[MBZ] Anyone want a 300SEL 4.5?

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
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[MBZ] ATF thread Wuz: Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Is that FEBI stuff full synthetic ATF? Dan Penoff via Mercedes November 28, 2016 at 7:21 PM This is the correct stuff: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/auto-trans-fluid-0009899203 Buy $50 worth of stuff and shipping is free. Only thing I use in my W126 and W123

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 2012 PASSAT RIP

2016-11-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I bought a1983 Subaru Wagon off of the showroom floor from Evan Mecham (Google him sometime...another AZ whack-job). I was by far the best non-German car I've ever had. It shared the garage with my '68 280 SE. Ahhh...those were the gays. Bob R On Nov 28, 2016 8:08 PM, "Peter Hertzing via

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Cures what ails ya! Better than the jumpin jela beaña jelly you make! Tastes like iced tea with a thimble of while lightnin. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 28, 2016 at 9:50 PM What good is kombucha? What does it solve? How does it taste?

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Think of it as tea beer, but foul. --FT On 11/28/16 10:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What good is kombucha? What does it solve? How does it taste? On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 9:38 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: It is a half gallon (64oz) container for

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What good is kombucha? What does it solve? How does it taste? On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 9:38 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > It is a half gallon (64oz) container for holding fluids. Some people use > it for kombucha, but most folks just store beer from the tavern in one.

Re: [MBZ] Jill the felon

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So I have this buddy in Houston who has a good friend (was his college roommate) who made a huge pile of money in trading oil futures or some such. Not Soros kind of money but enough to be in the club. (I met this guy once, very quiet and humble guy, very nice.) This guy has a house in the

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

2016-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Meal" plate is MUCH funnier than "metal" plate. I thought sliding roof was standard issue. Never seen a 123 turbo w/o a sunroof. On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 5:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That should be “effects". > > Almost forgot - put the brand new MB

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter Crush Washer

2016-11-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>‎For some reason I was thinking there was >an issue with annealing them? Similar to annealing copper. Heat, then quench.  ‎http://steamshed.com/annealing process.html Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I guess he wasn't getting much bennie from his free edjamakayshun --FT On 11/28/16 8:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Details details The university's kook-eye warning system worked. It kept everyone where they were until noon, at which time the classes were called off and the

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And... I believed ever word that passed their lips... as I'm sure you did... right? ; ... I'll stand by my assessment .. "The violent cult of world conquest".. Lately.. I've come into touch with my "inner Trump" ... so it feels better to call them by that name.. I'm making the switch

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
NAA. Both GW and Barry the lair assured us it the the rel ig ion of peas. G Mann via Mercedes November 28, 2016 at 8:59 PM. "The violent cult of world conquest " in action, yet again. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 2012 PASSAT RIP

2016-11-28 Thread Peter Hertzing via Mercedes
A good friend of mine just made the same call on the Subaru. He was a Volvo 240 guy and bought two new in 1990. Just now moved on to a legacy. Like you he dug the creature comforts but loved the ride of the old 240. He gave me a wagon with almost 500k and gave my brother a sedan with near

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
He died in a hail of bullets. Allah the all powerful didn't protect him.. like always.. "The violent cult of world conquest " in action, yet again. On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 6:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Details details The university's kook-eye

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is pretty good so far for me. I do not drive that far or often. Keep it locked up, and have yet to need to file a claim. Agreed value is multiples of what normal insurance was, but less than half the cost. Restrictions on who can drive it and what you can do with it. No commercial

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's what I use in my 124 cars. I haven't looked around for a better price yet. I think Napa had a sale once for about $6 per quart, long time ago. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 28, 2016 7:24:53 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread clay via Mercedes
It is a half gallon (64oz) container for holding fluids. Some people use it for kombucha, but most folks just store beer from the tavern in one. Like a little brown jug. Used to be what old time clorox came in before they went plastic. Also used for holding chemicals in the school chem lab

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hagerty.com has cheap collector car insurance also. Limit 5k miles/yr or something, store in locked garage, cannot be primary vehicle. On Nov 28, 2016 6:29 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www2.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/Automobiles.aspx > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://www2.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/Automobiles.aspx > On Nov 28, 2016, at 9:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is a Chubb collector policy? > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What is a Chubb collector policy? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2016, at 8:08 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes > wrote: > > USAA for me on house and ‘modern’ vehicles. The 300D, 250S and ’67 VW all > are a Chubb collector policy. > > Jon > > >> On Nov 28, 2016, at 4:52

Re: [MBZ] Jill the felon

2016-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Duh, ya think? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2016, at 6:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > so, jill the felon raised something like 5 mill over the course of 2 yrs for > her campaign. (Not sure if committing felonies at pipeline construction > sites is

