Re: [MBZ] 240D

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Yes, maybe. I am usually tired by evening. Old and out of shape! 
(although, I believe, that "round" is a shape).


Randy


On 19/07/2024 4:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

That’s probably more physiological than age-related.

I don’t have a problem with motivation, I can get sidetracked, and that causes 
more delays than anything else.

-D


On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
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On 19/07/2024 4:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Just had a conversation last night over beers about the laziness and apparent 
lack of motivation in today's young generations. Definitely an old man topic. 
LOL.

Allan


I am more concerned about my own laziness and lack of motivation than I am in 
that of the young folks. I find it difficult to motivate myself to do things 
after our evening meal. I used to accomplish stuff after supper but not so much 
any more.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] 240D

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 19/07/2024 4:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Just had a conversation last night over beers about the laziness and apparent 
lack of motivation in today's young generations. Definitely an old man topic. 
LOL.

Allan

I am more concerned about my own laziness and lack of motivation than I 
am in that of the young folks. I find it difficult to motivate myself to 
do things after our evening meal. I used to accomplish stuff after 
supper but not so much any more.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] 240D

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Some more-so than others. Frankly, we have begun to worry about you.

Randy


On 19/07/2024 2:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

I think everyone here is aging to a certain extent.


Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
 wrote:



Who are the members who aren't aging?

On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:


That’s right.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:47 PM, dan penoff.com 
via Mercedes  wrote:
>
> Send all the aging members out to the Back40?
>
> Like the Inuit who put them on an ice floe and let them drift off?
>
> -D
> 


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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I would prefer white, grey or silver over the yellow.

Randy


On 18/07/2024 10:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Well not great, the color is better than white, gray, or silver. Might be
Maple yellow

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:51 PM Dwight Giles  wrote:


good question. my 300CD which I am transferring to my nephew is China
Blue  I would like a darker color but not fixed on that

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
wrote:


What is an acceptable color?

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM Curt Raymond 
wrote:


Agreed. Beige...

-Curt




On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 06:24:59 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
 wrote:





not moved by the color...
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI


On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 5:04 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
If there are no major issues you really can't go wrong.

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM Dwight Giles 
wrote:


tempted

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 4:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Seems like the asking price is from a decade ago..

On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


I feel like he's tried to sell this before:

https://www.facebook.com/share/vbgCoUgWNp9VnSad/


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Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

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On 17/07/2024 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

wtf.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2022-cadillac-escalade-5/
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Thinking about buying that, Andrew?

A friend has a Tahoe with the diesel. They have pulled a travel trailer 
all over the USA with it in the past couple of years.


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Re: [MBZ] Logo, Anyone?

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On 16/07/2024 11:44 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Interesting measurement for something circular:

https://www.facebook.com/share/pUM3j7Jwk1GMSeyn/

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Especially since it looks like it could be 3 feet in diameter but no 
where near that deep.


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Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I have never liked the look of the Crossfire. It might be the wheels. 
They look too big and I guess they are aluminum, but from a distance 
they look like they are white.
A fellow who works in my building (I wish I owned the building, but 
alas, NO) has one and likes it. His car is black, and not the convertible.


Randy

On 16/07/2024 10:49 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Might be in nice shape, but price seems beyond realistic. Very low miles if not 
a typo (probalby 89k is my guess).

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2005-chrysler-crossfire/7766641731.html
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Re: [MBZ] Selling due to transmission slipping but drives. 2004 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 600 Roadster 2D, $10, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Does Harbor Freight have some sort of assembly table with drains?

Randy

On 15/07/2024 4:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Make a table out of plywood, cover it with sheet metal, put some rain gutters 
around the sides.

On Mon, Jul 15, 2024, at 16:56, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

I have seen them pop up for sale from time to time but never snagged
one. Last time I saw one it sold almost as soon as it was posted.

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On Jul 15, 2024, at 3:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
 wrote:

What, you don’t have one?

And yes, you’re right - that thing they use to put the body’s head on would be 
perfect for the tailshaft housing to rest on.

-D


On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

An embalming table would be perfect for this.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jul 15, 2024, at 3:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Rebuilding automatic transmissions is far from rocket science. In fact, it's 
pretty simple for the most part. Make sure you have a place to work that’s 
clean, an area to disassemble that can get oily/dirty, and some high quality 
snap ring pliers and you should be good. I’m sure the more modern/electronic 
they get the more difficult it will be, but something like a 722.x can’t be 
that difficult.

-D


On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

I watched a couple of vids about rebuilding 722.6s and 722.9s.  They are 
actually quite easy to rebuild, you just have to keep track of the bits and 
keep everything really clean.  Stuff just comes apart like a 3D puzzle and the 
vids show it very clearly.  I think there are manuals for it too, I might have 
downloaded one.  The rebuild kits are like $300, just some clutches and such.  
On 722.9s the pump can go bad and you need a new front housing of the unit that 
the pump works in but a junkyard unit would probably be OK.

The hard part is getting it out of the car without pulling the engine, I don't 
know how hard that would be in a R230 but it is probably pretty tight to get at 
all the bolts.  A lift and trans jack would help a lot.

--FT


On 7/15/24 4:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I would bet that a new/rebuilt transmission would cost a lot more than "2-3 
grand".


On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 3:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

This tempts... I believe this is a 722.6 which should be pretty
stout so
not sure what the problem could be unless it was run low on fluid and
abused which is entirely possible. Rebuilds are not difficult once
it is
out of the car. Looks like a lot of work on it. This engine is
actually
pretty reliable too. My rational brain says RUN AWAY but my
passions
say... laws hep me!

Twin Turbo 12 cylinder. Renntech Modified, can be returned to
stock with
device. Absolute thrill of a car. Many services done including ABC
struts, motor mounts, convertible roof, etc. I purchased recently
from a
coworker and the transmission started slipping. Runs and drives
but most
likely will need replacement down the road unless it is a
transmission
solenoid/conductor plate or sensor issue. I have performed a fluid
change and filter replacement but did not help. I don’t have the
funds
at the minute to dish out a 2-3 thousand for a transmission
rebuild/replacement. May slightly negotiate in person. If you ask
me “is
it available” I will ignore you. If it’s up, it is available. No
trades.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8164972506902741

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Re: [MBZ] oooooh the luscious factor is off the scale -- 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 6.3L Right Hand Drive, $35, 000

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Looks to be very close to the colour of my 1976 W115 300D.

Randy

On 15/07/2024 3:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Sure looks like it, with the requisite bubbling underneath at the base of the 
left “C” pillar, too. Beautiful color, not sure it’s factory, though.

-D


On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
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Vinyl roof?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/452732741078715/

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Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this -- Boeing 727 Cockpit through First Class Section

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On 04/07/2024 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

and it's local

https://www.govdeals.com/asset/21/24030



Attach it to the back wall of the shop and make it your man cave / bar / 
lounge.


Perfect for an OkieQ.

Randy



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Re: [MBZ] 1987 560SL - 55k miles - $28,000

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On 03/07/2024 10:26 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

That screen on the center of the dash is an abomination.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1987-mercedes-560sl/7762543089.html
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Yes, an after market add on like that is a bit ugly, but useful. My 
son's truck has the big screen in the dash and it is great. Big backup 
camera, Apple car play so basically built in maps etc. I wish my truck 
had it.


I have a backup camera as part of the rear view mirror but it is very 
small. I also have the backup sensors in the rear bumper and they along 
with the camera do help when parking etc.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

The cable was my thought on why it was so difficult as well.
Happy that it ultimately worked for you.
If you had to do these often, you would no doubt find a better way.

Randy


On 18/06/2024 11:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really think of any other way 
to do it. The slack took some finessing too as the cable was about 2ft long to 
give me room to grab the slide.

The inboard cups are inside a frame cutout and even working the loop-knotted 
(what’s that called?) stiff cable in there took a bit of doing.  I could barely 
fit some fingers in there.

There are kits that have these slotted disk things that fit over the back of 
the axle cup or spline fittings and screw on to the puller directly but there 
was no room to fit that in through the frame cutouts.

