Re: [MBZ] OT car for Kevin to play with
It needs a TDI swapped in! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 7:52 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/39772558 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fine Paints of Europe
On Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:32:09 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone use this paint? Just discovered it and I can’t believe the > finish it creates. It is an ultra high gloss oil and very expensive! Several of the paints are $155.00 for 2.5 liters. > I’m extremely anal when it comes to painting so I have about 25 hours > of labor in this door between stripping, three coats primer and one > coat paint. Still have 2 more coats of paint to apply sanding between > coats with 220 or 320 grit. As Dimitri said, it looks awesome! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fine Paints of Europe
On Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:32:09 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone use this paint? Nope. This is the first I have heard of it. But there is information on the web: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_Paints_of_Europe Fine Paints of Europe, located in the U.S. state of Vermont, is the sole North American importer of paints and varnishes manufactured in the Netherlands by Wijzonol Bouwverven B.V. In recent years the company has developed and retailed premium paint palettes by the American designers Susan Sargent and Martha Stewart, and by Pantone. As sole licensee of Pantone Paints, the company offers a range of International color palettes including the Natural Color System, a 1,750 color palette developed by the Scandinavian Color Institute, and RAL, a color space system developed in 1927 by the Reichsausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung" (State Commission for Delivery Terms and Quality Assurance). The RAL color system has over 1,900 colors. When founded in 1987 most of the company's products were destined for application in the restoration of historic properties. Today the company's products are sold for commercial and residential application. In 2013 John F Lahey followed his father and founder as president of the company. http://www.finepaintsofeurope.com/ HIGH QUALITY PAINT FOR OVER 27 YEARS Started in 1987, Fine Paints of Europe provides the finest paints and personalized service to discriminating homeowners, paint professionals, and the architectural and design community. Fine Paints of Europe coatings are sold by reputable, independently owned paint retailers. Click here for our list of retailers. For areas not served by our retailers, please enjoy the ease of ordering by phone or online ordering. DISCOVER OUR LUXURIOUS LASTING COLORS Since 1987, when Fine Paints of Europe introduced Dutch enamels to America, we have presented homeowners with beautiful, practical, cost effective alternatives to conventional domestic paints. Our paints are formulated from the finest ingredients to the high standards which have established the Netherlands as the world leader in coatings. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS When using the finest and most durable coatings, it is prudent to select the right color. For those clients who desire professional color advice, Fine Paints is pleased to offer the skills of Emmett Fiore, Color Strategist. Emmett provides complimentary professional color advice and technical support to clients throughout North America. REQUEST OUR LITERATURE Contact us to receive our complimentary Fine Paints of Europe literature packet including a Classic European Color Chart. SHOP ONLINE Beautiful, long-lasting paints for the home. Be sure to check out our Paints, Brushes and Color Tools. ORDER A DUTCH DOOR KIT The doors of Holland are the most beautiful and welcoming in the world. Want the same effect? Order one of our Dutch Door Kits today. Whether opening into an Amsterdam townhouse or a country cottage, Dutch doors greet all those who pass through them with a cheerful, brilliant finish resulting from a high-quality enamel paint. We would like you to experience the Dutch door tradition and discover for yourself the classic elegance, unparalleled depth of color and exceptional durability of our unique coatings. Painting a door is a simple weekend project and we’ll guide you through it. To introduce our superior coatings and quality service, Fine Paints is now offering The Dutch Door Kit. It includes everything you need to properly prepare, prime and paint one door, inside and out. The Dutch Door Kit includes: Detailed instructions on how to complete the project flawlessly Sandpaper – 2 sheets - medium grit (150) and fine grit (220) Primer – one Euroquart of the correct primer for wooden, steel or fiberglass door (Please specify when purchasing)* Solvent – one liter of FPE Mineral Spirits - will allow you to slightly thin primer and paint if necessary and clean your brush Paint- one euroquart of Hollandlac Brilliant or Satin Enamel in the color of your choice. Brush – an Omega S57- 2.5 inch flat brush, for perfect application of primer and paint $130 value Price: $110.00 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
I was thinking more on the line of a retired armored truck... Brinks signs removed... should be pretty crash worthy... ;)) On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 7:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I do know the Sonic is dropped for next year > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >> On July 25, 2018 at 9:34 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> Curley wrote: > >>> Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc > >> > >> It was said recently that Frod is dumping production of taurus and all > sedans. > > > > Chrysler too. > > And GM wants to cut back on car lines, I don't know how the Impala and > Malibu are doing, but the Cruze line in Ohio has seen massive production > cuts. GM's promise to keep the Cruze in Lordstown and use the Mexican > plants for Crossovers/SUVs isn't working out too good for US labor. > > > > Mitch. > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
I do know the Sonic is dropped for next year Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On July 25, 2018 at 9:34 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Curley wrote: >>> Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc >> >> It was said recently that Frod is dumping production of taurus and all >> sedans. > > Chrysler too. > And GM wants to cut back on car lines, I don't know how the Impala and Malibu > are doing, but the Cruze line in Ohio has seen massive production cuts. GM's > promise to keep the Cruze in Lordstown and use the Mexican plants for > Crossovers/SUVs isn't working out too good for US labor. > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.
