Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

the mortal coil at 90yo --FT On 6/10/24 3:59 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who died in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 90 years old. Randy On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who died in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 90 years old. Randy On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: The old gal who lives a few blocks away with a 1980 300SD. I first saw it in

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

On 09/06/2024 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... Not much chance of that! Craig ___ A number of years back now, I put 5 new tires on my old Chevy pickup. I think that I about doubled its value.

Re: [MBZ] Trivia question

Didn't want a Gremlin when it was new and certainly don't want one now. My mother-in-law had 2 Gremlins in a row ( a Green one and then a Caramel coloured one) and then one of the ones that looked like someone connected an air hose and inflated it (a Pacer also Caramel) . I recall that the

Re: [MBZ] Original owner passed away, and we couldn't find the title. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 sel, $750

If this person offering the vehicle for sale has the authority to write a Bill of Sale on behalf of the estate of the deceased owner, then they should have the authority to have the lost title replaced. Randy On 30/05/2024 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Bill of sale only.

Re: [MBZ] Know I am not a dealership.. get a loan from ur bank..2020 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 560 Sedan 4D, $47, 000

Grill looks like a Lincoln. Randy On 30/05/2024 1:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Yes it has the refrigerator in the back. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/465369399288137 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] First time seeing this I think

On 28/05/2024 7:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/share/2JJfKQpPxVHNNEUL/?mibextid=79PoIi There is actually an old coal fired steam train behind him and it is gaining on him. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: friends of Dan's?

I am thankful that I do not live in a place like that and have no intention of ever doing so. Randy On 28/05/2024 8:53 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/these-florida-men-are-whats-wrong-with-america

Re: [MBZ] A bit off topic

electric razor. Had a rear seat heater, which was something I got a kick out of, too. -D On May 16, 2024, at 9:53 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: A day or two ago, on my way home from my office, I saw a nice late 40s or early 50s Buick in traffic. It was in nice condition and looked

[MBZ] A bit off topic

A day or two ago, on my way home from my office, I saw a nice late 40s or early 50s Buick in traffic. It was in nice condition and looked to be pretty stock. No evidence of hot rodding. It was 2 tone - white and a light blue. Looked very nice. The thing that struck me was how narrow set the

Re: [MBZ] Great, All Original

On 15/05/2024 8:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 15 May 2024 15:13:21 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah roughly the same size as a W123, nearly identical in length and width but the W110 had a shorter wheelbase compared to a W123 Saloon. The W110 roof was a bit higher and

Re: [MBZ] W116 300SD with rare Inca Red paint

I would agree. The colour is odd - sort of a rust or cinnamon. I didn't look at the radio. Randy On 10/05/2024 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The color is gross. I don't dislike that radio... -Curt On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:44:58 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust, took it on the chin. Literally. Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights,

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust, took it on the chin. Literally. Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights,

Re: [MBZ] Need a key everything works good , As is car 1998 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $4, 500

, but as I understand it, they couldn’t find a vendor who would/could make them. -D On May 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like that readily available. Randy On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Need a key everything works good , As is car 1998 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $4, 500

That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like that readily available. Randy On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too. -D On

[MBZ] 2nd post about EVs

A friend and I were talking a couple of days ago and he said something that I thought was interesting. We both agreed that Ford made an error in calling one of their EVs a Mustang. He said they should have called it a Galaxy. Randy ___

[MBZ] Electric Vehicles

I am not a real fan of the electric vehicles being pushed upon us by the fools who think they are wonderful, but I see enough propaganda on a daily basis to make me think about them. Some of you folks are engineers etc and likely have a better grasp of this sort of thing than I do, so here

Re: [MBZ] OT Porch Problems

So, do you think Porsche found out and put the screws to the dealership, or that the owner of the dealership found out and was not happy that he did not get the bribery monies? Randy On 30/04/2024 4:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: The local Benz stealer also owns the other high-end

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru

Re: [MBZ] OK if this doesn’t scream MMM what does?

