Re: [MBZ] I need Albore's LIST MOM's opinion on this E300dizzel

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

I think you can squirt some carb cleaner in, light it on fire, then feed it
compressed air from a gun until all the crud is burned out. I posted a
video link to it one time.

On Feb 27, 2018 11:19 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

I have 5 new glow plugs that need a new home.  Let me know offlist if
interested.

On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 1:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Yeah I should get that thing and try it out.  I have a 12-2 mtg on
> Thursday so can't make lunch then but we can get organized at some time.
I
> guess I should just put it back together and see how it runs, then deal
> with the plugs if it doesn't run well.
>
> --FT
>
>
>
> On 2/27/18 11:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Have you tested the GPs?  I've got an ammeter rigged up with heavy wire
so
>> you can watch the current spike and then drop as they heat up.  We should
>> do lunch, maybe Thursday, and I can loan you the tool.
>>
>> Drop off the manifold for a hot tank dip to clean it out?  I wonder if
>> Star
>> Motors has one, Simmons Machine Shop is also on your side of the rivers
>> and
>> they've got one for sure.  Personally I don't think that is required in
>> most cases, but for piece of mind it would be fun.  My old 123.190 had a
>> really gunked up intake manifold, but the stuff would slowly migrate to
>> the
>> intake valves and so occasionally it would suck in a bit, and expel
chunks
>> out the exhaust while sounding pretty rough and missing a bit.
>>
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 10:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> So I took off the manifold and cleaned up the EGR and got it working OK
>>> (at least it opens and closes with vacuum, not sure if the car systems
>>> are
>>> working to make it do that).  It was throwing EGR and glow plug codes, I
>>> read some other reports that suggest the EGR might somehow lead to the
>>> generation of GP codes, so if that is the case then I probably wouldn't
>>> need to fool with the GPs.  Not sure why bad GPs would make the car run
>>> bad
>>> once it starts anyway, it starts mostly OK with a good charge on the
>>> battree so that suggests the GPs might be mostly OK too.
>>>
>>> There is also a bypass method to jumper some wires on the EGR so it
won't
>>> be EGRing and doing all that business, I might do that too if the car
>>> still
>>> doesn't run right.
>>>
>>> I have not put the manifold back on yet, I was waiting to get some Kroil
>>> and keep dosing the GPs with it, but the suggested procedure is to run
it
>>> and get it hot to make them easier to get out, which means the manifold
>>> needs to be on there for the car to run, and it would have to come off a
>>> hot engine which would not be a lot of fun, but it is mostly easy except
>>> for the clamp holding the turbo output tube onto the manifold.
>>>
>>> Albore's LIST MOM's opinion aside, I guess I should just put it back
>>> together and see if it runs better now, and if it does then not fool
with
>>> the GPs.  I'd have to do that anyway, so I guess I will.
>>>
>>> BTW the EGR was completely buggered up with diesel soot and crud, took a
>>> lot of scraping and brushing with little wire brushes and degreaser to
>>> get
>>> it clean.  I put some purple degreaser stuff in the manifold and let it
>>> sit
>>> for a coupla days, not sure that loosened anything out of the manifold,
>>> but
>>> I managed to scrape some stuff from the ends I could reach.  What I
>>> poured
>>> out was pretty nasty though, so maybe something came out of it.  If I
>>> had a
>>> pressure washer I probably could have blasted a lot out.  It is not
>>> completely clogged so I think it will be OK.  The EGR concept is
>>> completely
>>> stupid.
>>>
>>> This was something of a pointless sharing, but I guess it got my
thinking
>>> thought through.
>>>
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>>> pollen go crazy now, and my respiratory system go crazy)
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I only buy H rated tires for my 123 wagon.  The $55 Kumho Sense are holding
up well after 4 years.  195X70Hx14.

On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 10:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Maybe I should get a costco membership
>
>
>
> On 3/1/2018 9:15 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Hmm, Angie's golf needs new summer tires...
>> Curt
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>  On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes<
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:   The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 195/65-15
>> are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set plus $60 for installation through the
>> 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the screen shot below:
>>
>>
>>
>> The SD will have 14” tires, correct?
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really
>>> warn on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all
>>> around the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run
>>> really low inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had
>>> only seen the outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment
>>> had gone wonky on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked,
>>> but now it looks like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they
>>> are maybe 4 years old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a
>>> coupla tires to replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use
>>> the other one for a spare now.
>>>
>>> I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what
>>> they have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
>>>
>>> --FT
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>>>
 Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and
 get a set ordered.

>>> --
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Maybe I should get a costco membership


On 3/1/2018 9:15 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Hmm, Angie's golf needs new summer tires...
Curt

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   On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:   The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set plus $60 for installation through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the screen shot below:




The SD will have 14” tires, correct?

