Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 19, Issue 64

es for transportation. While PA has lost the title of Worst Roads in the US , we're still second worst. There's always next year... Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Taxes and roads

ically better roads. Unfortunately, my state (or, ahem , Commonwealth) of Pennsylvania is not one of those states that earmark fuel taxes for transportation. While PA has lost the title of Worst Roads in the US , we're still second worst. There's always next year... Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] wrecked 300 value vs. insurance offer

is nicer you've got more ammo. Factual data is your friend and if you have time to wait them out, better still. If it works, it takes the numbers almost completely out of the equation. To write you a check is the easiest path, to lowball makes it better for them. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] wrecked 300 value vs. insurance offer

my 85 300sd. Funny thing was that to sell it through the "20 year" service it was much more $$$, but as an "1986 300sd" (but 1985 clearly in the body) it was fine for autotrader! Sold through craigslist in the end... What's a TOL??? Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Well I did it again

0TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, > 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 > http://www.okiebenz.com > Details, man, Details! Colors, pics, copy cancelled check for $500 etc... Tony Wirtel 92 300e/2.6 I DIDN'T get a v-8 ___ http:

[MBZ] Firmer springs for '92 300e?

cceleration/deceleration so at this time I'm holding out on link replacements. TOny Wirtel '92 300e/2.6 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] MBZ 380 SL ignition problem:

meant to be disassembled, and took some doing to get apart. Don't know long term results but it worked for me the three more weeks I had the car and drove it every day. There was something about getting 12MPG on premium that I didn't like, and this was 5 years ago!! Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] why you can't even in this day buy any domestic car unlessthe design and execution has been proven

g something the size of our living room, we've done just FINE with my 300e and a Passat (sedans, no less) for vacations. But I see the time coming when not having a minivan or SUV just MIGHT become criminal- it's just socially weird, now. Tony Wirtel ___

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip Troubles -- Suggestions?

> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road Trip Troubles -- Suggestions? If not mentioned before- WHERE is the car- Philly was mentioned, I think? Perhaps a lister is nearby and might be in a position to lend a 'hands on'... Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 20, Issue 40

a bad turbo AND transmission (the tranny was a recent MB reman). Bypassed the swichover valve just before the ALDA and off we went. TOny Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts em

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 20, Issue 83

Looked again about 1 month ago and guess what...XP is an option again... http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/winxp_inspn?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponso

[MBZ] vista

Looked again about 1 month ago and guess what...XP is an option again... http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/winxp_inspn?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponso

Re: [MBZ] photos of the new E-Class

983 300D Allan- Somewhere there's a Sonata missing it tail lights... Tony Wirtel '92 300e ___ 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 deliv

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

t; try running a wire from the trans to the rad and just driving it home. > > > > Ed > > 300E not only will it help you'll also get 40 MPG driving home- just like they say on ebay tony wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

'85 300SD, 91 300D) started fine down to 9 degrees F without using the block heaters. This with good glow plugs on all and a valve adjustment on the SD; both were on dino oil. Tony Wirtel No diesels this year -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <h

Re: [MBZ] 119 broken valve cover

good ones, which has likely damaged at least some of them. That plastic gets brittle with age and temperature. With the cover off you may be able to get a better feel for what happened before pulling the heads. But I'd start preparing for that OR looking for another motor. THat s

Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular

Does the M103 have a knock sensor? I didn't think they did. Mine pings big time with 87. Tony Wirtel > -Original Message- > From: Donald Snook > Date: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 11:54 am > Subject: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular was Re: Fuel prices > To: 'Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular

as taught me all I need to know. SHould take a look at your site but I've also seen pistons pockmarked from preignition- thankfully, not in my car. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz

[MBZ] OT, kids and cell phones

> > > About a year ago, the wife wants to get the 12 year old a cell phone. I > pitch a bitch saying that is just stupid, he can get one when he gets a > job and can pay for it. Well, he ends up getting one. Just now, the 11 > year old was given one for his b-day, I think that is even more stupi

[MBZ] VW "minivan"/was Uplander

UITE that gullible, yet. Talked to two VW dealers while looking at Passat wagons and both said they're turds. Each dealer was sitting on over 10 of these turkeys. I kinda wondered how VW would fare with these at a "VW premium" pricepoint when Chrysler can't move them wi

