Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

CV joint?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR

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> On Jul 13, 2017, at 8:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Loudest in first gear under load. It's as if someone is banging underneath
> with a hammer.  Tends to diminish and go away as I move up through the
> gears.  I crawled underneath and checked for loose exhaust pipe but
> everything seemed tight.  The noise appears to come from the rear.  This
> has been going on for some time, but got really loud just today.
> 
> Any ideas on what might be the issue?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

I once had a car battery that went open circuit at about -20 F.  It would not 
crank but I could jump start it and it would run thereafter.  Maybe it could 
work the other wat round?

> -Original Message-
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> Donald Snook via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 5:15 PM
> To: Randy Bennell ; Donald Snook via Mercedes
> 
> Cc: Donald Snook 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
> 
> The shop called my brother and said it was the battery.  I agree with others
> that said that doesn't make sense because when it died it would crank.  He
> would have to wait a while and then it would start.   My brother asked them to
> close the hood and start it and let it idle.  When he did that before, it 
> would
> stall and not restart until it cooled off.   They tried that and it never 
> stalled.  It
> kept idling without any problem.   I know low voltage can do weird things, 
> but I
> don't understand how the battery can be good enough later to start after
> cooling down.He is going to pick it up and drive it around his 
> neighborhood.
> Earlier in the week he couldn't make it all the way around his neighborhood
> without it stalling.  So, I guess we will see.
> 
> Don Snook
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:08 PM
> To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
> 
> Tell your brother to find a shop that works on hotrods. Most of them are still
> carburated.
> My son worked in a place like that for the past 6 years. The big thing would 
> be
> to not let them talk him into swapping it for a Holley carb.
> He would need to insist it had to be kept original.
> 
> On 13/07/2017 1:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> > HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have worked
> on a car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda dealership in the
> 90's.  We had two mechanics who were proficient in working on carbs.  One of
> the older guys (who was by far the best mechanic) was a wizard with
> carburetors.  I'm sure he made a ton of money working on them in the 70's
> and 80's.   I hope the shop my brother uses has somebody who knows enough
> to work on the car.   He took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 
> Cadillac
> to them and he was pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that 
> sat
> for a long time and needs some minor issues sorted out.
> >
> > Don Snook
> >
> 
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[MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Loudest in first gear under load. It's as if someone is banging underneath
with a hammer.  Tends to diminish and go away as I move up through the
gears.  I crawled underneath and checked for loose exhaust pipe but
everything seemed tight.  The noise appears to come from the rear.  This
has been going on for some time, but got really loud just today.

Any ideas on what might be the issue?
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[MBZ] AC goodness

[clay via Mercedes]

I have been slowly trying to figure out how to make ice cold in my old cars.  
The r107 ate its compressor, but with the roof down, who cares anyway.  I just 
wish the belt had not been hooked up, so that it tried to make the compressor 
function for the past five years.  Probably would have been functional when I 
was ready to make the car have AC.

The two w126 have not had functional AC since they came to me.  The SDL I was 
not sure it worked, but it was being winter.  The SD came to me in mid-winter 
and had no belt to the compressor until this week. All the cars have had the 
vacuum applied and been sucked dry.  The bigger question was do I go with new 
freezy, or keep the old tech?I decided that after finding I would need 
1.5kg of goo per car, I went with the lowest cost option.  No need to blow $30 
or more per 8oz can on real R12.  I went with the bottom feeder canned air 
option.  I picked up two cases of duster from Costco.  

The can tapper arrived today along with the top tapper.  Now I can hook up to 
the manifold and fill the system.  I had wanted to use the real AC Delco 525 
viscocity oil, but ended up with an ester in a can with R12.  The system calls 
for 8oz of oil.  I suspect the systems have some oil, so this stuff should be 
ok for initial top off of the system.  

Right now, the SD is being tested for holding vacuum over night.  I will 
attempt the fill in the morning if it shows an airtight system.


clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I have a spare SLS pump.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 9:23 PM, fmiser via Mercedes 
wrote:

> > MG wrote:
>
> > I'll haul it out of there if he pays me $200.
>
> What I can see of the SLS tank it's okay.
>
> And maybe the head is good too.  Probably too much to ask to have
> a good SLS pump...
>
> Again - if it wasn't so far away
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Re: [MBZ] Question for W210 owners - Trunk Release Switch

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Dan sez:

>I found one at a knackers here for $70. If >it's less than that, let me know.

It was less. Considerably less. 
I picked one up today. It was already out, so no effort was required. It has an 
"ESP"switch, and not "W-S".It does looks replaceable.  Also, there is a section 
of plastic broken off the bottom. ‎
I'm sure with a piece from the old switch glued in place, it would be good 
enough for some of us. Probably not up to "Martha " standards though... 
Pictures here . 