-D




On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really warn on 
inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all around the 
inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run really low 
inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had only seen the 
outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment had gone wonky on 
that side, and was going to get the alignment checked, but now it looks like 
something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years old, 
still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to replace 
that one and I guess the other front one too, use the other one for a spare now.

I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what they 
have but if you can fill me in that would be good.

--FT


On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a set 
ordered.

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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Hmm, Angie's golf needs new summer tires...
Curt

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  On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via 
Mercedes wrote:   The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 
195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set plus $60 for installation 
through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the screen shot below:



The SD will have 14” tires, correct?

-D



> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really warn 
> on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all around 
> the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run really low 
> inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had only seen the 
> outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment had gone wonky 
> on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked, but now it looks 
> like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years 
> old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to 
> replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use the other one for a 
> spare now.
> 
> I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what they 
> have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a 
>> set ordered.
> 
> -- 
> --FT
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Hmm, Angie's golf needs new summer tires...
Curt

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  On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via 
Mercedes wrote:   The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 
195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set plus $60 for installation 
through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the screen shot below:



The SD will have 14” tires, correct?

-D



> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really warn 
> on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all around 
> the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run really low 
> inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had only seen the 
> outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment had gone wonky 
> on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked, but now it looks 
> like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years 
> old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to 
> replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use the other one for a 
> spare now.
> 
> I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what they 
> have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a 
>> set ordered.
> 
> -- 
> --FT
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

The ones on the car must be similar of an earlier vintage 

Michelin X Radial 195 70R14 90S
All season M
DOT F1HD RH1X 3209

I’ll go by and get a pair. Thanks for the heads up. 

--FT
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> On Mar 1, 2018, at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set 
> plus $60 for installation through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the 
> screen shot below:
> 
> 
> 
> The SD will have 14” tires, correct?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really warn 
>> on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all around 
>> the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run really low 
>> inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had only seen the 
>> outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment had gone wonky 
>> on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked, but now it looks 
>> like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years 
>> old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to 
>> replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use the other one for 
>> a spare now.
>> 
>> I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what they 
>> have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>> 
>>> On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a 
>>> set ordered.
>> 
>> -- 
>> --FT
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I learned something new today.
3PMSF, or Three Peak Mountain SnowFlake.

https://blog.caranddriver.com/all-weather-tires-explained-merging-all-seasons-and-winter-tires/


https://tires.tirerack.com/search?asug==list=3pmsf

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[MBZ] 124 questions

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

First question, are 124 103 powered coupes worth anything?  I figure a 104 
powered one would be but surely even the 103 ones have some sort of niche?  2nd 
question, will a 722.3 that was installed behind a 103 work behind a 104?  
Maybe with a valve body swap at the most?

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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Sounds,very reasonable.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Mar 1, 2018 8:45 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the
> set plus $60 for installation through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see
> the screen shot below:
>
>
>
> The SD will have 14” tires, correct?
>
> -D
>
>
>
> > On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really
> warn on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all
> around the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run
> really low inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had
> only seen the outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment
> had gone wonky on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked,
> but now it looks like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they
> are maybe 4 years old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a
> coupla tires to replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use
> the other one for a spare now.
> >
> > I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what
> they have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> >
> > On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and
> get a set ordered.
> >
> > --
> > --FT
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The Michelin X Tour A/S T in 195/65-15 are $86.49/each, $345.96 for the set 
plus $60 for installation through the 4th.  Don’t know if you’ll see the screen 
shot below:



The SD will have 14” tires, correct?

-D



> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really warn 
> on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost all around 
> the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had run really low 
> inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I had only seen the 
> outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber adjustment had gone wonky 
> on that side, and was going to get the alignment checked, but now it looks 
> like something else.  Maybe the tire itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years 
> old, still a lot of tread left.  Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to 
> replace that one and I guess the other front one too, use the other one for a 
> spare now.
> 
> I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what they 
> have but if you can fill me in that would be good.
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a 
>> set ordered.
> 
> -- 
> --FT
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Tell me about the Michelins -- the LF tire on the SD went bad -- really 
warn on inside and outside down to cords and the belt separated almost 
all around the inside and some on the outside. Kinda weird, like it had 
run really low inflation for a long time but it has been aired up OK.  I 
had only seen the outside edge so was also thinking maybe the camber 
adjustment had gone wonky on that side, and was going to get the 
alignment checked, but now it looks like something else.  Maybe the tire 
itself went bad, they are maybe 4 years old, still a lot of tread left.  
Anyway, I need to get a coupla tires to replace that one and I guess the 
other front one too, use the other one for a spare now.


I'll probably go by Costco tomorrow so can take the tires and see what 
they have but if you can fill me in that would be good.