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair "factory PDF"

ought was that OK this time the tranny may only go another 200k instead of the 300k it went the first time. And there was a differance- reverse took about a half second to engage instead of being nearly instantaneous. But given that it USED to take 3-5 seconds I was OK with that! Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair "factory PDF"

were significantly worn. After everything is back in you'll need to dial in the modulator; there is a MB gauge set for this but you can also use a banjo bolt used on some M103 thermostat housings as a purge fitting; this fitting, some 1/4" PVC (nprmally rated to 50 PSI, right a

Re: [MBZ] tranny jack sure makes install easy

emdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=3185&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName= > Got the same one about a year back. Wouldn't want to see how well it held up day in and day out but should be good for a few transmissions. I think "regular" price is $199 but often seen at 99 or 119. Also

[MBZ] European Headlights

But I worry about passing the state inspections. > > Anyone know? > > Sincerely, > Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) Larry, I put them on my '92 and haven't had any issues with inspection, and PA is somewhat more difficult compared to VA. When in Charlottesv

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

the rails to crack it. Replacement means pulling the front timing chest and ~ 8 hours time- don't ask me how I know! If asking for a grand I'd offer 500, max. You have much work ahead of you, and this assumes normal wear items like the rear subframe mounts and suspension links have been r

Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car

every review I've read. The need for premium fuel for its Mitsubishi engine didn't help. Tony Wirtel From: John Freer > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car > Message-ID: ><632eba9d1001172243h799ff0d3kf0f39ad2235e1...@mail.gmail.

Re: [MBZ] Cold this morning

myself for not doing it earlier, but the plugs had always tested "fine" with digital meter I *thought* I could accurately measure down to the range needed for glow plugs. Tony Wirtel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold this morning > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-885

Re: [MBZ] Auto Tranny and The Turbo and other things

d also but I don't remember the details on that but my dealer had both in stock. The good news is the pressure setting (about 50 PSI from the chart I had) is at the limit for 1/4" PVC tubing so you can use that for the brief amount of time needed for the test. In my experience ha

Re: [MBZ] When did R134a start?

that I know of! > > > John > > Interesting- my '92 300e w/2.6 motor (build date July 1992 IIRC) has R-12. Tony Wirtel '92 300e/2.6, 164k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] 350sdl Thirsty

If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head gasket at #1 cylinder a possible cause? Left unattended for too long this was thought to contribute to rod bending. Of course check and make sure the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out! Tony W

Re: [MBZ] ABS Brake Bleeding

ld be newer- MC was replaced not too long before I got the car). Also get the bleed nipple at the pump! Tony Wirtel ___ 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] Who wanted a 300SEL?

Sadly, after 40+ years of excellent results MB-texting has been made illegal by The Man in many states. Tony Wirtel Former owner of Dan's 300E w/MB-text From: Dan Penoff > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who wanted a 300SEL? > Message-ID: <47e61978-067d-4d

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating

ld've said the heck with it too. Given how dramatically the fee was raised I wonder how many others say the heck with it and if today they collect as much as they used to under the old structure. Tony Wirtel Former '92 300e/2.6 ___ http://www.oki

mercedes@okiebenz.com

phone or laptop are still better choices for the way I use these things. Tony Wirtel Former '92 300e/2.6 Sent from my iPad > > Message: 9 > Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 21:21:47 -0400 > From: Dan Penoff > To: Mercedes List > Subject: [MBZ] Poly-V / Serpentine Belt R&R > Mess

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E, 103 engine

since I have the pass. airbag I don't want to mess with replacement. Also, the recirc diaphragm just failed within the past 2 weeks. Only caveat is the head gasket. Mine was replaced by the PO at 100k miles by a decent shop, head also rebuilt at the time. Was leaking again at 120k and I r

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers

~ $40 and replacement time was ~ 10 minutes. I got mine locally but there are several online sellers that have really nice parts listings w/drawings and/or schematics to confirm what you've got. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 200

Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny

the top thermostat housing of certain w124 cars. SInce pressure was ~ 50 PSI PVC tubing worked fine, but sounds like you need to measure pump pressure and working pressure. If you need the p/n for the bajo bolt let me know; have them at work and can get them Monday. Tony Wirtel -