‎https://db.tt/egS6viZh

I'll ship it to you if you want it, no charge. You can tear it apart, break it, 
whatever.  It was less than $10. I made a very good haul today, and I'm going 
back tomorrow. I am also going to stop at another yard on my way to work 
tomorrow afternoon. If you'd like, I can see if I can find a better specimen 
there. ‎
‎
Rick

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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> MG wrote:

> I'll haul it out of there if he pays me $200.

What I can see of the SLS tank it's okay.

And maybe the head is good too.  Probably too much to ask to have
a good SLS pump...

Again - if it wasn't so far away

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Re: [MBZ] airmatic fail

[clay via Mercedes]

I appreciate that.  I am not expecting to need to use it on the SDL, which is 
probably the newest car I plan to own for the very foreseeable future.  I have 
a set of old Dell craptops that might work for it.  One is the benz manuals on 
disk machine that does not work with the cheep chinee USB boroscope and uses 
winblows 7.

I would only need to use it once on the W220 to make it go away.  Once it 
sells, I have nothing newer than the 86 SDL.   At this juncture I have one 
garage, and too many cars parked on the street.  IF #1 boy returns his W140 to 
Seattle, I could maybe use the thing, but I expect the car will be sent to the 
knackers in ND

clay


> On Jul 13, 2017, at 2:24 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> You could probably scrounge a computer given the resources you have in the 
> neighborhood. I paid $300 for the multiplexer, cables and the software on an 
> external USB drive. While I understand your position, I can assure you that 
> in the time I've had my DAS system it's more than paid for itself in time 
> saved and ability to fix things, such as your current W220 situation.
> 
> Realize, too, that it works on cars as old as 2nd Gen W126 chassis and others 
> as well.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:28 AM, clay via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> What I can do with $500 will get more mileage than my need for DAS.  I am 
>> not prone to own a car that would need a computer to fix it ever again.  If 
>> I can not fix it with a BFH and a wrench, I do not want the car.
>> 
>> clay
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Simple test for battery condition Put a load tester on it and watch the
meter... good visual indication of battery condition...

I strongly suggest he ask to see that done before shelling out the price of
a new battery.

The problem description does NOT suggest a battery with low voltage.. It
cranks and starts... it cranks to re-start [even if it does not start]...
listen to crank speed..
Tired batteries sound tired on crank loads...

No mention of that issue so far in text elaboration of the issue.. S...
"Sell the sucker a new battery", then we'll throw parts at it till
something works... school of thought, seems to me.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 4:52 PM, fmiser via Mercedes 
wrote:

> > Donald wrote:
>
> > The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad
> > battery.I guess the theory is when it gets hot, it starts
> > having low electrical and things get funky.   I think that
> > sounds a little too simple.
>
> I still stand by my earlier suggestion.  Replace the stuff that
> probably ought to be replaced anyway.  Then if there is still a
> problem, track it down.
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

What were the answers to the questions? I'm interested as well!

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SNOOK LAW LLC

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On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
> wrote:

The guy did just email me back with answers to my questions. Car looks good in 
the photos and is listed in the owners section but it turns out it appears to 
me a little hole in the wall dealer.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:

Have you tried calling him? Was there a number in the ad?

-D

On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
> wrote:

The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the photos so I am 
interested. I have some very basic questions about the vehicle and have made 2 
attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer these simple questions.

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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

So is anybody close to St. Louis?

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On Jul 13, 2017, at 6:58 PM, fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:

>> Kaleb wrote:
> 
>> Not sure if St Louis cars rust
> 
> YES
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Kaleb wrote:

> Not sure if St Louis cars rust

YES

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Donald wrote:

> The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad
> battery.I guess the theory is when it gets hot, it starts
> having low electrical and things get funky.   I think that
> sounds a little too simple. 

I still stand by my earlier suggestion.  Replace the stuff that
probably ought to be replaced anyway.  Then if there is still a
problem, track it down.

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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[MG via Mercedes]

I'll haul it out of there if he pays me $200.

manfred

M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:

Well, at least the TITLE is clean.
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Re: [MBZ] Steep discount on a 2005 SL 600 on BAT

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

M275 is a magical engine... you can feel the blood draining out of your
legs from the acceleration.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Looks like everything works.  What's the story on these?  Wasn't the
> original sticker price > $100K?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mercedes-benz-
> sl600-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Denial has lived in Chicago for probably 5 years now…

-D


> On Jul 13, 2017, at 6:12 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Get Denial to look at it?
> 


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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Get Denial to look at it?