--FT


On 3/1/18 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a set 
ordered.


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Re: [MBZ] OT - Aebleskiver and t-shirts and '85 300D

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I don't know about the W123 trannies (mine was manual) but it's easy to
change the shift "hardness" on the W124 auto-trannies. Pull of a rubber cap
on the vacuum modulator, pull the "T" out with needle nose pliers, turn it
a notch or two, push it back in, put the rubber cap back on. Drive it to
see if you turned the direction you wanted and enough.

On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 3:16 PM, MG via Mercedes 
wrote:

> So I must have the best of both worlds, an 83 300TD that has an 85
> differential in it. I do like that for the lower RPM on the highway but it
> does impact just slightly on the acceleration. The mileage seems to be very
> slightly better with the 85 diff but then it may be just that I've slowed
> down a bit.
>
> I do still have the old transmission in it so the shift has not changed. I
> can still and do like the fact that I can feel it shift.
>
> Manfred
>
> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 1 Mar 2018 01:55:54 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Dan G sez:
>>>
>>> ‎So Stu likes the '85 and everyone here >says no.

>>> Not everyone. I like the '85 123. It is the most refined of all of
>>> them, and it had the best gearing. Usually, the last model year(s) of a
>>> production run are the best. The 210's bear this out also, I believe. ‎
>>>
>>
>> So you like them for driving and the others dislike them for fixing.
>>
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Aebleskiver and t-shirts and '85 300D

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I can beat that:  my '83 TD has an '85 transmission.

On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM, MG via Mercedes 
wrote:

> So I must have the best of both worlds, an 83 300TD that has an 85
> differential in it. I do like that for the lower RPM on the highway but it
> does impact just slightly on the acceleration. The mileage seems to be very
> slightly better with the 85 diff but then it may be just that I've slowed
> down a bit.
>
> I do still have the old transmission in it so the shift has not changed. I
> can still and do like the fact that I can feel it shift.
>
> Manfred
>
> Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 1 Mar 2018 01:55:54 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Dan G sez:
>>>
>>> ‎So Stu likes the '85 and everyone here >says no.

>>> Not everyone. I like the '85 123. It is the most refined of all of
>>> them, and it had the best gearing. Usually, the last model year(s) of a
>>> production run are the best. The 210's bear this out also, I believe. ‎
>>>
>>
>> So you like them for driving and the others dislike them for fixing.
>>
>>
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Aebleskiver and t-shirts and '85 300D

[MG via Mercedes]

So I must have the best of both worlds, an 83 300TD that has an 
85 differential in it. I do like that for the lower RPM on the 
highway but it does impact just slightly on the acceleration. The 
mileage seems to be very slightly better with the 85 diff but 
then it may be just that I've slowed down a bit.


I do still have the old transmission in it so the shift has not 
changed. I can still and do like the fact that I can feel it shift.


Manfred

Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Thu, 1 Mar 2018 01:55:54 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
 wrote:


Dan G sez:


‎So Stu likes the '85 and everyone here >says no.

Not everyone. I like the '85 123. It is the most refined of all of
them, and it had the best gearing. Usually, the last model year(s) of a
production run are the best. The 210's bear this out also, I believe. ‎


So you like them for driving and the others dislike them for fixing.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun

[MG via Mercedes]

I may need to come down there and go to the range with you. I 
want to try out a shotgun I got and you can try a few 9mm's that 
I have.


Manfred

Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

Haven’t done much of anything the last couple of days as I’ve been busy setting 
up a new mesh system/router and spending time with the youngest at the range.  
Had to deal with a drippy faucet on the garden tub in the master bath, too...

Anyway, the new E-GAS module arrives today, I got a big order in from the 
dealer yesterday, and earlier in the week some other bits and bobs showed up, 
so I’ve gots lots to do.

Tonight I’ll try the new module with the hopes that it’s the culprit for the 
LHM and ASR light.  I’ve got new keys and a new ignition lock so that’s a 
priority.  The rest is all piddly stuff I’ll take a whack at as time permits, 
such as a new windshield washer reservoir and pumps, the clips for the last 
lower body cladding panel, and a new set of front rotors and ceramic pads.

Odometer gears are expected today as well, so that also might get addressed 
shortly, too.  Waiting on the tiny bulbs for the BE1432 faceplate to arrive so 
I can replace the burnt out ones and finally see the radio at night.

Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a set 
ordered.  The tires that are on it aren’t too bad, but they’re old.  I noticed 
some sidewall damage on one of the rear tires when I was under the car last 
weekend.

So still plenty to do...

-D

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 5-Speed Manual Transmissions

[MG via Mercedes]

That leaves me feeling cold. At over $5000 for just the 
transmission and from the looks of it they don't know what they 
are talking about because the starter on the 617 is NOT on the 
upper left bu the lower right.


