Re: [MBZ] And my friend was only going 150 mph!

a very cheap model which might be valuable in an accident, but > haven't tried it yet. > Gerry > > Karl Wittnebel wrote: > > Hard to drive faster than the speed of light, but no end of people seem > > willing to give it their best effort. > > I often think dash cam foo

Re: [MBZ] And my friend was only going 150 mph!

> > Dual cam, hidden recorder: > > http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2015/3/1/k1s-the-first-front-rear-hidden-1080p-dash-camera.html > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] And my friend was only going 150 mph!

cedes" wrote: > > I like that one, I wonder how long they last baking in the SC heat and > humidity. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 12:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] This could be decent

Mine was only a 190d (no trim on the c pillar) and a four on the tree, but it went for exactly that price no reserve on ebay about six years ago, rust and all. On Nov 13, 2015 6:23 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Plus ya gotta keep wiping the bug splats off

Re: [MBZ] THIS is CRACK!

My mechanic had World interiors redo his w123 wagon in chestnut leather. New door panels (tex), the works. The effect is unexpectedly impressive. On Nov 10, 2015 6:33 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > "This is an original, unrestored car that was comprehensively inspected and > recondition

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Always a good opportunity to re-watch Mars Attacks. I marvel at how far ahead of its time it was. https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhsm-002&p=mars+attacks On Nov 13, 2015 7:07 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > I find myself dropping off my daughter at school

Re: [MBZ] Dune

I liked the suits that recycle urine and sweat into drinking water. It actually seems doable using pumping energy from human movement. Watermakers on yachts do this using high pressure pumps, from seawater. Fat boy slim, weapon of choice, underlying refrain: "walk without rhythm, it won't attract

Re: [MBZ] welding

This one looks like a lot of bang for the buck with the 200 rebate and you can always unload a miller if you want: http://www.weldersupply.com/P/275/Millermatic211Auto-Set11 On Nov 24, 2015 7:43 AM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: > Do you HAVE to use gas with them or is that optional? >> > > G

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

I need to get that 87 606 wagon out here from NC at some point, but I'm doubting anyone wants to drive it for less than I can truck it. I will also have a black 95 wagon with 140k miles and a funky 1-2 shift in LA soon to harvest the leather interior out of, so if anyone needs components from that

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

Wake forest ish On Nov 24, 2015 10:08 AM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: > Wish I were able to make the drive, but where in NC? > > Wilton > > - Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "me

Re: [MBZ] OK I'm in

Welding fuel tanks is not trivial. This would be entirely doable though: http://www.atlinc.com/rangeextender.html On Nov 23, 2015 8:39 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > I think we can beat them. Here's my plan. > > I'll offer my '87 wagon, "The Original White Whale". We can probably get

[MBZ] Om606 turbo map k14

specs? Thx On Nov 24, 2015 10:19 AM, "Karl Wittnebel" wrote: > Wake forest ish > On Nov 24, 2015 10:08 AM, "WILTON via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> Wish I were able to make the drive, but where in NC? >> >> Wilton >> >> - Original M

Re: [MBZ] OK I'm in

to weld fuel tanks years ago. The trick is to fill them with water > first. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Nov 24, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Welding fuel tanks is not trivial.

Re: [MBZ] Om606 turbo map k14

> > > On Nov 24, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > MB Part number A 606 096 00 99 > > Kkk code 531 497 07026 > > > > I have looked in startek but cannot manage to find the specifications of > >

Re: [MBZ] Om606 turbo map k14

ry calling them to see what > info they have. > > http://gpopshop.com/products-page/kkk-rebuild-kits/ > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Om606 turbo map k14

Thanks for that. Unfortunately not that simple. There are many variants of the k14. The one from the 606 turbo is the 7026. All of the map images I have found are for other variants, eg volkswagens. Inducer and exducer diameters vary on both the compressor and turbine as well as the area of the exh

Re: [MBZ] Good Diesel Tuning info

The max fuel you can get out of a stock MW pump on an om617 is 62cc/min without replacing elements etc. It is about 20% more than stock. This equates to about 150 intercooled hp max. There is a good thread by Dougal on 4btswaps.com about it. The best way to obtain that fuel from a stock mw pump wi

Re: [MBZ] Good Diesel Tuning info

Maybe look om616 up on peachparts and pm him. He seems kind of particular but demonstrates some truly mind numbingly detailed knowledge of the older m and mw pumps in threads from 2010 and 2011. On Dec 6, 2015 10:15 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Karl, if you can post a link to the guide

Re: [MBZ] Pumpkin time.