[MBZ] OT: VW 2012 PASSAT RIP

2016-11-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We're nearing the end of the VW Diesel-gate buy back process, and now have the Subaru Legacy that's replacing it, so I thought it was time to add up a few numbers. We drove the Passat 34115 miles in 54 months and burned 826.4 gallons of Diesel fuel. That's an average of 41.3 MPG. There are only

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter Crush Washer

2016-11-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think I had that issue with my '78 240D. IIRC I was able to source another washer, don't remember where though. Maybe somebody can search the archives and come up with it... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Jon, Are there any limitations on the collector policies as far as miles per year or type of driving? Dan > On Nov 28, 2016, at 9:08 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > > USAA for me on house and ‘modern’ vehicles. The 300D, 250S and ’67 VW all > are a Chubb collector policy. > > Jon

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
USAA for me on house and ‘modern’ vehicles. The 300D, 250S and ’67 VW all are a Chubb collector policy. Jon > On Nov 28, 2016, at 4:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > With the youngest son heading out of the house in the near future, I’ve been > giving some

[MBZ] Fuel Filter Crush Washer

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The 300D has the early style (crush washer, 1 O-ring) hollow bolt on the fuel filter. Since I changed it this past weekend the crush washer is seeping. It’s an aluminum crush washer, I might add. Didn’t someone have issues with this in the past? I’ve researched this and found that a bunch

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Details details The university's kook-eye warning system worked. It kept everyone where they were until noon, at which time the classes were called off and the buttercups got the afternoon off. The admin boys call it a success, and everyone is happy. The fact that all that was AFTER

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
But the school activated their Active Shooter Warning System, a couple of minutes AFTER a campus cop shot the perpetrator dead, and therefore declare their warning system a success. The perp's biggest mistake was in hitting the fire alarm to get everybody outside where he could run them down

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is the correct stuff: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/auto-trans-fluid-0009899203 Buy $50 worth of stuff and shipping is free. Only thing I use in my W126 and W123 Dan > On Nov 28, 2016, at 7:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this a deal? $9

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Is this a deal? $9 a quart does not seem like a deal to me. The warrior woman sent this via email: Mobil 1 112980 Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart (Pack of 6) by Mobil 1 4.8 out of 5 stars88 customer reviews | 74 answered questions Price:$53.02 Free Shipping for Prime

[MBZ] Jill the felon

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
so, jill the felon raised something like 5 mill over the course of 2 yrs for her campaign. (Not sure if committing felonies at pipeline construction sites is a part of the campaign) But in 2 weeks, she raises 7 mill to fund recounts? Sounds like she in on the goerge soreass payroll along

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Time for all the buttercups to suck it up, or go to some paradise, like venezuela. THe normal Paradise, Cuber, may not stay the paradise, so it is not advisable to migrate there now. DING DING DING Floyd wins the prize! Exactly as he predicted, the somali buttercup thought he didn;t get

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Probably the DNC --FT On 11/28/16 5:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, a trip to Delusionville. Does someone pay you to spread these falsehoods? On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The founders had inspired genius.

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to think about this

2016-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, a trip to Delusionville. Does someone pay you to spread these falsehoods? On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The founders had inspired genius. (most would argue divinely inspired > genius) > > If I had to guess, There were

Re: [MBZ] I want

2016-11-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Should stay affordable. Not a coupe or convertible, black sucks, etc. On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Suicide doors are da bomb > > --FT > > > > On 11/27/16 8:38 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> On November 27, 2016 at 8:23

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm pretty sure "we" did not do enough for him, give him enough free sh..tuff so that he clearly was justified in his actions. What will cause angst though is that he apparently violated a "safe space" by doing it at a college, where nothing that might cause discomfort should ever happen.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Thanks for the help. The job is complete. Definately running a little better? Mike Michael E. Esh m...@barr.com michael...@mac.com (C) 231.894.5505 On Nov 28, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I left out a lot of stuff, like the fact that the steel

Re: [MBZ] BMW For Sale

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You should contact BAT and see if they’re interested in selling it for you. Fees are cheap ($200?) and the potential for realizing more than you’re asking might be good, too. Don’t cost nothin’ to ask: https://bringatrailer.com/account/listings/new/ Dan > On Nov 28, 2016, at 4:30 PM,

[MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
With the youngest son heading out of the house in the near future, I’ve been giving some serious thought to reviewing our insurance situation, primarily auto and umbrella coverages. For years we’ve used mainline insurers, State Farm for 30 years until they started screwing us, then to Allstate

Re: [MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:36:30 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > The attacker at THE oh io statU is another follower of the religion o > f peas. No word yet if he yelled ala WHO? Ack Bar? before he drove > into the crowd, or after, when he jumped out with the

[MBZ] Ala Who

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The attacker at THE oh io statU is another follower of the religion o f peas. No word yet if he yelled ala WHO? Ack Bar? before he drove into the crowd, or after, when he jumped out with the knife, or both. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] BMW For Sale

2016-11-28 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I have been toying with the idea of consolidating my fleet of cars, but I ended up doing the opposite. I found another 7 Series BMW and bought it. So, I have to sell one of them. The one I got was too good to pass up. It only has 94,000 miles, 1 owner, with a whole book of service records.