Re: [MBZ] STupid 190D tranny

below; these are all I have. Note that this method is appropriate for the modulator pressure only: The pump/line pressure can get to 200 PSI which will spectacularly burst PVC tubing of the type I used. Tony Wirtel 722.4 Models Set @ 31 MPH Version Color PSI .400 Green 46 .403 Green 44 .408 Green 57

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 40, Issue 26

Idiocracy?" Depressingly predictive of the future, I'm afraid. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090308/91eceaa8/attachment.html> __

[MBZ] Fwd: Your Order with Amazon.com

FYI- we said we were gonna. -- Forwarded message -- From: auto-conf...@amazon.com Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 2:02 PM Subject: Your Order with Amazon.com To: "tony.wir...@gmail.com" [image: Amazon.com Logo] *Thanks

Re: [MBZ] E300 going cheap, ending soon

tes away, but this place is 2.5 hours. Some weird issues for a relatively low-mile car. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/7828b6c4/attachment.html> _

Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel

shot if you drop the rear mount and let the rear hang down. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090317/6b046784/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 40, Issue 143

Much easier on clothes but these do retain some water and you'll likely get mold at some point esp. if the door is kept shut. Tony Wirtel -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/200903

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

oops- changing subject this time On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Tony Wirtel wrote: > > >> Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:33:09 -0500 >> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" >> Subject: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers >> To: mercedes Mailing List >> Message-

Re: [MBZ] A real genuine MB Question!

es.That was reserved > for the next generation 210's. Oh yeah, then there is also the leaking > head gasket issue as well. > > Of course, a review of the service records may eliminate some of these > concerns. > > John John- W124s can have spring perch rustout, too! Ton

[MBZ] Craigslist substance abusers

20k for a w123: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1105807336.html http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1106034572.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?

the stuff.  In OK, they can most likely sell the > truck for $4000 Personally, I'd rent one. But if they want to buy a truck my company has a 2000 GMC w/26' box that they're getting ready to sell for that kind of money. Could either put the Mini

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trim color

ch.com for my car; got both primary and trim paints from them and the match was excellent: http://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/makepaint2.cgi At least that should get you confirming data to match on your data plate! Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Clean brake pads

e and will clunk when backing up. I didn't measure to see if the pads are a bit undersize or what notwith a car pushing 20 years old I'm OK with it. Stay away from anything "oes genuine"...99 and 44/100ths percent chance that it's junk

Re: [MBZ] P-51 lost at Duxford

ility built into the later A-10 Warthog. My father in law spend some time in that part of the world and while he doesn't talk about it he will admit to being a Skyraider passenger once. Now, how someone 6'6" fit is beyond me but where there's a will and all... Tony Wirtel _

Re: [MBZ] Monowiper Question

disappointed in the one I got. There is MUCH better up here. Tony Wirtel (former) '92 300e/2.6, passed on at 181k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Replacing M103 Top Timing Cover Seal

e never seen it. Tony Wirtel ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

I've only dealt w/this on a 123 and 126 and in those cases it was the steering lock mechanism that was the real culprit. However the lock cylinders in each car were dodgy in both cases and ready for replacement. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

sed about 1 quart between changes so for that I'd use any 20w50 or 15w40- I think I gave you whatever I had when you got the car. Glad to hear she's still going- I had an "uh oh" moment when you sent the email saying one of the cars got totaled out. Did you ever get

[MBZ] M1 20w50

Right...thus the stmt abt M1 being "much cheaper and easier to consistently find". That said, I may have used 15w50 a time or two...it was 4-5 years ago! Tony Wirtel > > There is. I used to use it in my Virago. > > Dan > > On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:20 PM, Brian Tos

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300D Odessy/Mitch

. But I do have to commend your memory of such a minute detail! Tony Wirtel > From: Mitch Haley > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300D Odessy > Message-ID: <552efa19.6030...@mitchellhaley.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=fl

[MBZ] No MB: B5 VW Passat parts for the taking

nt to take them and prefer not to throw them out. Tony Wirtel -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] pianos

(for far > below what they have in it.) > > Sound familiar? > Dan Dan, no I would not know anything about that (grin). Tony Wirtel -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki

Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?

