Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-22 Thread TE
m with an older model? I assume you mean "local" to Cary, not China. :) Thanks, Tim > On Feb 21, 2013 10:52 AM, "TE" wrote: >> >> Our local indy has the scanner/computer at his shop, so it was never >> a problem to pull codes. Though I've heard

Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-21 Thread TE
ew a rod and is now in my back yard Sent from my iPhone On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:10 AM, "TE" wrote: > Well, you're right; I can't say I've done any serious > digging/disassembly under the driver's side footwell, but anytime I've > pulled codes it

Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-21 Thread TE
oesn't seem to be a concise list anywhere that I have found. Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 10:10 AM, TE wrote: > Well, you're right; I can't say I've done any serious > digging/disassembly under the driver's side footwell, but anytime I've > pulled codes it

Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-21 Thread TE
that did get them. I'll poke my head down there tonight after I get home and see. Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:48 AM, TE wrote: > Correction, no OBDII port on your C140. :-) > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan &g

Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-21 Thread TE
tion to that. Any 1996 and later car sold in the US had to have ODBII. I just looked at a 96 S600 that was at the local dealer yesterday and it had the connector right by the parking brake pedal. And they wanted an exorbitant amount of money for the car, too. Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:13 AM

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread TE
Mobil1 ATF is what's in there now. Shouldn't need to be flushed though, the filter and flush was recently done. Hydraulic fluid for the rear suspension is not the proper fluid for power steering. Has the car developed a problem with the rear suspension? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [

Re: [MBZ] ODBII & MB Diagnostic Connector

2013-02-21 Thread TE
Dan, No OBDII connector on the C140. Only the diagnostic port under the hood in the control module box near the passenger firewall. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:46 PM To: Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-17 Thread TE
Well genuine AMG Monoblok II wheels are , but I've never seen genuine ones in chrome. Mine are silver with a polished aluminum lip. Even good knock offs can have the AMG stamp on the outside... the key is to check the part number inside... HWA xxx xxx xx xx are genuine. TE -Ori

Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe

2013-01-01 Thread TE
suring a car just because it has a salvage title. If so, it's probably a company not worth doing business with anyway. TE -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 5:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe

2012-12-31 Thread TE
Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000. I've got some local offers at 3, 2.75, 2.5, etc., but thanks for the biggest lowball offer I have received so far. :-) TE -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

[MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe

2012-12-31 Thread TE
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3483460522.html Time for the fire sale, since my flight leaves on Wednesday and I just keep getting local clowns wasting my time. $3,000 and it's yours. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe

2012-12-16 Thread TE
for my dad before I fly back to China on the 2nd of January. Pics and description can be seen at: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3483460522.html TE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread TE
Isn't that what an OM616 or OM617 is for? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:34 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this mor

Re: [MBZ] OT: White House deluged with secession petitions from 20 states

2012-11-13 Thread TE
lking-to to? And who shortly thereafter clipped a mailbox on Kiawah leaving a Bentley mirror in the road? --R On 11/13/12 12:50 PM, TE wrote: > Not to mention, flying down > River Rd at 80mph in the C140 will be impossible. > > ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] OT: White House deluged with secession petitions from 20 states

2012-11-13 Thread TE
Well clearly if it's going to be a "35-45 mph parkway with lights here and there" there will be no significant impact on travel times. Sounds like a ploy to create a new shopping center strip for the Kiawah/Seabrook crowd. Though we are Seabrook folk, I would much rather stop at the Piggly Wiggly o

Re: [MBZ] OT: White House deluged with secession petitions from 20 states

2012-11-13 Thread TE
What's the deal with that project anyway? Personally, I never thought taking 17 to Main Rd was that big of a deal. From the looks of the SCDOT proposal, it's gonna turn River Rd into a mess. What a shame. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@oki

Re: [MBZ] Wiper Blades

2012-11-09 Thread TE
x27;t been in the states for a while to verify. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Herrman Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 2:45 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Wiper Blades I just changed my worn

Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter

2012-11-04 Thread TE
LOL -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 8:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter On Nov 2, 2012 5:33 PM, "Mitch Haley" @ voyager.net > wrote

Re: [MBZ] Another CL sailer

2012-10-18 Thread TE
Better call Bohicket marina and reserve a slip... -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another CL sailer Won't need to

Re: [MBZ] OT: live flight traffic of the world

2012-09-03 Thread TE
I love people's reaction to seeing the FlightAware website for the first time. It's always something along the lines of... "THIS IS AWESOME! HOW DID I EVER LIVE WITHOUT THIS!?!" Another cool one to share... www.liveatc.net, though I may have heard about that one

Re: [MBZ] 115 parts?