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>  I found his dealer website and got the vin and ran a carfax. It's clean
> except for an accident reported in 08. The somewhat scary part is that it
> lived in Springfield IL from 06 to 12, then lived in St Louis since. Not
> sure if St Louis cars rust but I am betting Springfield cars might. This
> one almost looks too good to be true in the photos. Could have lots of
> hidden rust. Or could be a great car with a moron trying to market it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
> wrote:
> >
> > The guy did just email me back with answers to my questions. Car looks
> good in the photos and is listed in the owners section but it turns out it
> appears to me a little hole in the wall dealer.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Have you tried calling him? Was there a number in the ad?
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the
> photos so I am interested. I have some very basic questions about the
> vehicle and have made 2 attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer
> these simple questions.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

 I found his dealer website and got the vin and ran a carfax. It's clean except 
for an accident reported in 08. The somewhat scary part is that it lived in 
Springfield IL from 06 to 12, then lived in St Louis since. Not sure if St 
Louis cars rust but I am betting Springfield cars might. This one almost looks 
too good to be true in the photos. Could have lots of hidden rust. Or could be 
a great car with a moron trying to market it. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
> 
> The guy did just email me back with answers to my questions. Car looks good 
> in the photos and is listed in the owners section but it turns out it appears 
> to me a little hole in the wall dealer. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Have you tried calling him? Was there a number in the ad?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the photos so 
>>> I am interested. I have some very basic questions about the vehicle and 
>>> have made 2 attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer these simple 
>>> questions. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Diabolical.

On Jul 13, 2017 5:38 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> They probably fixed something simple that was either free or very cheap,
> needed to make money somehow so they installed a new battery, which it
> might have needed.
> --
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> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
>
> On July 13, 2017 5:15:17 PM EDT, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >The shop called my brother and said it was the battery.  I agree with
> >others that said that doesn't make sense because when it died it would
> >crank.  He would have to wait a while and then it would start.   My
> >brother asked them to close the hood and start it and let it idle.
> >When he did that before, it would stall and not restart until it cooled
> >off.   They tried that and it never stalled.  It kept idling without
> >any problem.   I know low voltage can do weird things, but I don't
> >understand how the battery can be good enough later to start after
> >cooling down.He is going to pick it up and drive it around his
> >neighborhood.  Earlier in the week he couldn't make it all the way
> >around his neighborhood without it stalling.  So, I guess we will see.
> >
> >Don Snook
> >
> >-Original Message-
> >From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca]
> >Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:08 PM
> >To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
> >
> >Tell your brother to find a shop that works on hotrods. Most of them
> >are still carburated.
> >My son worked in a place like that for the past 6 years. The big thing
> >would be to not let them talk him into swapping it for a Holley carb.
> >He would need to insist it had to be kept original.
> >
> >On 13/07/2017 1:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> >> HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have
> >worked on a car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda
> >dealership in the 90's.  We had two mechanics who were proficient in
> >working on carbs.  One of the older guys (who was by far the best
> >mechanic) was a wizard with carburetors.  I'm sure he made a ton of
> >money working on them in the 70's and 80's.   I hope the shop my
> >brother uses has somebody who knows enough to work on the car.   He
> >took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 Cadillac to them and he
> >was pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that sat for a
> >long time and needs some minor issues sorted out.
> >>
> >> Don Snook
> >>
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I don't know, did he leave all his money to his kitty?

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> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:38 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> What about his kitty?
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Rogers has no use for a Porch, he is dead.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 2:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If he was here, I know Woger would like this one. 
>>> 
>>> $30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?
>>> 
>>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-2/
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

The guy did just email me back with answers to my questions. Car looks good in 
the photos and is listed in the owners section but it turns out it appears to 
me a little hole in the wall dealer. 

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> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Have you tried calling him? Was there a number in the ad?
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the photos so I 
>> am interested. I have some very basic questions about the vehicle and have 
>> made 2 attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer these simple 
>> questions. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

They probably fixed something simple that was either free or very cheap, needed 
to make money somehow so they installed a new battery, which it might have 
needed.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On July 13, 2017 5:15:17 PM EDT, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>The shop called my brother and said it was the battery.  I agree with
>others that said that doesn't make sense because when it died it would
>crank.  He would have to wait a while and then it would start.   My
>brother asked them to close the hood and start it and let it idle. 
>When he did that before, it would stall and not restart until it cooled
>off.   They tried that and it never stalled.  It kept idling without
>any problem.   I know low voltage can do weird things, but I don't
>understand how the battery can be good enough later to start after
>cooling down.He is going to pick it up and drive it around his
>neighborhood.  Earlier in the week he couldn't make it all the way
>around his neighborhood without it stalling.  So, I guess we will see. 
>
>Don Snook 
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] 
>Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:08 PM
>To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
>
>Tell your brother to find a shop that works on hotrods. Most of them
>are still carburated.
>My son worked in a place like that for the past 6 years. The big thing
>would be to not let them talk him into swapping it for a Holley carb.
>He would need to insist it had to be kept original.
>
>On 13/07/2017 1:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
>> HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have
>worked on a car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda
>dealership in the 90's.  We had two mechanics who were proficient in
>working on carbs.  One of the older guys (who was by far the best
>mechanic) was a wizard with carburetors.  I'm sure he made a ton of
>money working on them in the 70's and 80's.   I hope the shop my
>brother uses has somebody who knows enough to work on the car.   He
>took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 Cadillac to them and he
>was pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that sat for a
>long time and needs some minor issues sorted out.
>>
>> Don Snook
>>
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

What about his kitty?

