Probably the URO products at that price point. -D
> On Aug 13, 2021, at 10:26 AM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > FYI. There are several 114mm w123 (new) door check straps listed on ebay > right now for less than $120 delivered. > ________________________________ > From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com <mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:07 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 67 > > Send Mercedes mailing list submissions to > mercedes@okiebenz.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mercedes-ow...@okiebenz.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mercedes digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: 123 part search (Dwight Giles) > 2. Re: 123 part search (Curt Raymond) > 3. 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Allan Streib) > 4. If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k > miles - $6,990 (Allan Streib) > 5. Re: 123 part search (Dimitri Seretakis) > 6. Re: Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes (Dimitri Seretakis) > 7. Re: 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 (Rick Knoble) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:38 -0400 > From: Dwight Giles <dwight.gi...@gmail.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: > <CAH-aLP84NTjuypAO+tRq=6qkf0ltl87cdoczhmbkxsf+wdu...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Yes. Gotta love the classic Center. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 7:29 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were >> previously NLA. >> >> And they say MB doesn?t care?. >> >> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend >> of >>> mine. Mine was changed when I bought it. >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it >> at >>> a >>>> number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any >>>> alternatives. >>>> >>>> Sorry. >>>> >>>> If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for >>>> the uninitiated. >>>> >>>> I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m >>>> surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small >>>> application base. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are >>>>> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) >>>>> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it >> today. >>>>> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. >>>>> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried >> all >>>> the >>>>> major sources. >>>>> TIA >>>>> Dwight >>>>> >>>>> Dwight E. Giles Jr. >>>>> 1982 300CD >>>>> 2005 E320 4matic >>>>> Wickford RI >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> -- >> Jaime Kopchinski >> http://www.jaimekop.com/ >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:43:23 +0000 (UTC) > From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: <832030786.105787.1628815403...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > 14mm is about half an inch although I don't suppose the precise length > matters all that much. Somebody that was good with a welder should be able to > cut a sedan version and add half an inch of strap steel. A TIG welder would > be best for fine control and minimal splatter but I could (eventually) > probably make one with my MIG setup. > -Curt > > On Thursday, August 12, 2021, 5:37:14 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe.? They are > different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) > Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. > Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. > Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all the > major sources. > TIA > Dwight > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 2005 E320 4matic > Wickford RI > _______________________________________ > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:39:51 -0400 > From: "Allan Streib" <astr...@fastmail.fm> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 > Message-ID: <d64c67b1-8c93-4070-adde-233cbf256...@www.fastmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain > > Since when is a head gasket "recommended maintenance" on a car with only 86k > miles? > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1991-mercedes-benz-e-23l/7364902160.html > > Allan > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:41:57 -0400 > From: "Allan Streib" <astr...@fastmail.fm> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: [MBZ] If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - > 201k miles - $6,990 > Message-ID: <07dfb574-dbf5-4db3-858e-e26eab1cc...@www.fastmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 > > Duel sunroof ?sunroofs??? > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-gl/7364742121.html > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:45:27 -0400 > From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 part search > Message-ID: <f9d4f16d-1100-423e-9992-4ee882e6a...@yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > MB cares a hell of a lot more than BMW. Try getting parts for a BMW 2002 > through the dealer. They won?t even recognize the VIN. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 12, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> ?Perfect example of MB stepping up and building new parts that were >> previously NLA. >> >> And they say MB doesn?t care?. >> >>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yes rare. Classic center said they just remade some. It is for a friend of >>> mine. Mine was changed when I bought it. >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 5:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I did some digging and only came up with the OE part. You can find it at >>> a >>>> number of the RevParts sellers for under $250.00, but I don?t see any >>>> alternatives. >>>> >>>> Sorry. >>>> >>>> If it?s any consolation they?re trading on eBay for upwards of $350 for >>>> the uninitiated. >>>> >>>> I would say to bite the bullet and buy an OE one and move on. I?m >>>> surprised they?re still available considering the relatively small >>>> application base. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I am looking for a door stop/check strap for a 123 coupe. They are >>>>> different from sedan and wagon. MB Classic has one for 250.00. (ouch) >>>>> Yesterday I found a URO one for much cheaper but I can't find it today. >>>>> Parts # is 123 720 03 16. Strap length is 114mm while sedan is 100mm. >>>>> Does Anybody have a good used one or know of a source? I have tried all >>>> the >>>>> major sources. >>>>> TIA >>>>> Dwight >>>>> >>>>> Dwight E. Giles Jr. >>>>> 1982 300CD >>>>> 2005 E320 4matic >>>>> Wickford RI >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> -- >> Jaime Kopchinski >> http://www.jaimekop.com/ >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:58:47 -0400 > From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Roof Rack Idea Old Benzes > Message-ID: <d501460b-3d3d-49e3-b5d9-bbe937a1e...@yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > No I mean, a good roof rack option for a w124. Sorry I wasn?t clear! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:42 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> ?I don?t think there is a good alternative for a W124, depending on what >> you?re looking for in the way of a car. >> >> If you want a Toyota Camry as far as reliability, a solid W210 is the best >> way to go. They?re still fairly simple to work on and maintain, and very >> durable and reliable. Not as solid as a W124, but good cars nonetheless. >> Just avoid any with rust, as it?s seriously dangerous on a W210. >> >> -D >> >>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> What?s a good alternative for a w124? I have not had any luck in my >>> searches. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Aug 12, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> ?You can buy multiple feet and bolt them to any sort of crossmember you >>>> want. Two feet per end on a 2x8 works for heavy stuff. Usually I am not >>>> hauling anything that heavy on the car. >>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 6, 2021, 2:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I have gutter mountroof racksthat work on the 126s, I forget the brand, >>>>> they are pretty well known. Got them ages ago. >>>>> >>>>> But that is a good recycling! >>>>> >>>>> --FT >>>>> >>>>>> On 8/6/21 5:26 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>> While I was at the junkyard the other day, I realized that there was a >>>>>> small chance the roof racks that are on work vans would fit on an old >>>>> benz. >>>>>> I tested it on the w126 that was there and it did in fact fit so if you >>>>>> want a roof rack for one cheap it would theoretically work... I thought >>>>>> yall might get a bit of a kick out of it like my dad and I did. >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> --FT >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:07:09 +0000 > From: Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 > Message-ID: > > <dm6pr17mb212366d30b52a9b36516f365dd...@dm6pr17mb2123.namprd17.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > M103 and M104 head gaskets start leaking oil out of the passenger side rear > corner at about 100k miles. IIRC, some (most?, all?) M103 engines came with > brass, not bronze valve guides. If he just changed the head gasket without > having the head rebuilt, that's quite an oversight. It's not worth what he > wants. Maybe $3,500. Maybe. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: August 12, 2021 8:41 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm > Subject: [MBZ] 1991 190E 2.3L - 86k miles - $9,750 > > Since when is a head gasket "recommended maintenance" on a car with only 86k > miles? > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1991-mercedes-benz-e-23l/7364902160.html > > Allan > _______________________________________ > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ------------------------------ > > End of Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 67 > ***************************************** > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