Ultimately it worked out ok even with the effort so I can’t complain (much)

--FT
Sent from iFōn


On Jun 18, 2024, at 11:46 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

I'm sure the difficulty was the wire cable.  It's got just enough 'give' to it
to dampen the effectiveness of the shock from the hammer.  Glad it eventually
worked, though.

-- Jim





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Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Well, assuming that he had a heart attack or something similar and 
didn't know what was happening. It would be a bit disturbing if a wing 
fell off etc. and he got to ride it down while awake and coherent.


Randy

On 10/06/2024 3:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Great way to exit the mortal coil at 90yo

--FT

On 6/10/24 3:59 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who 
died in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 
90 years old.


Randy

On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
The old gal who lives a few blocks away with  a 1980 300SD. I first 
saw it in 1992 when her husband, a commercial pilot retired from Pan 
Am, was selling his 1968 (?) 280SE 3.5. I stopped by  to check it 
out. It was awesome and was too $$ for me at that point in my 
journey but we talked at length about his W116 (since I pulled up in 
my W123). This is when I learned that both he and his German wife 
were flight instructors and they own two aircraft.
Over the next 30 years anytime either of them were out in the yard 
or sitting on the porch I’d stop to chat. He passed in 2000, but his 
Frau keeps plugging along. The old gal, at 94, still gets in two 
hours a month in either her 1954 Beech E35, or her 1961 Mooney M20B 
and she dutifully drives the 300SD once a week on a three mile loop.
I talked with her daughter towards the end of last year and she said 
that she likely be taking mom’s keys away sometime this year based 
on the trajectory of her dementia. I told daughter that if no one in 
the family wanted the 300SD I call dibs.
Daughter and I exchanged emails pretty regularly for several months 
but the last email I sent a month ago remains unanswered. When I 
drive by it looks like she’s been missing her weekly jaunt.

I reckon we’ll see.

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Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who died 
in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 90 years 
old.


Randy

On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

The old gal who lives a few blocks away with  a 1980 300SD. I first saw it in 
1992 when her husband, a commercial pilot retired from Pan Am, was selling his 
1968 (?) 280SE 3.5. I stopped by  to check it out. It was awesome and was too 
$$ for me at that point in my journey but we talked at length about his W116 
(since I pulled up in my W123). This is when I learned that both he and his 
German wife were flight instructors and they own two aircraft.
Over the next 30 years anytime either of them were out in the yard or sitting 
on the porch I’d stop to chat. He passed in 2000, but his Frau keeps plugging 
along. The old gal, at 94, still gets in two hours a month in either her 1954 
Beech E35, or her 1961 Mooney M20B and she dutifully drives the 300SD once a 
week on a three mile loop.
I talked with her daughter towards the end of last year and she said that she 
likely be taking mom’s keys away sometime this year based on the trajectory of 
her dementia. I told daughter that if no one in the family wanted the 300SD I 
call dibs.
Daughter and I exchanged emails pretty regularly for several months but the 
last email I sent a month ago remains unanswered. When I drive by it looks like 
she’s been missing her weekly jaunt.
I reckon we’ll see.

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Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

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On 09/06/2024 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:



JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth...

Not much chance of that!


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Trivia question

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Didn't want a Gremlin when it was new and certainly don't want one now.
My mother-in-law had 2 Gremlins in a row ( a Green one and then a 
Caramel coloured one) and then one of the ones that looked like someone 
connected an air hose and inflated it (a Pacer also Caramel) . I recall 
that the Gremlins had a tendency to rattle and squeak. The Pacer was odd 
but probably a better car than the Gremlin.


Randy


On 04/06/2024 10:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Which is worth more:  Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 or a 1972 AMC Gremlin with
low miles?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-amc-gremlin-6/
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Re: [MBZ] Original owner passed away, and we couldn't find the title. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 sel, $750

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

If this person offering the vehicle for sale has the authority to write 
a Bill of Sale on behalf of the estate of the deceased owner, then they 
should have the authority to have the lost title replaced.


Randy


On 30/05/2024 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Bill of sale only.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432925322933316




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Re: [MBZ] Know I am not a dealership.. get a loan from ur bank..2020 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 560 Sedan 4D, $47, 000

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Grill looks like a Lincoln.

Randy

On 30/05/2024 1:54 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Yes it has the refrigerator in the back.

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Re: [MBZ] First time seeing this I think

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On 28/05/2024 7:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/share/2JJfKQpPxVHNNEUL/?mibextid=79PoIi

There is actually an old coal fired steam train behind him and it is 
gaining on him.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT: friends of Dan's?

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I am thankful that I do not live in a place like that and have no 
intention of ever doing so.


Randy

On 28/05/2024 8:53 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

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Re: [MBZ] A bit off topic

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On 16/05/2024 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Randy, I think it’s much like the suspension of the times, where driving a car 
was like riding on a pillow.

I had a 1954 Buick many years ago for about 3-4 weeks (someone else wanted it a 
lot more than me, so I sold it not long after I bought it.) Bias ply tires were 
the “shoe” of the day, and were pretty “thin” on that car compared to what we 
use today. It handled accordingly (poorly) if you were the slightest bit 
aggressive.

Cool car, though. Hundreds of pounds of chrome, the front grille always made me 
think of my Dad’s electric razor. Had a rear seat heater, which was something I 
got a kick out of, too.

-D


On May 16, 2024, at 9:53 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:

A day or two ago, on my way home from my office, I saw a nice late 40s or early 
50s Buick in traffic. It was in nice condition and looked to be pretty stock. 
No evidence of hot rodding. It was 2 tone - white and a light blue. Looked very 
nice.

The thing that struck me was how narrow set the wheels were. There appeared to 
be a fair amount of body extending beyond the tires.

We have become accustomed to wide set wheels with tires on the verge of being 
beyond the fenders.

Randy


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not certain of the year but think maybe they were 1952 models. As you 
noted, the tires were not great back then. He was on curvy highway when 
it started to rain and the car spun and went into a rock face backwards. 
I remember him coming home and handing my mother a chrome ring from 
around one of the park lights and telling her that was all that was left 
of the Buick. The insurance company gave him a replacement that was 
almost identical but with much lower miles on it and he was quite 
pleased. I believe he swapped that one for a newer Buick, maybe a 57.


Randy


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[MBZ] A bit off topic

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

A day or two ago, on my way home from my office, I saw a nice late 40s 
or early 50s Buick in traffic. It was in nice condition and looked to be 
pretty stock. No evidence of hot rodding. It was 2 tone - white and a 
light blue. Looked very nice.


The thing that struck me was how narrow set the wheels were. There 
appeared to be a fair amount of body extending beyond the tires.


We have become accustomed to wide set wheels with tires on the verge of 
being beyond the fenders.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Great, All Original

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 15/05/2024 8:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Wed, 15 May 2024 15:13:21 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes
  wrote:


Yeah roughly the same size as a W123, nearly identical in length and
width but the W110 had a shorter wheelbase compared to a W123 Saloon.
The W110 roof was a bit higher and more rounded I think, resulting in
more interior headroom. Great visibility too.

It seems amazing car design has progressed over the years to reduce
visibility!


Craig

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Aerodynamics, in an effort to make the vehicle quieter and more fuel 
efficient, I would assume.


Randy

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Re: [MBZ] W116 300SD with rare Inca Red paint

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I would agree. The colour is odd - sort of a rust or cinnamon.
I didn't look at the radio.

Randy


On 10/05/2024 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

The color is gross. I don't dislike that radio...

-Curt




On Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:44:58 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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Very attractive and original, save for the aftermarket radio in the dash...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300sd-38/
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Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

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On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:

On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my
path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust,
took it on the chin. Literally.

Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights, radiator, bumper, etc
etc. Aft of the front fenders everything is aligned ok, apart from "minor"
damage to the rear passenger door and quarter panel. The bodywork doesn't
concern me as much as the damage to the frame at the front. The wheel is on
a very wrong angle, I fear it is more than just a damaged front subframe.

