Re: [MBZ] 2006 E500 - 84k miles - $13,500

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That’s maybe a $6k car esp from Chitcongo salty roads. This guy gives off 
flipper vibes

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 9:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Needs oil change, SRS and check engine lights on but asking top dollar.
> 
> "Serious buyers only no low bills."
> 
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/bensenville-2006-mercedes-benz-e500/7639805369.html
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[MBZ] 2006 E500 - 84k miles - $13,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Needs oil change, SRS and check engine lights on but asking top dollar.

"Serious buyers only no low bills."

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/bensenville-2006-mercedes-benz-e500/7639805369.html
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

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My GL shows an intermittent fault on the IC and a scan shows a reservoir issue 
but it seems to work fine so I don’t know what’s going on 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Well not the compressor, it tests fine, no leaks between compressor and 
> valve block. It fails the test for charge valve to central reservoir, and non 
> of the struts will lift. I think its suddenly developed a big leak to the 
> reservoir, or the reservoir is leaking, or the new valve block is bad. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
>> 
>> They are not bad but I might replace them on the next to around. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:21 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
>>> 
>>> How are the mounts? Mine are shot, and I think the pump wobbling around 
>>> while driving is why the air line popped out on mine. I just received new 
>>> ones that I'm going to install as soon as I can.
>>> 
>>> FCP Euro lists Arnott as aftermarket and Wabco as OE, only $40 more. Is 
>>> there a difference?
>>> 
>>> 
> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 16:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. 
 The last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that 
 time but has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of 
 store and it was sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on 
 the ground before that. Yesterday I did a full service on it with 
 oil/air/fuel filters and it was fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just 
 does not appear to be running. Car can sit for weeks and never drop. 
 There are no leaks that I can find. Somebody on one of the forums said 
 something about the connectors at the pump being bad and causing the 
 fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are available. I guess I will
 have to get it into the shop and see what is going on. I don’t 
 understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
 
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Re: [MBZ] First Start In 50 Years | Amazing Transformation 1960 Mercedes Benz 190B | RESTORED - YouTube

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These guys make my head hurt. They never clean the thing before they start 
messing with it, and just start trying to start the engine without any 
lubricants being squirted in the cylinders or heads. Not a good idea with 
something that has been sitting for many years. 

It’s interesting to see them get the cars running but I really wonder what 
damage they might do

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 3:56 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
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> Or "Texas Rednecks Fuck With A Clown Car"...
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Pretty color -- 1973 Mercedes 450 SL Cabriolet,$17,000

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Red is nice

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 7:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Mine is much nicer 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 99k miles , mechanically sound. New tires, new top($3k) also has hard top 
>> and $6k repairs to car. Excellent buy at this price.
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1258600638124644
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

I kinda figured that.


Rick

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

This is most likely not leaving my collection as it was pretty much entrusted 
to me by its long time owner who may or may not make it from his battle with 
cancer.

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> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.
>
>
> Rick
>
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> Cc: ka...@striplin.net
> Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
>
> This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend 
> along with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all 
> the fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. 
> This car has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They 
> are 20 years old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will 
> replace them anyway as driving on tires this old even though they look good 
> is commonly regarded as a bad idea I do believe.
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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

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The Uniroyals on my W116 are probably 10 years old now, plenty of tread left. 
I've never been able to find the date code on tires so not sure but they're the 
same tires that were on the car when I got it.


On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 18:27, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Actually the date code on the tires is March of 1999. 
>
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>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> And you can leave the tires on for provenance!
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Rick Knoble via 
>> Mercedes 
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 11:12 AM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>> Cc: Rick Knoble 
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
>> 
>> Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.
>> 
>> 
>> Rick
>> 
>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Sent: July 4, 2023 9:33 AM
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Cc: ka...@striplin.net
>> Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
>> 
>> This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend 
>> along with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all 
>> the fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. 
>> This car has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They 
>> are 20 years old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will 
>> replace them anyway as driving on tires this old even though they look good 
>> is commonly regarded as a bad idea I do believe.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Pretty color -- 1973 Mercedes 450 SL Cabriolet,$17,000

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Mine is much nicer 



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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 99k miles , mechanically sound. New tires, new top($3k) also has hard top 
> and $6k repairs to car. Excellent buy at this price.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1258600638124644
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