On 26/04/2024 7:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/share/TSNfihdou2Wijo8m/?mibextid=79PoIi Curt needs that on his great northern estate. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

Obviously, it is time to recruit some new members. Randy On 25/04/2024 6:06 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Really? I had assumed you were the youngest on the list. I've got another other year of my 40's, guess that makes me the youngest... -Curt On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

I wish I could say that! Randy On 24/04/2024 3:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This is my last year in my 40s. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Happy Birthday!. Are you at the age yet where your birthday cake looks like a prairie fire?

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

Consider it to be rust proofing and leave it alone? Randy On 11/22/2023 4:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Completed it over the course of about 3 weekends. Spent 2-3 hours taking it apart bagging up the hundreds of bolts in separate bags per section of the job. Spend the whole next

Re: [MBZ] OT: TDI brakes

I am fortunate to have a son who is a journeyman auto tech. He does mine now and he is a very careful and thorough mechanic - also much quicker than I would be. Randy On 18/04/2024 2:49 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Nice Work! Brake work is satisfying and I always feel safer doing it

Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

On 18/04/2024 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'd always assumed a 240D 3.0 would be an "adequately powerful 240D". As somebody who lives where its kind of hilly a 240D with its 50mph max sustained hill climbing speed was a drag. I used to hit some hills at 70mph so I could crest at

Re: [MBZ] Light green -- 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd,$9,500

Not enough photos. Randy On 08/04/2024 10:02 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Pretty color. Might be worth it with service records. On Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 10:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Beautiful 1979, Mercedes 300 Sd garage kept for most of its

Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

]. On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into trouble? Randy On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Me

Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into trouble? Randy On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I feel with that one you would just show up with $1000, not say a word,

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On 26/03/2024 1:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Like a house of cards... Wonder why the far right span fell as well? Not an engineer, but I did build a bridge out of balsa wood in high school physics Anyway, the deal with these truss bridges is that the truss through compression

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On 26/03/2024 12:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Wow. Incredible. Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488 The captain of the ship is in a whole lot

Re: [MBZ] What in the Sam Hill....

On 23/03/2024 10:08 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797251625569542/ AZBob I know a fellow who used a Porsche 924 basically from the windshield back,  to make a small travel trailer. Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

On 23/03/2024 6:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as wine in the canning section of your local Mercado del Wal, among other places. I use it to freshen up the dishwasher and washing machine. -D So, what are you

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

Are any of you folks fans of the radiator flush chemicals? Randy On 22/03/2024 2:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can be a Bad Thing over time, but don’t worry. Drain, flush a few times, refill with plain water, drain/flush again and

Re: [MBZ] OT The Light Dawns

This tale reminds me of an old friend who has since passed on. His electric razor was not holding a charge so he went to a shop that services electric razors and bought replacement rechargeable batteries for his razor. Then went home and installed them but they did not appear to work, so he

Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

If you were looking for a wagon of that vintage, a bit of screen would not hold you back. Randy On 15/03/2024 4:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Indeed. It's at the top of the list of cars I will never purchase. On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

It is more likely that he is being "artistic" and you have to acknowledge that it did get your attention. Randy On 15/03/2024 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: He's a prisoner in his house due to the swarm of Africanized honey bees patrolling his yard. On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

There is no point in beating yourself up over things like this. A shop might easily have missed the cut as well. It obviously was not something that was all that likely given the splash pan and your history with the car. Good job in getting it done. Hope the drain plug cooperates in the

Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

On 02/03/2024 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension issue. It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the transmission wants to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to really start working.

Re: [MBZ] Price Drop!

On 29/02/2024 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I tried to get the VIN but he says the car is far away... I suggested he check his insurance policy and he replied "come and see it", like I know where he hides it. Maybe he is just being careful and does not understand why you

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

On 28/02/2024 3:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Too good a deal - probably a scam. Go check it out. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

Too far away? Randy On 28/02/2024 2:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wish. Can't do it --FT On 2/28/24 3:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Go get it. Randy On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

Go get it. Randy On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB warranty https://www.facebook.com/share/GPtz8jJnqFrRirtA/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

Snap-On sells them too, but I doubted Andrew was looking for expensive professional grade tools. Randy On 28/02/2024 11:13 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Amazon? But taking a chance on quality. McMaster-Carr sells them. They also list sets of magnetic inserts that you use in sockets

Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

On 28/02/2024 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I am looking for a set of magnetic metric sockets but have come up empty. Who sells these? ___ AMAZON! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT crash