Removing the wheel carrier should involve some ball joints, a brake caliper and a parking brake cable. Suspension position shouldn't matter when tightening ball joint stud nuts. If you loosen any bolts in control arm bushings, those should be tightened with the car parked on a level surface, or you'll be twisting the bushings when the car's just sitting there and they won't last long. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Short
Thanks Randy! That sounds perfectly logical. I'll give it a try. ;-) Sincerely, Larry On 07/25/2018 5:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 25/07/2018 1:50 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling fuses 1 by 1. Thanks for teaching me that new skill! I was hoping I could use the same procedure to find the individual parts of components to pinpoint the problem? For instance, the vanity light may be the culprit - can I put the fuse back in and disable the vanity light? Hopefully I can unplug it or just pull the bulb... Thanks, Larry ___ I am no expert but since it does not look like you have had any response as yet, I will give you my thoughts. You likely cannot use the test light to test the components. I would try using a meter. For example, if you suspect the vanity light, pull the fuse for it and then test the feed to the vanity mirror light for continuity to ground. You probably need to pull the bulb too. If you get continuity between the hot side of the bulb socket and ground, then you have a short to ground. RB who suspects someone who knows much more about this sort of thing may have a better idea ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT car for Kevin to play with
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Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.
Hey Curley, That's really good to know! Thanks for that! Now my plans can start to come together. I'm probably worrying too much about this, but the thought of wailing away on the axle shaft to pop it loose bothers me. it'll probably go easy and even if the cir-clip is damaged I can use a new one. Hopefully the bolted connections come loose easy... Once I see what the bearing looks like I should know if I can re-use the carrier. Hopefully the shop I plan to r&r the bearings will have few problems. but even if they do there seems to be lots of used ones around if the present one needs to be replaced. The Pelican procedure suggest using new fasteners and compression sleeves. I understand the sleeves but if the bolts/nuts aren't damaged shouldn't they be ok to re-use? Lastly, all the procedures I've read all say to have the weight of the car on the tires before final tightening the bolts. Do all fasteners need to wait for this? But I guess I could drive it to the shop to have that done? Don't see me crawling under to do the final torquing.. TIA! Larry. On 07/25/2018 7:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I suspect that it will be fine. When the rear subframe mounts get dead rubber, you will know it. The car get squirrelly going over RR tracks, but is normal most of the time. Until it gets squirrelly going over tracks, I'd not worry about it, and even thern you probably have 1-5 years before you need to worry. Drive it. Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Got a question regarding my rusted connection over the rear suspension: I'm thinking that if I go through with replacing the wheel bearing carrier, maybe I can just ignore the rusty connection and drive? After all, very few similar problems have been found but granted it's not a problem to get noticed unless the shop uses a prybar to pry between the connection. Otherwise it's like rust in most other cases, it just does its thing. I haven't heard of any sounds or strange handling characteristics when these connections get rusty and as long as we don't race around corners we'll probably forget the problem is there. Also, hopefully I can eventually either weld a sandwich of metal above and below the rusted area and re--bolt the connection or find a shop to do it if my health never improves to allow me to get under the car again. Am I being dangerous in my thoughts? I think I freaked out when the shop told me the connection between the rear susp and chassis was rusted. Plus I like everything to work as it should Thanks Guys, LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, Jaime!