I suspect the car will be written off but will keep you all posted. Calling
my agent now.

D.
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I see that it was a W115. It wasn't in your message but was in the 
Subject line.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:

On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my
path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust,
took it on the chin. Literally.

Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights, radiator, bumper, etc
etc. Aft of the front fenders everything is aligned ok, apart from "minor"
damage to the rear passenger door and quarter panel. The bodywork doesn't
concern me as much as the damage to the frame at the front. The wheel is on
a very wrong angle, I fear it is more than just a damaged front subframe.

I suspect the car will be written off but will keep you all posted. Calling
my agent now.

D.


Every classic driver's worst nightmare.

What did you hit and how well did it stand up to the old MB? Is this a 
W115 or a W123? They sold both in 1976.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Need a key everything works good , As is car 1998 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $4, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

That seems even sillier. If MB can make the cars, then they can make the 
parts including keys if they want to.


There must also be some form of work-around possible.

Randy


On 08/05/2024 11:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

I’m sure Jamie could provide background if he had time, but as I understand it, 
they couldn’t find a vendor who would/could make them.

-D


On May 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes  
wrote:

That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like that 
readily available.

Randy


On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID 
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.

-D


On May 8, 2024, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium.  Plus it looks rough.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1549645479227404

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Re: [MBZ] Need a key everything works good , As is car 1998 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $4, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like 
that readily available.


Randy

On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID 
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.

-D


On May 8, 2024, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium.  Plus it looks rough.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1549645479227404

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[MBZ] 2nd post about EVs

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

A friend and I were talking a couple of days ago and he said something 
that I thought was interesting. We both agreed that Ford made an error 
in calling one of their EVs a Mustang.


He said they should have called it a Galaxy.

Randy


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[MBZ] Electric Vehicles

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I am not a real fan of the electric vehicles being pushed upon us by the 
fools who think they are wonderful, but I see enough propaganda on a 
daily basis to make me think about them.


Some of you folks are engineers etc and likely have a better grasp of 
this sort of thing than I do, so here are my current thoughts on the 
subject.


It appears to me that most of the current crop of electric vehicles are 
high powered and very quick. Some or perhaps most are also all wheel 
drive. They are also generally quite expensive. They require high 
powered chargers to charge in reasonable periods of time and the 
batteries do not last for the long haul and are expensive to replace.


I am wondering why. Would it not make a lot of sense, if one is trying 
to make a wholesale change to the vehicle world to build lesser 
vehicles. Use smaller motors that use less power. That should either 
extend the range or permit smaller batteries of perhaps both would be 
possible. That should also result in lower electrical use for charging 
purposes so it would be less expensive to operate them. If the battery 
was smaller, it should weigh less and special tires might not be 
required and the tires should last longer. Most would not require all 
wheel drive so there would be maybe 2 motors rather than 4 of maybe 
even, only one motor like we have enjoyed in the past. Smaller batteries 
should be less expensive to replace. Maybe they could even be swappable 
entities rather than require a lot of work to replace. Despite the fact 
that "luxury" cars are  popular, there must be a market for more basic 
cars without all of the electronic gadgetry in cars like the Tesla.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT Porch Problems

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

So, do you think Porsche found out and put the screws to the dealership, 
or that the owner of the dealership found out and was not happy that he 
did not get the bribery monies?


Randy


On 30/04/2024 4:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
The local Benz stealer also owns the other high-end stores in town. 
I'm wondering if this guy is related to a guy I know


--FT


 Lawsuit accuses former manager at SC Porsche dealership of taking
 bribes for cars

David Wren dw...@postandcourier.com
3–4 minutes


The owner of a Porsche automobile dealership in Charleston is suing 
its former sales manager over allegations that he required customers 
to make under-the-table payments totaling hundreds of thousands of 
dollars to secure the highly sought after vehicles they wanted to buy.


Baker Motor Co., owner of the Porsche Charleston dealership 
 on Savannah Highway in West 
Ashley, is accusing James Marino of pocketing bribes for high-demand 
cars since at least 2022, according to a lawsuit filed in Charleston 
County court 
.


Marino has not filed a response to the lawsuit, and he could not be 
reached for comment. A lawyer for Baker Motor Co. did not immediately 
respond to an email seeking further information.


Marino had been sales manager at the dealership for six years before 
being terminated in March after the alleged bribery scheme was 
discovered, according to the lawsuit.



 



The dealership "specializes in selling high-end, luxury Porsche 
automobiles," the lawsuit states, adding the vehicles "are in high 
demand, and there are often numerous potential buyers competing for 
them."


A report by Road & Track 
 
states the timeline for ordering a Porsche can be as little as three 
months, but "the waitlist for models like the 718 generation Cayman or 
even a 992 generation 911 Carrera S can be years long."


"With nearly every Porsche model in high demand, build allocations are 
highly sought after and the models that aren't spoken for upon dealer 
arrival become highly competitive assets," the magazine stated.



 



The lawsuit states that as sales manager, "Marino had the final say in 
determining which potential buyer would be allowed to purchase these 
high-demand automobiles."


Baker Motor says in court documents that Marino's actions were 
"intentional, willful, wanton, reckless and malicious." The company 
wants a judge to force Marino to repay all of the money he made from 
the alleged scheme as well as all of the wages and benefits he 
received during his time at the dealership. Baker Motor is also asking 
for unspecified punitive damages and legal fees.





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Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

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On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of 
stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru 
a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru 
that same town and blew it away. This one was not nearly as bad.  We didn’t end 
up with anything but a little wind and rain at Okie acres.



Do you have a storm shelter?

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OK if this doesn’t scream MMM what does?

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On 26/04/2024 7:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/share/TSNfihdou2Wijo8m/?mibextid=79PoIi


Curt needs that on his great northern estate.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Obviously, it is time to recruit some new members.

Randy


On 25/04/2024 6:06 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Really? I had assumed you were the youngest on the list. I've got another other 
year of my 40's, guess that makes me the youngest...

-Curt




On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 04:43:42 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:





This is my last year in my 40s.





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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I wish I could say that!

Randy


On 24/04/2024 3:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

This is my last year in my 40s.


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On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Allan Streib  wrote:

Happy Birthday!. Are you at the age yet where your birthday cake looks like a 
prairie fire?



On Wed, Apr 24, 2024, at 15:13, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Y’all should take up a collection to buy me an Okie acres yard queen
for my birthday.

Sent from my iPhone


On Apr 24, 2024, at 2:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
 wrote:

It’s Okieboy’s birthday! Happy Birthday, Kleb!

-D



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Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Consider it to be rust proofing and leave it alone?

Randy

On 11/22/2023 4:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Completed it over the course of about 3 weekends. Spent 2-3 hours taking it 
apart bagging up the hundreds of bolts in separate bags per section of the job. 
Spend the whole next day, followed by the next weekend cleaning up the top of 
the engine, in the valley, cleaning out the valve ports, and the manifolds. 
This past weekend I probably spend 5 hours reassembling on Saturday and another 
4 hours Sunday. Car is back together and appears leak free as far as I can tell 
so far. I appear to have a bad back pressure sensor and I apparently didn’t get 
the intake air temp sensor clicked back in as it blew out and broke it on the 
test drive. Put in a parts order to start the same job on the GL next week.

Currently I have the car up in the lift checking for leaks and the underside is 
horribly grimy from all the oil. With it on the lift I’m thinking about putting 
down drip trays, soaking it with engine degreaser, followed by blasting it off 
with steam cleaner, then maybe red brake cleaner followed by more steam.  
Anybody have any better ideas?

Btw the HF steam cleaner is on sale for $89 currently.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: TDI brakes

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I am fortunate to have a son who is a journeyman auto tech. He does mine 
now and he is a very careful and thorough mechanic - also much quicker 
than I would be.


Randy

On 18/04/2024 2:49 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote:

Nice Work!   Brake work is satisfying and I always feel safer doing it myself.