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Actually the date code on the tires is March of 1999. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> And you can leave the tires on for provenance!
> 
> -D
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Rick Knoble via 
> Mercedes 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 11:12 AM
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> Cc: Rick Knoble 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
> 
> Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
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> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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> Cc: ka...@striplin.net
> Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
> 
> This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend 
> along with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all 
> the fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. 
> This car has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They 
> are 20 years old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will 
> replace them anyway as driving on tires this old even though they look good 
> is commonly regarded as a bad idea I do believe.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

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This is most likely not leaving my collection as it was pretty much entrusted 
to me by its long time owner who may or may not make it from his battle with 
cancer. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
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> Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
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> Cc: ka...@striplin.net
> Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires
> 
> This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend 
> along with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all 
> the fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. 
> This car has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They 
> are 20 years old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will 
> replace them anyway as driving on tires this old even though they look good 
> is commonly regarded as a bad idea I do believe.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

[G Mann via Mercedes]

It is very likely the chassis is of the vintage OP quoted, and that it was
given a motorhome conversion and registered as a "motorcoach" in 1991, thus
giving it a new year and registration that does not match the actual year
of chassis manufacturer..
Not an uncommon practice by many states in registering motorhome
conversions..


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> turdo V6 diesel
>
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> > On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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> > Whoever wrote that ad copy did not appear to be a university student.
> >
> > -D
> > 
> > From: Mercedes  on behalf of Bob Rentfro
> via Mercedes 
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 4:49 PM
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> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000
> >
> > That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.
> >
> > AZBob
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> >> On Jul 4, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as
> being made from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
> >>
> >>
> https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html
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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

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I will sell the 20 year old tires for $100. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:36 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> What is the lowest you will go on it?
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 7/4/23 10:33 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend 
>> along with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all 
>> the fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. 
>> This car has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They 
>> are 20 years old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will 
>> replace them anyway as driving on tires this old even though they look good 
>> is commonly regarded as a bad idea I do believe.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Well not the compressor, it tests fine, no leaks between compressor and valve 
block. It fails the test for charge valve to central reservoir, and non of the 
struts will lift. I think its suddenly developed a big leak to the reservoir, 
or the reservoir is leaking, or the new valve block is bad. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> 
> They are not bad but I might replace them on the next to around. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:21 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
>> 
>> How are the mounts? Mine are shot, and I think the pump wobbling around 
>> while driving is why the air line popped out on mine. I just received new 
>> ones that I'm going to install as soon as I can.
>> 
>> FCP Euro lists Arnott as aftermarket and Wabco as OE, only $40 more. Is 
>> there a difference?
>> 
>> 
 On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 16:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. 
>>> The last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that 
>>> time but has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of 
>>> store and it was sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on 
>>> the ground before that. Yesterday I did a full service on it with 
>>> oil/air/fuel filters and it was fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just 
>>> does not appear to be running. Car can sit for weeks and never drop. 
>>> There are no leaks that I can find. Somebody on one of the forums said 
>>> something about the connectors at the pump being bad and causing the 
>>> fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are available. I guess I will 
>>> have to get it into the shop and see what is going on. I don’t 
>>> understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

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turdo V6 diesel 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Whoever wrote that ad copy did not appear to be a university student.
> 
> -D
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Bob Rentfro via 
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> Cc: Bob Rentfro 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000
> 
> That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being 
>> made from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
>> 
>> https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html
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Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Yeah I ordered two, but was in a bit of a rush I guess and only replaced the 
one. Did the other side this afternoon.


