Re: [MBZ] 1999 (OM606) E300 Glow plugs

2009-02-02 Thread dave walton
I've not seen any ill effects from gooping up the new glow plugs with aluminium anti seize. I've done that car twice thus far. -Dave Walton On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM, John Reames wrote: > Hi guys, > > I'm having a *fabulous* week. > > Glow plug replacement

Re: [MBZ] serious depression of peoples attitude to their

2009-01-26 Thread dave walton
n for Sears and people let him take the old appliances - which he fixed and sold for cash. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > Mitch wrote: "While any individual renter may be just fine, there is a > statistically significant inverse relationship

Re: [MBZ] OT: Judy A's network questions

2009-01-25 Thread dave walton
lp. If you are Domain adverse and you tell Bob to use the User6 login, then you don't have to reconfigure each workstation when Bob leaves the company and is replaced by Latasha. You need to turn on Advanced File Sharing on each workstation - or whatever they are calling that nowadays. -Dave

Re: [MBZ] OT: Judy A's network questions

2009-01-24 Thread dave walton
n any machine. Or set up generic logins: User1, User2, User3... Once you decide that you want to keep some people out of some files or emails, then you are back to needing a Domain Controller. Unfortunately, Apple is way behind the curve when it comes to Domain functionality. -Dave Walton On Sat, J

Re: [MBZ] charging question

2009-01-23 Thread dave walton
The Sears chargers prior to the microprocessor control era normally do that. More so on high-end batteries like the Optima's with lower internal resistance. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > OK, stupid me, here we go again. When charging a batter

Re: [MBZ] 20% off entire Harbor Freight purchase this weekend...

2009-01-23 Thread dave walton
The coupon links direct you to http://www.harborfreightusa.com, not http://www.harborfreight.com/ . The usa.com address does not show pricing on the detail pages. Don't know why. I manually look up items on harborfreight.com and take those top the store - they have pricing on them. -Dave W

Re: [MBZ] 20% off entire Harbor Freight purchase this weekend...

2009-01-23 Thread dave walton
http://www.harborfreight.com/ . You can order Online. Internet prices are sometimes cheaper than in-store. If you print out the Internet ad and take it to the store, they will match the price and then take %20 off that with the coupon. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in atlanta familiar with this?

2009-01-23 Thread dave walton
Hard to believe - there are a good number of people out there that still think Amazon is a river and eBay is a body of water located somewhere around San Francisco. But I would not want to try to make a living selling them stuff. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Rich Thomas wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT: Edgar Allen Poe

2009-01-19 Thread dave walton
have me. I rather enjoy being 'dumb' enough to enjoy my life. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Archer wrote: > There are some very intelligent folks on this list too. Two that I know of > are members of Mensa. http://us.mensa.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Join > Be

Re: [MBZ] Tires

2009-01-19 Thread dave walton
It's just as likely that she parked in the wrong garage or used valet parking and had her rims and tires swapped with a beater one of the attendants was driving. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > There's a tradeoff between grip, wear, and rolli

Re: [MBZ] Fw: transmission repair "factory PDF"

2009-01-16 Thread dave walton
Sounds good. I'll check out the YouTube thing. I'll put a high-res copy on one of the servers at work as well and let you know how to get at it. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: > That would be great. I would have had to have paid someone put

Re: [MBZ] Welder

2009-01-15 Thread dave walton
It's hard to argue with the price. When welding verticals or overhangs, the hardened flux layer can help keep the molten metal in place while it cools. Otherwise it's just a PITA to have to chip it away to see it the weld is good. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

2009-01-13 Thread dave walton
FAST only works on a subset of Microsoft applications. No support for 3'rd party anything. If all you do is browse the internet with IE and use Outlook Express for email, it will do the job just fine. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Douglas wrote: > Ok I have to say s

[MBZ] OT - Wicked cool base jumping.

