Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Looks like I need to get the relay. As always, a good resoldering with perhaps a replacement capacitor or two is all yours probably needs to work like new. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes in the sedan, but not S210 Dan Penoff via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 8:51 PM Are these the ones that the spring perches rust out on? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎http://youtu.be/uWiYphJUS7Q Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You could ask Dave M what was available for SLS. Dan Penoff via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 8:30 PM I noticed the SLS reservoir. I thought that was interesting. I wonder if it’s all four wheels or just the back? Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Hippie Martha! Whoda thunk it? Dan Penoff via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 8:45 PM I would add that my bus had a 1200cc mill in it, and it would go for what seemed like weeks on a tank of gas. No gauge, just the sump. Knob in the center console as I recall.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan asks: >‎Are these the ones that the spring >perches rust out on? Yes, but for some reason, I don't think they use salt on the roads in Denver, or Colorado for that matter. ‎Perhaps someone who has resided there can expound.  Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Again, there are a lot of losers out there. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some people are amazing aren't they! I sold a guy an old cheap oldsmobile > several years ago and he called me all pissed off 4

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Are these the ones that the spring perches rust out on? Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here in the north w210 is code word for rust. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
According to the EPC, an 80-amp fuse is correct for 240Ds with FG numbers after 149279 On Monday, 03 Oct 2016, Curley McLain wrote: > >The 80 amp fuse is intended for running 6 glow plugs. It is the WRONG >fuse. The correct fuse looks the same but will be 50 amp. This was in >my post

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ah. Makes sense after looking at it. Sort of silly when you consider that the handset is right there, too. Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:45 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 6:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would add that my bus had a 1200cc mill in it, and it would go for what seemed like weeks on a tank of gas. No gauge, just the sump. Knob in the center console as I recall. Engine started to sputter, pull out the knob and you were good for another 30-40 miles or more. Had a cool overhead

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 6:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What’s below the radio? A trip computer? > That's the telephone's base unit. You could dial from the handset or from the console. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was just guessing base on memories that are nearly 50 years old. I was surprised when I discovered them at the time, and when I started researching (at the time) I thought I came across something that said they were 1:1 and just there to increase ground clearance. That would suggest that

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Curley is The Last Word --FT On 10/3/16 8:33 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The 80 amp fuse is intended for running 6 glow plugs. It is the WRONG fuse. The correct fuse looks the same but will be 50 amp. This was in my post yesterday. Another post yesterday told you the fuse was

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Aren't there E class diesels? On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 9:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I noticed the SLS reservoir. I thought that was interesting. I wonder if > it’s all four wheels or just the back? > > Dan > > > > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I offered them $500 and never got a reply. Because I used one of my burner accounts I could easily contact them as another interested buyer and then make a stupid offer. Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:38 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dead vacuum pump? You're

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Buy and keep a couple in the glove box. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 8:33 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 80 amp fuse is intended for running 6 glow plugs. It is the WRONG > fuse. The correct fuse looks the same but will be 50 amp. This was in my > post

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I noticed the SLS reservoir. I thought that was interesting. I wonder if it’s all four wheels or just the back? Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like it has ASD, or SLS (or both). I wonder if it was "federalized" > when

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Whoever. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The '78 came to me with about 18 gauge wires from the relay to the glow > plugs. Strangely whomever had originally made the wires ran them in series > even though they were parallel plugs. It

Re: [MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I guess the weatherman has gotten under your skin, I think this might, just maybe, cause a little less rain and wind than the storm that came through earlier this year. We sure could use the rain. Oh yeah, you've got all those big trees around, maybe you should up sticks... -- Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like it has ASD, or SLS (or both). I wonder if it was "federalized" when imported? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 5:45:46 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] OT Latest track

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
shows this thing coming closer to the coast as a CAT2-3, 105mph+ winds and LOTS of rain. Might be a mandatory evacuation from the islands which I will choose to follow or not. Gonna get the boards out tomorrow, check the track on Wed then start prepping. Might have to bail to upstate at some

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dead vacuum pump? You're probably correct about other "repairs" to discover and fix. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 10:38:37 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely a

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Eh, I'd offer $300, maybe go a bit higher. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 9:04:13 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I just had to share this: > >http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html > >Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The 80 amp fuse is intended for running 6 glow plugs. It is the WRONG fuse. The correct fuse looks the same but will be 50 amp. This was in my post yesterday. Another post yesterday told you the fuse was in the top of the relay, under the relay cover, and exactly how to take the cover off.