On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 17:42, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> Did someone forget to mention these are usually replaced in pairs?
>
> Nice that you got an additional year out of one!
>
> -D
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Allan 
> Streib via Mercedes 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 2:52 PM
> To: Jaime Kopchinski ; Mercedes Discussion List 
> 
> Cc: Allan Streib 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms
>
> Sure enough, the other link broke this weekend.
>
> I guess I got an extra year out of it though.
>
> On Mon, Jun 27, 2022, at 09:02, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
>> Take a closer look at the other side.  The extreme failure is when they 
>> break, but before that the little ball joints on each end develop play and 
>> make knocking noise.  That's when they need replacement.
>>
>> Jaime
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 7:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>>> Parts arrived from FCP Euro and I replaced the broken link today.
>>>
>>> I ordered two, but only replaced the broken one which was on the driver's 
>>> side. Hanging on to the other one as a spare.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 22, 2022, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>> > Ding ding! Looks like this is the winner. Thanks!
>>> >
>>> > Allan
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Tue, Jun 21, 2022, at 8:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
>>> >> Broken rear sway bar link will cause this. When you turn, the end of the
>>> >> bar rubs against the wheel and makes noise.
>>> >>
>>> >> Jaime
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
>>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >>> Would a screeching/metallic rubbing noise on turns possibly be explained
>>> >>> by this?
>>> >>>
>>> >>> When it failed in my W123 it was more of a clunking noise as the
>>> >>> driveshaft was flopping around.
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Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Did someone forget to mention these are usually replaced in pairs?

Nice that you got an additional year out of one!

-D

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Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 2:52 PM
To: Jaime Kopchinski ; Mercedes Discussion List 

Cc: Allan Streib 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

Sure enough, the other link broke this weekend.

I guess I got an extra year out of it though.

On Mon, Jun 27, 2022, at 09:02, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Take a closer look at the other side.  The extreme failure is when they 
> break, but before that the little ball joints on each end develop play and 
> make knocking noise.  That's when they need replacement.
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 7:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>> Parts arrived from FCP Euro and I replaced the broken link today.
>>
>> I ordered two, but only replaced the broken one which was on the driver's 
>> side. Hanging on to the other one as a spare.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 22, 2022, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> > Ding ding! Looks like this is the winner. Thanks!
>> >
>> > Allan
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jun 21, 2022, at 8:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
>> >> Broken rear sway bar link will cause this. When you turn, the end of the
>> >> bar rubs against the wheel and makes noise.
>> >>
>> >> Jaime
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Would a screeching/metallic rubbing noise on turns possibly be explained
>> >>> by this?
>> >>>
>> >>> When it failed in my W123 it was more of a clunking noise as the
>> >>> driveshaft was flopping around.
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

They are not bad but I might replace them on the next to around. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:21 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:
> 
> How are the mounts? Mine are shot, and I think the pump wobbling around 
> while driving is why the air line popped out on mine. I just received new 
> ones that I'm going to install as soon as I can.
> 
> FCP Euro lists Arnott as aftermarket and Wabco as OE, only $40 more. Is there 
> a difference?
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 16:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. 
>> The last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that 
>> time but has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of 
>> store and it was sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on 
>> the ground before that. Yesterday I did a full service on it with 
>> oil/air/fuel filters and it was fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just 
>> does not appear to be running. Car can sit for weeks and never drop. 
>> There are no leaks that I can find. Somebody on one of the forums said 
>> something about the connectors at the pump being bad and causing the 
>> fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are available. I guess I will 
>> have to get it into the shop and see what is going on. I don’t 
>> understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

How are the mounts? Mine are shot, and I think the pump wobbling around while 
driving is why the air line popped out on mine. I just received new ones that 
I'm going to install as soon as I can.

FCP Euro lists Arnott as aftermarket and Wabco as OE, only $40 more. Is there a 
difference?


On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 16:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. 
> The last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that 
> time but has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of 
> store and it was sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on 
> the ground before that. Yesterday I did a full service on it with 
> oil/air/fuel filters and it was fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just 
> does not appear to be running. Car can sit for weeks and never drop. 
> There are no leaks that I can find. Somebody on one of the forums said 
> something about the connectors at the pump being bad and causing the 
> fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are available. I guess I will 
> have to get it into the shop and see what is going on. I don’t 
> understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
>
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Certainly a possibility 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Certainly wouldn't have anything to do with who's driving it, would it?
> 
> -D
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Buggered Benzmail 
> via Mercedes 
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure
> 
> Check fuse and relay?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. The 
>> last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that time but 
>> has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of store and it was 
>> sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on the ground before that. 
>> Yesterday I did a full service on it with oil/air/fuel filters and it was 
>> fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just does not appear to be running. Car 
>> can sit for weeks and never drop. There are no leaks that I can find. 
>> Somebody on one of the forums said something about the connectors at the 
>> pump being bad and causing the fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are 
>> available. I guess I will have to get it into the shop and see what is going 
>> on. I don’t understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

As mentioned, fuse not blown. Will check relay but it was replaced with the 
compressor. 

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Check fuse and relay?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. The 
>> last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that time but 
>> has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of store and it was 
>> sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on the ground before that. 
>> Yesterday I did a full service on it with oil/air/fuel filters and it was 
>> fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just does not appear to be running. Car 
>> can sit for weeks and never drop. There are no leaks that I can find. 
>> Somebody on one of the forums said something about the connectors at the 
>> pump being bad and causing the fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are 
>> available. I guess I will have to get it into the shop and see what is going 
>> on. I don’t understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

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Certainly wouldn't have anything to do with who's driving it, would it?

-D

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

Check fuse and relay?

--FT
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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>
> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. The 
> last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that time but 
> has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of store and it was 
> sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on the ground before that. 
> Yesterday I did a full service on it with oil/air/fuel filters and it was 
> fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just does not appear to be running. Car 
> can sit for weeks and never drop. There are no leaks that I can find. 
> Somebody on one of the forums said something about the connectors at the pump 
> being bad and causing the fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are 
> available. I guess I will have to get it into the shop and see what is going 
> on. I don’t understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system.
>
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Re: [MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Check fuse and relay?

--FT
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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. The 
> last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that time but 
> has been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of store and it was 
> sitting on the ground. Most likely it was almost on the ground before that. 
> Yesterday I did a full service on it with oil/air/fuel filters and it was 
> fine then. Fuse is not blown, pump just does not appear to be running. Car 
> can sit for weeks and never drop. There are no leaks that I can find. 
> Somebody on one of the forums said something about the connectors at the pump 
> being bad and causing the fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are 
> available. I guess I will have to get it into the shop and see what is going 
> on. I don’t understand how these pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 
> 
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[MBZ] A happy 4th airmatic compressor failure

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Once again it appears I most likely have a dead Arnott suspension pump. The 
last one was installed in March. It did blow the fuse once in that time but has 
been fine since. Wife took the GL to town, came out of store and it was sitting 
on the ground. Most likely it was almost on the ground before that. Yesterday I 
did a full service on it with oil/air/fuel filters and it was fine then. Fuse 
is not blown, pump just does not appear to be running. Car can sit for weeks 
and never drop. There are no leaks that I can find. Somebody on one of the 
forums said something about the connectors at the pump being bad and causing 
the fuse to blow, and replacement connectors are available. I guess I will have 
to get it into the shop and see what is going on. I don’t understand how these 
pumps keep going bad on a leak free system. 

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Probably an alum tired of the Illini’s awful performance in football for the 
last couple decades. 

AZBob

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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 2:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Whoever wrote that ad copy did not appear to be a university student.
> 
> -D
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Bob Rentfro via 
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> 
> That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.
> 
> AZBob
> 
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>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being 
>> made from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
>> 
>> https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 - 131k miles - $7,950

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Definitely.

I paid $6k for a 2003 with 118k, documented one owner, about two years ago. 
Even considering the tradeoff of mileage versus age, it's still a tall ask.

-D

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Looks clean but quite optimistic on the pricing.

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

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Whoever wrote that ad copy did not appear to be a university student.

-D

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That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.

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>
> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being made 
> from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
>
> https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html
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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

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Yeah the Illini theming would have to go, except maybe the mat under the toilet.

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> That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.  
>
> AZBob 
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>> On Jul 4, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being 
>> made from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
>> 
>> https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html
>> 
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[MBZ] 2005 E320 - 131k miles - $7,950

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Looks clean but quite optimistic on the pricing.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/godfrey-2005-mercedes-benz-e320/7639601904.html
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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

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That’d be cool if I was a more fervent Fighting Illini backer.  

AZBob 

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> Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being made 
> from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?
> 
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[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Motor Coach - 55k miles - $33,000

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Claims to be built on a 1319 chassis but Wikipedia shows those as being made 
from 1970–1976 so not sure what this is?

https://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/d/champaign-mercedes-motor-coach/7639534184.html


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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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The problems with the balance shaft and idler gear were solved by 2008. If 
you're looking at at 2007 or 2008, check the VIN and engine serial number. 
Avoid 2004-2006.

I can't vouch for the M272 otherwise, as I've never owned one.


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> what about 2013 350? asking for a friend.
>
> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, 3:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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>
>> I would agree. 211s are a step up from the 210 which is a very solid car.
>> Neither particularly exciting but the 211 E500 can be quite entertaining. I
>> don’t think they are too temperamental or difficult to work on, the biggest
>> issue is the 722.9 transmission but a E320 4matic has the 722.6 which is
>> pretty much bulletproof. I’m not sure if a 350 or 500 4m would have it or
>> not. Avoid the bad 350s.
>>
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
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>> > On Jul 4, 2023, at 2:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Thank you for your input. I shall pass it along.
>> >
>> > Randy
>> >
>> >> On 04/07/2023 12:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
>> >> my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
>> >> replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
>> >> good MB
>> >>
>> >> On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
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>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
>>  A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
>>  Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
>>  he avoid?
>> 
>>  I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
>>  been looking to buy so I have not made notes.
>> >>> Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the USA
>> >>> salt belt?
>> >>> Or a 2Matic from a salt free state?
>> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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what about 2013 350? asking for a friend.

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, 3:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> I would agree. 211s are a step up from the 210 which is a very solid car.
> Neither particularly exciting but the 211 E500 can be quite entertaining. I
> don’t think they are too temperamental or difficult to work on, the biggest
> issue is the 722.9 transmission but a E320 4matic has the 722.6 which is
> pretty much bulletproof. I’m not sure if a 350 or 500 4m would have it or
> not. Avoid the bad 350s.
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
> > On Jul 4, 2023, at 2:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you for your input. I shall pass it along.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> >> On 04/07/2023 12:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
> >> my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
> >> replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
> >> good MB
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM mitch--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
>  A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
>  Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
>  he avoid?
> 
>  I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
>  been looking to buy so I have not made notes.
> >>> Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the USA
> >>> salt belt?
> >>> Or a 2Matic from a salt free state?
> >>>
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[MBZ] First Start In 50 Years | Amazing Transformation 1960 Mercedes Benz 190B | RESTORED - YouTube

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Or "Texas Rednecks Fuck With A Clown Car"...

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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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I would agree. 211s are a step up from the 210 which is a very solid car. 
Neither particularly exciting but the 211 E500 can be quite entertaining. I 
don’t think they are too temperamental or difficult to work on, the biggest 
issue is the 722.9 transmission but a E320 4matic has the 722.6 which is pretty 
much bulletproof. I’m not sure if a 350 or 500 4m would have it or not. Avoid 
the bad 350s. 

--FT
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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 2:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
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> 
> Thank you for your input. I shall pass it along.
> 
> Randy
> 
>> On 04/07/2023 12:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:
>> my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
>> replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
>> good MB
>> 
>> On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM mitch--- via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
 A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
 Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
 he avoid?
 
 I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
 been looking to buy so I have not made notes.
>>> Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the USA
>>> salt belt?
>>> Or a 2Matic from a salt free state?
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] cheap aux battery and NOT cheap H8

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Big red battery warning on the IC. I checked it and it was 9V and the battery 
charger did not like it 

--FT
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> On Jul 4, 2023, at 3:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
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> 
> How do you know when the aux battery is bad? Do you get a message or fault 
> code?
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 14:58, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> I had to replace a leaky similar aux. batter in the trunk of the 2014 E250
>> Bluetec.  I have no idea what it does.
>> 
>> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>> 
>>> The aux battery in the 05E320 wagon kakked, and the aux battery in the
>>> $400E500 was missing, so I ordered 2 of these cheap batteries for those
>>> cars.  They are the right size (or same size as what was in the wagon)
>>> so I will see if they work OK.
>>> 
>>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F8LSBVP
>>> 
>>> I also bought a new H8 Interstate battery at Costco yesterday.  It was
>>> NOT cheap but Costco are easy to deal with.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] cheap aux battery and NOT cheap H8

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How do you know when the aux battery is bad? Do you get a message or fault code?

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 14:58, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> I had to replace a leaky similar aux. batter in the trunk of the 2014 E250
> Bluetec.  I have no idea what it does.
>
> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> The aux battery in the 05E320 wagon kakked, and the aux battery in the
>> $400E500 was missing, so I ordered 2 of these cheap batteries for those
>> cars.  They are the right size (or same size as what was in the wagon)
>> so I will see if they work OK.
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F8LSBVP
>>
>> I also bought a new H8 Interstate battery at Costco yesterday.  It was
>> NOT cheap but Costco are easy to deal with.
>>
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Re: [MBZ] cheap aux battery and NOT cheap H8

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I had to replace a leaky similar aux. batter in the trunk of the 2014 E250
Bluetec.  I have no idea what it does.

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The aux battery in the 05E320 wagon kakked, and the aux battery in the
> $400E500 was missing, so I ordered 2 of these cheap batteries for those
> cars.  They are the right size (or same size as what was in the wagon)
> so I will see if they work OK.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F8LSBVP
>
> I also bought a new H8 Interstate battery at Costco yesterday.  It was
> NOT cheap but Costco are easy to deal with.
>
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Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

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Sure enough, the other link broke this weekend.

I guess I got an extra year out of it though.

On Mon, Jun 27, 2022, at 09:02, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Take a closer look at the other side.  The extreme failure is when they 
> break, but before that the little ball joints on each end develop play and 
> make knocking noise.  That's when they need replacement.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 7:55 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes 
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>> Parts arrived from FCP Euro and I replaced the broken link today.
>> 
>> I ordered two, but only replaced the broken one which was on the driver's 
>> side. Hanging on to the other one as a spare.
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, Jun 22, 2022, at 4:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> > Ding ding! Looks like this is the winner. Thanks!
>> >
>> > Allan
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jun 21, 2022, at 8:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
>> >> Broken rear sway bar link will cause this. When you turn, the end of the
>> >> bar rubs against the wheel and makes noise.
>> >>
>> >> Jaime
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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>> >>
>> >>> Would a screeching/metallic rubbing noise on turns possibly be explained
>> >>> by this?
>> >>>
>> >>> When it failed in my W123 it was more of a clunking noise as the
>> >>> driveshaft was flopping around.
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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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Thank you for your input. I shall pass it along.

Randy

On 04/07/2023 12:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:

my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
good MB

On Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 9:58 PM mitch--- via Mercedes 
wrote:


On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
he avoid?

I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
been looking to buy so I have not made notes.

Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the USA
salt belt?
Or a 2Matic from a salt free state?




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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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my w211 2005 E320 4matic has been a terrific car. almost 200k miles. MB
replaced fuel tank on recall. Soulless compared to w123 & w124 but very
good MB

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> On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
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> > Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
> > he avoid?
> >
> > I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not
> > been looking to buy so I have not made notes.
>
> Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the USA
> salt belt?
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Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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I am sure he could but I don't know that he will. His name is Paul and 
he is trained as a lawyer but is not currently practicing. He moved from 
Toronto to  Halifax, Nova Scotia to help care for aging parents who have 
now both passed away. He has been talking to an independent repair shop 
run by an immigrant from Ukraine.The shop owner has convinced him that a 
used Mercedes is the best thing to buy and will apparently watch for one 
for him at local auctions.
Paul asked my opinion and I couldn't remember enough about what you 
folks have said is desirable or to be avoided.

Thus my question to you all on the list.

Randy


On 02/07/2023 8:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:

On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan. 
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should 
he avoid?


I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not 
been looking to buy so I have not made notes.


Can he import a 1998-2002 E320 4Matic from the southern edge of the 
USA salt belt?

Or a 2Matic from a salt free state?

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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday America!

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I drive my 300CD in our neighborhood parade & a neighbor drives his old
split window VW to lead the parade.🇺🇸

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> ROFL.
>
> I traditionally work on my German car on the July 4 holiday.  Does that
> make me any less an American?
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: wow. Mercedes 190SL Solex Carburetor PHH 44 OEM original W121 matched pair 2 Original, $3, 200

[greg via Mercedes]

Well, what do you expect at that steep discount ;-) ?

Greg


> "not rusted, corroded or cracked"
>
> w/ close-up photos of corroded carburetors
>
> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 11:20, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> Used?  Original box?
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677719044178142
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday America!