On Apr 18, 2024, at 1:59 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes  
wrote:

So my 2015 Jetta TDI has needed brakes for awhile now, they were pulsing 
something terrible. I'd blamed it on Angie's riding the brakes. She does but in 
this case I think it was actually my fault.

The pins on the front brakes had very little grease left. Pads looked fine but 
I think the rotors were cupped, causing some of the pulsing. The pins also had 
a coating of dried schmutz, presumably the remnants of the grease. I soaked 
them in brake fluid and cleaned with a wire brush and very fine steel wool. I 
found I had a spare in my parts bin so I swapped that in for the worst one.

When I reinstalled I coated them with a thick layer of Sil-Glyde silicone pin 
lube. I only discovered it a few years ago and clearly needed to put some on 
the last time I did these brakes.

The rear pads were worn but the rotors were trashed, big chunks out of them. I 
had to spend considerable time cleaning the caliper frame to get the new pads 
in. I think that rust jacking had trapped the pads and stuck them to the rotor 
which destroyed it.

Anyway when I had the car in for a new timing belt recently they quoted me 
$1500 for this job, all in I paid around $250. Took me just under 5 hours all 
told and it would have been quicker but after I did the fronts I cleaned up and 
took it for a ride which is when I realized I needed to do the rears too...

-Curt

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Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

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On 18/04/2024 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

I'd always assumed a 240D 3.0 would be an "adequately powerful 240D".

As somebody who lives where its kind of hilly a 240D with its 50mph max 
sustained hill climbing speed was a drag. I used to hit some hills at 70mph so 
I could crest at 55. A 190D has the same power but a little less weight and 
could hold speed up the hills.

I was very happy with my '98 Jetta TDI, at 90hp it had enough power to 
accelerate up those hills so I recon a 240D 3.0 would probably be able to 
sustain speed or maybe accelerate a little.

Of course there would be a fuel use penalty on the NA engine.

-Curt


My W115 300D doesn't generally feel too anaemic on hills but we in 
relatively flat country here on the eastern edge of the prairies. If 
feels generally alright on hills unless I have to stop and then climb 
the hill.


I have taken the car to the cottage periodically and there is one place 
on the highway west bound out of Kenora, Ontario where the road through 
town meets the by-pass around the town. There is a stop sign and after 
the stop, I have to make a hard left hand turn onto the highway and 
climb uphill for half a mile or more. I have a difficult time getting up 
to highway speed in that location. The road from the east is a long 
straight stretch and there is enough traffic that I will generally have 
vehicles behind me wishing that I would get out of their way by the time 
I get to the top and start down the other side. This is all 2 lane 
highway so there is no real opportunity for them to pass me.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Light green -- 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd,$9,500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Not enough photos.

Randy

On 08/04/2024 10:02 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Pretty color. Might be worth it with service records.
On Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 10:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Beautiful 1979, Mercedes 300 Sd garage kept for most of its life with
only 180,000 miles great running and driving car needs nothing brand new
tires and fresh oil change service record since new in 1979!!!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1881944272254540/

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Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

If it is stolen or has liens against it, you leave yourself open to 
issues you won't want to deal with.


Randy


On 05/04/2024 11:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Or drag it to an Undisclosed Location and take it apart for all the good bits 
and haul the hulk to the scrapper

--FT
Sent from iFōn


On Apr 5, 2024, at 12:07 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:

Take the VIN number and pictures of the car, If it has a license plate
still attached, picture of that, to your local Department of Vehicles
License office, tell them the story and ask them to do a title search on it
and a lien search.
Talk nice to them.. you might have to bump it up to a supervisor to get
results, but with the VIN number they can find if there is a title, if it
was reported stolen, or if there is a lien.. What they won't do, is reveal
the name of the title holder, or lien holder..
They can't give that out.
But, it's a place to start.. If possible, trailer the car to the DMV
office, and let them look it over... It's a pain to go through those steps,
but will lay groundwork for filing for a lost title, or other methods to
gain legal registered ownership [with registration and license issued].


On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some
sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into
trouble?

Randy



On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I feel with that one you would just show up with $1000, not say a word,

exchange key for money, ask no questions, don’t pop the hood do nothing and
drive away.

AZBob




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Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some 
sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into 
trouble?


Randy


On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

I feel with that one you would just show up with $1000, not say a word, 
exchange key for money, ask no questions, don’t pop the hood do nothing and 
drive away.

AZBob

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On Apr 5, 2024, at 8:19 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Don’t have title $1000

https://www.facebook.com/share/7UTeieve3zq73ojR/?mibextid=79PoIi

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Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

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On 26/03/2024 1:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Like a house of cards...  Wonder why the far right span fell as well?

Not an engineer, but I did build a bridge out of balsa wood in high school 
physics

Anyway, the deal with these truss bridges is that the truss through compression 
and tension on its frame transfers the load of the bridge to the support piers. 
Once that framework has any substantial failure, the forces overwhelm the rest 
of it and the whole thing comes down.

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Should have had bollard like things in the water to deflect so that the 
support pier would have avoided the direct hit. Apparently the bridges 
over the St Lawrence Seaway have them.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

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On 26/03/2024 12:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
 wrote:


Wow. Incredible.

Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488

The captain of the ship is in a whole lot of trouble!

Lawyers are going to have a field day with this one for years ...


Craig

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News report said there were 2 pilots on board.

If you watch the video, you will see that the ship lost power twice and 
there was a lot of smoke.


Engine room on fire? Electrical power out.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] What in the Sam Hill....

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 23/03/2024 10:08 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797251625569542/

AZBob

I know a fellow who used a Porsche 924 basically from the windshield 
back,  to make a small travel trailer.


Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

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On 23/03/2024 6:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as 
wine in the canning section of your local Mercado del Wal, among other places. 
I use it to freshen up the dishwasher and washing machine.

-D

So, what are you doing with the washer and dishwasher? Throw in a few 
spoonfuls and run a cycle with no load?


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Are any of you folks fans of the radiator flush chemicals?

Randy


On 22/03/2024 2:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can be a Bad Thing over time, but 
don’t worry. Drain, flush a few times, refill with plain water, drain/flush 
again and refill with a premix of your choice. Unless you’re planning on coming 
up the hill in the winter for an extended period of time a 50-50 “throw” should 
be fine.

-D


On Mar 22, 2024, at 2:45 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

Flush with water, several times.  Drain, add the gallon of antifreeze, and
top off with water.
Assumes roughly 2gal total capacity.

-- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] OT The Light Dawns

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

This tale reminds me of an old friend who has since passed on.

His electric razor was not holding a charge so he went to a shop that 
services electric razors and bought replacement rechargeable batteries 
for his razor. Then went home and installed them but they did not appear 
to work, so he took them back out and was on his way downtown to return 
them for a replacement set the next morning. On his way he stopped in 
for coffee at a shop where a number of us met pretty much daily. He told 
me his tale of woe and I asked him how long he had let them charge for 
before he tried the razor. There was a sudden look of surprise on his 
face and he sheepishly admitted he had not charged them at all. The 
batteries were good after he re-installed them and charged them up.


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Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

If you were looking for a wagon of that vintage, a bit of screen would 
not hold you back.


Randy


On 15/03/2024 4:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Indeed.  It's at the top of the list of cars I will never purchase.

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


It is more likely that he is being "artistic" and you have to
acknowledge that it did get your attention.

Randy


On 15/03/2024 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

He's a prisoner in his house due to the swarm of Africanized honey bees
patrolling his yard.

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/750561153844662

--
--FT





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Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

It is more likely that he is being "artistic" and you have to 
acknowledge that it did get your attention.


Randy


On 15/03/2024 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

He's a prisoner in his house due to the swarm of Africanized honey bees
patrolling his yard.

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/750561153844662

--
--FT





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Re: [MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

There is no point in beating yourself up over things like this. A shop 
might easily have missed the cut as well. It obviously was not something 
that was all that likely given the splash pan and your history with the 
car. Good job in getting it done. Hope the drain plug cooperates in the 
future. Maybe you should consider a drain plug and washer from VW rather 
than Autozone?


