Re: [MBZ] GL bumper

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Time to find a skilled TIG welder and make a new best friend.
If it broke, it can be welded. If a piece is missing, make a new one from a
blank plate and weld it on. Grind the weld smooth and spray it with black
paint... put it back on and "Bobs yer Unkle"

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 8:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> Wow. You could buy a whole car for that almost
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
> > On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > No where close. Nearest one that has anything is 5 plus hours away and
> $1k and up.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 4, 2022, at 10:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Any in a junkyard anywhere?
> >>
> >> --FT
> >> Sent from iFōn
> >>
>  On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Pulled the bumper off the GL today. The bumper support or whatever
> you call it is broken at the mounting point on the passenger side. It
> appears the entire assembly would need to be replaced rather than just the
> bumper cover. There is a bumper place close by I’m going to take it to
> tomorrow to see what they say.
> >>>
> >
> >>>
> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Oil change gentleman redneck style.

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On Thu, 4 Aug 2022 23:45:02 -0400 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Yes. Last time I changed oil using lift, I missed the oil pan and
> created a big mess, hence the new purchase.

Yes, avoiding a big mess is very desirable!


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Re: [MBZ] Oil change gentleman redneck style.

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Yes. Last time I changed oil using lift, I missed the oil pan and created a big 
mess, hence the new purchase.

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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> So I guess you have a lift. Strong work 
> 
> --FT
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>> 
>> Crawling under cars days are numbered so I ordered this:
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Oil change gentleman redneck style.

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So I guess you have a lift. Strong work 

--FT
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[MBZ] Oil change gentleman redneck style.

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Crawling under cars days are numbered so I ordered this:

https://store.bendpak.com/rd-18g/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAhVHvuTa3kH5P8CQiH960XF0faHdtIE1eCTG7OJZA3kktPNLeoTcnhoCIYoQAvD_BwE


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Re: [MBZ] GL bumper

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Wow. You could buy a whole car for that almost 

--FT
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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> No where close. Nearest one that has anything is 5 plus hours away and $1k 
> and up. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 10:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Any in a junkyard anywhere?
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>> 
 On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Pulled the bumper off the GL today. The bumper support or whatever you 
>>> call it is broken at the mounting point on the passenger side. It appears 
>>> the entire assembly would need to be replaced rather than just the bumper 
>>> cover. There is a bumper place close by I’m going to take it to tomorrow to 
>>> see what they say. 
>>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] GL bumper

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No where close. Nearest one that has anything is 5 plus hours away and $1k and 
up. 

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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 10:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Any in a junkyard anywhere?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Pulled the bumper off the GL today. The bumper support or whatever you call 
>> it is broken at the mounting point on the passenger side. It appears the 
>> entire assembly would need to be replaced rather than just the bumper cover. 
>> There is a bumper place close by I’m going to take it to tomorrow to see 
>> what they say. 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] GL bumper

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Any in a junkyard anywhere?

--FT
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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 11:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Pulled the bumper off the GL today. The bumper support or whatever you call 
> it is broken at the mounting point on the passenger side. It appears the 
> entire assembly would need to be replaced rather than just the bumper cover. 
> There is a bumper place close by I’m going to take it to tomorrow to see what 
> they say. 
> 
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[MBZ] GL bumper

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Pulled the bumper off the GL today. The bumper support or whatever you call it 
is broken at the mounting point on the passenger side. It appears the entire 
assembly would need to be replaced rather than just the bumper cover. There is 
a bumper place close by I’m going to take it to tomorrow to see what they say. 



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Re: [MBZ] Interior detailing S550 today

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

nice. good work shows.