[greg via Mercedes]

I hope there will be many more!
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Re: [MBZ] wow. Mercedes 190SL Solex Carburetor PHH 44 OEM original W121 matched pair 2 Original, $3, 200

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

"not rusted, corroded or cracked"

w/ close-up photos of corroded carburetors

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> Used?  Original box?
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[MBZ] wow. Mercedes 190SL Solex Carburetor PHH 44 OEM original W121 matched pair 2 Original, $3, 200

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Used?  Original box?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677719044178142

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Re: [MBZ] Pretty color -- 1973 Mercedes 450 SL Cabriolet,$17,000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Imaginatively called "blue".

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 11:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> 99k miles , mechanically sound. New tires, new top($3k) also has hard
> top and $6k repairs to car. Excellent buy at this price.
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday America!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

ROFL.

I traditionally work on my German car on the July 4 holiday.  Does that
make me any less an American?

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[MBZ] cheap aux battery and NOT cheap H8

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

The aux battery in the 05E320 wagon kakked, and the aux battery in the 
$400E500 was missing, so I ordered 2 of these cheap batteries for those 
cars.  They are the right size (or same size as what was in the wagon) 
so I will see if they work OK.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F8LSBVP

I also bought a new H8 Interstate battery at Costco yesterday.  It was 
NOT cheap but Costco are easy to deal with.



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Re: [MBZ] twofer -- Kleb needs these -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $8, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Drive one into the ground and then buy a replacement?

On Tue, Jul 4, 2023 at 12:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Would be interesting to see what the no crank no start car is about
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> $3500 no crank no start or $8,000 for both of them.
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[MBZ] twofer -- Kleb needs these -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $8, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Would be interesting to see what the no crank no start car is about

I have 2 black Mercedes S550 one 07 $4,500 run good the other one 08 
$3500 no crank no start or $8,000 for both of them.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595688712690560/

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[MBZ] Pretty color -- 1973 Mercedes 450 SL Cabriolet,$17,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

99k miles , mechanically sound. New tires, new top($3k) also has hard 
top and $6k repairs to car. Excellent buy at this price.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1258600638124644

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[MBZ] the brakes are bad.. 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Along with the engine, seats, paint, and overall cleanliness

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/630338865865961/

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[MBZ] the tire of the cardan is already ugly expired MERCEDES BENZ E500 BLACK, $3, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks reasonably decent, minor issues, could be a reasonable deal

ou must take the car for an electro car why the front lights do not want 
to turn on now


PRECIO NEGOCIABLE

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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

What is the lowest you will go on it?

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On 7/4/23 10:33 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend along 
with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all the 
fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. This car 
has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They are 20 years 
old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will replace them anyway 
as driving on tires this old even though they look good is commonly regarded as 
a bad idea I do believe.

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[MBZ] Body panels have some rust.1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 d,$4,900

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

TD

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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

And you can leave the tires on for provenance!

-D

From: Mercedes  on behalf of Rick Knoble via 
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.


Rick

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Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend along 
with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all the 
fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. This car 
has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They are 20 years 
old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will replace them anyway 
as driving on tires this old even though they look good is commonly regarded as 
a bad idea I do believe.

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Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace.


Rick

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Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend along 
with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all the 
fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. This car 
has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They are 20 years 
old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will replace them anyway 
as driving on tires this old even though they look good is commonly regarded as 
a bad idea I do believe.

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[MBZ] Driven 42, 000 miles 1997 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 320 Roadster 2D, $16, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Very nice but crackish price

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/231086663084724

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[MBZ] Total luxury seat covers -- 2013 Mercedes-Benz c-class C 300 4MATIC Luxury Sedan 4D, $13, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I believe the illegal pharmaceutical trade is rampant in this neighborhood

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/572726964939575

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Re: [MBZ] Who Thinks the Rod is Bent?

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That's the 2nd time in the last month or so we've seen a OM603 "300SD".

Did people switch 350SD badges to 300SD, or did they roll out of the 
factory as 300SD and 350SDL in 1990 and 1991?


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[MBZ] 20 year old tires

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this weekend along 
with the new fuel pump and it starts and runs. Today I will change all the 
fluids and filters. Might pop the plugs out and take a gander at them. This car 
has always been stored indoors and has like new tires on it. They are 20 years 
old but look like new with no cracking etc. I guess I will replace them anyway 
as driving on tires this old even though they look good is commonly regarded as 
a bad idea I do believe. 

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