I hope you got something for your time as well. Labours of love can be depressing if one is not rewarded somewhat beyond just the fun of the doing Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: OK Don via Mercedes Date: 2018-07-25 7:12 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, Jaime! Did you at least break even on the project? Hope so . . . On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 5:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Congratulations on getting up in the 5-figures on your 250S! > > What will be your next project? > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fine Paints of Europe
Looks awesome Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 25, 2018 9:32 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Anyone use this paint? Just discovered it and I can’t believe the finish > it creates. It is an ultra high gloss oil and very expensive! > I’m extremely anal when it comes to painting so I have about 25 hours of > labor in this door between stripping, three coats primer and one coat > paint. Still have 2 more coats of paint to apply sanding between coats with > 220 or 320 grit. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
> On July 25, 2018 at 9:34 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Curley wrote: > > Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc > > It was said recently that Frod is dumping production of taurus and all sedans. Chrysler too. And GM wants to cut back on car lines, I don't know how the Impala and Malibu are doing, but the Cruze line in Ohio has seen massive production cuts. GM's promise to keep the Cruze in Lordstown and use the Mexican plants for Crossovers/SUVs isn't working out too good for US labor. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
Curley wrote: > Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc It was said recently that Frod is dumping production of taurus and all sedans. tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, Jaime!
Congratulations Jaime It sure graced our Q,last year. Hope you bring next project this iear. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 25, 2018 6:36 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > Congratulations on getting up in the 5-figures on your 250S! > > What will be your next project? > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Short
On Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:50:18 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: > Hi All, > > I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light > between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling > fuses 1 by 1. Thanks for teaching me that new skill! You are welcome. > I was hoping I could use the same procedure to find the individual > parts of components to pinpoint the problem? For instance, the vanity > light may be the culprit - can I put the fuse back in and disable the > vanity light? Hopefully I can unplug it or just pull the bulb... Yes, put the fuse back in and disconnect from their power source the various accessories powered by that fuse. When you reach the correct (i.e., bad) accessory, the light will go out -- unless two of the accessories on the fuse have failed at the same time. Then you would expect to see a change in the brilliance of the test light. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
She needs to be driving an ML or larger - - - On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 6:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc > > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> So regardless if I sell the cabriolet or not, I’m getting some cars ready >> to go and am thinking about some sort of newer car to buy so the wife will >> quit complaining about these old cars. Something I won’t have to work on as >> much. She already has her R320 which I need to get this fuel rail replaced >> or figure out what the deal is. I’m thinking of trying a w220, but also >> would like to get a w211 preferably a 05-06 CDI but not ruling out a later >> 642 car although I’m not a huge fan of those. Also have seen some 03-04 gas >> powered 211’s that are in the $3-4K range. Also on my list of consideration >> might be another GL. I really liked it but those might be more than I want >> to spend. I have also thought about a late w210 but not sure I want another >> one of those after I have already had a bunch of them. Heck I have even >> seen SLKs that look interesting. Anyway I think my 2 most likely candidates >> would be a 211 or a 220. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, Jaime!
Did you at least break even on the project? Hope so . . . On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 5:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Congratulations on getting up in the 5-figures on your 250S! > > What will be your next project? > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
The last Caravan I rented had a 110v port so you could get one of those beds with the pump built in... -Curt On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 5:12:08 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Caravan and a $25 twin airbed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
Grand caravan... +1 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Caravan and a $25 twin airbed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
Get her a frod taurus off lease. Or a rice burner. Hyundi Sonata, etc Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So regardless if I sell the cabriolet or not, I’m getting some cars ready to go and am thinking about some sort of newer car to buy so the wife will quit complaining about these old cars. Something I won’t have to work on as much. She already has her R320 which I need to get this fuel rail replaced or figure out what the deal is. I’m thinking of trying a w220, but also would like to get a w211 preferably a 05-06 CDI but not ruling out a later 642 car although I’m not a huge fan of those. Also have seen some 03-04 gas powered 211’s that are in the $3-4K range. Also on my list of consideration might be another GL. I really liked it but those might be more than I want to spend. I have also thought about a late w210 but not sure I want another one of those after I have already had a bunch of them. Heck I have even seen SLKs that look interesting. Anyway I think my 2 most likely candidates would be a 211 or a 220. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.