Cannot fix stupid. Randy On 23/02/2024 3:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Not really, it's a main street supposedly 40mph but of course morons blast along and try to beat the lights --FT On 2/23/24 3:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: High speed intersection? Randy On 23

Re: [MBZ] OT crash

High speed intersection? Randy On 23/02/2024 1:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was leaving the gym and heard all kinds of sirens. Got on the street and see a pile of 3 cars at the intersection. Looks like one SUV got t-boned and ended up on top of a bystander so the front of

Re: [MBZ] Since I Live in the Fancy Trailer Park, I Have This Sweet Whip

That is rough looking! Do you just go at it with your DeWalt random orbit sander and then paint it with a foamy roller and a gallon of Rustoleum? A good paint job would be more than the car is worth. Randy On 22/02/2024 3:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Custom hood stack --FT On

Re: [MBZ] remove sludge from w123 diesel

Where exactly is this gummy oil? On top of the head under the cam cover? If so, you should be able to rinse it out of there. Plug the oil drain holes to keep it from washing down into the oil pan, and then spray it out with Varsol. Will make a bit of a mess, but clean the engine off after you

Re: [MBZ] Bring $2000 and a trailer and do as you wish with it 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

On 17/02/2024 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: What you see is what you get. Clean GA title in hand. Accident was not reported to insurance only had Liability. Car runs but isn’t drive-able. Prior to accident there were no issues with the vehicle. Has brand new new tires as well.

Re: [MBZ] There is a Special Place in Hell....

On 17/02/2024 9:32 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1436948973866901/ AZBob Sad that so many of these reasonably decent old MB diesels are being ruined by fools. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] But the Color...

On 17/02/2024 9:46 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/711074094523016/ AZBob I could live with the colour. Classy and stealthy at the same time. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mogalicious

On 17/02/2024 9:43 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Finally, a  cool video: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/278067711796647/ I want to reach out to this guy and thank him for a good post. Kinda refreshing. AZBob Needs a good sturdy roll bar. Randy

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

Where is your spirit of adventure? Randy On 15/02/2024 12:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I don't think it stops at the drive train. IIRC everything about that car is "special" like the window winders, door closers, brakes, etc on and on and on. I've also read, but never had

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

. Randy On 15/02/2024 11:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: True, but how do you address the hydraulic suspension? Or does this model have it? -D On Feb 15, 2024, at 10:19 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355549924090599/ In storage 18 years. I can’t even imagine what PRK would charge to get a pink slip for that. If a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into, this is a hole in the

Re: [MBZ] Widow Is Coming To Grips...

On 15/02/2024 9:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …with the understanding that her husband’s S600 wasn’t worth as much as he said… [00R0R_3EuqtwsSk5b_0lM0t2_600x450.jpg] 1996 Mercedes Benz S 600 for sale by

[MBZ] Happy Birthday Bob!

Remember, at this stage in life, more is better. Randy ___ http://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] Rodbender?

On 13/02/2024 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I thought they were the same engine but the 350SDL had 210 ci versus 183 ci for the 300SDL? I believe the displacement difference would have been a change in both bore and stroke. Different heads, too, as I recall. -D Did they

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

I assume the free wheel device is the clutch? Randy On 13/02/2024 10:12 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would prevent engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you terrified your passengers with the

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

Isn't it the 6 cylinder in the SDL? Randy On 12/02/2024 5:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: which is the rodbender? On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 6:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No. This is the million mile engine. Only Arnold can bend the rods. On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

I know you have referred to the Volvo previously, but I don't recall all of it. What year, and model is it, what mileage on it, and has it been a good car? Randy On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I found a wiring diagram, and I've been able to work out how to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

When you are bent over working on this, just keep thinking about the hourly rate the shop would be charging you, probably including  to repair this, even if they, like you, had inadvertently created the problem. Randy On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I found a wiring

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

Don't you just go there to stand on a corner?f Randy On 09/02/2024 2:13 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It will be windy in Winslow. Always windy in Winslow. You’re going there on purpose? Winslow is like Denny’s: you never go there you just end up there. AZBob Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

BUT, have you ever known the greenie weenies to care about common sense and practical gain? Randy On 08/02/2024 11:32 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: It makes sense. There are not enough of these cars on the road for their emissions to make any difference. Saves the state and the