2012-08-07 Thread TE
Don't have the door, but I have a set of European headlights for the W115 if you are interested. They are a bit tired overall, but I have all new parts (e.g. lenses, gaskets, etc.) for them still in the plastic from the dealership. Glass and chrome are in excellent shape. TE -Ori

Re: [MBZ] Color matched spray bombs

2012-08-03 Thread TE
a, NC 28052 (704) 865-8536 Regards, TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 11:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Color matched spray bombs Look for a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT - Ceramic stovetop hy5u5a7u

2012-07-19 Thread TE
I would have to advise against it. We have an induction stovetop here in our flat in China and it leaves a lot to be desired. Not to mention, you will probably discover that half of your pots and pans won't work, even the ones you thought were ferrous. -Original Message- From: mercedes-bo

Re: [MBZ] Modern cars in the rain

2012-07-16 Thread TE
Like! LOL, wait, this isn't facebook. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 7:36 AM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] Modern cars in the rain About an ho

Re: [MBZ] komblinstrument

2012-07-14 Thread TE
Clock? Can't remember if on the W123 its integrated into a multi-pin plug or not. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G. M. Brown Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 12:40 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] komblinstru

Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver

2012-07-14 Thread TE
ing it are well within my abilities. The layout of the room makes it near impossible unless I do a ceiling mount, which I am not keen about. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 14, 2012, at 11:14 AM, "TE" wrote: > C'mon... that's a 1 day project max. Fishtape/Fishtstick, drywall jab

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT - A/V Receiver

2012-07-14 Thread TE
The one thing I can say in their defense is that they make sick projectors... I've had my Sony Cineza for about 6 years now and still love it as much as the day I bought it. It's amazing when your picture in picture is larger than most peoples TVs. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...

Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver

2012-07-14 Thread TE
signal to the rear channel speakers. I wish someone would come up with a wireless solution Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 14, 2012, at 7:20 AM, "TE" wrote: > Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once you have it, you'll appreciate it. I > wouldn't buy a new receiver withou

Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver

2012-07-14 Thread TE
What nobody NEEDS is 7.2 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of TE Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:20 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once y

Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver

2012-07-14 Thread TE
Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once you have it, you'll appreciate it. I wouldn't buy a new receiver without it. My brand of preference? Yamaha for receivers and Klipsch for speakers. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan

Re: [MBZ] The Killer Elite -- movie with Benzes

2012-06-30 Thread TE
Pretty good movie. Thanks for recommending it. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] The Killer Elite -- movie with Benzes

Re: [MBZ] No cross pollination

2012-06-03 Thread TE
Funny that the Microsoft splash screen doesn't show up on the Ford units unless you have to "spank the system" (i.e. pull a fuse for a cold reboot). Many a rental car I had to reset due to slow performance of the Sync system -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:me

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya know . . . a compu savvy person on the list

2012-05-28 Thread TE
Yea, not sure how they missed that. The active view feature was rolled out a few months back I guess as part of their SkyDrive update. I'm sure they will get around to fixing it at some point. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya know . . . a compu savvy person on the list

2012-05-28 Thread TE
ailing list website with your email address and password). TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Whaddya know . . . a comp

Re: [MBZ] 150mph

2012-05-12 Thread TE
Well a W126 300SDL can do 120mph, W124 300E can do 140mph and a Ducati SS 800 can do 158mph. I can see a Camaro doing 150. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Dis

Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?

2012-04-25 Thread TE
: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas? TE wrote: >LNG has always been a part of the UPS fleet, though in limited >quantities and only in select areas (e.g. the Pleasantdale GA hub). Are any of these bi-fuel (LNG or #2 diesel)? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '9

Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?