Randy


On 11/03/2024 10:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Wife's car (VW Jetta) has been alerting (annoyingly) about the oil level sensor. It was 
intermittent and has slowly gotten to the point that it was alerting every few minutes 
while driving. Code was "intermittent implausible value" so I assumed the 
sensor had failed, as that is my experience with VWs. Sensors fail.

Ordered one from FCP Euro, watched a YouTube video, easy enough job: drain the 
oil, disconnect the sensor, remove three nuts holding the sensor in place, pull 
it out, put the new one in, reconnect, refill the oil. Looked like it should 
take 30 minutes max.

I had considered that the problem might be a bad connection but the connector 
was in place, not loose or damaged. So I went ahead with the sensor 
replacement. As I was reconnecting it, out of the corner of my eye I noticed 
what looked like a cut in the split-tube cover on the wiring. Sure enough, 
there was a cut. How in the heck it happened I don't know. The car has a splash 
guard so nothing could have snagged it. I change the oil with the extractor so 
I've never had the splash guard off until today. I guess at some point someone 
had it off and managed to snag it or slice it and cut into one of the wires.

So I didn't need the sensor, but at this point I've already installed it and 
it's all oily so I can't send it back.

I soldered the wire back together and covered the splice with heat shrink 
tubing.

Then I notice that oil is dripping from the drain plug. It was dry when I 
removed it, and I had torqued it back to spec so what the heck. I tightened it 
up more and more until I started to get a little uncomfortable. It has one of 
those sealing washers that was pressed on so you can't easily remove it. So I 
decided to run to Autozone and get a new drain plug and washer. Drain oil 
again, install new plug, refill, and it's still leaking. I finally just kept 
tightening it about 1mm at a time until it finally stopped.

Kicking myself for not looking at the wiring more carefully. Would not have had 
to drain the oil or change the sensor and would have saved a lot of time if I 
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Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

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On 02/03/2024 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension issue. 
It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the transmission wants 
to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to really start working. I 
end up shifting manually and using the kickdown switch a lot.


Can that be adjusted in some manner?

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Price Drop!

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On 29/02/2024 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I tried to get the VIN but he says the car is far away...  I suggested he
check his insurance policy and he replied "come and see it", like I know where 
he hides it.


Maybe he is just being careful and does not understand why you want the vin?

I often wonder why people black out the licence plate on a photo of a 
car. They drive around in public with the plate number on display.


Randy
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Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

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On 28/02/2024 3:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Too good a deal - probably a scam.


Go check it out.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Too far away?

Randy


On 28/02/2024 2:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

I wish. Can't do it

--FT

On 2/28/24 3:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Go get it.

Randy


On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB warranty

https://www.facebook.com/share/GPtz8jJnqFrRirtA/?mibextid=79PoIi

--FT



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Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Go get it.

Randy


On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB warranty

https://www.facebook.com/share/GPtz8jJnqFrRirtA/?mibextid=79PoIi

--FT



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Snap-On sells them too, but I doubted Andrew was looking for expensive 
professional grade tools.


Randy


On 28/02/2024 11:13 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Amazon? But taking a chance on quality.

McMaster-Carr sells them. They also list sets of magnetic inserts that you use 
in sockets you already have.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/magnetic-sockets/


On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, at 11:54, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I am looking for a set of magnetic metric sockets but have come up empty.
Who sells these?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

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On 28/02/2024 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I am looking for a set of magnetic metric sockets but have come up empty.
Who sells these?
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Re: [MBZ] OT crash

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Cannot fix stupid.

Randy


On 23/02/2024 3:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Not really, it's a main street supposedly 40mph but of course morons 
blast along and try to beat the lights


--FT

On 2/23/24 3:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

High speed intersection?

Randy


On 23/02/2024 1:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
I was leaving the gym and heard all kinds of sirens. Got on the 
street and see a pile of 3 cars at the intersection. Looks like one 
SUV got t-boned and ended up on top of a bystander so the front of 
it was smashed down. The t-boner SUV was a right good mess. The one 
underneath was a smaller red Audi of some sort.


I’m guessing one ran a red light and the t-bonee got smacked up on 
top of the red car.  A lot of momentum transfer going on there. 
Couldn’t tell if there were injuries as it had just happened and the 
bambablance had not yet arrived but fire fighters and some cops were 
there.


Just like that in a blink your day can go to shite.

--FT





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Re: [MBZ] OT crash

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

High speed intersection?

Randy


On 23/02/2024 1:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

I was leaving the gym and heard all kinds of sirens. Got on the street and see 
a pile of 3 cars at the intersection. Looks like one SUV got t-boned and ended 
up on top of a bystander so the front of it was smashed down. The t-boner SUV 
was a right good mess. The one underneath was a smaller red Audi of some sort.

I’m guessing one ran a red light and the t-bonee got smacked up on top of the 
red car.  A lot of momentum transfer going on there. Couldn’t tell if there 
were injuries as it had just happened and the bambablance had not yet arrived 
but fire fighters and some cops were there.

Just like that in a blink your day can go to shite.

--FT



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Re: [MBZ] Since I Live in the Fancy Trailer Park, I Have This Sweet Whip

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

That is rough looking! Do you just go at it with your DeWalt random 
orbit sander and then paint it with a foamy roller and a gallon of 
Rustoleum? A good paint job would be more than the car is worth.


Randy


On 22/02/2024 3:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Custom hood stack

--FT

On 2/22/24 2:02 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8146731012010019/

AZBob

Sent from Mail  for 
Windows





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Re: [MBZ] remove sludge from w123 diesel

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Where exactly is this gummy oil? On top of the head under the cam cover? 
If so, you should be able to rinse it out of there. Plug the oil drain 
holes to keep it from washing down into the oil pan, and then spray it 
out with Varsol. Will make a bit of a mess, but clean the engine off 
after you put the cam cover back on. Don't forget to pull out what ever 
you used to plug the drain holes.


Watch to see if it comes back when you adjust the valves again.

Randy




On 17/02/2024 12:25 PM, Dan Elliott via Mercedes wrote:

Good Afternoon!
When I was adjusting the valves last fall I was surprised to see that there
seemed to be a slight build-up of sort of gummy oil around the valves.  Was
not terrible but I could understand why it might not want to drain out in
an oil change.

I have heard some conflicting advice on using sludge removal on these
engines and was curious if anyone had any advice on this.  There are some
products from Liqui Moly that look interesting. It explains why my oil goes
black instantly after an oil change.  I have had the car for over 15 years
and it had only 68kmi when I got it.  I have used synthetic oil since I got
it, mostly Mobil 1 15-50.

Thanks in advance!

Dan Elliott - Philadelphia area
1982 300D turbo 189kmi



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Re: [MBZ] Bring $2000 and a trailer and do as you wish with it 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 17/02/2024 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
What you see is what you get. Clean GA title in hand. Accident was not 
reported to insurance only had Liability. Car runs but isn’t 
drive-able. Prior to accident there were no issues with the vehicle. 
Has brand new new tires as well. Again clean GA title in hand.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/712436551063143

I think this is a classic case of an extra zero in the price. If you 
really needed the engine and transmission and if it could be determined 
that it was not damaged in the accident, then it might be worth it but 
apart from that, I think one might be hard pressed to break even parting 
it out.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] There is a Special Place in Hell....

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On 17/02/2024 9:32 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1436948973866901/

AZBob

Sad that so many of these reasonably decent old MB diesels are being 
ruined by fools.


Randy
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Re: [MBZ] But the Color...

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 17/02/2024 9:46 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/711074094523016/

AZBob



I could live with the colour. Classy and stealthy at the same time.

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Re: [MBZ] Mogalicious

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 17/02/2024 9:43 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


Finally, a  cool video:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/278067711796647/

I want to reach out to this guy and thank him for a good post. Kinda 
refreshing.


AZBob


Needs a good sturdy roll bar.

Randy
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Where is your spirit of adventure?