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Rogers has no use for a Porch, he is dead.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 2:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> If he was here, I know Woger would like this one. 
>> 
>> $30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?
>> 
>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-2/
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Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Have you tried calling him? Was there a number in the ad?

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the photos so I 
> am interested. I have some very basic questions about the vehicle and have 
> made 2 attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer these simple 
> questions. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

The shop called my brother and said it was the battery.  I agree with others 
that said that doesn't make sense because when it died it would crank.  He 
would have to wait a while and then it would start.   My brother asked them to 
close the hood and start it and let it idle.  When he did that before, it would 
stall and not restart until it cooled off.   They tried that and it never 
stalled.  It kept idling without any problem.   I know low voltage can do weird 
things, but I don't understand how the battery can be good enough later to 
start after cooling down.He is going to pick it up and drive it around his 
neighborhood.  Earlier in the week he couldn't make it all the way around his 
neighborhood without it stalling.  So, I guess we will see. 

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] 
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:08 PM
To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Tell your brother to find a shop that works on hotrods. Most of them are still 
carburated.
My son worked in a place like that for the past 6 years. The big thing would be 
to not let them talk him into swapping it for a Holley carb.
He would need to insist it had to be kept original.

On 13/07/2017 1:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have worked on a 
> car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda dealership in the 90's. 
>  We had two mechanics who were proficient in working on carbs.  One of the 
> older guys (who was by far the best mechanic) was a wizard with carburetors.  
> I'm sure he made a ton of money working on them in the 70's and 80's.   I 
> hope the shop my brother uses has somebody who knows enough to work on the 
> car.   He took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 Cadillac to them and 
> he was pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that sat for a 
> long time and needs some minor issues sorted out.
>
> Don Snook
>



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Re: [MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Rogers has no use for a Porch, he is dead.

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> On Jul 13, 2017, at 2:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> If he was here, I know Woger would like this one. 
> 
> $30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?
> 
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-2/
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[MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

The car actually looks pretty good from what I can tell from the photos so I am 
interested. I have some very basic questions about the vehicle and have made 2 
attempts.  Very strange he can't seem to answer these simple questions. 

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" 
> Date: July 13, 2017 at 11:10:14 AM CDT
> To: craigslist 6174947449 
> Subject: Re: Mercedes Benz 350 SD 1991 - $1800
> 
> I understand the vehicle is AS/IS since it is over 16 years old. I currently 
> own well over 80 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and run an active Mercedes enthusiast 
> forum online. I travel all over the country buying cars for my personal 
> collection. I have restored and repaired hundreds of these cars over the 
> years. I am simply asking for some very basic information about the car that 
> is was not included in the limited information in your ad. 
> 
> If you are interested in selling your vehicle, please answer the following 
> questions about your car to the best of your knowledge
> 
> 1. Does the car have any paint and body issues? This would include faded 
> paint, major dents beyond the normal for a car this age, and rust. The paint 
> and body look pretty good from what can be determined from the photos you 
> have posted.
> 
> 2. Does the car leak or burn any oil that you know of. 
> 
> 3. Is there anything on the car not working that you are aware of? 
> 
> Once I am able to get these questions answered I have cash in hand. 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Kaleb
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On July 13, 2017, at 10:19 AM, craigslist 6174947449 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> This is an AS/IS vehicle so I understand not wanting to drive 6 hours to see 
>> it.  This is probably not the car for you.
>> 
>>  Original Message 
>> Subject: Re: Mercedes Benz 350 SD 1991 - $1800
>> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
>> <8f1e2b31c1bc33ce8692b9498f1d7...@reply.craigslist.org>
>> Date: Wed, July 12, 2017 5:51 pm
>> To: kwtmk-6174947...@sale.craigslist.org
>> 
>> So you have no information you can provide? I am very interested in your 
>> vehicle but would need the basic information I requested answered before I 
>> make the 6 hour trip to look at it.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 12, 2017, at 10:40 AM, craigslist 6174947449 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> This is an AS/IS vehicle, you need to check it out in person
>>> 
>>>  Original Message 
>>> Subject: Re: Mercedes Benz 350 SD 1991 - $1800
>>> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
>>> <8f1e2b31c1bc33ce8692b9498f1d7...@reply.craigslist.org>
>>> Date: Tue, July 11, 2017 6:40 pm
>>> To: kwtmk-6174947...@sale.craigslist.org
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Does the car have any paint or body issues? Is it leaking or burning any 
>>> oil? Anything on the car not working?
>>> 
>>> http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/6174947449.html
>>> 
>>> via cPro for Craigslist
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>>> Android: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-App
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Tell your brother to find a shop that works on hotrods. Most of them are 
still carburated.
My son worked in a place like that for the past 6 years. The big thing 
would be to not let them talk him into swapping it for a Holley carb.