Just saying. Mind you if it was $2 or $3000  with everything 
needed for the conversion and if the transmission actually was 
for the 617 I might just bite. But...


MG

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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

I might still be interested.  When I get this one out for a bulbectomy I was 
planning on taking a deeper look.  It’s the original and hasn’t been touched, 
so I’m sure it’s tired.  Probably needs belts, rollers, etc.

Make me a deal...and you know it would get a good home.

For what it’s worth, my intentions are not to flip this car but keep it as a 
third vehicle for backup purposes. Due to the age, mileage and condition I 
don’t see it being a viable BAT candidate, and I enjoy driving it, too.  I plan 
on making it nice but not go over the top as I couldn’t recover my costs 
if/when I sell it.

-D

> On Mar 1, 2018, at 10:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Wish I had known.  I have a complete BE 1432 sitting on the shelf, dreaming
> of a good home.
> 
> On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
>> Haven’t done much of anything the last couple of days as I’ve been busy
>> setting up a new mesh system/router and spending time with the youngest at
>> the range.  Had to deal with a drippy faucet on the garden tub in the
>> master bath, too...
>> 
>> Anyway, the new E-GAS module arrives today, I got a big order in from the
>> dealer yesterday, and earlier in the week some other bits and bobs showed
>> up, so I’ve gots lots to do.
>> 
>> Tonight I’ll try the new module with the hopes that it’s the culprit for
>> the LHM and ASR light.  I’ve got new keys and a new ignition lock so that’s
>> a priority.  The rest is all piddly stuff I’ll take a whack at as time
>> permits, such as a new windshield washer reservoir and pumps, the clips for
>> the last lower body cladding panel, and a new set of front rotors and
>> ceramic pads.
>> 
>> Odometer gears are expected today as well, so that also might get
>> addressed shortly, too.  Waiting on the tiny bulbs for the BE1432 faceplate
>> to arrive so I can replace the burnt out ones and finally see the radio at
>> night.
>> 
>> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get
>> a set ordered.  The tires that are on it aren’t too bad, but they’re old.
>> I noticed some sidewall damage on one of the rear tires when I was under
>> the car last weekend.
>> 
>> So still plenty to do...
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Wish I had known.  I have a complete BE 1432 sitting on the shelf, dreaming
of a good home.

On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 10:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Haven’t done much of anything the last couple of days as I’ve been busy
> setting up a new mesh system/router and spending time with the youngest at
> the range.  Had to deal with a drippy faucet on the garden tub in the
> master bath, too...
>
> Anyway, the new E-GAS module arrives today, I got a big order in from the
> dealer yesterday, and earlier in the week some other bits and bobs showed
> up, so I’ve gots lots to do.
>
> Tonight I’ll try the new module with the hopes that it’s the culprit for
> the LHM and ASR light.  I’ve got new keys and a new ignition lock so that’s
> a priority.  The rest is all piddly stuff I’ll take a whack at as time
> permits, such as a new windshield washer reservoir and pumps, the clips for
> the last lower body cladding panel, and a new set of front rotors and
> ceramic pads.
>
> Odometer gears are expected today as well, so that also might get
> addressed shortly, too.  Waiting on the tiny bulbs for the BE1432 faceplate
> to arrive so I can replace the burnt out ones and finally see the radio at
> night.
>
> Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get
> a set ordered.  The tires that are on it aren’t too bad, but they’re old.
> I noticed some sidewall damage on one of the rear tires when I was under
> the car last weekend.
>
> So still plenty to do...
>
> -D
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[MBZ] 400E Fun

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Haven’t done much of anything the last couple of days as I’ve been busy setting 
up a new mesh system/router and spending time with the youngest at the range.  
Had to deal with a drippy faucet on the garden tub in the master bath, too...

Anyway, the new E-GAS module arrives today, I got a big order in from the 
dealer yesterday, and earlier in the week some other bits and bobs showed up, 
so I’ve gots lots to do.

Tonight I’ll try the new module with the hopes that it’s the culprit for the 
LHM and ASR light.  I’ve got new keys and a new ignition lock so that’s a 
priority.  The rest is all piddly stuff I’ll take a whack at as time permits, 
such as a new windshield washer reservoir and pumps, the clips for the last 
lower body cladding panel, and a new set of front rotors and ceramic pads.

Odometer gears are expected today as well, so that also might get addressed 
shortly, too.  Waiting on the tiny bulbs for the BE1432 faceplate to arrive so 
I can replace the burnt out ones and finally see the radio at night.

Costco has a really good deal on Michelins, so I’ll head up there and get a set 
ordered.  The tires that are on it aren’t too bad, but they’re old.  I noticed 
some sidewall damage on one of the rear tires when I was under the car last 
weekend.

So still plenty to do...

-D

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