2009-01-09 Thread dave walton
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1 Duuude! I don't make OT posts very often, but this is exceptional. Added a line to my Bucket List. -Dave Walton -- nex

Re: [MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

2009-01-08 Thread dave walton
ackup. It just takes longer and gives the same results as using a good backup tool. Virtualization is another discussion altogether and would send most casual PC users into a tailspin. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 12:05 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > As for the absurdity of "Having to

Re: [MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

2009-01-08 Thread dave walton
t to corruption by a virus. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 11:26 AM, wrote: > Thanks Dave, > I'm not a good tech guy. > I've been using an on line back-up service {Iron Mountain}, well pleased > with it. When I lost my M/B 6 month ago, they had all my "Stuff

Re: [MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

2009-01-08 Thread dave walton
des before the shit hits the fan. You can use Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder to get them if you don't have the original codes. And don't just put them in a file on your hard disk - if it dies you can't get to them. http://magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ -Dave Walton On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 a

Re: [MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive

2009-01-07 Thread dave walton
D for bare metal restore. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM, Peter Arnold wrote: > I have a WiFi net work at home, run WinXP. > > I'd like to buy one of the plug in hard drives and configure to auto > backup the 2 PC and one Laptop. > > Is this possible to do?

Re: [MBZ] That Leather Restorer Goo.....

2009-01-03 Thread dave walton
e leather is not too bad off to start with, or if you are willing to sacrifice quality for appearance and don't want to darken the leather. -Dave Walton On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 12:06 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > What is that Leather restorer goo called and who sells it the cheapest? >

Re: [MBZ] a tough job

2008-12-31 Thread dave walton
your body over time. Making cars is NOT one of them. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 3:44 PM, wrote: > > ...A 30 year option to retire for lost career opportunities, worn out > body > > joints from repetitive motion (Wife, her sister & brother in-law have had > > carp

Re: [MBZ] Arson

2008-12-17 Thread dave walton
Battery is on the other side of the trunk. The close-assist vacuum pump is on that side, but does not look to be the problem. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:16 PM, wrote: >> ...Wonder what caught fire in the boot/trunk, is the battery in there or >> another fancy electric

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread dave walton
If they turn around and sell it on Craigs List they can. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > Can people who make less then $40K afford a new car? > > Bob R > Makes more than $40K and hates car payments > > -Original Message- >

Re: [MBZ] NOT MB: Battery/Alternator?

2008-12-15 Thread dave walton
Check belt tension and alternator brushes. -Dave Walton On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:32 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > 2000 Suburban, original alternator, 2-3 yr old Sears Die Hard Gold battery. > A few weeks back the morning of the first cold snap, wife leaves home, > drives 10 miles, stop

[MBZ] Tire shelf life

2008-12-15 Thread dave walton
Craig posted this last summer. It's worth another mention for any new members on the list: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897 -Dave Walton >On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 11:18 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > > Begin forwarded message: > > Date: Mon, 14

Re: [MBZ] S-Class Off Road

2008-12-09 Thread dave walton
They neglected to film the heavy equipment they used to groom the trails. -Dave Walton On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYxewX1iM&NR=1 > > ___ > http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Tools at Lowes

2008-12-05 Thread dave walton
Most Sears Craftsman tools are now made in china too. Take a look in the Snap-On truck and you will see "Made in China" stickers all over the place. Who is left? -Dave Walton On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 1:23 PM, Dimitri Seretakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Most of HD and Lowe

Re: [MBZ] Next car

2008-12-02 Thread dave walton
I put down a deposit maybe a year ago and they refunded it a few months later when they decided you had to be a resident of California to purchase the vehicle. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://auto.howstuffworks.com/aptera-h

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread dave walton
es to implementing green ideas. -Dave Walton On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 10:37 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am still waiting for input regarding a good business model for creating a > 100 percent safe and effective municipal composting program solely for the > regi

Re: [MBZ] INJECTOR TESTER home built tool

2008-11-29 Thread dave walton
http://mercedesshop.com/Wikka/DieselInjectorTester On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 4:54 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi & thanks in advance; I lost the site showing how to build an inj. > tester from a bottle jack?; anyone have that site again? > thanks Steve > __

Re: [MBZ] S430...really?

2008-11-26 Thread dave walton
HaHaHa. Tell him you are local and want to meet him this afternoon with the cash and see what he says. -Dave Walton On 11/26/08, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Saw this on the Peoria, IL CL. Emailed the guy and asked, "Really? An '04 > S320, 44K miles $7700? &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread dave walton
ng trimmer on steroids. If you actually have to go thru any rock, forget it. They are not that durable. http://www.deeprock.com/diy.htm -Dave Walton On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm not sure what we'll be doing, I need to look

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-20 Thread dave walton
at protein. You can use gasoline/kerosene/diesel to remove grease from your hands every day. Do that with methanol and you will end up dead. -Dave Walton On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:59 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Methanol is a known toxin. > > Gasoline is worse.