2012-04-24 Thread TE
UPS destroys their package cars when they are retired from service. First, the package car is stripped of its badging, decals, etc. Next it is painted white, crushed to pieces and photographed. There are still a lot of vehicles in service from the mid 90's and even many of the new package cars sti

Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?

2012-04-24 Thread TE
0-degrees-below-zero/ On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM, TE wrote: > UPS has always had both gas and diesel trucks. > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of WILTON > Sent: Wednesday, April

Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?

2012-04-24 Thread TE
UPS has always had both gas and diesel trucks. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:39 AM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas? #2 son was at UPS warehouse coupla h

Re: [MBZ] routers

2012-04-11 Thread TE
my iPhone On Apr 11, 2012, at 10:49 PM, "TE" wrote: > Just bought the new Cisco Linksys EA4500 a couple of days ago before > coming back to China to replace an old WRT54G. Works great, just got > it setup yesterday. It's the replacement for the E4200. Not supported &

Re: [MBZ] routers

2012-04-11 Thread TE
Just bought the new Cisco Linksys EA4500 a couple of days ago before coming back to China to replace an old WRT54G. Works great, just got it setup yesterday. It's the replacement for the E4200. Not supported by dd-WRT yet though. :-( TE -Original Message- From: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Spam from trainpain2...@yahoo.com

2012-02-21 Thread TE
Yea I've been getting a ton lately too. I can't help but think it's due to spambots trolling the mail archives. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:17 AM To: Mercedes Di

Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107

2012-02-19 Thread TE
Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107 The great firewall of China doesn't block us?! Or do you have some proxy to keeps our Mercedes secrets safe? Jaime On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM, TE wrote: > Yea. Nothin

Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107

2012-02-18 Thread TE
Yea. Nothing happened to China, I'm here right now. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 10:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107 TE

Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107

2012-02-16 Thread TE
Well it is the MBZ list after all. I find it hard to believe that Mao has locked himself away in the mountains for so long that he believes the only place with email is the US. Surely there was another reason for his question. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107

2012-02-16 Thread TE
What do you mean? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107 SN wrote: > Looks like the guy was a trucker. Go

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread TE
, although the shift lever was in P. A quick giggle of the switch lever/linkage and I was on my way. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] Water Heater

2012-01-05 Thread TE
rably more than a normal sized 50 gal water heater. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 9:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Water Heater Jerry, While

Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280

2012-01-05 Thread TE
My dad's got a nice 97 E320 for sale. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 3:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 1995 C280 my wife's 1995 C280 was totaled on th

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread TE
My C140 never had any water leak into the area in question (yes, the PSE pump on the C140 is located in the same area under the rear passenger side seat). It's been through quite a few downpours too. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.

[MBZ] BUY MY STUFF!!

2011-07-20 Thread TE
1975 240D - $1,875 obo 1995 S500 Coupe - $7,500 obo 4 AMG Monoblock II Wheels (8.5Jx18 ET 47) HWA 140 401 01 02 - $3,000 obo ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Wireless Router Opinions

2011-06-19 Thread TE
Dan, Personally, I would go with the Cisco/Linksys E2000 and reflash the firmware with dd-WRT. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:58 AM To: Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] Wireless Route

Re: [MBZ] this car is in mint condition

2010-11-20 Thread TE
The best part is how he speaks of getting it fixed at Firestone... -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 7:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this car is in mint

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valve version interchangeability? (long)

2010-10-08 Thread TE
My car is far from looking like a minivan... TE 140.070 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 10:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valve

Re: [MBZ] Sad MB Day

2010-10-08 Thread TE
Damn, that commercial gets me everytime... Thanks Tim for the update. I will call my dad and take care of it. I will actually be in Cary in two weeks, may just stop by myself. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ

2010-09-23 Thread TE
Yea, but it's called opening the red cap on the IP that says OEL -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser dis

Re: [MBZ] Wheel color

2010-08-17 Thread TE
e time and materials you will spend doing it yourself. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel color On Tu

Re: [MBZ] Track laying machine

2010-08-13 Thread TE
Err parallel, not perpendicular -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of TE Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 5:38 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Track laying machine The machine runs the track

Re: [MBZ] Track laying machine

2010-08-13 Thread TE
company Plasser. Plasser American, the US headquarters is based in Chesapeake, VA TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 4:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Ponton project