He would need to insist it had to be kept original.

On 13/07/2017 1:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:

HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have worked on a 
car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda dealership in the 90's.  
We had two mechanics who were proficient in working on carbs.  One of the older 
guys (who was by far the best mechanic) was a wizard with carburetors.  I'm 
sure he made a ton of money working on them in the 70's and 80's.   I hope the 
shop my brother uses has somebody who knows enough to work on the car.   He 
took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 Cadillac to them and he was 
pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that sat for a long time 
and needs some minor issues sorted out.

Don Snook




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Re: [MBZ] Steep discount on a 2005 SL 600 on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

V12?  I  thought it was a souped up V8

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 3:27 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  wrote:

> I have a friend, (you know him, Andrew) who is putting a V12 in his 111
> coupe. I modified the subframe so that the motor mounts would mate up to
> the engine.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:43 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Yes it was.
> >
> > Better have deep pockets for maintenance and repairs, however.  That's
> why you see any V12 models cheap as wine in the secondary market. The
> operation and upkeep will eat you alive.
> >
> > Not the sort of car for someone who is concerned about fuel mileage...
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Looks like everything works.  What's the story on these?  Wasn't the
> >> original sticker price > $100K?
> >>
> >> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mercedes-benz-
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Re: [MBZ] Steep discount on a 2005 SL 600 on BAT

[Dimitri via Mercedes]

I have a friend, (you know him, Andrew) who is putting a V12 in his 111 coupe. 
I modified the subframe so that the motor mounts would mate up to the engine.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:43 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Yes it was.
> 
> Better have deep pockets for maintenance and repairs, however.  That's why 
> you see any V12 models cheap as wine in the secondary market. The operation 
> and upkeep will eat you alive.
> 
> Not the sort of car for someone who is concerned about fuel mileage...
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Looks like everything works.  What's the story on these?  Wasn't the
>> original sticker price > $100K?
>> 
>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mercedes-benz-sl600-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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Re: [MBZ] '75 Chrysler LeBaron on BAT

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> On July 13, 2017 at 3:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> I remember the two piece detachable roof.  Wonder how many of those flew
> off at highway speed...

The passenger side glass on mine was reattached to the frame with black 
silicone sealant before I bought it. 

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] '75 Chrysler LeBaron on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I remember the two piece detachable roof.  Wonder how many of those flew
off at highway speed...

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> > On July 13, 2017 at 12:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Now THIS is a land yacht -- 19.4' with four doors.  Currently at $400
> with
> > no reserve!
>
>
> I'd forgotten about those.
> I thought my 17' 11" Charger SE was plenty big, and over two tons in
> weight.
> http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/9d/4b/4f/
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That's because it's a RARE 1973.5 Porsche.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 3:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> If he was here, I know Woger would like this one.
>
> $30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-2/
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

That'll go for a lot more, I'll bet over $50k.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 3:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> If he was here, I know Woger would like this one.
>
> $30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-911t-2/
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[MBZ] BAT Porch for Woger

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

If he was here, I know Woger would like this one. 

$30k for a 911T What's the world coming to?

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Re: [MBZ] '75 Chrysler LeBaron on BAT

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On July 13, 2017 at 12:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Now THIS is a land yacht -- 19.4' with four doors.  Currently at $400 with
> no reserve!


I'd forgotten about those. 
I thought my 17' 11" Charger SE was plenty big, and over two tons in weight. 
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/9d/4b/4f/9d4b4f7baa29be52d0c00463c957d7e0.jpg

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Re: [MBZ] Was airmatic fail, Now Xentry

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

Dan:

Could you provide the supplier info for this system? I'm interested and already 
have a compatible ThinkPad. I see a bewildering array of suppliers from places 
that concern me about software integrity.

Greg

-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan--- via 
Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 2:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: d...@penoff.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] airmatic fail

You could probably scrounge a computer given the resources you have in the 
neighborhood. I paid $300 for the multiplexer, cables and the software on an 
external USB drive. While I understand your position, I can assure you that in 
the time I've had my DAS system it's more than paid for itself in time saved 
and ability to fix things, such as your current W220 situation.

Realize, too, that it works on cars as old as 2nd Gen W126 chassis and others 
as well.

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:28 AM, clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> What I can do with $500 will get more mileage than my need for DAS.  I am not 
> prone to own a car that would need a computer to fix it ever again.  If I can 
> not fix it with a BFH and a wrench, I do not want the car.
> 
> clay
> 


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

HA!  I think you might be right.  How many current mechanics have worked on a 
car with a carb?  I worked at an Oldsmobile and Honda dealership in the 90's.  
We had two mechanics who were proficient in working on carbs.  One of the older 
guys (who was by far the best mechanic) was a wizard with carburetors.  I'm 
sure he made a ton of money working on them in the 70's and 80's.   I hope the 
shop my brother uses has somebody who knows enough to work on the car.   He 
took his 71 Grand Prix, 77 Thunderbird, and 83 Cadillac to them and he was 
pleased.  I think he is just dealing with an old car that sat for a long time 
and needs some minor issues sorted out. 