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wrong injectors most likely, those would be the rare oblique injection type. Snag 'em for resale? Trade? I've probably got a set I could trade you, I'm sure I put those right over heresomewhere saw then last year, I think... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy craigslist

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Even the picture was messed up in translation... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 2:18:15 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >Klingon and a bad translation... apparently > >On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM, Donald Snook via

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh hey that reminds me:http://www.vintagebus.com/busfaq.html contradicts Dan's contention that they weren't reduction boxes. I wonder if he's had some different gears to have it not reduce? I found another site that even lists the gearing options that could be had... -Curt From: MG via

Re: [MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Here in the north w210 is code word for rust. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 3, 2016 7:51 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I don’t know anything about W210 chassis’ cars, but this looks like it > might be a good deal: > >

[MBZ] 108 convertable

2016-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Saw a 280SE convertible in Burbank, CA today, noticed it by sound as he motored by. What a car! -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The '78 came to me with about 18 gauge wires from the relay to the glow plugs. Strangely whomever had originally made the wires ran them in series even though they were parallel plugs. It took a lng time to heat the plugs. I made new 10ga wires, ran them in parallel and starting improved

[MBZ] Cheap W210 Chassis

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don’t know anything about W210 chassis’ cars, but this looks like it might be a good deal: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2708601-fs-1997-mb-e320-w210-138k.html#post14996689 What’s below the radio? A trip computer? Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 130, Issue 197

2016-10-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
That might actually be what was done. Though I have a feeling that this is more likely a photoshop session. Manfred Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:26:53 -0600 From: Craig To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
All the Buses up to the beginning of the 68 model had a reduction gear box at the wheels. It was never a 1:1 in there. The axle had a smaller gear and the wheel hub had a slightly bigger gear. I did way too much work on those things not to remember that. Manfred Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
80A. That's what I meant. I think. Whatever it is you can get them at the stealer, they are (or used to be) pretty cheap. Keep a few in the glove box along with a screwdriver for any field repairs. --FT On 10/3/16 7:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That is the “strip” fuse, John.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That is the “strip” fuse, John. Just as described in previous posts. Replace it and you should be good to go - buy a couple of spares to have around, too. Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 7:12 PM, John Ingram via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > I went out to the

[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing Update

2016-10-03 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Hello Everyone, I went out to the car and searched for the fuse and finally found it inside the cover on top of the relay. I hope it is the right fuse because it was blown and came out in two pieces. It is just a steel band and looks like the fuses in the on-line websites. The only lettering

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I see a place for submitting name, phone number and email to "place your order". I also see lots of other very cheap Mercedes. I smell a rat... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 1:58:04 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Sat, 1 Oct

Re: [MBZ] VW macrobus

2016-10-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's what I did for my Mom years ago with an 84 bus. It also had a 5 speed transmission. She loved it. Used crow about blowing away some old guy in a big boat Cadillac that was just stumbling along at 45 or 50 in a 55 zone. Said she never would have been able to do that with the old engine

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
It is an M104. What do you think it burns? Car is listed as an E320. That is a clue. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 5:22 PM Diesel or gas? On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < ___

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Diesel or gas? On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IS that some kind of pumped-up euro mkt engine or the standard fitting to > the car? Is the US version 24 valve? > > --FT > > > > On 10/3/16 6:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PIA always trumps "as is". On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, I know what "as is" means. I was there that day we discussed it in > law school. > > The bill of sale had all the legal language in it: as is, no warranties > express or

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
IS that some kind of pumped-up euro mkt engine or the standard fitting to the car? Is the US version 24 valve? --FT On 10/3/16 6:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Nice! No ACC! That is a HUGE plus! Sportline a Plus. Vergasser: a Huge negative cancels out the plusses.