2010-07-26 Thread TE
Notice it says hasn't started since 1990, not hasn't been started since 1990. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 4:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ponton p

[MBZ] TEST

2010-07-13 Thread TE
FAIL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Interesting new way to post Craigslist pictures

2010-03-26 Thread TE
That's ridiculous. I have a 79 Mark V but it's way nicer in metallic silver with red leather -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subjec

[MBZ] FOR SALE: 1995 S500 Coupe

2010-02-17 Thread TE
All, Due to a recently announced relocation at work, I will be leaving Charlotte, NC for Pittsburgh, PA. As a result, I am putting my car up for sale in hopes to purchase a 4matic or Mercedes SUV. The details are listed below, including information from the data card along with my own personal

Re: [MBZ] Memorial to the 115 240D, Re: CL annoyances

2010-02-04 Thread TE
Tim, I will be up your way next weekend. Any chance I can come by to take a look? Tarek -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C. Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:59 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] M

[MBZ] Benz on VH1

2010-01-28 Thread TE
WTF?? Celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1. Some part of the "therapy" program is to go outside and beat the hell out of cars, computers, junk, etc. with a sledgehammer. Poor Arabergrau W108 never saw it coming. Now I need therapy.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mathieu's back!

2010-01-08 Thread TE
How long have you been waiting to crank out that gem? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 6:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Mathieu's back! my advice

Re: [MBZ] project 240D

2009-12-21 Thread TE
W123 body style ran from 1977 to 1985. It was preceded by the W114/W115 and was replaced by the W124 in 1986. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:30 AM To: 'Merced

Re: [MBZ] project 240D

2009-12-21 Thread TE
They did. I had a 1977 240D W123. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:30 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] project 240D Larry, I have one too, b

Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or otherwise

2009-12-20 Thread TE
ough there are some reflective finishes available in >powder coat, that too will not stand up to the heat. > >Needless to say, I need to find a place, preferably in NC that can do ion >vapor deposited aluminum. Anyone have a source? > >Regards, >TE > >-Original Messag

Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or otherwise

2009-12-19 Thread TE
r deposited aluminum. Anyone have a source? Regards, TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or othe

Re: [MBZ] More 140 pleasure

2009-12-14 Thread TE
fixable, again provided one knows what they are doing. Now of course, I do admit that a car like a W115 diesel or W123 diesel can be maintained with a few rags, wrenches and basic electrical wiring tools. Hell, they are simple. But for the thrifty DIY'er with a little patience, the 140, whether co

Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration

2009-12-13 Thread TE
- From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration > TE wrote: >> Nobody would be able to see that from Mao's house anyway. Don't you live >> in >>

Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration

2009-12-13 Thread TE
Poser. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration TE wrote: > Nobody would be able to see that f

Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration

2009-12-13 Thread TE
Nobody would be able to see that from Mao's house anyway. Don't you live in the NC mountains like McVey did? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] beer question -- yuengling

2009-12-09 Thread TE
The reason why you see it everywhere you go lately is because the state of Georgia just started getting the stuff about 6 months ago, so it's probably all the rave down there. I know this because a college buddy of mine now lives in Atlanta and he called me the day he was able to buy a 12 pack of i

Re: [MBZ] License plate frames

2009-12-01 Thread TE
Funny... we'll see if it lasts. As for other weird NC news, I went to the DMV today to register my 79 Lincoln Mark V and they changed back to blue plates. WTF happened with the red? It took them that long to realize that red can barely be read on a moving car? -Original Message- From: merc

Re: [MBZ] FW: RF trim strip won't sit flush‏ - I figured it out

2009-11-24 Thread TE
Is this on a W114/115? Asking because I just took all the trim off of my W115 240D and have been removing the red barrels. Will I be able to get them at the dealership? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of glenn brown

Re: [MBZ] W115 Bumpers

2009-11-15 Thread TE
Son of a... Well, what is my option then? Will European bumpers fit? TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W115

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread TE
rent story however, as it had to be bent a little out of shape to get off in the first place. If it doesn't stay, maybe so adhesive will do the trick. I still can't get the wide back pieces of trim off though (the ones that cover the ventilation holes in the body). TE -Origin

[MBZ] W115 Bumpers

2009-11-15 Thread TE
it a more streamlined look, not to mention the extra 8 inches gained will allow me to tap dance around the car better when it's in the garage. The early W115 bumpers I have though only have 2 holes in the mounting brackets, not even close to what the car has available to mount up to.