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Lil Brown Jug! Dincha ever sing the song? Growler = 1/2 gal brown glass jug for carryout of cider or craft beer. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes November 28, 2016 at 1:57 PM What the hell is a growler? ___

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
You don't get out much, do you? https://www.beeradvocate.com/articles/384/ Think beer for carry out, that is, not a six pack or case of Natty Lite. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 28, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What the hell is a

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What the hell is a growler? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Definitely sucking up to the millennials - an MB branded growler. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 28, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
The valve stem covers were a good deal until they gouge you almost $11.00 for shipping. For that I can get them a lot cheaper at the dealer with my discount and paying sales tax. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 28, 2016, at 2:16 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Definitely sucking up to the millennials - an MB branded growler. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 28, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://accessories.mbusa.com/Cyber-Monday/ > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never,

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:00:30 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > http://accessories.mbusa.com/Cyber-Monday/ Yeah, right. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'll take the pen for $4. Mitch > On November 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > http://accessories.mbusa.com/Cyber-Monday/ > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large >

[MBZ] Y'all need this

2016-11-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://accessories.mbusa.com/Cyber-Monday/ -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of

Re: [MBZ] needs much repair 82 380SEL

2016-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Yup. I can drive the new 300D up and you guys can drive it so I can have a point of reference as to its condition. I'll bring that box of 45s with me, too. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 28, 2016, at 1:46 PM, trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: > > A MiniQ sounds like a great idea. We should get

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I just did this yesterday. Here's how I did it: Two pieces of clear hose about 18" long. New primary (inline) and secondary (spin on) filters. Removed old secondary filter. Filled new secondary filter with Diesel Purge and installed. Removed "cigar" hose (return line) at the filter head and

Re: [MBZ] needs much repair 82 380SEL

2016-11-28 Thread MG via Mercedes
A MiniQ sounds like a great idea. We should get together to plan something. Manfred Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:25:45 -0500 From: Dan Penoff Make sure to let me know when you?re going to be in the neighborhood. I need to see Manfred as well, so maybe we could make it a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Lazy way is to refill secondary filter with Purge when you change the filter. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 28, 2016 12:58 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > I left out a lot of stuff, like the fact that the steel supply line and

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I left out a lot of stuff, like the fact that the steel supply line and maybe even the return line will leak fuel when you remove the rubber lines, so be prepared to deal with that and other things that will come up. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
In the engine bay, on the inside of the left front fender, there are two steel fuel line connections. Attached are rubber fuel lines that go to the engine. The "fat" swollen looking hose is the "cigar" hose and is the return line. Mark the steel line it attaches to so you can keep the steel

[MBZ] Diesel purge.

2016-11-28 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Can someone give me a quick explanation of how to do a diesel purge? I have a 1985 300 D. Trying to determine which which hose goes where. Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] needs much repair 82 380SEL

2016-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Or I probably have an SDL I could sell you. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2016, at 8:09 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > I have a 380 sel I would sell you for that much. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 28, 2016, at 12:17 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] needs much repair 82 380SEL

2016-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have a 380 sel I would sell you for that much. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2016, at 12:17 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am looking for a M116 engine and trans. A 380SEL would be ideal. a 420SEL > would be even better. (Gen II 126, more HP)

Re: [MBZ] OM606 in W126 300SDL

2016-11-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Go '72 in the GM, disc brakes up front... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 10:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I agree.  A 4BT rattles and shakes and makes a lot of noise.  It is much heavier than the gas engine the trucks came

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That should be “effects". Almost forgot - put the brand new MB carpeted floor mats in after spraying them with a can of ScotchGard I found in the garage. They’re beautiful, but I know they won’t stay that way. Darn. Going to order the K1 shift kit from the dealer today so that I can install

Re: [MBZ] needs much repair 82 380SEL

2016-11-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Make sure to let me know when you’re going to be in the neighborhood. I need to see Manfred as well, so maybe we could make it a MiniQ. Dan > On Nov 28, 2016, at 1:17 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am looking for a M116 engine and trans. A 380SEL