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-19 Thread dave walton
dry humor. Small amounts of methanol are added to ethanol used for fuel so that people will not drink it - go figure... -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:49 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So why the focus on ethanol? Why not methanol, > or any other weird blend of a

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread dave walton
C for a bit. The outside coils should warm up. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So we bought this new house that has a heat pump for heat and AC, forced > air. Got into low 30Fs last night, so had the heat on. I hear it running

Re: [MBZ] Liability of fuel station for bad fuel

2008-11-18 Thread dave walton
None at all. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > dave walton wrote: >> >> As the weather gets colder, the terminal will mix an increasing amount >> of kerosene in the diesel fuel and tweak their additives to keep the

Re: [MBZ] Liability of fuel station for bad fuel

2008-11-18 Thread dave walton
As the weather gets colder, the terminal will mix an increasing amount of kerosene in the diesel fuel and tweak their additives to keep the gel point below expected temperatures. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:44 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gas and diesel will

Re: [MBZ] Liability of fuel station for bad fuel

2008-11-18 Thread dave walton
uffered by water. If the valve to the terminal did not close on time, the water got in the storage tanks and made it through the entire system very quickly. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 10:01 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Apparently, I have some bad diesel (so

Re: [MBZ] About to find out how expensive major CDI repair is...

2008-11-15 Thread dave walton
Does Harbor Freight have a fuel pressure tester that goes up to 25,000psi? -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 6:19 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The CDI just decided it doesn't want to run on all cylinders. :( > > One moment it was working great, one moment

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread dave walton
cross a process that actually works in the real world. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:19 PM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is not normal yeast. They are genetically modified to produce diesel > fuel. I've read about this before. It is absolutely ama

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread dave walton
Agreed. In typical fermentation, the yeast does not make ethanol. It makes an enzyme that converts the sugar to ethanol. I don't see how that process would result in a diesel fuel. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:55 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hm. All they

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-10 Thread dave walton
I've replaced the glow plugs on my wife's 99 E300 twice. Used the aluminum anti-seize both times with no ill effects thus far. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:36 PM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:15:50 -0600 "Kaleb C. Strip

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone have one of those Asus Eee micro-notebooks?

2008-11-10 Thread dave walton
The Dell Mini 9 has a built-in G3 cell modem. Dell is still negotiating with providers for a US data plan. Vodaphone is handling the European market. Once they pick a provider here, expect to see packages that include a "free" Mini 9 with a 2 year commitment for data service. -Dave Walt

Re: [MBZ] flex disks

2008-11-03 Thread dave walton
There should be zero play in a Flex Disk. By the time you notice any, it's too late. Any visible cracking indicates replacement. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I assume this all applies to W123 cars as well? I do

Re: [MBZ] OT - Joe The Plumber

2008-10-16 Thread dave walton
If either one wins we will all be paying more taxes. We can't maintain 2 wars, the growth in SS spending, and increased Medicare/Medicaid costs any other way. That's common sense. Get used to it. -Dave Walton On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: [MBZ] Cop arrested in WVO theft

2008-10-10 Thread dave walton
quickly notified the sheriff and destroyed the tapes. Gotta love this country. -Dave Walton On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 9:47 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking about law-breaking Law Enforcement officers, how about that FL > sheriff who violated the Hatch Act b

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

2008-10-09 Thread dave walton
He forwarded me pictures of the engine. It has a turbo. -Dave Walton On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110296567387&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123 > > I emailed and ask

Re: [MBZ] I learn to weld (well better than I used to)

2008-10-09 Thread dave walton
eir retina. -Dave Walton On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 10:55 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I bought this 110A, 230V MIG welder from Harbor Freight a while back > when it was on sale. I've tried it a few times on a few things, mostly > just blew holes through what I was

Re: [MBZ] Return line size?