Randy


On 15/02/2024 12:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

I don't think it stops at the drive train. IIRC everything about that car is 
"special" like the window winders, door closers, brakes, etc on and on and on.

I've also read, but never had confirmed, that working on the wiring on those is 
a nightmare because when a design change comes through they add new wires to 
accommodate the change but never remove the old ones. So newer cars are made 
with the old wires included, they just don't connect to anything anymore...
That's probably one of those untrue stories but its got that stink of 
possibility to it.

-Curt




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Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

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No doubt, there would be other hurdles, but if you just wanted the look 
of the Rolls, you could likely solve the problems without rebuilding a 
Rolls.


I am sure I must have told the story about my mechanic son working on a 
vintage Rolls that essentially had no brakes. If I recall correctly it 
had some sort of hydraulic setup that ran off of the transmission. Parts 
were either unobtainable or so expensive that it made no sense. They 
installed a vacuum booster intended for a Chevy Corvette and that helped 
a bit. Ultimately, they swapped the left side brake shoes to the right 
side and vice versa, so that the leading shoe was opposite of what it 
had been, and that helped a lot. My son did not think the brakes were 
all that wonderful even then, but the owner was satisfied. He only drove 
it in parades or something like that so didn't care that they were not 
state of the art.


Randy

On 15/02/2024 11:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

True, but how do you address the hydraulic suspension? Or does this model have 
it?

-D


On Feb 15, 2024, at 10:19 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:

On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355549924090599/

In storage 18 years. I can’t even imagine what PRK would charge to get a pink 
slip for that. If a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into, this is a 
hole in the earth , with a small black hole in it, that you throw money into.

AZBob


Body looks pretty good.

Yank out the RR engine and transmission, install an LS type SBC and carry on.

Randy



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Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

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On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355549924090599/

In storage 18 years. I can’t even imagine what PRK would charge to get 
a pink slip for that. If a boat is a hole in the water you throw money 
into, this is a hole in the earth , with a small black hole in it, 
that you throw money into.


AZBob


Body looks pretty good.

Yank out the RR engine and transmission, install an LS type SBC and 
carry on.


Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Widow Is Coming To Grips...

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 15/02/2024 9:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

…with the understanding that her husband’s S600 wasn’t worth as much as he said…


[00R0R_3EuqtwsSk5b_0lM0t2_600x450.jpg]
1996 Mercedes Benz S 600 for sale by owner - Apopka, FL - 
craigslist
orlando.craigslist.org

I think the original ask about a year ago was $10k. Floyd, think I should take 
my rosary and $4k and see how she reacts?

-D


Seats appear to be the wrong colour.

Randy


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[MBZ] Happy Birthday Bob!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Remember, at this stage in life, more is better.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

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On 13/02/2024 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

I thought they were the same engine but the 350SDL had 210 ci versus 183 ci for 
the 300SDL? I believe the displacement difference would have been a change in 
both bore and stroke.

Different heads, too, as I recall.

-D


Did they share the problem, or was one worse than the other?

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

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I assume the free wheel device is the clutch?

Randy

On 13/02/2024 10:12 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would prevent 
engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you terrified your 
passengers with the uncontrolled downhill...

  -Curt

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:05:40 AM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:





When you go down a long hill and the engine siezes from oil starvation, because 
it only gets oil when you have the throttle open. You had to be instructed and 
remember to keep your foot on the gas even when coasting!




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Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

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Isn't it the 6 cylinder in the SDL?

Randy

On 12/02/2024 5:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote:

which is the rodbender?

On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 6:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


No. This is the million mile engine. Only Arnold can bend the rods.

On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 5:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


617. Looks like a good deal.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 12, 2024, at 4:02 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:



https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1383555115882058/



Nice color.



AZBob






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Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I know you have referred to the Volvo previously, but I don't recall all 
of it. What year, and model is it, what mileage on it, and has it been a 
good car?


Randy


On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

I found a wiring diagram, and I've been able to work out how to disassemble the 
connector plug. The individual connectors were crimped on to the wires. The 
crimp that was on the insulated part of the wire I can reopen, but the crimp 
that actually made the connection is too flattened. I'm thinking I can either 
try to solder the wires directly back on to the connectors, or solder on some 
pigtails, and then solder those to the original harness with heat-shrink tubing 
to seal the connections. Then reassemble the plug.

This is not going to be fun, as I'll have to work bent over and reaching about 
halfway down in the space between the engine and radiator. Will need some way 
to hold things together while I solder -- alligator clips I suppose.


On Sun, Feb 11, 2024, at 15:23, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Well I found the problem and it's the ham-fisted mechanic who was
working on the car (that's me).

The intake manifold runs down between the engine and the radiator and
converges at the throttle body which is near the bottom of the
radiator. Hard to see around it and hard to reach it from above or
below. I overlooked a connector on the bottom of the throtle body
housing and when I pulled the assembly up and out it just ripped the
wires out.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AT5c-txDnCydPNf94TJS4qT39LRtkrYW/view?usp=sharing

Now I have to find a wiring diagram somewhere and figure out how to
reconnect the plug.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMet72dITNAl66OVuceYOshLc3DMXobN/view?usp=sharing





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Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

When you are bent over working on this, just keep thinking about the 
hourly rate the shop would be charging you, probably including  to 
repair this, even if they, like you, had inadvertently created the problem.


Randy


On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

I found a wiring diagram, and I've been able to work out how to disassemble the 
connector plug. The individual connectors were crimped on to the wires. The 
crimp that was on the insulated part of the wire I can reopen, but the crimp 
that actually made the connection is too flattened. I'm thinking I can either 
try to solder the wires directly back on to the connectors, or solder on some 
pigtails, and then solder those to the original harness with heat-shrink tubing 
to seal the connections. Then reassemble the plug.

This is not going to be fun, as I'll have to work bent over and reaching about 
halfway down in the space between the engine and radiator. Will need some way 
to hold things together while I solder -- alligator clips I suppose.


On Sun, Feb 11, 2024, at 15:23, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Well I found the problem and it's the ham-fisted mechanic who was
working on the car (that's me).

The intake manifold runs down between the engine and the radiator and
converges at the throttle body which is near the bottom of the
radiator. Hard to see around it and hard to reach it from above or
below. I overlooked a connector on the bottom of the throtle body
housing and when I pulled the assembly up and out it just ripped the
wires out.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AT5c-txDnCydPNf94TJS4qT39LRtkrYW/view?usp=sharing

Now I have to find a wiring diagram somewhere and figure out how to
reconnect the plug.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMet72dITNAl66OVuceYOshLc3DMXobN/view?usp=sharing





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Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Don't you just go there to stand on a corner?f

Randy

On 09/02/2024 2:13 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


It will be windy in Winslow. Always windy in Winslow.

You’re going there on purpose? Winslow is like Denny’s: you never go 
there you just end up there.


AZBob

Sent from Mail  for 
Windows


*From: *dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
*Sent: *Friday, February 9, 2024 11:04 AM
*To: *Okie Benz 
*Cc: *dan penoff.com 
*Subject: *Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

Or they come up here for “snow play” and make a mess of the place, 
then leave. I was at WalMart on Sunday, and there was the typical 
tourista family from the valley all carrying their disposable plastic 
snow sled things that will end up on the side of the road somewhere.


Social media will reverberate for days whenever there is snow from the 
people outside the area posting, “Is there any snow??” Like they’ve 
never heard of the NWS or the Weather app on their phone…


It’s a glorious day today! Already been out in the 20F morning to blow 
snow, shovel the roof a little, and now I’m heading over to Winslow to 
have a nice day in the sun with a little more heat.


-D



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Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

BUT, have you ever known the greenie weenies to care about common sense 
and practical gain?


Randy


On 08/02/2024 11:32 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

It makes sense. There are not enough of these cars on the road for their 
emissions to make any difference. Saves the state and the owners time and money 
that would otherwise be spent for no practical gain.


On Thu, Feb 8, 2024, at 12:20, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

“First, cars built prior to 1967 are exempt from emissions testing altogether. 
Second, Arizona offers an emissions exemption for “Collectible Vehicles.” The 
Collectible Vehicle exemption is available for rare or limited production 
vehicles, or cars that are more than 15 years old.”
  