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, 9:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> 09S550; hence, 13yo. W221. First year was 07.
>
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> > On Aug 4, 2022, at 9:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> >
> > How old is the car? Model year?
> >
> >> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 8:28 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
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> >>
> >> Attaboy!
> >> Kevin in Lexington, NC
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
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> >>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 6:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Did a complete interior detailing on the S550 this afternoon. Steamed
> >> and did extraction on the carpets with some scrubbing in between. They
> >> actually weren’t too bad, certainly not nearly as bad as the E500 coffee
> >> lounge but did have some dirty and stained areas that mostly came clean.
> >> Doesn’t look quite as new but I’d give it an 8.5. Cleaned the trim and
> >> seats well. Leather is in very good condition, a coupla creases in the
> >> driver seat but no tears yet. I’m pleased with how it came out.
> >>>
> >>> Check out those reclining rear seats!
> >>>
> >>> Doesn’t look bad at all for 151kmi and 13yo.
> >>>
> >>> Tomorrow a transmission fluid and oil change and get that all back in
> >> good fresh working order. Then the AC system flushed and filled, new
> >> receiver/dryer and expansion valve. Gonna do a full paint buff and wax
> and
> >> this beeste will be ready for a road trip!
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Re: [MBZ] Interior detailing S550 today

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

09S550; hence, 13yo. W221. First year was 07. 

--FT
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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 9:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> How old is the car? Model year?
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 8:28 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Attaboy!
>> Kevin in Lexington, NC
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 6:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Did a complete interior detailing on the S550 this afternoon. Steamed
>> and did extraction on the carpets with some scrubbing in between. They
>> actually weren’t too bad, certainly not nearly as bad as the E500 coffee
>> lounge but did have some dirty and stained areas that mostly came clean.
>> Doesn’t look quite as new but I’d give it an 8.5. Cleaned the trim and
>> seats well. Leather is in very good condition, a coupla creases in the
>> driver seat but no tears yet. I’m pleased with how it came out.
>>> 
>>> Check out those reclining rear seats!
>>> 
>>> Doesn’t look bad at all for 151kmi and 13yo.
>>> 
>>> Tomorrow a transmission fluid and oil change and get that all back in
>> good fresh working order. Then the AC system flushed and filled, new
>> receiver/dryer and expansion valve. Gonna do a full paint buff and wax and
>> this beeste will be ready for a road trip!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Interior detailing S550 today

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How old is the car? Model year?

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> Attaboy!
> Kevin in Lexington, NC
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Aug 4, 2022, at 6:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Did a complete interior detailing on the S550 this afternoon. Steamed
> and did extraction on the carpets with some scrubbing in between. They
> actually weren’t too bad, certainly not nearly as bad as the E500 coffee
> lounge but did have some dirty and stained areas that mostly came clean.
> Doesn’t look quite as new but I’d give it an 8.5. Cleaned the trim and
> seats well. Leather is in very good condition, a coupla creases in the
> driver seat but no tears yet. I’m pleased with how it came out.
> >
> > Check out those reclining rear seats!
> >
> > Doesn’t look bad at all for 151kmi and 13yo.
> >
> > Tomorrow a transmission fluid and oil change and get that all back in
> good fresh working order. Then the AC system flushed and filled, new
> receiver/dryer and expansion valve. Gonna do a full paint buff and wax and
> this beeste will be ready for a road trip!
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

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Besides the same issues as the W140s of the same era, these also had (I think) 
a Bosch Jetronic injection system that is a real nightmare to repair/maintain.

I’ve always been told to avoid them like the plague.

-D

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
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> 
> Were there no good ones? Maybe the ones left now are the survivors?
> 
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:33, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> For a lot more reasons, too. Bad news all around.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I forget, do we avoid those with the same gusto that we'd avoid a 1992 W140?
>>> 
>>> On 2022-08-04 12:50, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
 Looks fairly decent.
 https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html
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Re: [MBZ] Uhoh I guess it’s time…

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It has an electronic shifter on the steering column to go R N D P with paddles 
for moving through gears. I’m presuming it doesn’t want me to put it in gear at 
all. I can pump some trans fluid in the cooler line to get it up a bit to drive 
it to the garage to do a fluid change. 

--FT
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> 
> On Thu, 4 Aug 2022 19:17:45 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> For that transmission fluid change 
> 
> Do not shift gears.
> 
> Does that mean not moving the gear selector, or not driving it fast
> enough for the transmission to upshift?
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Who wants a Hammer?

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That’s wild. But an iconic car that will likely increase in value 

I remember seeing one in Houston many years ago, was in front of me at a 
stoplight not far from my house. It was very cool. 