2008-10-05 Thread dave walton
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 14:28:39 -0400 From: dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I happened to be in need of return lines and gave it a shot. These 2 have a rather thin wall and vibrate off the injectors: 5102K12 Metric High-Temperature

Re: [MBZ] College Costs

2008-09-05 Thread dave walton
A good number of Ivy League graduates have no outstanding loans, did not use any financial aid, and have no idea how many houses their parents own. The rest are hoping to be in that position someday. -Dave Walton On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 12:19 AM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread dave walton
r symptoms match mine when the gasket blew. If that is the problem and you continue to crank the car, you will bend the #1 connecting rod. Remove all the injectors and crank the engine until you start building up oil pressure. If you see an oil mist coming from the #1 cylinder, that's the

Re: [MBZ] #2 price

2008-08-31 Thread dave walton
higher price as they can before biting the bullet and being competitive. -Dave Walton On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 8:53 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Just saw #2 in a town 25 mi. away @ $3.37; here in MY town, it's $4.47! > Wha

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] my kid declares yesterday

2008-08-31 Thread dave walton
I don't get it and don't want to. La la la la la la la... I can't hear you... -Dave Walton On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 8:48 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.tovx.com/Motivational%20Posters/emo/emo.jpg > > I'd say that about covers it...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Philosophical question

2008-08-28 Thread dave walton
Sell it and tell her you donated it to starving homeless retarded autistic bind HIV infected orphans in Detroit. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 2:47 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Lets say somebody, your mother-in-law maybe, gave you a Nintendo game for > Chris

Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute

2008-08-25 Thread dave walton
Small world. I wrote the system that accepts online orders and processes the credit card payments. We have both sides of the transaction covered :-) -Dave Walton On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > More than likely I wrote the inventory management and

Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute

2008-08-25 Thread dave walton
about the free distribution medium now available called the Internet. -Dave Walton On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > textbooks are big income for many professors. they are probably pretty > unhappy about that! > > On Mon, Aug 25, 20

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube

2008-08-20 Thread dave walton
wipe pad on the potentiometer so that it was open (infinite resistance). I would expect the same results with relays and switches. Cleaning with acetone got rid of the residue. -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 12:22 AM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, WD-40 is a water d

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c R&R -update

2008-08-15 Thread dave walton
If it's an oil-less pump, you should use a trap and filter to protect it from crud entering the intake. -Dave Walton On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's a 2 stage Gast pump that is sealed and you do not change the oil. > To my knowledg

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-08 Thread dave walton
It's also used by saltwater aquarium enthusiasts and large-animal veterinarians. -Dave Walton On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:48 PM, harry watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Dave, I think the club house swimming pool uses that stuff, I'll > check it out. > > Harr

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-08 Thread dave walton
Sodium carbonate http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=washing+soda Also good to have around the house for that nasty ring-around-the-collar. -Dave Walton On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:29 PM, harry watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jim, when you say you got washing s

Re: [MBZ] 97 E320?

2008-08-08 Thread dave walton
the body. Poke it and pull it and see if it moves. Scrape the paint with a screwdriver. If it comes up - that's a bad sign. -Dave Walton On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 12:13 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, he did not go looking for an MB so not likely to turn his attentio

Re: [MBZ] 97 E320?

2008-08-08 Thread dave walton
Yes on the rust. Not sure about the harness. The 99 and beyond is more desirable because of 6 airbags, traction control, and optional stability control. -Dave Walton On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 11:13 AM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neighbour tells me he plans to buy a 97 E320

Re: [MBZ] I bought the Volvo

2008-08-07 Thread dave walton
Ted Nugent comes close. -Dave Walton On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 9:33 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We need to find a granola-snacking, Volvo-driving, pipe-smoking, ponytailed > and sandal-wearing resident of Austin, TX or Greenwich Village who is a > McLain suppo

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread dave walton
scrap sheetmetal, stainless welding wire, old pipe. You don't have to be precise. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 11:09 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > >> Electrolysis is your friend. Use a small wading po

Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...

2008-08-06 Thread dave walton
d not have the car long enough to see how it held up. Ended up selling it for a Opel Manta. -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 6:22 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm trying to restore a gas tank. The little sandblaster I bought was > just not up to the job. Luck

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @1.75gal?