Guess that answers my question.
  
AZBob
  
Sent from Mail  for Windows
  
*From: *dan penoff.com via Mercedes 

*Sent: *Thursday, February 8, 2024 10:17 AM
*To: *Okie Benz 
*Cc: *dan penoff.com 
*Subject: *Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

  
Age exemption? I guess if it gets inspected by the sniffer folks, they’ll look for cats and see that they’re missing. Hmm.
  
-D
  
On Feb 8, 2024, at 9:48 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes  wrote:
  
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1976-mercedes-benz-450slc/7715417865.html

Sent from Mail for Windows
  
Just when I said these seem scarce…
  
How does this pass emmissions without cats?
  
AZBob
  



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Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the 
threads the same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required?


Randy

On 08/02/2024 12:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond
 wrote:


Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just
rewire them?

I used a new, different controller.


Craig




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Re: [MBZ] I really think Poos needs this

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

But there is no hood stack!

Randy


On 07/02/2024 6:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Too new for me, but I do like the bull horns on the hood. Very “Texan”.

-D


On Feb 7, 2024, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  
wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/share/pxCySnWHd2jKhy9o/?mibextid=79PoIi




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Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

They have gone up a lot in recent years too.

Randy


On 05/02/2024 2:19 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Last spring I welded up the hitch plate from our 1952 Farmall Super M. The hole 
the pin goes through had gotten wallowed out from 30 years of mowing. The mower 
would hit a bump and the pin would fall out.
My buddy has a Lincoln tombstone style welder but his, excitingly is AC and DC. I'd only 
ever done AC "buzz box" stick welding which isn't great. DC stick welding is 
100% easier than AC, I got the stick near the hole, the arc started and I was welding. It 
was super easy to control and I could dial it for maximum deposit. I filled in the hole 
and then cut it back out to the proper size...

I tried to buy one about a month ago but surprise surprise the Facebook seller 
ghosted me.

-Curt





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Re: [MBZ] Ok all you (mercedes) refrigerator experts

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

If you search the model on line, you may well find a video that will 
show you how to repair it.


Randy

On 04/02/2024 2:33 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote:

Folks,

So I have a fairly new … don’t see a date 25 cuft GE bottom freezer drawer 
refrigerator/ freezer.  I’ve had it 2-3 years. Current problem is it’s pretty 
warm in the refrigerator  top part … like 50+ degrees and all is normal cold in 
the freezer.

I think this happened a few years ago and we  thawed it completely  for a 
couple of days and it came back to life.

I’m about to do the same but I wonder if any of you have any ideas or 
experience on this GE model ?

Thanks

Xx rick




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Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

True, but I hear that good equipment makes it easier.

Randy

On 03/02/2024 11:14 AM, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote:

It's not the welder, but the skill of the man using it ---


On Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:50 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
 wrote:



An old, circa 1990 Miller Syncrowave 250 with water cooler, CK size 20 torch 
with 3/32 2% lanthanated tungsten electrode.

Sent from my iPhone


On Feb 2, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

On Fri, 2 Feb 2024 19:30:27 -0500 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:


TIG welding exhaust pipes is so much nicer than MIG welding. No
grinding necessary! This is a section of front pipe for the 300D 2.5.

What kind of equipment were you using?

Craig




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Re: [MBZ] driven to shows in the villages Florida 1929 Mercedes-Benz gazelle, $10, 000

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

They really shouldn't be permitted to advertise things like that as 
"Mercedes".
I did see a similar one this morning on the net that had a Mercedes 
drivetrain - in Australia.
It had an AT and the owner was asking about swapping in a manual 
transmission.


Randy


On 03/02/2024 9:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Can't cold start it have to let engine warm up before driving Offers 
will be reviewed if reasonable


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1423051384974764




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Re: [MBZ] And It Is Listed Again...

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

They never mention the amount of effort it would take to do that well.
It is like the folks who advocate burning wood for heat. If you have to 
buy the wood, you won't save anything, and if you have your own woodlot, 
you will have to put out a lot of effort.


Randy


On 29/01/2024 10:58 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

37.5 miles per gallon!  On free waste oil!

Never pay for gas again!

--FT
Sent from iFōn

On Jan 29, 2024, at 11:05 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes 
 wrote:




https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/896768672142041/

Orval and Tim each trying to sell it.

AZBob


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Re: [MBZ] O.T Super Cool, But Extreemus Crackalackorum

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 26/01/2024 10:24 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1023027455453739/

I wanted my dad to get one of these so bad back in the day, but he 
bought a 1973 Piper Cherokee PA-28 180 instead.


So, instead of camping and smoking weed with my friends, I got my 
pilot’s license instead.


AZBob


Beautiful motor home.

BUT one had to hope it never caught fire. The body was fibreglass and it 
would burn to the frame in no time at all.


Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 20/01/2024 2:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Did the steam cleaning if the interior of the 350ML today. Worked well, looks 
great with one exception: the plastic trim beneath the passenger seat has a 
black, sticky residue on it. It is very evenly spread all over it. You can’t 
see it on there but when you try to wipe it off your cloth straight up sticks 
to it and then turns your cloth black when you pull it off.
Steam did not work. Simple Green, scrubbing then steam did nothing. Good Gone 
did nothing.

Ideas?

AZBob


They make spray paint intended for plastics.

I wonder, if you can get it clean with alcohol, if you could paint it, 
and if the paint would seal it so that you don't have ongoing issues?


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT owned by my grandfather who passed 15 years ago. 1968 Rolls-Royce ghost, $2, 500

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

RAT ROD! Junk the RR drivetrain. Drop in a SMC etc.

Randy


On 21/01/2024 9:45 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Wow! That thing is toast.

-D


On Jan 21, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Sad

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3287455724884924

--
--FT



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Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Cold Start Hesitation? *********ADDED INFORMATION***********

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I don't know if this is similar to what we had in a 1998 F150 with the 
4L V6 or not. It had some sort of flap valves in the intake manifold. It 
started acting up and my mechanic son, who was driving it at the time, 
repaired it. I think all that was wrong with it was that the plastic 
clips that held parts of the linkage together, that opened or closed the 
valves, had broken. Unfortunately, it took a while to repair because the 
clips were located at the back of the engine tight to the firewall and 
could not be changed without removing a whole lot of parts. The cost to 
repair was minimal apart from the labour which he provided.


Call up somebody like Pierre Hedary and ask him if you really need a new 
manifold.


Randy

On 19/01/2024 12:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Here’s my take based on older models with what I believe to be the same feature:

Intake air flaps are used to “route” intake air from one source to another in 
the intake. If they fail, air only comes from one source, which rarely has an 
effect on operation, but may affect economy (think “cold” air versus preheated 
air, for an example.)

In some models, the flaps hang up because the shaft or linkage that operates 
them fails in some manner, by either breaking or getting corroded from the 
elements. They can often cause a Check Engine Light (CEL) when they fail.

-D



On Jan 19, 2024, at 10:47 AM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes 
 wrote:

 Hi All,
As suggested I brought my car to a mechanic to check out the live data with a 
scanner.  There was one code that he said caused all the other codes to come on:
P0522 - "The Charge Movement Flap (Cylinder Bank 1) Has A Malfunction".
That code was one of the original codes which came on over a month ago when the 
engine started stumbling  before I changed the coil packs and spark plugs.
He said I needed  "Intake Manifold, flap shafts, vacuum actuator and linkage" 
from Mercedes and the repair would take about 3 hours.
I called a local Mercedes Dealer and he quoted me the following parts 
approximately $1,000:
Remanufactured Intake Manifold - Part #272-140-24-01-80Gasket - Part 
#272-141-23-80Gasket - Part #272-141-22-80Gasket - Part #272-141-09-80O Rings - 
Part #013-997-90-45-64Hose Injection - Part #117-997-09-82
Anyone else have a similar experience.  I wanted to get feedback before I order 
the parts.  Is it possible that I changed the coil packs and plugs for no 
reason when this was the underlying issue from the start?
Lastly I was told it was ok to drive until I make the repairthoughts?  The 
car just will not pass New York inspection.
Thanks,Bob K






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Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 16/01/2024 10:24 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Pierre. He is odd.  Dr. Booth is a demigod.