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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:36 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> SOLD
> $661,800
> 
> 
>> On 2022-08-04 11:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> Interesting background:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXAjxS0kgC4
>> https://thembmarket.com/1988-mercedes-benz-6-0-amg-hammer-coupe
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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I’ve used Marine Clean. It will not clear out the sediment. It will stabilize 
any corroded metal, however. He’s got to get all of the solid junk out of the 
tank before he can do anything to it.

-D

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> They claim their cleaner/degreaser (formerly known as "Marine Clean") will do 
> that.
> 
> https://por15.com/collections/preparation-products/products/cleaner-degreaser
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:34, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> Good stuff, but he’s still got to clean all the cruft out of it first.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I had good results on a W110 tank with the POR-15 fuel tank sealer and 
>> associated cleaning/prep products.
>> 
>> https://por15.com/products/fuel-tank-sealer
>> 
>> I will warn you, if there are internal vent tubes in the tank, you will 
>> want to blow them out with compressed air before the sealer sets.
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here
>> and took the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it
>> out. It’s got a bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust
>> and/or varnish flakes. It was an old timer there that could barely get
>> around but he is still at it. Anyway he said he could do it but it
>> would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a couple of weeks, said it
>> would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend that much on it. My
>> alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power wash it out
>> best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water
>> mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I
>> determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc.
>> 
>> I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted
>> but most likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel
>> tank would work.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Cmon y’all you gotta live a bit!

--FT
Sent from iFōn

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:18 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I forget, do we avoid those with the same gusto that we'd avoid a 1992 W140?
> 
>> On 2022-08-04 12:50, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Looks fairly decent.
>> https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html
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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

They claim their cleaner/degreaser (formerly known as "Marine Clean") will do 
that.

https://por15.com/collections/preparation-products/products/cleaner-degreaser



On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:34, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Good stuff, but he’s still got to clean all the cruft out of it first.
>
> -D
>
> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> I had good results on a W110 tank with the POR-15 fuel tank sealer and 
> associated cleaning/prep products.
>
> https://por15.com/products/fuel-tank-sealer
>
> I will warn you, if there are internal vent tubes in the tank, you will 
> want to blow them out with compressed air before the sealer sets.
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here
> and took the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it
> out. It’s got a bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust
> and/or varnish flakes. It was an old timer there that could barely get
> around but he is still at it. Anyway he said he could do it but it
> would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a couple of weeks, said it
> would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend that much on it. My
> alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power wash it out
> best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water
> mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I
> determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc.
>
> I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted
> but most likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel
> tank would work.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

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Were there no good ones? Maybe the ones left now are the survivors?

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:33, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> For a lot more reasons, too. Bad news all around.
>
> -D
>
>> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I forget, do we avoid those with the same gusto that we'd avoid a 1992 W140?
>> 
>> On 2022-08-04 12:50, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Looks fairly decent.
>>> https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html
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Re: [MBZ] Who wants a Hammer?

[mitch--- via Mercedes]

SOLD
$661,800


On 2022-08-04 11:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Interesting background:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXAjxS0kgC4

https://thembmarket.com/1988-mercedes-benz-6-0-amg-hammer-coupe


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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Good stuff, but he’s still got to clean all the cruft out of it first.

-D

On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

I had good results on a W110 tank with the POR-15 fuel tank sealer and 
associated cleaning/prep products.

https://por15.com/products/fuel-tank-sealer

I will warn you, if there are internal vent tubes in the tank, you will want to 
blow them out with compressed air before the sealer sets.


On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here
and took the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it
out. It’s got a bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust
and/or varnish flakes. It was an old timer there that could barely get
around but he is still at it. Anyway he said he could do it but it
would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a couple of weeks, said it
would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend that much on it. My
alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power wash it out
best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water
mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I
determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc.

I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted
but most likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel
tank would work.

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Re: [MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

For a lot more reasons, too. Bad news all around.

-D

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 8:17 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I forget, do we avoid those with the same gusto that we'd avoid a 1992 W140?
> 
> On 2022-08-04 12:50, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Looks fairly decent.
>> https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html
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Re: [MBZ] Uhoh I guess it’s time…

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Thu, 4 Aug 2022 19:17:45 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
 wrote:

> For that transmission fluid change 

Do not shift gears.