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? Randy On 08/02/2024 12:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: Did you need a different

Re: [MBZ] I really think Poos needs this

But there is no hood stack! Randy On 07/02/2024 6:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Too new for me, but I do like the bull horns on the hood. Very “Texan”. -D On Feb 7, 2024, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

They have gone up a lot in recent years too. Randy On 05/02/2024 2:19 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Last spring I welded up the hitch plate from our 1952 Farmall Super M. The hole the pin goes through had gotten wallowed out from 30 years of mowing. The mower would hit a bump and the

Re: [MBZ] Ok all you (mercedes) refrigerator experts

If you search the model on line, you may well find a video that will show you how to repair it. Randy On 04/02/2024 2:33 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks, So I have a fairly new … don’t see a date 25 cuft GE bottom freezer drawer refrigerator/ freezer. I’ve had it 2-3 years.

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

True, but I hear that good equipment makes it easier. Randy On 03/02/2024 11:14 AM, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: It's not the welder, but the skill of the man using it --- On Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:50 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: An old, circa 1990 Miller

Re: [MBZ] driven to shows in the villages Florida 1929 Mercedes-Benz gazelle, $10, 000

They really shouldn't be permitted to advertise things like that as "Mercedes". I did see a similar one this morning on the net that had a Mercedes drivetrain - in Australia. It had an AT and the owner was asking about swapping in a manual transmission. Randy On 03/02/2024 9:04 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] And It Is Listed Again...

They never mention the amount of effort it would take to do that well. It is like the folks who advocate burning wood for heat. If you have to buy the wood, you won't save anything, and if you have your own woodlot, you will have to put out a lot of effort. Randy On 29/01/2024 10:58 AM,

Re: [MBZ] O.T Super Cool, But Extreemus Crackalackorum

On 26/01/2024 10:24 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1023027455453739/ I wanted my dad to get one of these so bad back in the day, but he bought a 1973 Piper Cherokee PA-28 180 instead. So, instead of camping and smoking weed with my friends,

Re: [MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

On 20/01/2024 2:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Did the steam cleaning if the interior of the 350ML today. Worked well, looks great with one exception: the plastic trim beneath the passenger seat has a black, sticky residue on it. It is very evenly spread all over it. You can’t see it

Re: [MBZ] OT owned by my grandfather who passed 15 years ago. 1968 Rolls-Royce ghost, $2, 500

RAT ROD! Junk the RR drivetrain. Drop in a SMC etc. Randy On 21/01/2024 9:45 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Wow! That thing is toast. -D On Jan 21, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Sad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3287455724884924 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Cold Start Hesitation? *********ADDED INFORMATION***********

I don't know if this is similar to what we had in a 1998 F150 with the 4L V6 or not. It had some sort of flap valves in the intake manifold. It started acting up and my mechanic son, who was driving it at the time, repaired it. I think all that was wrong with it was that the plastic clips that

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

On 16/01/2024 10:24 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Pierre. He is odd. Dr. Booth is a demigod. AZBob Sent from my iPhone Have you seen the utube video of when Pierre got married? He cleans up pretty well. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] OT - Hands Free Devices

Do any of you folks have hands free devices that you think are good enough that you would recommend them? I have had 2 of the clip on the the visor type units. One worked pretty well for a fairly long while but has become erratic. The other never did work all that well. My 2013 truck is old

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 3:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: At some point Chrysler (I think) copied the Mercedes styling almost exactly, down to the font of the trunk badge model number and placing their pentagram where the star would be. I always wondered how they got away with it. Lexus went

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

I still have my one and only Mercedes and you folks have heard all about it more than once. Randy On 12/01/2024 3:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It might be amusing if each of us wrote a brief essay about their FIRST Mercedes, either to purchase or as a family car.