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nice! No ACC! That is a HUGE plus! Sportline a Plus. Vergasser: a Huge negative cancels out the plusses. If anyone wants a vergasser, this looks like a candidate. Dan Penoff via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 4:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Alexandria? $2500? Andrew needs that more than he needs a Rolls. > On October 3, 2016 at 5:45 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2708585-1993-euro-w124-e320-sportline-euro.html#post14996577 > > Dan

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 3 Oct 2016 17:45:46 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2708585-1993-euro-w124-e320-sportline-euro.html#post14996577 Yes, it does. Craig ___

[MBZ] This Looks Interesting

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2708585-1993-euro-w124-e320-sportline-euro.html#post14996577 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Yes, I know what "as is" means. I was there that day we discussed it in law school. The bill of sale had all the legal language in it: as is, no warranties express or implied, blah, blah, blah. I had no legal responsibility to do anything for the guy AND I told him that several times.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Do you know the legal significance of the phrase "as is", Donald? Since it's been around for a while it would seem there would by now be enough cases to establish its validity or lack of validity in various states? Gerry Donald Snook wrote: > Some people are amazing aren't they! I sold a guy

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My two had been converted to parallel. 78 had glow button for relay on firewall Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 3, 2016 2:24 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: On Sun, 2 Oct 2016 16:44:44 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Soviet automotive engineering is best engineering

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm sure it was involved though --FT On 10/3/16 2:13 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: And... no vodka was spilled or wasted. very important.. da? I've seen city buses with fewer passengers.. incredible.. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
I can do crappy respray all week long clay > On Oct 3, 2016, at 6:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It all comes down to how good the paint job is. I bet is a crappie respray > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:04 AM, Dan--- via

Re: [MBZ] Polei takes a rest

2016-10-03 Thread clay via Mercedes
PO was fed prosecutor, so probably did not homebrew, but lived on an island with a pack of greenies who might have set up their own pump for local brew. He had a Diesel Purge kit that may or may not have been used. Looks like it involves a Gatorade bottle with in and out hose set up. I could

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 2 Oct 2016 16:44:44 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Yes that was my experience in my 78 & 79 240D,s. fuse may have been > over wheel well. Obvious fuse case. But this is an '83, with parallel glow plugs and the relay on the left-front fender. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
plus the $4mil ins fraud G Mann via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 1:05 PM Dat rock on dat ho wut be wuth fo anna half millun aneway. Dat be holywuud. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:11 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < Curley McLain October

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy craigslist

2016-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Klingon and a bad translation... apparently On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was this ad translated from a different language? > > https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/5810844747.html > > Don Snook >

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-03 Thread Darren Marshall via Mercedes
I hope this is available for party rentals Darren -- Co-Founder http://doejo.com > On Oct 1, 2016, at 7:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/5739641513.html > > D > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT Soviet automotive engineering is best engineering

2016-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And... no vodka was spilled or wasted. very important.. da? I've seen city buses with fewer passengers.. incredible.. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-whole-herd-of-grown-ass-russians >

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 1 Oct 2016 21:19:38 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I kinda like the van for some reason, puts you closer to the action in > case of an intimate encounter. Sort of like the Air Force saying that the pilot should investigate a crash since he's the first

Re: [MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Dat rock on dat ho wut be wuth fo anna half millun aneway. Dat be holywuud. On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:11 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Two publicity stunts combined with ins fraud. > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> October 3, 2016

Re: [MBZ] New Klebmobile

2016-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 1 Oct 2016 21:07:09 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.2040-cars.com/Ford/E-Series-Van/1988-e350-f350-ford-dually-centurian-dreamer-conversion-1-ton-truck-sleeper-cab-419697/ Interesting website; I have never heard of it before. They also