I suspect that it will be fine. When the rear subframe mounts get dead rubber, you will know it. The car get squirrelly going over RR tracks, but is normal most of the time. Until it gets squirrelly going over tracks, I'd not worry about it, and even thern you probably have 1-5 years before you need to worry. Drive it. Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Got a question regarding my rusted connection over the rear suspension: I'm thinking that if I go through with replacing the wheel bearing carrier, maybe I can just ignore the rusty connection and drive? After all, very few similar problems have been found but granted it's not a problem to get noticed unless the shop uses a prybar to pry between the connection. Otherwise it's like rust in most other cases, it just does its thing. I haven't heard of any sounds or strange handling characteristics when these connections get rusty and as long as we don't race around corners we'll probably forget the problem is there. Also, hopefully I can eventually either weld a sandwich of metal above and below the rusted area and re--bolt the connection or find a shop to do it if my health never improves to allow me to get under the car again. Am I being dangerous in my thoughts? I think I freaked out when the shop told me the connection between the rear susp and chassis was rusted. Plus I like everything to work as it should Thanks Guys, LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Great suggestions - how about some more? Prius seats form a bed, but he would have to go to a chiropractor after sleeping on them without an air mattress. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Congratulations, Jaime!
Congratulations on getting up in the 5-figures on your 250S! What will be your next project? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] $17,500 for Jamie's blue W108
Jaime is rich Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:39 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-250s-4/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] $17,500 for Jamie's blue W108
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Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
On 25/07/2018 4:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Great suggestions - how about some more? On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 5:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Caravan and a $25 twin airbed. ___ Bicycle and a sleeping bag. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Short
On 25/07/2018 1:50 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling fuses 1 by 1. Thanks for teaching me that new skill! I was hoping I could use the same procedure to find the individual parts of components to pinpoint the problem? For instance, the vanity light may be the culprit - can I put the fuse back in and disable the vanity light? Hopefully I can unplug it or just pull the bulb... Thanks, Larry ___ I am no expert but since it does not look like you have had any response as yet, I will give you my thoughts. You likely cannot use the test light to test the components. I would try using a meter. For example, if you suspect the vanity light, pull the fuse for it and then test the feed to the vanity mirror light for continuity to ground. You probably need to pull the bulb too. If you get continuity between the hot side of the bulb socket and ground, then you have a short to ground. RB who suspects someone who knows much more about this sort of thing may have a better idea ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
Great suggestions - how about some more? On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 5:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Caravan and a $25 twin airbed. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
Caravan and a $25 twin airbed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
On 25/07/2018 3:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My grown son is flying east to embark on a 25 day tour around the mid Atlantic and parts north and south. He wants to book a rental car that would allow him to sleep semi-comfortably for those nights he is unable to stay with friends or book a cheap hotel. What is the minimal size brand SUV that would suit those needs? Are there any sedans (cheaper an SUV) that fold down their seats to accommodate a grown man sleeping? TIA, Andrew ___ You should have bought that big old Chrysler wagon you were pointing out on BAT the other day. You could of course, lend him your MB wagon. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
Yup seats,went flat-my prom car. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 25, 2018 5:02 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 65 Rambler American would work > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > My grown son is flying east to embark on a 25 day tour around the mid > > Atlantic and parts north and south. He wants to book a rental car that > > would allow him to sleep semi-comfortably for those nights he is unable > to > > stay with friends or book a cheap hotel. > > > > What is the minimal size brand SUV that would suit those needs? Are > there > > any sedans (cheaper an SUV) that fold down their seats to accommodate a > > grown man sleeping? > > > > TIA, > > > > Andrew > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
65 Rambler American would work --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My grown son is flying east to embark on a 25 day tour around the mid > Atlantic and parts north and south. He wants to book a rental car that > would allow him to sleep semi-comfortably for those nights he is unable to > stay with friends or book a cheap hotel. > > What is the minimal size brand SUV that would suit those needs? Are there > any sedans (cheaper an SUV) that fold down their seats to accommodate a > grown man sleeping? > > TIA, > > Andrew > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: My son's rental car
My grown son is flying east to embark on a 25 day tour around the mid Atlantic and parts north and south. He wants to book a rental car that would allow him to sleep semi-comfortably for those nights he is unable to stay with friends or book a cheap hotel. What is the minimal size brand SUV that would suit those needs? Are there any sedans (cheaper an SUV) that fold down their seats to accommodate a grown man sleeping? TIA, Andrew ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
She's a million dollar seller. I got the idea she pretty much quit when she took the county job and never started back up. Mitch. > On July 25, 2018 at 3:18 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > She never sold anything so I got tired of paying for all the fees every month ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
No, but I've been getting about 48mpg on winter grade 90 octane. Nearly 500 miles since I filled it in April and still have about 1/4 tank left. Planning on filling it with premium once I get 625 miles on this tank (13 gallons). Haven't been driving it much lately, has 14,800 on it and I want to keep it under 15k if I sell it. Mitch. > On July 25, 2018 at 3:18 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Is it diesel? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
She never sold anything so I got tired of paying for all the fees every month Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 2:10 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 25/07/2018 2:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >>> On July 25, 2018 at 2:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Sell them all. >>> Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. >>> Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. >> Too expensive. >> Just give her my 15kmi Cruze, that'll keep the cost under 5 digits without a >> monthly payment. >> >> ___ > > did she give up being a realtor? > should be able to write off a lease. > > RB > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
Is it diesel? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 2:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On July 25, 2018 at 2:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Sell them all. >> Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. >> Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. > > Too expensive. > Just give her my 15kmi Cruze, that'll keep the cost under 5 digits without a > monthly payment. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
> On July 25, 2018 at 3:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > did she give up being a realtor? > should be able to write off a lease. Only to the extent it's used professionally, which would be about 0% in this case. You don't get to expense personal vehicle driving in this country. And if a business owns the vehicle, personal use of it is considered income to the employee. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
I only want a newer MB around to also have something modern to drive. I will be buried in my old cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 1:56 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sell them all. > Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. > Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. > > RB > > >> On 25/07/2018 1:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> So regardless if I sell the cabriolet or not, I’m getting some cars ready to >> go and am thinking about some sort of newer car to buy so the wife will quit >> complaining about these old cars. Something I won’t have to work on as much. >> She already has her R320 which I need to get this fuel rail replaced or >> figure out what the deal is. I’m thinking of trying a w220, but also would >> like to get a w211 preferably a 05-06 CDI but not ruling out a later 642 car >> although I’m not a huge fan of those. Also have seen some 03-04 gas powered >> 211’s that are in the $3-4K range. Also on my list of consideration might be >> another GL. I really liked it but those might be more than I want to spend. >> I have also thought about a late w210 but not sure I want another one of >> those after I have already had a bunch of them. Heck I have even seen SLKs >> that look interesting. Anyway I think my 2 most likely candidates would be a >> 211 or a 220. >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
On 25/07/2018 2:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 25, 2018 at 2:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Sell them all. Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. Too expensive. Just give her my 15kmi Cruze, that'll keep the cost under 5 digits without a monthly payment. ___ did she give up being a realtor? should be able to write off a lease. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
> On July 25, 2018 at 2:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sell them all. > Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. > Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. Too expensive. Just give her my 15kmi Cruze, that'll keep the cost under 5 digits without a monthly payment. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 108 280S sold
Not to be a nit picker but the $30k car was a '69 280SE L sedan, whereas Jaime's is a 1968 250S currently at just over $11k. On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 11:57 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ha! My first MB was a '69 280S - we put a lot of miles on it but I > struggled with the dual carbs, window mechanisms and the rockers were > getting pretty rusty. I replaced both rockers but the front fenders needed > work. I rebuilt the engine and it ran great! but it's days were numbered > and I finally traded it for a bunch of parts for my 1st diesel (78 240D). > > Never dreamed a 280S would bring such a high bid - but I bet that > restoration cost a Bunch! > > Love those 108s though - my favorite was a '72 280SE 4.5 we had for > several years. What an awesome engine that was! So much power - it would > chirp the tires under full accel when it shifted from 2-3 (at least I think > it was the 2-3 shift) that occurred at 45mph > > Larry > > > > On 07/25/2018 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> oops - wrong car. >> >> Jaime's car is still being auctioned. >> >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-250s-4/ >> ?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-25 >> >> On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 10:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel < >> astrasfo...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> I was a little light in my estimate, others heavy. >>> >>> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz- >>> 280sel/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-19 >>> >>> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What should I buy?
Sell them all. Buy yourself a newer MB if that is what you really want. Lease a new Chevy Malibu for your wife. RB On 25/07/2018 1:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So regardless if I sell the cabriolet or not, I’m getting some cars ready to go and am thinking about some sort of newer car to buy so the wife will quit complaining about these old cars. Something I won’t have to work on as much. She already has her R320 which I need to get this fuel rail replaced or figure out what the deal is. I’m thinking of trying a w220, but also would like to get a w211 preferably a 05-06 CDI but not ruling out a later 642 car although I’m not a huge fan of those. Also have seen some 03-04 gas powered 211’s that are in the $3-4K range. Also on my list of consideration might be another GL. I really liked it but those might be more than I want to spend. I have also thought about a late w210 but not sure I want another one of those after I have already had a bunch of them. Heck I have even seen SLKs that look interesting. Anyway I think my 2 most likely candidates would be a 211 or a 220. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] What should I buy?
So regardless if I sell the cabriolet or not, I’m getting some cars ready to go and am thinking about some sort of newer car to buy so the wife will quit complaining about these old cars. Something I won’t have to work on as much. She already has her R320 which I need to get this fuel rail replaced or figure out what the deal is. I’m thinking of trying a w220, but also would like to get a w211 preferably a 05-06 CDI but not ruling out a later 642 car although I’m not a huge fan of those. Also have seen some 03-04 gas powered 211’s that are in the $3-4K range. Also on my list of consideration might be another GL. I really liked it but those might be more than I want to spend. I have also thought about a late w210 but not sure I want another one of those after I have already had a bunch of them. Heck I have even seen SLKs that look interesting. Anyway I think my 2 most likely candidates would be a 211 or a 220. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Short
Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling fuses 1 by 1. Thanks for teaching me that new skill! I was hoping I could use the same procedure to find the individual parts of components to pinpoint the problem? For instance, the vanity light may be the culprit - can I put the fuse back in and disable the vanity light? Hopefully I can unplug it or just pull the bulb... Thanks, Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P
Incorrect, the late 70s GM diesels we're junk. By '82 they had figured it out. Today you rarely see them but square body GM trucks rusted bad so they're relatively rare now anyway, it's no big surprise the least common of them are quite rare... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 8:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: a lot of them never lived long enough to go back to the stealer because it needed service. They just self destructed. The early 80s GM diesels are POS. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Not really. The big problem with them was back then people did not know how > to work on them (dealers) > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 108 280S sold
Ha! My first MB was a '69 280S - we put a lot of miles on it but I struggled with the dual carbs, window mechanisms and the rockers were getting pretty rusty. I replaced both rockers but the front fenders needed work. I rebuilt the engine and it ran great! but it's days were numbered and I finally traded it for a bunch of parts for my 1st diesel (78 240D). Never dreamed a 280S would bring such a high bid - but I bet that restoration cost a Bunch! Love those 108s though - my favorite was a '72 280SE 4.5 we had for several years. What an awesome engine that was! So much power - it would chirp the tires under full accel when it shifted from 2-3 (at least I think it was the 2-3 shift) that occurred at 45mph Larry On 07/25/2018 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: oops - wrong car. Jaime's car is still being auctioned. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-250s-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-25 On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 10:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I was a little light in my estimate, others heavy. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz- 280sel/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-19 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P
Sounds like my Ford Explorer... LarryT On 07/25/2018 11:36 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Underpowered and thirsty but by the end of the run rugged and reliable... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 8:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: It is still a POS. Rumor of not, it doesn't matter. A POS is a POS. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The 5.7 was built from the ground up as a diesel, it was never a converted gas engine. This is a rumor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.
Got a question regarding my rusted connection over the rear suspension: I'm thinking that if I go through with replacing the wheel bearing carrier, maybe I can just ignore the rusty connection and drive? After all, very few similar problems have been found but granted it's not a problem to get noticed unless the shop uses a prybar to pry between the connection. Otherwise it's like rust in most other cases, it just does its thing. I haven't heard of any sounds or strange handling characteristics when these connections get rusty and as long as we don't race around corners we'll probably forget the problem is there. Also, hopefully I can eventually either weld a sandwich of metal above and below the rusted area and re--bolt the connection or find a shop to do it if my health never improves to allow me to get under the car again. Am I being dangerous in my thoughts? I think I freaked out when the shop told me the connection between the rear susp and chassis was rusted. Plus I like everything to work as it should Thanks Guys, LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P
Underpowered and thirsty but by the end of the run rugged and reliable... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 8:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: It is still a POS. Rumor of not, it doesn't matter. A POS is a POS. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The 5.7 was built from the ground up as a diesel, it was never a converted > gas engine. This is a rumor. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 108 280S sold
Allegedly original dark green cars are apparently worth more than refurbished dark blue cars, but it looks like the Jaimemobile is finally going to hit five digits. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 108 280S sold
oops - wrong car. Jaime's car is still being auctioned. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercedes-benz-250s-4/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-25 On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 10:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I was a little light in my estimate, others heavy. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz- > 280sel/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-07-19 > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mental health issues?
THIS EXPLAINS IT: Item location: Caney, Oklahoma, United States On 7/24/18 10:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class/253773989673?hash=item3b161bc729:g:4U8AAOSwheNbPUVq&vxp=mtr --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mental health issues?
What's the sound of one arm knocking? CLEAN title!! On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 10:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class/25377398 > 9673?hash=item3b161bc729:g:4U8AAOSwheNbPUVq&vxp=mtr > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel filters
For me that is correct. This time it did not smoke though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 5:39 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Huh, I don't think that has ever happened to me. Only symptom is loss of > power and smoking? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On July 25, 2018 1:53:34 AM GMT+02:00, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> Why do 606 engines eat the center gasket on the spin on fuel filters. I >> just had to replace the filter in my 95 because it started getting to >> where it had no power when trying to pass a vehicle for example. I have >> had this happen in just about every 606 I have owned. I usually notice >> it more in the winter where when I first leave the house it starts >> smoking bad and will hardly run. After the engine warms up a bit it >> runs fine. Anyway ever single time it ends up being the center o ring >> on the filter where the bolt screws in is chewed letting air in. I got >> about 15k on this filter. Most of them have been Mann, this time I put >> Mayle or however it’s spelled. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel filters
No more than 10% bio around here Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 6:54 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd check the bolt for burrs, won't help if you tear it up getting it in. > > Otherwise, do you have lots of biodiesel in your local supply? That can eat > rubber, may need a viton o-ring from your local bearing supply place. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel filters
I'd check the bolt for burrs, won't help if you tear it up getting it in. Otherwise, do you have lots of biodiesel in your local supply? That can eat rubber, may need a viton o-ring from your local bearing supply place. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 606 fuel filters
Huh, I don't think that has ever happened to me. Only symptom is loss of power and smoking? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 25, 2018 1:53:34 AM GMT+02:00, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Why do 606 engines eat the center gasket on the spin on fuel filters. I >just had to replace the filter in my 95 because it started getting to >where it had no power when trying to pass a vehicle for example. I have >had this happen in just about every 606 I have owned. I usually notice >it more in the winter where when I first leave the house it starts >smoking bad and will hardly run. After the engine warms up a bit it >runs fine. Anyway ever single time it ends up being the center o ring >on the filter where the bolt screws in is chewed letting air in. I got >about 15k on this filter. Most of them have been Mann, this time I put >Mayle or however it’s spelled. > >Sent from my iPhone > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