Does that mean not moving the gear selector, or not driving it fast
enough for the transmission to upshift?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> unless a diesel tank would work. 

Why wouldn't it?  Aren't all the tanks the same?

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Interesting might try that 

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> On Aug 4, 2022, at 7:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I had good results on a W110 tank with the POR-15 fuel tank sealer and 
> associated cleaning/prep products.
> 
> https://por15.com/products/fuel-tank-sealer
> 
> I will warn you, if there are internal vent tubes in the tank, you will want 
> to blow them out with compressed air before the sealer sets.
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here 
>> and took the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it 
>> out. It’s got a bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust 
>> and/or varnish flakes. It was an old timer there that could barely get 
>> around but he is still at it. Anyway he said he could do it but it 
>> would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a couple of weeks, said it 
>> would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend that much on it. My 
>> alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power wash it out 
>> best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water 
>> mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I 
>> determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc. 
>> 
>> I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted 
>> but most likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel 
>> tank would work. 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 116 gas tank

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I had good results on a W110 tank with the POR-15 fuel tank sealer and 
associated cleaning/prep products.

https://por15.com/products/fuel-tank-sealer

I will warn you, if there are internal vent tubes in the tank, you will want to 
blow them out with compressed air before the sealer sets.


On Thu, Aug 4, 2022, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here 
> and took the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it 
> out. It’s got a bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust 
> and/or varnish flakes. It was an old timer there that could barely get 
> around but he is still at it. Anyway he said he could do it but it 
> would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a couple of weeks, said it 
> would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend that much on it. My 
> alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power wash it out 
> best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water 
> mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I 
> determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc. 
>
> I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted 
> but most likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel 
> tank would work. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

[mitch--- via Mercedes]

I forget, do we avoid those with the same gusto that we'd avoid a 1992 
W140?


On 2022-08-04 12:50, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Looks fairly decent.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html



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[MBZ] 116 gas tank

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

So I found about the only remaining old time radiator shop around here and took 
the gas tank over to see what they would charge to clean it out. It’s got a 
bunch of sediment in the bottom which I guess is rust and/or varnish flakes. It 
was an old timer there that could barely get around but he is still at it. 
Anyway he said he could do it but it would cost anywhere from $3-500 and take a 
couple of weeks, said it would be very time consuming. I don’t want to spend 
that much on it. My alternatives as I see it: take it to a car wash and power 
wash it out best I can, then strap it to the tractor, get some sand and water 
mixture in it. Seal it up and start driving around the back 40. When I 
determine it’s perhaps clean, get the sand out etc. 

I guess other option would be to try to find a tank that is not rusted but most 
likely all of them I have would be the same unless a diesel tank would work. 

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Re: [MBZ] W108 heater blower motor - accessible through cowl vent channels?

[OK Don via Mercedes]

On the W115, I opened up the front center speaker hole to get the blower
motor out, I didn't cut the firewall. That was the second one. I followed
the manual to replace the first one - took over twice as long.

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 1:06 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Good afternoon,
>
> My '72 280SEL 4.5 has a dead heater blower motor. It was set to "low" and
> when I started the car several months ago, electrical smoke emerged from
> the area above the motor that contains the filters.
>
> My question: I know that people literally cut through the firewall to
> replace the blower in a 115. Is the 108 as bad, or will I be able to
> actually reach the fan itself through the air intakes on the cowl to see if
> it at least turns. I don't think I can REMOVE the motor that way, but it
> would be nice to see if I can at least check whether the fan is seized,
> maybe even put a few drops of ATF on the bearings.
>
> Here's a video (from quite a sensible man, in California, with numerous
> 108-oriented videos) covering the replacement of the cabin air filters
> under the cowl. In part of the video, he shows the insides of the cowl
> area.
>
> Here's the URL
>
> https://youtu.be/55U4y4KqmAE
>
> Thanks for any advice,
>
> D.
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Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield replacement

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

https://youtu.be/v4hAT0aSIyM


Rick

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Subject: [MBZ] W116 windshield replacement

As I contemplate replacing the cracked windshield on my 300SD, I'm wondering if 
the dash needs to come out to do this? It looks like the gasket might tuck 
under the front edge of the dash?