Don Snook  

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From: Meade Dillon [mailto:dillonm...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:33 AM
To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List 

Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Don,

Ask your brother to count the number of missing teeth in the mouth of the 
mechanic.  I think on a car this old, at least 50% of the teeth should be 
missing by now.  If not, the mechanic is too young and doesn't have a clue... 
(more wisdom from Click and Clack)

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < 
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Should be easy to check, does it crank after it stalls? If the answer 
> is yes it isn't the battery...
> -Curt
>
>
>   From: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>  To: Randy Bennell ; Donald Snook via Mercedes < 
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Cc: Donald Snook 
>  Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:48 AM
>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
>
> He ended up driving it to his mechanic.  Its only 1 mile from his house.
> He popped the hood (but kept the safety latch on) and drove it like 
> that thinking that the extra airflow would keep it cooler.  He made it.
>
> The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad battery.I
> guess the theory is when it gets hot, it starts having low electrical 
> and things get funky.  I think that sounds a little too simple.
>
> Don Snook
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I have had enough surprises in my life...  don't need any more.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Now really, Andrew - driving a "ticking time bomb" should be exciting.
> Will you make it or will it blow up?
> Much more fun than seeing how far you can go without running out of fuel.
>
>
>
> On 13/07/2017 10:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Yeah - it had the improved chain. That was one of my disqualifiers from
>> making the list.
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:14 AM, Jim Cathey 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Mercedes 107 380SL that has not had the timing chain upgrade.  A boring
>>> car
>>> that is also a ticking time bomb.
>>> Gotta disagree with that.  I had one, it was a hoot.  Its low price had a
>>> lot to do with it, but the fact that it liked regular gas was also nice.
>>> It did have the improved chain.
>>>
>>> -- Jim
>>>
>>>
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>>
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Re: [MBZ] Steep discount on a 2005 SL 600 on BAT

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Yes it was.

Better have deep pockets for maintenance and repairs, however.  That's why you 
see any V12 models cheap as wine in the secondary market. The operation and 
upkeep will eat you alive.

Not the sort of car for someone who is concerned about fuel mileage...

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Looks like everything works.  What's the story on these?  Wasn't the
> original sticker price > $100K?
> 
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mercedes-benz-sl600-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Now really, Andrew - driving a "ticking time bomb" should be exciting.
Will you make it or will it blow up?
Much more fun than seeing how far you can go without running out of fuel.



On 13/07/2017 10:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Yeah - it had the improved chain. That was one of my disqualifiers from
making the list.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:14 AM, Jim Cathey 
wrote:


Mercedes 107 380SL that has not had the timing chain upgrade.  A boring car
that is also a ticking time bomb.
Gotta disagree with that.  I had one, it was a hoot.  Its low price had a
lot to do with it, but the fact that it liked regular gas was also nice.
It did have the improved chain.

-- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

In the 120k or so we put on it before some old codger T-boned my son in t, I 
had only done the serpentine belt on it as far as maintenance. The usual 
consumables, such as oil, filters and tires, yes, but nothing in the way of 
repairs.

Bought it new in 2001. Definitely got our money out of it.

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Dan wrote: 
> 
> "Probably my former silver 2001 Nissan Altima.  Very generic car, but pretty 
> much indestructible and extremely reliable." 
> 
> HA! I know what you mean.  They are a little boring.  I like the newer body 
> style much better.  I have a friend with a 2003 Altima.  It's the 2.5 S and 
> it is boring.  BUT, he is the cheapest human being on the planet.  4 years 
> ago, he had over 150,000 miles.  He is still driving it now.  I'm sure he has 
> at least 225,000 on it now.   He was diligent about oil changes, but not much 
> else.  He just drove it.   In the first 150,000 miles the only thing I 
> remember him doing was replacing the serpentine belt and had a seal leaking 
> power steering fluid that cost a couple hundred bucks when it was all done.  
> They are boring, but if you don't mind a soul-less reliable machine they are 
> hard to beat. 
> 
> Don Snook 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] '75 Chrysler LeBaron on BAT

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

And it has the TruCoat!