nd tensioner when I did the head gasket) back about 2007. The only other thing I can think of is Conti quality has gone away, but we would have heard of that by now, right? Tony Wirtel From: Dan Penoff > To: Mercedes List > Subject: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta? > Messag

Re: [MBZ] New CarFax Req

. Tony Wirtel > > Vehicle Snapshot > Vehicle 2005 Infiniti G35 > VIN JNKCV51E75M206355 > Body Style Sedan 4 Door > Country of Manufacture Japan > > > Vehicle History Checklist > Vehicle Description JNKCV51E75M206355 > Title Check No records found > Problem Che

[MBZ] DIY Oil analysis

accepted. I have a very slight sense of humor, but I tell ya, some people have NO sense of humor. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] O/T Merry Christmas

Clay- You're being pretty severe here: These laborers are all happy Falun Gong/pro-democracy/free press VOLUNTEERS. So are the kids painting our kids toys- the Wal-Mart buyer said so. Tony On 12/25/05, Clay wrote: > > > > Becoming the season to support the Red Army by purchasing items made in

[MBZ] '87 300TD: Anyone up for an adventure???

http://ditmire.com/sys/display.cgi?detail=4274 A billion miles, but at least it has the hydraulic reservoir. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] 124's

On 12/27/05, Jim wrote: > > > > Hey, it _looks_ like a clamp and I've got this nifty air wrench... > > It happens! (This is why I DIY most everything these days. Or > is it because I'm a cheap b*d?) > > -- Jim YES.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 1, Issue 9

went at 150k, and you're at 280k, I'd wonder how much longer the present tranny would keep going. Have the rear links been replaced? Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] 124's

> Sunil: > > If the first tranny went at 150k, and you're at 280k, I'd wonder how much > longer the present tranny would keep going. Have the rear links been > replaced? AC working? > > Tony Wirtel >

Re: [MBZ] Jetta TDI on ebay pick up in Wichita

0k miles Passat I wanted to sell the Passat and drive the wagon every day- the wagon was/is MUCH more reliable. It's a shame- I grew up in Beetles and learned about cars on diesel Rabbits- had a total of 5, including 2 pickups. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Carfax?

If anyone has an account, I'd be obliged to know more about: WDBEA26E4NB796831 Car is a '92 300e w/2.6 motor. Thanks! Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?/doin'

tent-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > > On Mar 4, 2006, at 11:21 PM, Tony Wirtel wrote: > > > Thanks! > > > > Tony Wirtel > > ___ > > > How ya been Tony? > > Johnny B. > I M

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?/doin'

Actually, it is being torn down for parts next weekend. My buddy got > a better replacement and needs the trans from the Pa car. He had it > rebuilt last year. All in all it has served well and lots of goodies > will be going into both our cars and the rest will be for sale. > Engine is gr

Re: [MBZ] W124 Serpentine Belt Replacement

. Most difficult part was getting the belt routing back to original, as I didn't note it (!) before removing the old belt. Removing the two shroud clips and moving the shroud made the job easier. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Cheap W124 300D

the engine compartment had a leaking injection pump, power steering lines and other stuff. HOWEVER, according to the seller, they checked with an MB dealer and found that the tranny has less than 10k miles on it. So if you need a tranny that comes with a car, well, here you are. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] W124 body work

Bob- If Loren doesn't have a left headlight assy I do BUT it does not have the wiper motor setup if that matters. The motor should be transferrable if its intact. Tony Wirtel > > Fenders bolt on/off rather easily. I had to back out the door hinge bolts > (and support the door)

[MBZ] google going evil

coming up with GOOD ideas... Of course if they turn evil we're all doomed. (: Levi How 'bout agreeing to censorship in China? < http://www.boston.com/news/world/articles/2006/01/28/google_china_censorship_fuels_calls_for_us_boycott/ They're saying now maybe it wasn't such a hot idea. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 7, Issue 124

0500, Kaleb C. Striplin < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>probably to cover up the rust. Later one he is rambling something about >>it has climate control for the drivers and passenger side. >> And no Check Engine lights lit!!! Tootle melodiously through the greasemud, indeed. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Tires Again -

ars ranging from a Taurus, Volvo wagon and Passat. Most were Ecsta KH-something, which was replaced by the KH16 about a year ago. Most of my tires have come from Tire Rack, but with the hassle of arranging mounting and balancing locally. Tony Wirtel 300e, others