Allan
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[MBZ] W116 windshield replacement

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

As I contemplate replacing the cracked windshield on my 300SD, I'm wondering if 
the dash needs to come out to do this? It looks like the gasket might tuck 
under the front edge of the dash?

Allan
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Re: [MBZ] W108 heater blower motor - accessible through cowl vent channels?

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

What Jaime said.

I’ve done it in a W114, and it’s nearly as bad as the W108. Not something you 
want to start unless you’ve got a lot of time to spend on it. I have a scar on 
the back of my right hand from when I did the W114.

One other thing is that if you can determine that the motor is still working 
but seized or not turning well (there are bushings in it that typically fail) 
you can take some of the white 3mm vacuum tubing, the stuff that’s used 
throughout every vintage Mercedes engine compartment, and use it like a straw 
to draw some ATF into it. Thread it down through the cowl opening to the back 
of the motor and let the ATF flow out into the bushing. It’s messy, but goes a 
long way to lube the bushing and keep the motor turning. I’ve done this on 
every W114/W108 I’ve owned to make sure the fan motor is lubed up.

-D

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 2:14 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You can definitely reach the top of the blower to clear out debris and see
> if it turns by removing the cowl.  Its a bit of a reach, but its possible.
> 
> Replacement requires removal of the heater box completely.  Its not quite
> as horrible as the internet makes it out to be, but it is a time consuming
> job and care must be taken not to break too many things.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 2:06 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Good afternoon,
>> 
>> My '72 280SEL 4.5 has a dead heater blower motor. It was set to "low" and
>> when I started the car several months ago, electrical smoke emerged from
>> the area above the motor that contains the filters.
>> 
>> My question: I know that people literally cut through the firewall to
>> replace the blower in a 115. Is the 108 as bad, or will I be able to
>> actually reach the fan itself through the air intakes on the cowl to see if
>> it at least turns. I don't think I can REMOVE the motor that way, but it
>> would be nice to see if I can at least check whether the fan is seized,
>> maybe even put a few drops of ATF on the bearings.
>> 
>> Here's a video (from quite a sensible man, in California, with numerous
>> 108-oriented videos) covering the replacement of the cabin air filters
>> under the cowl. In part of the video, he shows the insides of the cowl
>> area.
>> 
>> Here's the URL
>> 
>> https://youtu.be/55U4y4KqmAE
>> 
>> Thanks for any advice,
>> 
>> D.
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Re: [MBZ] W108 heater blower motor - accessible through cowl vent channels?

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

You can definitely reach the top of the blower to clear out debris and see
if it turns by removing the cowl.  Its a bit of a reach, but its possible.

Replacement requires removal of the heater box completely.  Its not quite
as horrible as the internet makes it out to be, but it is a time consuming
job and care must be taken not to break too many things.

Jaime


On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 2:06 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Good afternoon,
>
> My '72 280SEL 4.5 has a dead heater blower motor. It was set to "low" and
> when I started the car several months ago, electrical smoke emerged from
> the area above the motor that contains the filters.
>
> My question: I know that people literally cut through the firewall to
> replace the blower in a 115. Is the 108 as bad, or will I be able to
> actually reach the fan itself through the air intakes on the cowl to see if
> it at least turns. I don't think I can REMOVE the motor that way, but it
> would be nice to see if I can at least check whether the fan is seized,
> maybe even put a few drops of ATF on the bearings.
>
> Here's a video (from quite a sensible man, in California, with numerous
> 108-oriented videos) covering the replacement of the cabin air filters
> under the cowl. In part of the video, he shows the insides of the cowl
> area.
>
> Here's the URL
>
> https://youtu.be/55U4y4KqmAE
>
> Thanks for any advice,
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> D.
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[MBZ] W108 heater blower motor - accessible through cowl vent channels?

[David Bruckmann via Mercedes]

Good afternoon,

My '72 280SEL 4.5 has a dead heater blower motor. It was set to "low" and
when I started the car several months ago, electrical smoke emerged from
the area above the motor that contains the filters.