Try Thermopolis, WY. Sun Valley actually has a creek out past the warm springs chairlift a few miles with, you guessed it, warm springs. I passed a place in CO one time that was known for hot baths also. Or the hotel bel air. But that one is spendy. Then there is the one in Switzerland designed

Re: [MBZ] Another Jaime Find?

Yes I think any 123 wagon out of PA for instance has been tampered with. At least that was my experience. Must be a crew of dealers up there buying old wagons and dialing them back. On Dec 16, 2015 6:06 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No way that car has the i

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm

2900 rebuilt, 550 install. 650 used. Other stuff can add up fast. It would have to have had a bunch of stuff replaced already to make it worthwhile. On Jan 1, 2016 12:28 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Yeah, fortunately I haven’t had to deal much with transmissions on W140s, > so I wasn’

[MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your sensible upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? Thanks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

than 150hp for regular driving in a passenger vehicle. >> 350hp at the wheels is huge, my Dodge 1500 has 345 at the crank and its an animal. Walked away up big hills in the white mountains with a 240D on a heavy UHaul trailer. >> -Curt >> >> >> From: Karl Wittnebel vi

Re: [MBZ] It fell off

Mine came out of the floor also; 85 wagon. Completely rustred out. Kind of interesting, as there is little rust elsewhere. I guess the pedal hinge sits in a recess and water/snow from shoes runs down the pedal and rots it out. It has all sorts of tar stuff on the floor. Could be tough to weld with

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

cedes" wrote: > Karl Wittnebel wrote: > For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your sensible > upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? Thanks. > > > > Whatever a 1995 E320 has. The 1994 E420 was a lot of fun, but had more > >

Re: [MBZ] It fell off

Not as good as the w110 two stage pull switch for glow-start. That even had the dealer guys stumped in Arlington one time. On Jan 5, 2016 5:13 PM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > Yeah, the rod is just as good for go control. The need for better aim to > hit is is a pain. It would be a reasonable t

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

Too much to think about. Situation calls for some Todd Snider: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IUK6zjtUj00 On Jan 5, 2016 3:32 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > "47% of all statistics are made up on the spot." "There are lies, damned > lies, and statistics." > > On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 4:01 PM, Cu

Re: [MBZ] limited slip rear end for w126 cars

FYI, this AMGDave guy from benzworld has LSD swap info. Spreadsheet attached, or this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qivrllig601pj7b/differentials.pdf?dl=0 On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mercedes "limited slip" will be in two flavors:

Re: [MBZ] Sun Valley Transmissions

They will R&R stuff also if you are local. On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 5:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope, Trans is fine. I just asked him about the 124 speedo drive. Cheep > prastic stuff. I suspected that, but Mark confirmed it. > Still waitin for you to giv

Re: [MBZ] Tampa

Compared to what location? http://consumerist.com/2014/08/19/how-far-does-100-go-in-your-state-heres-a-map-that-that-shows-you/ On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 5:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How expensive is it to live in the Tampa/Orlando area? We have an open

Re: [MBZ] OT: Secret message to Fred

What, no turbine? https://youtu.be/QxpHJipB67g On Feb 1, 2016 6:22 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Your stove is done. > https://youtu.be/Br1PWFGzX7I > > -Curt > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT: Secret message to Fred

I'm sure this has also been shared: https://youtu.be/iBw618geqyI On Feb 6, 2016 4:28 PM, "Karl Wittnebel" wrote: > What, no turbine? > > https://youtu.be/QxpHJipB67g > On Feb 1, 2016 6:22 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> Yo

Re: [MBZ] Wut I dun Lernt frum Wulding this week

Anybody hoping to learn anything about welding should probably post over on welding Web for some sound advice. I applaud you for diving in though. Starting on thin material is always going to be a tall order, no matter the process. It would probably be just as easy to gas weld that stuff with an