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 2:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: My buddy in college had a Granada. Looks like a Mercedes! It got us around as it had room for 6. I think at some point it just imploded. --FT I had a 1977 Mercury Monarch 2 dr. It looked nice - White with a white half vinyl top

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 2:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: There is really nothing at all redeeming about a Fairmont in any way, other than it's better than walking. Now, come on - it wasn't that bad. It was actually quite stylish compared to the 4 door and it had a decent cloth interior with

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

My father had the Mercury version - A Bobcat. Bright red, black interior - automatic which meant it was pretty weak. I think it was still around when my father died. I don't know what happened to it. Mother must have sold it or given it away to clear the yard. It was not a wonderful car but my

[MBZ] more on sunroofs

My elder son has a late model Toyota Rav4. Not certain of year but essentially new. They bought it new, had to wait for one to come in to the dealer and have had it maybe a year or a bit more. Back in maybe October, the glass in the sunroof broke.  They initially thought it might be

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

On 12/01/2024 11:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Might be tough to find the needed plastic clips in a boneyard in AZ. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Used parts from a salvage yard? Randy But there are folks

Re: [MBZ] OT Torpedo Tender

On 11/01/2024 11:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So some shady dude parked this thing in the creek last year just down the road (creek?) close to my buddy’s house. Unclear how that works but there you go. I don’t think it has been operated at all, just tied up. I’m not quite sure

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

On 12/01/2024 7:33 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It appears the air deflector and its piece parts are NLA. I’ve read most people just delete the whole shooting match. Would the air flow/sound be greatly increased with the delete? But I guess it’s a moot point if parts can’t be had. AZBob

Re: [MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

On 11/01/2024 3:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: On the trip across our great country in my new to me ML350, I was routinely stopping to fill when I’d get to 1/4 tank left. Each time it took anywhere from 9.0 gal to 10.2 gal to fill it. Once home, I ran it down to essentially E (needle

Re: [MBZ] OT Kleb needs this

with corporate or customers, so he sought a job in another GM division. I always liked these. -D On Jan 9, 2024, at 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Used to be ugly but now on its way to iconic. On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 11:23 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Is this an interference engine? Randy On 09/01/2024 11:18 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’m thinking timing chain at this point --FT Sent from iFōn On Jan 9, 2024, at 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Not sure if that is good news or bad. Randy On 09/01/2024 11

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Not sure if that is good news or bad. Randy On 09/01/2024 11:00 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I did that yesterday, no problems there --FT Sent from iFōn On Jan 9, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Pull the plugs and make sure it is not hydro locked

Re: [MBZ] OT Kleb needs this

I like it. Randy On 08/01/2024 10:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Buddy of mine is selling it  Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/wX18j1Z3HAfASxxb/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wheel/tire sizes?

Is there a label on the body somewhere that tells you the original tire sizes? Randy On 08/01/2024 7:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah that’s kinda weird that a tire shop would have done that. I wonder if these wheels are actually staggered (and I think they might be) so

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Pull the plugs and make sure it is not hydro locked? Randy On 08/01/2024 7:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I’m thinking that but the gear spun freely, and in any case shouldn’t be engaged to the flywheel. The old one looked fine too and at this point I’m thinking the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

A quick Google search suggests that most of the electricity generated in OK is by way of fossil fuels so that puts a bit of a damper on the green side of electric school buses too. Randy On 08/01/2024 4:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Well done, Craig! I would also posit that as

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$1,234

Is that mould all over the interior? Randy On 05/01/2024 9:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have a buddy who lives in that little town and has spoken to the seller. Dead Granddad's project, they are just trying to unload it.  Say they have had interest up to $5-6k.  I told my buddy

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

What route are you taking? Randy On 03/01/2024 8:01 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Another great day. 40ish degrees and drizzling mostly, and it cleared off in time to be able to drive into the sun. Several tanks of fuel has proven I’m getting 19.25 mpg driving the posted speed limit.

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

steel, I believe, it’s so powerful. -D On Jan 3, 2024, at 3:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 03/01/2024 1:39 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Well, my 1978 Amana is still working well... :-) -- Jim Do you think it still produces as much power as it initially did? We had

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

On 03/01/2024 1:39 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Well, my 1978 Amana is still working well... :-) -- Jim Do you think it still produces as much power as it initially did? We had an Amana for many years but my wife began to think it did not work as well as it had in the past and

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

On 12/25/2023 8:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: From toasty AZ AZBob A bit cooler than that here in Winnipeg, but not bad for the time of the year. -9 C this morning. Has been staying close to 0 C for a while which is warmer than we normally see this time of year. Hopefully,

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