My question: I know that people literally cut through the firewall to
replace the blower in a 115. Is the 108 as bad, or will I be able to
actually reach the fan itself through the air intakes on the cowl to see if
it at least turns. I don't think I can REMOVE the motor that way, but it
would be nice to see if I can at least check whether the fan is seized,
maybe even put a few drops of ATF on the bearings.

Here's a video (from quite a sensible man, in California, with numerous
108-oriented videos) covering the replacement of the cabin air filters
under the cowl. In part of the video, he shows the insides of the cowl area.

Here's the URL

https://youtu.be/55U4y4KqmAE

Thanks for any advice,

D.
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[MBZ] 1992 500SL - 102k miles - $5,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks fairly decent.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-1992-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7517008922.html
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[MBZ] RARE VEHICLE in AMAZING CONDITION - 2005 CLK55 AMG - 200k miles - $9, 500

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Custom Carbon Fitments

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/highland-park-2004-mercedes-benz-clk55/7517247873.html
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Re: [MBZ] PLEASE NO DEALER...HENRI ... MERCEDES BENZ CL 600 V 12 OR BARTER BLACK. - $7, 000 (HUDSON / NEW PORT RICHEY)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Must be a bot writing this.

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 11:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> I WILL BARTER BLACK
>
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> On 8/4/22 11:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > HENRI needs to wash his car.
> >
> > -D
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> >> HENRI NOT NO DEALER
> >>
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> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/hudson-mercedes-benz-cl-600-12-or/7517001291.html
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Re: [MBZ] 4 Days left no bids 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Bill Of Sale

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All things are possible

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On 8/4/22 11:37 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:

I'm thinking that throwing a $20 bid on this thing could be fun.

How?  Starting bid looks like $600.

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Re: [MBZ] 4 Days left no bids 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Bill Of Sale

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> I'm thinking that throwing a $20 bid on this thing could be fun.

How?  Starting bid looks like $600.

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Re: [MBZ] PLEASE NO DEALER...HENRI ... MERCEDES BENZ CL 600 V 12 OR BARTER BLACK. - $7, 000 (HUDSON / NEW PORT RICHEY)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I WILL BARTER BLACK

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On 8/4/22 11:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

HENRI needs to wash his car.

-D


On Aug 4, 2022, at 10:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
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HENRI NOT NO DEALER

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/hudson-mercedes-benz-cl-600-12-or/7517001291.html

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[MBZ] 4 Days left no bids 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Bill Of Sale

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I'm thinking that throwing a $20 bid on this thing could be fun. New 
window and you're good to go.  If nothing else LKQ would probably give 
$200 for it.



VIN: WDBJF65J5YB089053 Key: 3401 Run: NO Drive: UNKNOWN Comment: key I 
have bill sale came in running


https://southcarolina.hibid.com/lot/128359097/2000-mercedes-benz-e-class-bill-of-sale/?q==catalog

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Re: [MBZ] PLEASE NO DEALER...HENRI ... MERCEDES BENZ CL 600 V 12 OR BARTER BLACK. - $7, 000 (HUDSON / NEW PORT RICHEY)

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HENRI needs to wash his car.

-D

> On Aug 4, 2022, at 10:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> HENRI NOT NO DEALER
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[MBZ] Who wants a Hammer?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Interesting background:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXAjxS0kgC4

https://thembmarket.com/1988-mercedes-benz-6-0-amg-hammer-coupe

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[MBZ] title - $28,700 (coral springs)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Lady drive

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-cloud-title/7516806282.html

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[MBZ] PLEASE NO DEALER...HENRI ... MERCEDES BENZ CL 600 V 12 OR BARTER BLACK. - $7, 000 (HUDSON / NEW PORT RICHEY)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

HENRI NOT NO DEALER

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/hudson-mercedes-benz-cl-600-12-or/7517001291.html

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[MBZ] DUAL TUNED EXZAUST /HUGE STREO BUILT IN REDAR 2007 S550 MERCEDES - $24, 000 (WINTER GARDEN)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

LOOK AT THIS CAR ASK 10 PEOPE WHAT ITS WORTH MOST SAY 145K OR MORE

https://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/d/winter-garden-2007-s550-mercedes/7517144349.html

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