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Now THIS is a land yacht -- 19.4' with four doors.  Currently at $400 with
> no reserve!
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-imperial-lebaron/
> ?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Don,

Ask your brother to count the number of missing teeth in the mouth of the
mechanic.  I think on a car this old, at least 50% of the teeth should be
missing by now.  If not, the mechanic is too young and doesn't have a
clue... (more wisdom from Click and Clack)

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Should be easy to check, does it crank after it stalls? If the answer is
> yes it isn't the battery...
> -Curt
>
>
>   From: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>  To: Randy Bennell ; Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Cc: Donald Snook 
>  Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:48 AM
>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
>
> He ended up driving it to his mechanic.  Its only 1 mile from his house.
> He popped the hood (but kept the safety latch on) and drove it like that
> thinking that the extra airflow would keep it cooler.  He made it.
>
> The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad battery.I
> guess the theory is when it gets hot, it starts having low electrical and
> things get funky.  I think that sounds a little too simple.
>
> Don Snook
>
>
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[MBZ] '75 Chrysler LeBaron on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Now THIS is a land yacht -- 19.4' with four doors.  Currently at $400 with
no reserve!

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-imperial-lebaron/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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[MBZ] Steep discount on a 2005 SL 600 on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Looks like everything works.  What's the story on these?  Wasn't the
original sticker price > $100K?

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mercedes-benz-sl600-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-13
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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Yes. The one that Tom had was a great car. I don't recall exactly what 
year but it was very nice and in good condition.
Unfortunatly, he drove over a chunk of concrete in a construction zone 
and the insurance company wrote it off because it damaged the oilpan etc.
He has since seen it again. Someone bought it from the insurance aution 
and repaired it. Tom is not mechanical and would not have done that himself.
He hunted down another and got a newer one which is nice but not as nice 
as the previous one in my opinion. I don't care for the newer body style.

I liked the one that looked more like the Mercedes of an earlier time.
Cannot say I like the new Mercedes style either. Don't need to worry as 
I won't be buying one!



On 13/07/2017 10:50 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:

The 90's Lexus LS400 is a VERY nice car.  I have a friend that has one with 
over 400,000 miles.  He refuses to replace it because he loves it!   He has had 
no major repairs other than suspension work (twice) and tires and batteries.

Don Snook

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From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 3:55 PM
To: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

On 12/07/2017 1:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car.


Not like you have any prejudicial bones in your body.

A friend had a Lexus that appeared to be a pretty decent clone of the big 
Mercedes sedan.
I liked it. He has since moved to a newer one and I don't care for the styling 
on it.


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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Only an idiot would fail to include the color and condition of the
interior.  That's where the money is.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 11:12 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> > On July 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6217396015.html
> >
> > I just don't know what to say about this...
>
>
> Needs a serious dose of Marthaing?
>
> It's got euro headlights...
>
> If the back glass is broken, what's the interior look like in the Florida
> jungle?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Should be easy to check, does it crank after it stalls? If the answer is yes it 
isn't the battery...
-Curt


  From: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
 To: Randy Bennell ; Donald Snook via Mercedes 
 
Cc: Donald Snook 
 Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:48 AM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem
   
He ended up driving it to his mechanic.  Its only 1 mile from his house.  He 
popped the hood (but kept the safety latch on) and drove it like that thinking 
that the extra airflow would keep it cooler.  He made it.  

The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad battery.    I guess 
the theory is when it gets hot, it starts having low electrical and things get 
funky.  I think that sounds a little too simple. 

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 3:18 PM
To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

On 12/07/2017 1:36 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> My brother is convinced it is vapor lock because the fuel in boiling in the 
> carb.
>
> Don Snook

Run it until it exhibits the problem and then check to see if there is spark.
If there is no spark, then put a cold pack or a bag of ice on the electronic 
ignition control box and see if it comes back to life faster than when you just 
let it sit for half an hour.

It sounds like it has to be something that is being affected by heat. It starts 
up and runs well when it is cold but gets unhappy after it is run long enough 
to get warmed up.

You could likely check fuel delivery and pressure fairly easy on that too. It 
is not like fuel injection where there is high pressure. If the tank is rusty 
etc then it might be plugging up the filters.
Should be easy enough to disconnect the fuel line at the carb and crank it to 
see how much fuel is coming out of the pipe.



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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Well, at least the TITLE is clean.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Max wrote: 

"That was supposed to be a joke - choke pull off was standard Click & Clack 
answer for any car with a carburetor and engine trouble..." 

Dan wrote: 

"That and the heat shield around the exhaust/catalytic converter. Another one 
of their stock answers." 

The funny thing is how often they were right! 

Don Snook 
 




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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

The 90's Lexus LS400 is a VERY nice car.  I have a friend that has one with 
over 400,000 miles.  He refuses to replace it because he loves it!   He has had 
no major repairs other than suspension work (twice) and tires and batteries. 

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 3:55 PM
To: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

On 12/07/2017 1:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car.
>
Not like you have any prejudicial bones in your body.

A friend had a Lexus that appeared to be a pretty decent clone of the big 
Mercedes sedan.
I liked it. He has since moved to a newer one and I don't care for the styling 
on it.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

He ended up driving it to his mechanic.  Its only 1 mile from his house.   He 
popped the hood (but kept the safety latch on) and drove it like that thinking 
that the extra airflow would keep it cooler.   He made it.  