Re: [MBZ] Pelican Parts

If you ever order factory parts from them that are not in stock it will take eons to receive your parts. You have been warned. On the + side, anything in stock gets to LA in about four nanoseconds. On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > M

Re: [MBZ] wagon build

I am thinking of going 87. Can't bring myself to hot rod the 85 and thereby reduce whatever value it has to virtually nothing. Which begs the question, what does a totally rust-free 85 tdt with a new tranny, rebuilt turbo and top end go for these days with everything but the center vents working a

Re: [MBZ] wagon build

gt;> reserve > >>>> > >>>>> price... > >>>>> > >>>>> On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 7:27 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>

Re: [MBZ] wagon build

an to hot rod? Wagons are somewhat > rare, and usually neglected and beat up. 124 wagons are generally sold for > less than 123 wagons. > > My current dream is an OM606 turbo in a '95 wagon body. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 &g

Re: [MBZ] wagon build

rom my iPad > > > On Sep 10, 2015, at 11:14 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I am thinking of going 87. Can't bring myself to hot rod the 85 and > thereby > > reduce whatever value it has to virtually nothing. > &g

Re: [MBZ] wagon build

to hot rod? Wagons are > somewhat > > rare, and usually neglected and beat up. 124 wagons are generally sold > for > > less than 123 wagons. > > > > My current dream is an OM606 turbo in a '95 wagon body. > > -- > > Max Dillon > > Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ALERT: VW accused of using software in 482, 000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rules

CARB refused to renew our registration in 2014 on our 2010 touareg TDI until the dealer completed a software update. When I took it down there, the dealer said it was some emission related software update and would not affect performance at all. In retrospect it seems like it was probably related t

Re: [MBZ] Pushing the Envelope

I think you will find professional installers routinely using liquid sealants even on 123 windshield gaskets these days. They will put a small bead at the bottoms of the grooves for the frame and the glass to ensure a tight seal on both surfaces. I have had it done a few times now and that is alway

Re: [MBZ] Intermittent blower motor - W123 1985 300TD wtf

Take the footwell cover off. Start the car. Turn the blower switch on. Take a screwdriver handle and push upward on the spindle of the rotor, which is exposed; you may need to take an additional cover off to expose it. If the fan starts when you push upward, get a new motor. The brushes wear a groo

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Coupe Seb/c

I'm sure these guys will be trying to scoop it up: http://www.mercedesmotoring.com/ On Sep 29, 2015 1:09 PM, "Karl W" wrote: > You will be bidding against these guys I am sure: > > http://www.mercedesmotoring.com/ > On Sep 29, 2015 12:13 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> Beautiful dream

[MBZ] S. C. flood is 6th 1,000-year rain since 2010

Poor flooded 240 photo: http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/10/05/south-carolina-flooding-climate-change/73385778/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Rich saves my bacon

Gwagen w463 are famous for this same failure. You can buy sliding door nylon pulleys with steel ball bearings for about $4 at the hardware store which are a direct swap into the assembly with rivets. Beats 600 for a new regulator each time. On Oct 9, 2015 12:51 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Creative minds

It might make a decent curing oven for small composite parts, although it probably has an insufficient pressure rating for that use. On Apr 21, 2017 5:25 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Curley. > > Cleaning auto parts. With the correct chemicals of course. > > Fred. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn

Re: [MBZ] RESTORED ** 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 300SD ** BUY 4 SHOW OR AS DAILY CAR!! $8999

If I ever redo the wagon it will get a nice leather interior from World, or Harry if I can afford him, which I cannot. My 617 has been running fine on synthetic for the last 15 years or so. I prefer 5w40, but have been known to run 15w50 in season. They say the average owner will never see any dif

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport. Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for 7k, for daily driving? Any make, any model. My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car. On May 8, 2017 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > "This is a lot of car

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

Nice choice. On May 8, 2017 2:54 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > You can see details here: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade- > giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058 > > $2,000 out the door. Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the > el

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

say a later model W124 of some sort. While they have their > issues, they’re fairly inexpensive to operated and pretty bulletproof. > > -D > > > > On May 8, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > No deprecia

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

Nothing 1500 dollars won't fix... Incidentally that one vacuum actuator that is nla can be fabricated by riveting the old bracket onto one of the other new pods. On May 7, 2017 8:06 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > "A/C is not cooling but everything else seems fine.” Famous W124 words….

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

Cant let the perfect be the enemy of the good. But isnt the drivetrain from wiltons 124 still lurking about? That could be used for parts or a nice motor. On May 8, 2017 8:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, from the description. You can get one hell of

Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

I think that swap requires a fair bit of wrangling? Tach, tranny, rear end, computer stuff. And rust by the c pillar is a pita as the window needs to be pulled to sandblast it, then reinstalled with an ocean of sealant to fill the trough under the seal. On May 8, 2017 7:43 PM, "Max Dillon via Merc

Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

Is there a source for the w124 ribbon replacements? On May 8, 2017 5:04 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. What's > the deal? > > Bob R > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Dan I emailed you a shipping contact but it occurs to me it may have gone to your spam. Anyway let me know if you still need it. On May 9, 2017 10:27 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > As in when you turn on the lights they’re scurrying all over the place. > > I used my burner email addres

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

163 The Effect of Vehicle Type, Weight, and Price on Personal Injury Claims as an Indicator of Vehicle Safety Dietrich Jehle1, Beric Berlioz1, Andrew Walton2, Joseph Consiglio1, and Jessica Strauss1 1SUNY@Buffalo, Buffalo, NY; 2Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Background: Dying in an automotive ac

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

com> wrote: > Very good Karl. > > RB > > > On 09/05/2017 3:28 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > >> 163 The Effect of Vehicle Type, Weight, and >> Price on Personal Injury Claims as an >> Indicator of Vehicle Safety >> Dietrich Jehle1, Beric

Re: [MBZ] TD tail lights

The 124 versions are about 100 for a nice set as I recall and are also NLA I think. On May 10, 2017 5:40 PM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > I went to the PnP to source some clips for the lower cladding on Allen. > There were two wagons in the yard. One a w123, the other a w124. Both had > viable

Re: [MBZ] Chicago moves up

I read this recently and thought it was a good article about a person who I would consider an authority on the subject of gun violence. You can say what you want about the constitution and forefathers etc, but the view from the trenches is not so pretty: http://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles

[MBZ] mechanic or knacker in greenville SC

Anybody know a mechanic in Greenville SC who could pull a motor and ship it to me? On May 14, 2017 2:07 PM, "Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Well, it IS 117 years old! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

Re: [MBZ] It's Green

Wow. Complete with the rarely optioned passenger footwell CB! On May 13, 2017 10:27 AM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: > Manual, or automatic? > > -- Jim > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] IT HAS BECOME A COLLECTABLE CAR THIS YEAR AND THEREFORE SHOULD BEGIN APPRECIATING IN VALUE WITH TIME.

USAA has an associated collector car insurance company now. Of course regular USAA insurance would still be cheaper with no collision, but that isn't very useful here. On May 10, 2017 4:38 PM, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got 'em on a classic car rider to my

Re: [MBZ] mechanic or knacker in greenville SC

enz indy she has been talking to recently. > > --FT > > > On 5/15/17 7:01 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Anybody know a mechanic in Greenville SC who could pull a motor and ship >> it >> to me? >> >> On May 14, 2017 2:07 PM, "Greg Fio

Re: [MBZ] Mbca

You dont need mbca to have a cars and coffee. A friend from england has a run what you brung #oddsquad car event every wednesday and they get a lot of nice iron. It is on instagram and maybe facebook and that is all the publicity they need to keep it going. On May 15, 2017 1:26 PM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Still cheap - clean CA 300D auction ending today

Or 750 anyway. On May 15, 2017 4:47 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > But, is is in CA, and people in CA have more disposable income. > > THey'd have to spend another $1500 to get Dan's former 300D to CA. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> May 15, 2017 at 3:41

[MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Pressure goes super high, then the compressor fails. It will cool for about 30-40 minutes per compressor. Has new evaporator, new expansion valve new drier, now on compressor #3 (or about to be). Control unit is new. At least one new pressure hose. All the vac pods are new, as is the dash. Works gr

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

hose are new. Compressors have been rebuilds. Last one from rock auto. Ambient was only in the 80s. Will follow up. On May 23, 2017 11:44 PM, "archer75--- via Mercedes" wrote: > > Karl Wittnebel wrote: > > Pressure goes super high, then the compressor fails. It will

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

, and the control unit from a sedan, so it was not straightforward to sort out. But he thought he had all parts back to stock and working. On May 23, 2017 11:44 PM, "archer75--- via Mercedes" wrote: > > Karl Wittnebel wrote: > > Pressure goes super high, then the compressor f

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

Ok so it has bubbles in the window. Ambient was 68 and it put out very cold air on the way to work. Compressor may not be shot? No accessory fan at all, though would not expect it with this weather. Might as well order the gauges. On May 24, 2017 10:11 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > N

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

If it is leaking, that is the first priority. I cannot see throwing good hydro/fluorocarbons after bad. Either the system is 100% functional or I boot it off the car. 85td AC has always been prettly reliable. Still blowing fairly cold this AM, but ambient was 58. Compressor engages fine. Not sure

Re: [MBZ] Diesel smell

Still smells like victory to me. On May 25, 2017 4:46 PM, "Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is a strange one for you. When I think back to driving diesels in the > early 90's it seemed to me like the diesel exhaust smell had a different > stronger scent than it

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a 124 Wagon?

Good 606 swap material. Here in CA it cannot be licensed if it was not originally a diesel. On May 28, 2017 6:31 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > If just that rear door, maybe a pretty good deal. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Kaleb C. Stripl

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

Chinese replicas on ebay but supposedly decent ones rated by german transit authority. Search archives. On May 31, 2017 4:02 AM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > Who was it that had some 15" bundt wheels for sale? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] 15" bundts

On Apr 15, 2017 8:26 AM, "Karl Wittnebel" wrote: I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Bundt-Alloy-Wheel- 15x7-W107-W111-W112-W114-W115-W116

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

14" is standard. Oem 15s are $500 a copy. On May 31, 2017 11:06 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are 15inchers what is on 123s? I should go look at the TD. > > --FT > > > On 5/31/17 2:03 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes w

Re: [MBZ] Where's Gay Larry When You Need Him?

No idea who that is but it is pretty close to me if you want me to knock on the floorpans. On May 30, 2017 3:11 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6150863379.html > > Interesting. And it’s a diesel. > > -D > > > _

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

Dan can you use your vin to get a fan shroud part number for your 95 300d? I need to put one into the retrofit om606 in the 87. Alternative is a low profile SPAL fan triggered on a thermostat of some type. On May 9, 2017 5:53 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: I still haven’t seen the coffee

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

E” button, not “300” or “300E”. > > Poke around and you’ll figure it out. > > -D > > > > On Jun 4, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Karl Wittnebel > wrote: > > > > Dan can you use your vin to get a fan shroud part number for your 95 > 300d? I need to put one into the retr

Re: [MBZ] The S420 Gave Its Life - For Safety

Man I could not agree more about the importance of the car weight/size. Yesterday I am at Sunset and Barrington. Four lanes on Sunset plus a turn lane in the middle. Two going my direction on Barrington, headed left onto eastbound sunset. I am in the right of two left turn lanes. The two roads ar

[MBZ] ziegler w124 bumper cover

Are these things any good? Tempted to try for $125. Merc is like 800. I destroyed mine reversing away from a concrete parking style kerb thing. Ripped one lower corner loose. It was too low in front at the time, obviously. Almost took out the intercooler in the process. Anyway looking for a replac

Re: [MBZ] m117 vs M119

Transferring anything other than a purely mechanical motor is going to be a pain. You can do a hacked om648, which would be cool, but probably not cheap, as someone has to hack the engine controls. Look up Sound German Automotive on FB. He has it running in a 123 wagon with a 722.6. Cool, but not c

Re: [MBZ] Diesel M-class?

From experience I would say the G is the s class of suvs, but even that is a stretch. The GL is kind of a turd, even with the diesel and the 1000/mo lease. Give me an old g any day over a GL. That v6 diesel is also not very impressive compared with the inline motors it replaced. I had a sprinter wi

Re: [MBZ] Now is your change to own one for yourself

I suppose it is the same tool for the 603 and 606, but I don't know. I could use one for the 606. On Jun 10, 2017 7:51 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Diesel-Engine-Timing-Tool- > 617-589-08-2100-Static-Timing-Tool-/142411052

Re: [MBZ] Now's Your Chance!