AZBob
Sent from my iPhone


Have you seen the utube video of when Pierre got married?

He cleans up pretty well.

Randy


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[MBZ] OT - Hands Free Devices

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Do any of you folks have hands free devices that you think are good 
enough that you would recommend them?


I have had 2 of the clip on the the visor type units. One worked pretty 
well for a fairly long while but has become erratic.


The other never did work all that well.

My 2013 truck is old enough to be Ford's Sync version 1 and no longer 
wants to talk to my phone. It worked very well when the truck was new 
and I had an earlier version iPhone but newer phones have refused to 
work with it.


Randy



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Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 12/01/2024 3:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

At some point Chrysler (I think) copied the Mercedes styling almost exactly, 
down to the font of the trunk badge model number and placing their pentagram 
where the star would be. I always wondered how they got away with it.

Lexus went down that road too. The big 4 door sedan around 2000 really 
looked like a Mercedes to me.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I still have my one and only Mercedes and you folks have heard all about 
it more than once.


Randy


On 12/01/2024 3:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

It might be amusing if each of us wrote a brief essay about their FIRST
Mercedes, either to purchase or as a family car.




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Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

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On 12/01/2024 2:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

My buddy in college had a Granada. Looks like a Mercedes!  It got us around as 
it had room for 6. I think at some point it just imploded.

--FT


I had a 1977 Mercury Monarch 2 dr. It looked nice - White with a white 
half vinyl top and the opera windows. Red interior - bucket seats etc. 
We bought it new and kept it a long time but it was not a great car. The 
Zephyr I referred to earlier was better in many ways. It was a few years 
newer and had rack and pinion steering and handled quite well.


The Monarch handled poorly. It had the old style power steering with the 
hydraulic cylinder attached to the linkage rather than the newer style 
with the actual power steering box. I think I rebuilt the linkage where 
the cylinder attached to a ball type joint 3 times. The rest of the car 
was OK. The engine and transmission were fine and it did not rust badly. 
It was just not much fun to drive.


Randy



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Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 12/01/2024 2:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

There is really nothing at all redeeming about a Fairmont in any way, other 
than it's better than walking.

Now, come on - it wasn't that bad. It was actually quite stylish 
compared to the 4 door and it had a decent cloth interior with bucket seats.


It was quite enjoyable to drive and I would have kept it much longer 
except for the fact that the one I had did not have undercoating of any 
sort and had been subjected to road salt in the winters before I got it 
from my mother.


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mercury_Zephyr_Z7.jpg

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

My father had the Mercury version - A Bobcat. Bright red, black interior 
- automatic which meant it was pretty weak.
I think it was still around when my father died. I don't know what 
happened to it. Mother must have sold it or given it away to clear the 
yard. It was not a wonderful car but my father always liked good fuel 
mileage.


The Ford Fairmont was not awful. One of the car magazines (Car & Driver, 
maybe) said it was akin to a domestic Volvo. Very simple car. My father 
had the 2 door Mercury version - a 1983 Zephyr - inline 200 CID 6 - two 
tone grey with a red interior. It was new when he died and my mother 
learned to drive on it as she had never had a licence. She later gave it 
to me and I drove if for about 6 months. Unfortunately it came with no 
undercoating on it and it was rusting something fierce underneath. The 
body and interior did not look like it had ever been used but the bottom 
was flaking.


Randy


On 12/01/2024 1:09 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Hi everyone, my name is Dan and I’m a former Pinto owner.

< Hi, Dan! >

Mom got a brand-new 1971-1/2 Pinto full window hatchback, bright orange with 
the great 2.0l 4 cylinder engine, four-speed stick, from the local Ford dealer. 
She drove it uneventfully until about 1977 or so. Then it went to my older 
brother, who is the antithesis of a “car guy”. On a night out with the guys 
from the office, while inebriated, he drove it the wrong way down a one-way 
street in downtown Indianapolis, and upon realizing his direction conflicted 
with traffic, he made a hard turn. Into a 12” concrete curb.

Fast forward to around 1980. I’m recently married, going to school full time, 
and working, too. Mrs. Dan is working as well, but like most young couples, 
we’re scraping by. For reasons I don’t recall, I needed a car. Brother has 
bought a Ford Fairmont (yeah, I laughed when I heard that, too!) and did not 
need the Pinto, so it comes to me for some consideration to big brother.

I drive it for about a month and almost go through a set of front tires. ?

Take it to Church Brothers, a very good body and frame shop in Indianapolis. 
The verdict is that the frame is tweaked from a hard hit in the right front 
corner (that concrete curb did not yield.) Cost me $200 and a day for them to 
put the car on their unibody alignment rack, and it was as good as new. I went 
to the Powers That Be, our Dad, and pleaded my case, as in big brother knew the 
car was defective but sold it to me anyway without disclosing the damage. Dad 
ruled in my favor, so big brother had to reimburse me for the repairs. Yeah!

I drove it for a couple of years. Great car, very reliable, certainly spartan, 
and economical as heck. The 2000cc engine was a great mill, very popular 
amongst the rally Ford Capri crowd, as they were used in Capris of the same 
vintage. I polished and ported the head and intake, even placing some baffles 
in the intake plenum to enhance airflow. It ran quite well.

Ford chased me down for the recall on the gas tank not long before I got rid of 
it. Don’t recall the details, but I know I had no problems selling it at the 
time.

-D




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[MBZ] more on sunroofs

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

My elder son has a late model Toyota Rav4. Not certain of year but 
essentially new. They bought it new, had to wait for one to come in to 
the dealer and have had it maybe a year or a bit more.


Back in maybe October, the glass in the sunroof broke.  They initially 
thought it might be vandalism, but it is likely just one of those cases 
where glass decides to blow.


They finally were able to get it fixed in December. Glass places 
wouldn't touch it - said it was too complex. The dealer had to do it but 
there were no available parts. They finally got the parts. Apparently, 
the glass cannot be replaced and the whole unit has to be changed out.


Insurance covered it to the tune of $7,500.

I don't like a sunroof anyway but this is just one more reason to avoid 
them.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 12/01/2024 11:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Might be tough to find the needed plastic clips in a boneyard in AZ.

AZBob

Sent from my iPhone


On Jan 12, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Used parts from a salvage yard?

Randy



But there are folks on this forum from various parts of the USA.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT Torpedo Tender

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 11/01/2024 11:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

So some shady dude parked this thing in the creek last year just down the road 
(creek?) close to my buddy’s house.  Unclear how that works but there you go. I 
don’t think it has been operated at all, just tied up. I’m not quite sure of 
the history but apparently it broke free in the storm recently and has run 
aground in the pluff mud (which is like sticky glue). Some history with the CG 
about it.  He’s not an American citizen and it’s tittled in his daughter’s name 
which complicates matters. Unclear what the disposition will be at this point. 
I guess it will have to wait for a king tide to try to float it off.

Always fun times on the fringe of America.


So, check out the rules on Salvage. Maybe you get a free boat.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 12/01/2024 7:33 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

It appears the air deflector and its piece parts are NLA. I’ve read most people 
just delete the whole shooting match.
Would the air flow/sound be greatly increased with the delete?
But I guess it’s a moot point if parts can’t be had.

AZBob


Used parts from a salvage yard?

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 11/01/2024 3:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

On the trip across our great country in my new to me ML350, I was routinely 
stopping to fill when I’d get to 1/4 tank left. Each time it took anywhere from 
9.0 gal to 10.2 gal to fill it. Once home, I ran it down to essentially E 
(needle hard on E, well below the reserve light). It took 14.3 gallons to fill. 
Seems suspect. Is it?

AZBob


What is the capacity of the tank according to Mercedes?

Randy


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