The shop told him this morning they thought it was a bad battery.I guess 
the theory is when it gets hot, it starts having low electrical and things get 
funky.   I think that sounds a little too simple. 

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 3:18 PM
To: Donald Snook via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

On 12/07/2017 1:36 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> My brother is convinced it is vapor lock because the fuel in boiling in the 
> carb.
>
> Don Snook

Run it until it exhibits the problem and then check to see if there is spark.
If there is no spark, then put a cold pack or a bag of ice on the electronic 
ignition control box and see if it comes back to life faster than when you just 
let it sit for half an hour.

It sounds like it has to be something that is being affected by heat. It starts 
up and runs well when it is cold but gets unhappy after it is run long enough 
to get warmed up.

You could likely check fuel delivery and pressure fairly easy on that too. It 
is not like fuel injection where there is high pressure. If the tank is rusty 
etc then it might be plugging up the filters.
Should be easy enough to disconnect the fuel line at the carb and crank it to 
see how much fuel is coming out of the pipe.



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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Yeah - it had the improved chain. That was one of my disqualifiers from
making the list.

On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:14 AM, Jim Cathey 
wrote:

> Mercedes 107 380SL that has not had the timing chain upgrade.  A boring car
>>
> that is also a ticking time bomb.
>>
>
> Gotta disagree with that.  I had one, it was a hoot.  Its low price had a
> lot to do with it, but the fact that it liked regular gas was also nice.
> It did have the improved chain.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Dan wrote: 

"Probably my former silver 2001 Nissan Altima.  Very generic car, but pretty 
much indestructible and extremely reliable." 

HA! I know what you mean.  They are a little boring.  I like the newer body 
style much better.  I have a friend with a 2003 Altima.  It's the 2.5 S and it 
is boring.  BUT, he is the cheapest human being on the planet.  4 years ago, he 
had over 150,000 miles.  He is still driving it now.  I'm sure he has at least 
225,000 on it now.   He was diligent about oil changes, but not much else.  He 
just drove it.   In the first 150,000 miles the only thing I remember him doing 
was replacing the serpentine belt and had a seal leaking power steering fluid 
that cost a couple hundred bucks when it was all done.  They are boring, but if 
you don't mind a soul-less reliable machine they are hard to beat. 

Don Snook 





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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On July 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6217396015.html
> 
> I just don't know what to say about this...


Needs a serious dose of Marthaing?

It's got euro headlights...

If the back glass is broken, what's the interior look like in the Florida 
jungle?

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Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

It ran the last time it ran...
Curt

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  On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 7:35 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:   https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6217396015.html

I just don't know what to say about this...

-D
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[MBZ] Parts Wagon

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6217396015.html

I just don't know what to say about this...

-D
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

When my last carbureted car had a bad choke pull-off, I needed three feet to 
keep it running at a stop light until the electric choke warmed up and got the 
choke plate out of the way. (Chevy Citation pedals were arranged so that it was 
impossible to heel and toe the brake and throttle)
But, once rolling, the car was quite driveable. 
The choke prevented low speed running, the vacuum pull-off was supposed to open 
the choke in high vacuum low throttle situations. 

If the problem entirely goes away when the engine is warm, it's probably the 
choke pull-off, and warming it up to turn the choke off fixes it. 

Mitch.

> On July 13, 2017 at 8:21 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
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> 
> But a bad pull-off can indeed cause that specific problem -- a graduate 
> school buddy had that problem with his junk Buick of similar age, a piece of 
> vacuum line fixed him right up.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

But a bad pull-off can indeed cause that specific problem -- a graduate school 
buddy had that problem with his junk Buick of similar age, a piece of vacuum 
line fixed him right up.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

That and the heat shield around the exhaust/catalytic converter. Another one of 
their stock answers.

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 6:31 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> That was supposed to be a joke - choke pull off was standard Click & Clack 
> answer for any car with a carburetor and engine trouble...
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
>> On July 12, 2017 11:26:15 PM EDT, Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> Choke pull-off is a possibility, and easy to see.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

That was supposed to be a joke - choke pull off was standard Click & Clack 
answer for any car with a carburetor and engine trouble...
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On July 12, 2017 11:26:15 PM EDT, Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Choke pull-off is a possibility, and easy to see.
>
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Re: [MBZ] airmatic fail

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

You could probably scrounge a computer given the resources you have in the 
neighborhood. I paid $300 for the multiplexer, cables and the software on an 
external USB drive. While I understand your position, I can assure you that in 
the time I've had my DAS system it's more than paid for itself in time saved 
and ability to fix things, such as your current W220 situation.

Realize, too, that it works on cars as old as 2nd Gen W126 chassis and others 
as well.

-D

> On Jul 13, 2017, at 12:28 AM, clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> What I can do with $500 will get more mileage than my need for DAS.  I am not 
> prone to own a car that would need a computer to fix it ever again.  If I can 
> not fix it with a BFH and a wrench, I do not want the car.
> 
> clay
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