2008-08-05 Thread dave walton
The algae systems I have seen reported are open tank - aerobic. Have you seen closed systems? -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 7:14 PM, MG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On the other hand 100's or even thousands of vertical tanks that are a > totally closed system unlikely to l

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-05 Thread dave walton
Too bad they don't survive up north, or we could use them to protect against the evil Canadians and their National Health Plan as well. Perhaps some sort of Jatropha-Kudzu-Anthrax hybrid? -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 4:13 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now th

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-05 Thread dave walton
The trick is to use what works for you. Does not make much sense to install 100's of vertical water tanks in arid regions where fresh water comes from desalination plants, or to plant thousands of poisonous trees in the suburbs of New York. I do suggest you start doing something. -Dave Walto

Re: [MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

2008-08-04 Thread dave walton
Does this info look legit: http://reviews.ebay.com/Freeze-12-Refrigerant-R134a_W0QQugidZ105615895 -Dave Walton On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > DO NOT convert to R134 if you want your a/c to actually cool. If you > want it to be li

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread dave walton
Hmmm.. Good idea. Perhaps I could try cross breeding Jatropha and Kudzu? I would not be too concerned because it can't survive this far north. Although if it did work it would tilt the balance of power in this country back to the Confederacy :-) -Dave Walton On 8/4/08, Loren Faeth &l

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread dave walton
roots had grown through the holes in the bottom of the pot into the gravel. I've sent plants to friends in Florida and the Caribbean. Time will tell if they survive and bear fruit. -Dave Walton On 8/4/08, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Keep me posted on how it goes. From wh

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread dave walton
If I knew that, I would have included it in my reply. The seeds came from India. HTH -Dave Walton On 8/4/08, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any idea where I can buy it commercially? > > > -Rolf > > > dave walton wrote: > > I've been playing around wi

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread dave walton
I've been playing around with a few plants myself. You have to be careful with it - it's poisonous. Don't let the pets or kids near the plants or oil. -Dave Walton On 8/4/08, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Where can I get this stuff. More importantly who is bringing i

Re: [MBZ] Donating a vehicle

2008-08-02 Thread dave walton
your choice. The charities only get at best 30% of what the car brings at auction anyway. It's free money for them so they don't complain much. I think you should sell it to Kaleb for $500 :-) -Dave Walton On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 10:18 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: [MBZ] It's big and junky but I love it

2008-07-31 Thread dave walton
You want the ultimate road car or you want to save money? If you throw the right restrictions into the mix you could make the Yugo look good. -Dave Walton On 7/31/08, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't believe so in terms of fit and finish, appearance, cost o

Re: [MBZ] It's big and junky but I love it

2008-07-31 Thread dave walton
The W140 is superior. However I have 2 300SDL's. They have their place. -Dave Walton On 7/31/08, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The 300SDL is the ultimate road car. > > Period. > End of sentence. > Bar none. > End of Discussion. > > > > At

Re: [MBZ] McDonald's will power police cars

2008-07-30 Thread dave walton
The most notable decline started when Dan Rather replaced Walter Cronkite. It must have been a political move because prior to that, Rather was a mediocre reporter at best, IMHO. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 9:21 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "

Re: [MBZ] a/c work

2008-07-28 Thread dave walton
I have found a micron vacuum gauge to be very useful. Lets you see when you are done boiling out all the water from the system, and if you have any leaks. -Dave Walton On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I will be replacing my SDL's a/c compr

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
Up until a year ago, the MB dealer here was telling everyone that it had "Lifetime" transmission fluid that never needed to be changed. Interestingly - there is no transmission dipstick and no drain plug on the torque converter. It's no wonder they only last 150k. -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
w at the MB dealer how many of them had been in for rusted spring mounts, he said "All of them". -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 3:33 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dave, >Is there any preventative maintanence to keep the spring perchs from > rusting

Re: [MBZ] thoughts on the '99? E300 turbodiesel (W210)

2008-07-23 Thread dave walton
op control that immediately locks up all wheels and then does ABS when you stomp on the brake hard. Could cause whiplash :-) Only kicked that in once when a raccoon ran across in front of me. Good thing I was wearing the seat belt or it would have hurt. That's all that comes to mind right now.

Re: [MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
I heard it from Apple after spending an hour on hold after I tried to update my original iPhone to 2.0. It is still dead. Go ahead and update yours and see what happens - I dare you... -Dave Walton On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oops, hit

[MBZ] OT: iPhone - Apple's oops

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
Anyone buying a fancy new iPhone today, as well as existing users upgrading to firmware 2.0 end up with a device that is locked up and can only make 911 calls. Apple is having systemwide problems and has no idea when things will be fixed. -Dave Walton ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2008-07-11 Thread dave walton
what their customer service people say. Enter the to and from zipcodes on their website to get a quote. Make sure you get them straight - the direction of travel affects the price. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 8:15 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey folks, > &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Craigs List Search