[MBZ] OT crazy craigslist

2016-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Was this ad translated from a different language? https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/5810844747.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] who needs a 97 E320 project

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Similar to Wilton's car Max bought for $300. We got it all pretty much picked, I wonder if we should put the remaining hulk on CL for $500. I am trying to sale this showroom condition merzaydees body good for project or restaurantion no lowballers no calls text only first $500 cash takes it

[MBZ] who needs a 97 E320 project

2016-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Doesn't even qualify for a Kaleb price! https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5810953943.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT Soviet automotive engineering is best engineering

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-whole-herd-of-grown-ass-russians-spill-out-of-a-1787354106 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Two publicity stunts combined with ins fraud. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 8:41 AM Dude? like Kim Kardashiannn? got her jewelry stolen in Paris? OMG I am freaking out? --FT Curley McLain October 3, 2016 at

[MBZ] what is the point of scam CL ads

2016-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Lately I have seen several cars/trucks listed on Craigslist that I am guessing are some sort of scam. I am not talking about the obvious ones where they list a 4 year old Mercedes for $2500. These have been older vehicles. For example, there was a 97 Chevy Truck. Extended cab, Z71 for $1500

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Another reason why when I use CL any more it's a burner email address and no phone number. Of course selling a car involves a title, so they would have your contact information, but they would have to have kept it from the title when they bought it. Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Donald

Re: [MBZ] Stupid buyers

2016-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Some people are amazing aren't they! I sold a guy an old cheap oldsmobile several years ago and he called me all pissed off 4 months later because it had a star chip in the windshield and the muffler went bad. He had already put over 6,000 miles on it in 4 months. He said I must have known

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely a vacuum leak. However, the capping off of the rear caliper smells of some serious kludging on someone's part, which makes it scary as you don't know the extent of their other "repairs". Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3,

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, then I get it a do a few simple repairs and sell it for $2k, usually. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Kaleb - "I'll give you $500 for it." > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Kaleb - "I'll give you $500 for it." Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What exactly is a kleb car? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What exactly is a kleb car? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, > mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. > > $500? > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It all comes down to how good the paint job is. I bet is a crappie respray Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I just had to share this: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html > > Ok, so it's not a perfect

Re: [MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Dude? like Kim Kardashiannn? got her jewelry stolen in Paris? OMG I am freaking out? --FT On 10/3/16 9:29 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: NOPE! Greed and sloth rule, unless christendom tempers those tendencies. "Those who don't LEARN from history, are doomed to REPEAT it." We

Re: [MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
NOPE! Greed and sloth rule, unless christendom tempers those tendencies. "Those who don't LEARN from history, are doomed to REPEAT it." We have the most historically illiterate society of modern times. archer75--- via Mercedes October 3, 2016 at 7:56 AM "The

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. $500? Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the interior is on the decline. But

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No, but I'd guess you can buy a new relay for the price kent wants to bodge up your car. About $130 for a new one and $30 to 75 for a used one. Check out ebay You can use a 4 cyl or 5 cyl relay. Just put in the right fuse. If you think you want to go the pushbutton relay route, let me

Re: [MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. --R On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I just had to share this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but

[MBZ] Classic CL

2016-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I just had to share this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" comment. Here's their reply: > Brakes: power vacuum assist has an

[MBZ] Message to New President and Congress

2016-10-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
"The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of

[MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

2016-10-03 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Thank you all for the great replies to my questions. I knew I would get the benefit of all your experience. I will start testing. Since the dashboard indicator light goes on this indicates the fuse is good. Looks like I need to get the relay. There also is the push button relay kit from

Re: [MBZ] No need for Baby Poo Mogs

2016-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Fast axles? Isn't 95kph the normal top speed for mogs? Can't you just imagine the ambulance racing to help you, tachometer buried, at 60mph? Must be the special military or logging road ambulance. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives