Re: [MBZ] Strange Brake Wear Indicator - 94 S420

Don't know yet. I'll get a look at it tonight after work. I'm sure it's a ground issue, or maybe the wire isn't even in the pad. I found that once on a car some years back. I guess someone couldn't get the wire in the new pad, so they just left it hanging. More as I know it. Thanks! Dan Sent

[MBZ] Adolf likes his TDI

http://jalopnik.com/hitler-is-understandably-pissed-about-volkswagens-diese-1731943072 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/

Re: [MBZ] Max's work list today

I can get the cooling fan and shroud out in about five minutes now. I've got the MB special socket for the fan clutch center bolt, fits on a 3/8 ratchet. The special tool for holding the pulley is not required if one removes that center bolt occasionally to keep it limber. There are 5mm holes

Re: [MBZ] florida winter Q

Would be great to see you again Rick. I'm still trying to get back over your way for another load of wood flooring. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] Hurry - Used Compensator on ebay for $250

Who needed one of these? Not mine, no interest, etc. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_armrs=1&_dmd=1&_from=R14&_ipg=50&_mPrRngCbx=1&_sop=1&_udhi=&_udlo=&_nkw=mercedes+%28123%2C+w123%2C+w111%2C+3.5%2C+%22w+111%22%2C+111%29+-golf+-pagoda&LH_PrefLoc=3&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1 ___

Re: [MBZ] Hurry - Used Compensator on ebay for $250

I think it was Jon. On Sep 21, 2015 10:59 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who needed one of these? Not mine, no interest, etc. > > > http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_armrs=1&_dmd=1&_from=R14&_ipg=50&_mPrRngCbx=1&_sop=1&_udhi=&_udlo=&_nkw=me

Re: [MBZ] Hurry - Used Compensator on ebay for $250

I thought this would be an auction for a Ferrari --R On 9/21/15 10:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Who needed one of these? Not mine, no interest, etc. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_armrs=1&_dmd=1&_from=R14&_ipg=50&_mPrRngCbx=1&_sop=1&_udhi=&_udlo=&_nkw=merc

Re: [MBZ] Hurry - Used Compensator on ebay for $250

*snort* -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hurry - Used Compensator on ebay for $250 I thought this would be an auction for a Ferrari --R On 9/21/15 10:58 AM, Andrew Strasf

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

Kaleb wrote: > To move the huge 12' work bench that zippy built for me. Zippy ain't here anymore? Where is he? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mai

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

I think his new wife made him not read the list anymore. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 10:30 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb wrote: >> To move the huge 12' work bench that zippy built for me. > > Zippy ain't here anymore? > Where is he? > mao > >

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

Dan wrote: > I have a very nice private park ... at my disposal. Yeah, that's real nice - at your disposal. Sounds like a perfect place - your dumpster? We are merely a bunch of gutter-bums. RB - are you and Curly and Rick also interested? mal ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

Kaleb wrote: > I think his new wife made him not read the list anymore. Another indication we are mere bums... Another wife for Zippy? Is this his... 4th, 5th, 1st? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] My new purchase

Rat Rod?? RB On 18/09/2015 9:11 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Have you lost your mind? Even I would tackle that due to parts cost alone! On Friday, September 18, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Just picked up in Altus Ok -- next p

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

Florida does not sound bad for a winter gathering. I won't make it this coming winter as we are already booked to go to Hawaii in January. RB On 21/09/2015 10:41 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Dan wrote: I have a very nice private park ... at my disposal. Yeah, that's real nice - at

[MBZ] Unobtainium??

That little vacuum solenoid for my car does not appear to be available anywhere. The one for the 123 is all over but the earlier one with triangular attachment plate does not. So, I am likely left to ponder either a cable adaption or whether the newer one might be modified to work. RB _

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ALERT: VW accused of using software in 482, 000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rules

It turns out that my Passat is too old to be part of this - - the Passat's didn't get the fraudulent software until 2014. OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Did you try the Classic Center? On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 12:33 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That little vacuum solenoid for my car does not appear to be available > anywhere. > The one for the 123 is all over but the earlier one with triangular > attachment plat

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

Mal inquires: > RB - are you and Curly and Rick also interested? > mal Depends on the date Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Call classic center parts, Tom Hanson is the manager, Tom Hanson MBUSA Classic Center 1 949-598-4842 thomas.han...@mbusa.com Can you retrofit an IP from a later car, for which parts are more readily available? That would a lot of work, and more expensive. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '

[MBZ] LeMons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbcyi_rGdjU There are cheap 190Es on Craigslist. Seems like we ought to be able to make a few laps with one... -CurtChowdaQ racing? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ALERT: VW accused of using software in 482, 000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rules

Maybe you can find a copy on a torrent site and upload it to the car yourself? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 21, 2015, at 12:53 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > It turns out that my Passat is too old to be part of this - - the Passat's > didn't get the fraudulent software until 2014. >

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Can try that. Had email correspondence with Randy Steele from the other list - as his website lists the part number but he says none available from any of the wholesale parts suppliers that he is aware of. RB On 21/09/2015 12:17 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Call classic center parts,

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

If Randy doesn't have one you'll have a tough time. He's really dialed in when it comes to NOS and legacy stuff. Although the Classic Center is worth a try. Do you have the correct Mercedes part number? If so, send it to me and I'll have my dealer guy see if he can find one. Dan Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

I find that hard to believe. Let me do some digging. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > That little vacuum solenoid for my car does not appear to be available > anywhere. > The one for the 123 is all over but the earlier one with triang

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

What is Randy Steele’s website? > On Sep 21, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I find that hard to believe. Let me do some digging. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 21, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That little vacuum solenoid

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

I have the link at home. Will send it to you later - probably tomorrow. It is sort of an odd setup. I think he may be mostly retired as it provides lists of old parts that are "available" but not much else about ordering etc. I just sent him an email asking about it from the contact info on the

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Fred was kind enough to look it up. The text of his message is below: "Randy.By your VIN the part number is 000 070 18 53 which is at the BACK of the IP and attaches with 3 screws.Gasket, triangular, is 000 074 34 80 superseded by 001 074 25 80.The one in your picture is for a later IP and att

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

I see a couple of them on eBay. They are also available from my usual place MB northlake online for $86.80 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 3:07 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fred was kind enough to look it up. > > The text of his message is below: > > "Randy.By your

[MBZ] 115 shutoff valve

The 115 does have the triangle shaped valve on the back of the ip, but the entire back plate must be removed to replace it so you need that gasket as well -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMG_1840.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 142118 bytes Desc: no

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

2 questions: Are they the older style? I searched a bit and it appears to me that the one's that are offered are like the one I already have rather than the earlier style. Second question, is do they actually have it or do they just advertise it? I saw on the net complaints that people advert

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Googled them. No problem finding them. I think I will phone them tomorrow and find out what they have and what brand if that is possible. Thanks Kaleb On 21/09/2015 3:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I see a couple of them on eBay. They are also available from my usual place MB n

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

I’ll run it by my parts guy in the morning and see what he comes up with, too. Dan > On Sep 21, 2015, at 6:01 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Googled them. No problem finding them. > I think I will phone them tomorrow and find out what they have and what brand > if that is possib

[MBZ] sexy miles

I took a drive to the dry side of the state this weekend. Family gathering for a small town german fest. Too much beer and whiskey, darts, bad bands, horse shoes and the requisite parade. After the petrol shower, I wanted to see if there were a fuel leak still and how well the car did over a

Re: [MBZ] sexy miles

Did you never smell a raw gasoline leak? Looks like Froggy returned about 15 miles for every gallon. Think this improvement is due to the fixed leak? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 6:18 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I took a drive to the dry side of the state this we

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

I have ordered from northlake a few times, they are the cheapest at the moment on dealer only items that are not at the usual worldpac vendors. On 9/21/2015 4:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: 2 questions: Are they the older style? I searched a bit and it appears to me that the one's

Re: [MBZ] sexy miles

I used to park on the street, because SWMBA had the garage. When she departed, I got to put Froggy away. Out of doors there was no smell, no leak spots on the ground. Inside, there was no big smell of fuel. CO detecter beeps, so it probably was noting the molecules. Hose leak was missed by

[MBZ] Obtainium: Was: Unobtainium??

Try this one: http://www.autonationpartsdirect.com/oe-mercedes-benz/701853 $111 I'd expect it to be available at stealers or Classic Center (CC) Fred was kind enough to look it up. The text of his message is below: "Randy.By your VIN the part number is 000 070 18 53 which is at the BAC

[MBZ] Want a Cheap W140 S600?

Guy in Philly is pretty much giving this one away: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2419841-fs-1997-s600-black-black-rear.html#post12598201 Dan

Re: [MBZ] Strange Brake Wear Indicator - 94 S420

Got a look at the car tonight. Here’s what I came up with: I believe that the disc(s) are moving slightly while the car is at rest due to the application of the parking brake. The wear indicators are just ever so slightly ready to wear through, and as a result, when the disc is moved they’re

Re: [MBZ] Want a Cheap W140 S600?

No. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 6:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] Want a Cheap W140 S600? Guy in Philly is pretty much giving this one away: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giv

Re: [MBZ] Want a Cheap W140 S600?

I bet $1200 cash would get his attention, might need a coupla more bennies. Could probably sell it for more than that to the right demographic, yo. --R On 9/21/15 6:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Guy in Philly is pretty much giving this one away: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sal

Re: [MBZ] Want a Cheap W140 S600?

Fer sure. If you read the whole thread, I questioned him about throwing parts at the cooling system. In talking with a couple of people I know who are familiar with the engine in question, they say it’s a total pig when it comes to bleeding air out of the system and can often take a number of

[MBZ] Nice 400E

These were supposed to be wicked awesome cars. This looks like a really nice one, but I certainly wouldn’t want to have to work on that M119 in a W124 chassis…. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2463913-fs-1992-400e-black-saffron-leather.html#post12970793

Re: [MBZ] Nice 400E

Yes wicked,awesome. Friend of mine had one On Sep 21, 2015 8:34 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > These were supposed to be wicked awesome cars. This looks like a really > nice one, but I certainly wouldn’t want to have to work on that M119 in a > W124 chassis…. > > > > http://www.benzworld

Re: [MBZ] Nice 400E

On Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:33:08 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > This looks like a really nice one, but I certainly wouldn’t want to > have to work on that M119 in a W124 chassis…. As one who has been there, I agree! It was a brutal job to replace the power steering pump on our '94 E420. Wit

Re: [MBZ] Nice 400E

Yes it was tight to look at. I never worked on it. On Sep 21, 2015 8:58 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:33:08 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > This looks like a really nice one, but I certainly wouldn’t want to > > have to work on that M119 in a W124 chassis

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

On Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:30:54 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Kaleb wrote: > > To move the huge 12' work bench that zippy built for me. > > Zippy ain't here anymore? > Where is he? Is Zippy Luther Gulseth? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 8:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:30:54 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Kaleb wrote: >>> To move the huge 12' work bench that zippy built for me. >> >> Zippy ain't here anymore? >> Where is he? > > Is Z

[MBZ] VW Apologizes

(Condensed report) Volkswagen chief 'deeply sorry' over diesel emission test dodge Martin Winterkorn's confession led to the company suffering a bloody trading day – with shares nosediving more than 21 per cent to €128.15 this morning. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/21/volkswagen_apologi

Re: [MBZ] LeMons

Kaleb has probably a dozen or so Lemon cars - - - one of them should be able to make the whole race! On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 12:28 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbcyi_rGdjU > > There are cheap 190Es on Craigslist. Seems like we oug

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ALERT: VW accused of using software in 482, 000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rules

Why? It ain't broke - yet. On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe you can find a copy on a torrent site and upload it to the car > yourself? > > Dan > > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens

Re: [MBZ] Another use for the tractor

> On September 21, 2015 at 9:03 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is Zippy Luther Gulseth? > Sí Señor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ALERT: VW accused of using software in 482, 000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rules

I suspect there is more to this than meets the eye. NOx emissions in diesels tend to be highest at idle and low speed acceleration due to the very high flame temperature in "lean" mixtures, this is why diesel EGR valves are open wider at idle than at speed, unlike gasoline engines where th

[MBZ] Pushing the envelope

I'm considering a repair that may be approaching the limits of frugality: get a used windshield from the knackers and install that in Sapphire (124.131). Has anyone removed / installed a 124 windshield? I'd really like to get an original MB windshield because I think they are more durable than

Re: [MBZ] VW Apologizes

(Condensed report) Volkswagen chief 'deeply sorry' over diesel emission test dodge Martin Winterkorn's confession led to the company suffering a bloody trading day - with shares nosediving more than 21 per cent to ¤128.15 this morning. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/21/volkswagen_apol