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread TE
e, half of which was under the lip of the trim on the passenger side. I'm guessing when I press them back on I will just use a table saw to cut a slit in a piece of wood that will cradle the top of the trim when I'm hammering the sh*t out of it. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread TE
piece off and the nuts removed on the corners, the rest of the trim pops out of the clips, similar to that on the rest of the side trim. There should be 4 clips on each piece. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-15 Thread TE
ips for removing the trim under the trunk lid? It looks as if the trunk lock assembly has to be removed, but I'm not sure. Any advice? Regards, TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-09 Thread TE
ng to the paint shop, that way the metal under the gasket gets a nice coat. Any advice? Regards, TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Li

[MBZ] W115 Trim

2009-11-09 Thread TE
d the windshield and on the front of the A-pillar, as I'd imagine the side trim just pops off the clips. Any help is greatly appreciated. TE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Chinese Volvos

2009-10-29 Thread TE
I actually visited the Geely plant in Hangzhou when I was in China. Pretty nice place. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of relng...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:14 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [M

Re: [MBZ] this guy wins the lazy photographer of the week award

2009-10-28 Thread TE
He's actually putting his neighbor's shi**y beater on craigslist because he's tired of seeing it left for dead across the street from his house. Either that, or he saw two youths leave the Sack O' Suds in it while he was cooking his grits. TE -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] you ever seen one of these?

2009-10-10 Thread TE
Read all about it here... http://www.k6jrf.com/BW_fgs.html -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Van Zandt Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 3:46 PM To: davesl...@okiebenz.com Cc: mercedes Mailing List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] W114 - How to remove dash wood without destroying it

2009-10-08 Thread TE
Three 10mm nuts hold it in. One center and one each about 30cm in from the A pillar clay On Oct 7, 2009, at 8:30 PM, TE wrote: > I was recently trying to take the dash out of a W115 at the pull a > part to > replace the one in my 240D, but after taking off the bottom support

Re: [MBZ] W114 - How to remove dash wood without destroying it

2009-10-07 Thread TE
I was recently trying to take the dash out of a W115 at the pull a part to replace the one in my 240D, but after taking off the bottom support rods, I couldn't figure out how to get to whatever is holding it behind the dash. The center console was previously removed. Any tips? TE -Ori

Re: [MBZ] Lustmobiles

2009-08-19 Thread TE
Dude, I can get you a 4.5 for 15k. The guy is out of his mind. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Lustmobiles > Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall

2009-08-13 Thread TE
Yea, I remember Kathy Kennel banned me. Then Jabba banned me from the banned list twice. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall

2009-08-12 Thread TE
In regard to the last statement, that is. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of TE Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:19 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall LOL -Origin

Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall

2009-08-12 Thread TE
LOL -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall After how much fun we made (and still make) of his maint

Re: [MBZ] License plate frames

2009-07-31 Thread TE
Son of a...!! At least they have to issue warnings until 2010. There goes my Mercedes frame from the dealership. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 9:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] anyone know anything about 600 limo (w100) parts value?

2009-07-02 Thread TE
Chris, Have you come across anything for a W114/W115 yet, other than the grille frame? Tarek -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subje

Re: [MBZ] 140 wheels on 126? Kaleb?

2009-06-24 Thread TE
When my previous statement referred specifically to bolt diameter, I figured it was inferred that "size" in my subsequent statement referred to bolt diameter as well. Thanks for the clarification. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mer

Re: [MBZ] 140 wheels on 126? Kaleb?

2009-06-24 Thread TE
The bolt pattern is still 5X112mm; however, the size of the lug bolt is larger diameter on the W140. The W123, W124, W126 and W210 all share the same bolt size. In addition, the offset is something to worry about too, as John said. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000

2009-05-26 Thread TE
Probably because short of an act of God, potential buyers are not allowed to enter Kiawah Island. Same thing with my girlfriends place across the way on Seabrook Island. No pass? No entry. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available

2009-05-14 Thread TE
Where are you located? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available The seller of the Euro

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