Re: [MBZ] 190D tires

Ron, I put a pair of KH16's on our Passat and they've been fine. MIght be a bit more crisp on turn-in than the Kumho HP4 Ecstas they've replaced. The KH16s have about 6k on them. Do well in rain, but can't report on snow yet. The HP4's were decent for an all-

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

e the smaller vacuum lines connect) can create enough of a leak to cause power brake failure outside of the booster. Also- is there any evidence that the master cylinder has been recently been replaced? Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] pre 85 tranny in a 85 car

ill fit in a 85 car as long as you swap the converter too, correct? -- I don't think so- thought someone (Marshall?) said the crank was different. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

Malaysia. Then again Nike as a company isn't anything to brag about. Tony Wirtel I find that everywhere around here sells shoes made in China with different names on them. Even the Nike's and such are Chinese made. I looked at Wally World and Dick's sporting goodsEVERY pa

Re: [MBZ] My new 4x4

I am not sure what they did with the three gazelle replicars -- Clay Seattle Bioburner Crush 'em? Tony wirtel 92 300 vergasser 85 300sd- motor donor or Ebay car in waiting

Re: [MBZ] German Maglev crash

here was a program on the History channel talking about magnetism and technology generally. The German maglev train was a feature- holy bad timing, Batman... Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Anyone for a '67 250s? Only $12k

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/215012662.html WHat a deal. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se

pens and 2) that both pumps are working? On mine I found that one pump was dead and the other was getting intermittant(!). Replacement parts should arrive today. Tony Wirtel 300e/2.6

Re: [MBZ] crack crack crack crack, and more crack

Message: 14 Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:56:14 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] crack crack crack crack, and more crack To: Banned List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mercedes Mailing List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; fo

Re: [MBZ] my first engine pull

'82 300D done today. That was fun and easy, even on dirt! Luther: How many hours did it take? I'm thinking about transplanting a good 300sd motor into something else instead of fixing the rust. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] my first engine pull

Thanks, Luther- short of wrestling w/the great dane, sounds more or less like the approach I'd be using... Tony Wirtel about 7-8 hours, but that is my first time AND there was plenty of time screwing around, pausing to think, talk, drink a brew, wrestle with his great dane, etc. I thin

Re: [MBZ] How about an engine-swap-a-thon at the RustyQ?

Lets see here, there will be alcohol, power tools & heavy engines involved... Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com Tom: You forgot fire. Must have fire, and not just from the BBQ- a good size torch to motivate bolts or burn stuff off... Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] Recipe for instant divorce....

Just add this to the driveway. Might want an airsick bag before viewing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-mercedes-e-300-convertible-AMG-sl-s-sel-w-124_W0QQitemZ180042342401QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] 83 steering box change

Benz dealership is at least 90 miles away and I don't want to spend much any way... (: Levi Levi- used to be a guy in Ithaca about 10 years ago, but a friend who used him said he was spotty then. Want to say he was just west/southwest of town. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] cheap SDL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMT%3A12&viewitem=&item=260047555614 Got POR-15???

Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder/CR

be falling over each other with praise. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] W126/123/116 rear trailing arms

ect the spring perch isn't far behind. Tony Wirtel

[MBZ] MBZ] M103 Timing Cover Seal

. With that said the sealant you have is also from 2007. Given the difficulty and complexity of the job and the problems with not doing it exactly right you may want to spring for a new tube! Tony wirtel Former 300e/2.6 owner -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___

[MBZ] USS The Sullivans

e name "The Sullivans" and if I recall correctly she was the first US Navy ship to be named for more than one person. This ship is part of the Buffalo Naval museum on Lake Erie; my mother in law spent quite a few nights aboard her as part of the Erie County Sea Cadets detachment. M

Re: [MBZ] Michelin Cross Climate?

benz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > -- > > Subject: Digest Footer > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] COVID-19 Vaccines and study sizes

7;ll echo what was said before- if you can get a shot, take what you can get. The differences in efficacy are minor compared to the risk of covid...esp w/the new variants swimming around. Tony Wirtel ...still Benzless On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 Kaleb Striplin wrote > To: Mercedes Discussion List

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