Nice ride. Too bad about the wreck, but glad your son was ok. I didnt realize it was a 1994. That diff would have bolted into the e420. It is a 2.82. On Jun 10, 2017 5:05 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Own one of my cars! > > https://www.copart.com/lot/31870427/ > > -D > > ___

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Compressor Kablooie

Love the diy compresion swaging idea in a benchtop vise. I have purchased several nipoondenso compressors from rock auto now. They were the original equipment on the 87 td. About $200. Seemed cheap anyway. The car was killing them for awhile due to overpressure. There is an outfit that runs aroun

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

If you buy the compressor from RockAuto can you also buy the dryer expansion valve Etc all Four Seasons Equipment, that's all warrantied against failure. At least one of my compressors was free under this program. On Jun 18, 2017 11:25 AM, "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] OT UV lights for HVAC

We went for the 6" thick pleated hepa or near hepa box filter in the plenum figuring no mold spores are going to get through it, and you get all the pollen etc also. You can wash and reuse them. Just shorten the main outlet plenum a bit and stick it inbetween the fan inlet and the plenum, in a plac

[MBZ] locked out w124 sedan

Through a convoluted combination of diff swap and home renovation, keys went missing with the spare set locked inside the car. Now it needs to move out of the garage for the drywall guys. Which is the preferred window to break? Other ideas? Could tow it out and hope to find keys I suppose.

Re: [MBZ] locked out w124 sedan

Ok I will try that. On Jun 28, 2017 5:34 AM, "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > New key from the dealer. > > Peter > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] locked out w124 sedan

FYI it was $52 for two keys overnighted to Beverly Hills Mercedes tomorrow by 11am. Thanks. On Jun 28, 2017 6:33 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > And that’s why I keep one of the “headless” keys in my wallet at all times. > > -D > > > > On Jun 28, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] BMW garbage

Not much sense in owning any newer bmw. Short term depreciation is breathtaking and long term maintenance is startling. Nice to drive though. On Jun 28, 2017 9:47 AM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: > The car is "meh". As a car, it's fine. It's the high operating costs that > frost me. And y

[MBZ] big oil dying (again)

I found this interesting, if a bit hyperbolic: shift.newco.co/this-is-how-big-oil-will-die-38b843bd4fe0 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

The transmission point is addressed in the article. Yes solar power takes space, but there are lots of rooftops. As for acres we did the math on a half section, and solar is a much better return than farming, with no yearly capital or labor input. As for pure electrics, fewer moving parts is alwa

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

Interesting LA Times artice balancing solar against conventional power sources. Part at the end re: the perverse incentives of power utilities to build more plants because they can then charge more per kWh, is interesting: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-fi-electricity-solar/ On Fri, Jun 30, 2

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

The federal government spends money on lots of things that are not immediately profitable. That is pretty much the role of the government. Computers, lasers, the internet, gps, etc. Much of this is done by funding basic science through NIH, a bunch by funding defense work by the Navy and Darpa, and

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

I think lithium batteries and better battery management software are the major difference now. On Jun 30, 2017 9:45 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Andrew, I think there have been electric cars almost as long as there have > been gasoline engine cars. Google knows all. > > http://www.p

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

oint that it is NOT market forces that are putting Lektrick cars on the market. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > July 1, 2017 at 3:28 AM > > I think lithium batteries and better battery management software are the > major difference now. >

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

rmnt to do this? Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > The federal government spends money on lots of things that are not > immediately profitable. That is pretty much the role of the government. > All powers not specifically granted in the Constitution, are reserved by the Citizens, or

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Karl > Wittnebel via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 6:03 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz com > Cc: Karl Wittnebel > Subject: Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again) > > Let me get this straight.

Re: [MBZ] big oil dying (again)

IH funding? Paraphrasing Winston Churchill: those who, in their youth, are not liberal, have no heart. Those who, in maturity, are not conservative, have no brain Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Public support for solar energy is at least tangentially related to diesel > ca

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