2008-07-10 Thread dave walton
I use Google. Enter the following into the text box (for example): Mercedes 87 300SDL site:craigslist.org -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 9:46 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A long while back someone posted a way to search all of Craig's list at once. > I h

Re: [MBZ] stupid 190D ac

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
A split tube or cracked joint can hold a vacuum and release pressure. The vacuum tends to pull cracks back together, temporarily making a tight seal. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well I started up the 190D today and the a

Re: [MBZ] GPS Tracking Suggestions

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
The fact that the FatWallet discussion has been going on since May makes me think the offer is legit. Still not sure I want to risk giving them all my personal info, so I'll probably sign my wife up first and see how it goes :-) -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Mitch Haley &l

[MBZ] Front end tool question.

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
D Tools, OTC, Mac, Matco, Harbor Freight? I'm thinking this is one instance where I should avoid HF. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] GPS Tracking Suggestions

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
to obtain financial information for nefarious purposes? Their dns chain leads to Greg Hart, 14897 Seven Oaks Lane, Draper, UT , 84020, US, +1.8015711075, [EMAIL PROTECTED] . I find it hard to believe that Discover Card Services would use some guy in Utah to run their DNS Servers. Sounds too good to be tr

Re: [MBZ] 235 mpg VW diesel

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
I bet you that is cut by 2/3'rds if you use the AC - if it even has it. -Dave Walton On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 12:05 PM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.greencar.com/features/vw-235-mpg-car/ > > wow. Chris > > > > > Bünter u. Bügel D

Re: [MBZ] GPS Tracking Suggestions

2008-07-09 Thread dave walton
around, adding a GPS to it would be cheap and easy. You can get old versions of Street Atlas on eBay that work fine for $0.01 - $0.99 + shipping. The older versions load and run faster, but have a less elegant user interface and don't automatically re-route you if you go off-route. -Dave Walto

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL won't idle

2008-07-08 Thread dave walton
You got me there - I don't fully understand the systems involved. I'm forwarding to you the advice given to me by Marshall for a very similar problem. Unfortunately I don't know anyone else to look to who would be authoritative for further explanation. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jul 8,

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL won't idle

2008-07-08 Thread dave walton
orked fine. Let it sit for a bit, and it worked okay. Resoldering the connections in the relay fixed the problem (thus far). -Dave Walton On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 3:11 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A friend's parents have a 300SDL that won't idle. The car will run

Re: [MBZ] Online EPC down?

2008-07-07 Thread dave walton
It's back up now. Thanks -Dave Walton On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 11:59 AM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 6:25 AM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I can't bring up the Online EPC: >> https://epc.startekinfo.com/

[MBZ] Online EPC down?

2008-07-07 Thread dave walton
I can't bring up the Online EPC: https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/home.jsp I log in okay, but can't start it. Anyone else having problems, or is my computer flaking out? Thanks -Dave Walton On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 8:57 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You wrote <

Re: [MBZ] who wants to buy a SDL kit?

2008-07-06 Thread dave walton
We emailed back and forth a few times today. When I asked him why he pulled the head, he stopped replying. Something is up. -Dave Walton On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > what kind of idiot would pull the entire engine/trans to fix a tran

Re: [MBZ] Door stop pin stuck

2008-07-06 Thread dave walton
tions which prevent it from turning while seated. You must use a direct upward force. -Dave Walton On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 9:17 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did you take the E-washer off? > > Peter > > On Jul 6, 2008, at 4:56 PM, dave walton wrote: > &g

[MBZ] Door stop pin stuck

2008-07-06 Thread dave walton
I'm replacing a door stop on the 94 S350 and I can't get the pin off of the frame side. Anyone have any ideas to get it to move? Thanks -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-03 Thread dave walton
ave a physical machine and you want a virtual image of it - use VMWare Converter (free). It's way cool: http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/ -Dave Walton On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok, downloaded and installed this vmware. Guess

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-03 Thread dave walton
Let me clarify the Korea thing - PCs made in Korea for sale in this country come with the version of Windows we are used to. PCs made in Korea for sale in Korea have the option of using the N version which strips out Media Player. I believe Europe has access to the N version as well. -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

2008-07-03 Thread dave walton
ng out of Korea. They won a settlement against Microsoft and distribute a special version designated with an "N" prefix. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:37 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Really? I'll be honest that I haven't seen a retail Vista

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