I have the Samsung equivalent of this monitor. Bought it from a guy who sold refurb monitors at a local computer show back in 2003, I believe I paid $150. It is a beast of a monitor, but the clarity of the image can't be rivaled, IMHO. Dan --- On Mon, 8/23/10, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:

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