Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
true, it goes to Korea and Japan. State of AK is trying to get a NG pipeline to Cook Inlet so they can ship LNG to the orient clay > On Dec 5, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > --FT wrote: >> Their goal is to stop that oil from coming here

Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is what I use to do my Diff fluid. First attempt without that on Gump was a real mess. Even sticking a hose on the nozzle and squeezing while suspended in the wheel well. clay > On Dec 4, 2016, at 7:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Poos

Re: [MBZ] W123 OE Taillight

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
WOW! I better pick up all the 126 tails at PnP now so I can avail myself of the increase in valuation in a few years when I sell them on FleaBay. clay > On Dec 3, 2016, at 6:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is surprising since the 126 was

[MBZ] DeWalt Recip adventure

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
Last week I scored a used Dewalt saw so that I could deprive a PnP car of its tin bits. Polei had a run in with what must have been a parking space barrier. The underside supports took the brunt of the impact, and over the past few years these frame rails have rusted out the bottom and into

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

2016-12-05 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Commerical quantities of hydrogen usually come from natural gas these days. Might eventually be produced by solar powered hydrolysis, but not currently. I always fall down laughing when people talk about "ecological" electric or hydrogen powered cars. Electricity comes from magic,

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
Benz and Ballard Energy have sort of teamed up on the Hydro systems. Fuel cell tech is being advanced, but at the club event their rep was not really good about saying where the fuel was going to be coming from. clay > On Dec 2, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
I save $250 a year in payment, dropped the deductible to pennies from $1500, valuation quadrupled. clay > On Dec 2, 2016, at 9:21 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > In my state the savings is about $900/year. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Dec 2, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 23:40:15 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Vehicle Off Road. Oh! Now why didn't I think of that. Actually it should be AWOP: Awaiting Parts Craig > > On Dec 5, 2016, at 11:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Insurance

2016-12-05 Thread clay via Mercedes
They want a secured location, not just a place that keeps rain off. I have to have a locking door clay > On Dec 2, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Same thing I was thinking. That or a fabric garage from Farmtek/Grower > supply. > > >>

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Vehicle Off Road. Dan > On Dec 5, 2016, at 11:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 23:13:04 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I called it a night, cleaned the garage up and put the cars away for >> the night.

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 23:13:04 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I called it a night, cleaned the garage up and put the cars away for > the night. Working from home tomorrow so it’s not an issue having the > SL500 VOR until I can snag another quart of ATF from FLAPS

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Found this in a DIY for the transmission on Benzworld. This guy has every possible Hazet and MB special tool there is, and he must be a engineer based on his write ups. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/w210-e-class/138975d1187568458-photo-diy-722-6x-transmission-fluid-8.jpg It’s

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What about horseflies? They're pretty hostile and aggressive. On Dec 5, 2016 9:58 PM, "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Reminds me of black flies in Canada. One year it was very cold all > summer, and we had them til October. > > Mosquitos are a pest -- screens

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > The oceans ... ate up the gulf oil spill in a few weeks... You are right there on the gulf coast so... you know this stuff. Thanks. It seems corporations have lost the concepts that they need customers? Don't corporations need customers to make the corporation work? If enough

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What about a 722.6, which is what Dan is asking about? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 5, 2016 9:57:54 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >No the 722.3 has 3 screws > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 5, 2016, at 8:55 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Not lookin good fer Andrew

2016-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Need to sell. This wagon always starts even in cold weather, and has had a bit of wok done, needs alignment work and the engine mount redone. Great project, low reserve!" Ad says 130k miles. Jaime needs to snatch this up and give it some loving... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
It doesn't dilute much in ground water. ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Not lookin good fer Andrew

2016-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Ugly as sin. Where's the narrative? Clik details button to get: http://www.ebay.com/itm/322346141392 close 06DEC 11:16am mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes, the earph and the oceans are self healing. They eat oil. (or the critters that reside there do) The oceans are continually eating up the oil that constantly bubbles out of the ocean floor, and it ate up the gulf oil spill in a few weeks, rather than the decades the albore "experts"

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Centuries? If that were true, all that oil spilled during world war two all up and down the east coast would have left New York and Maryland and Virginia and the rest uninhabitable. The solution to pollution is dilution... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 5, 2016

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No the 722.3 has 3 screws Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2016, at 8:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm thinking that is how the 722.3 works. > >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> December 5, 2016 at 8:41 PM >> On my trucks

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Reminds me of black flies in Canada. One year it was very cold all summer, and we had them til October. Mosquitos are a pest -- screens turn black at night when they try to get at out, for instance -- but I'm allergic to black flies and get welts the size of golf balls when they bite.

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
There are several things going here: Pipelines are safer than moving that sludge in tanker cars -- there have been two very serious accidents already, one of which pretty much burned out a Canadian town. Bakken crude is much to thick to ship unadulterated, so it's mixed with solvent to

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'm thinking that is how the 722.3 works. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 8:41 PM On my trucks the filter goes over the tube, and it is mostly held by friction but then the pan holds it in place so it doesn't fall off the tube. --FT Curley

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
or not. Today I heard some expert claiming that albore (and the DJT dotter) is all wet, and the next big deal is the coming ice age. no sunspots. No sunspots=no heat on earph. I suspect he is right, as surface temp of the earph is tied to sunspots, not escapades, renegades, escapes, or

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 21:38:51 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > WEll that is the key. The Canadians are going to sell their oil one > way or the other, so it is going to be produced with the attendant > effects, so it matters not whether it comes here or goes

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
On my trucks the filter goes over the tube, and it is mostly held by friction but then the pan holds it in place so it doesn't fall off the tube. --FT On 12/5/16 9:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Does the pan push it into place? OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
WEll that is the key. The Canadians are going to sell their oil one way or the other, so it is going to be produced with the attendant effects, so it matters not whether it comes here or goes elsewhere. The globe will still warm. --FT On 12/5/16 8:26 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: More differentials HIJACK

2016-12-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I never drive it on the freeway, so the tall gearing is of no benefit. Mileage around town is abysmal anyway. It has variable valve timing and abundant torque but would be truly fast like 7s 0-60 with a 3.07. So more jump off the line is the goal basically. And yes it is a 2.24 or something now.

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Them marsh skeeters we have around here drink that stuff for their evening cocktail. Then there is the noseeums that hurt like hell when they take a chunk out of you. A few weeks back after the hurricane, when the crop got going pretty well, a coupla of them picked me up to take me off to

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Car is permanently disabled. I'll give you $501 for it. On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 9:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does the pan push it into place? > > OK Don via Mercedes >> December 5, 2016 at 8:03 PM >> Can you move the clips

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It enables North Dakota to drain and sell is oil. On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 8:29 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > Oil pipelines under a drinking water source is a bad idea, if alternative > > routes exist.. > > Yes. However, the system has a way to

Re: [MBZ] Not lookin good fer Andrew

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ugly as sin. Where's the narrative? On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 5:29 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let's see where the price is tomorrow before we get too excited. > Mitch. > > > On December 5, 2016 at 5:06 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Does the pan push it into place? OK Don via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 8:03 PM Can you move the clips from the old filter to the new one? On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < ___

Re: [MBZ] More differentials HIJACK

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'm with Max. What is the ratio now, and what do you want to accomplish by changing the diff/ratio? Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 6:02 PM Any opinions on whether a 2.65 from a 124 300d would be a worthwhile swap into the e420? A 3.07 or

Re: [MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Can you move the clips from the old filter to the new one? On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Changing the SL500 transmission fluid and filter tonight, ran into a > possible snag. This has stumped me and I don’t want to proceed until I’m >

[MBZ] 722.6xx Transmission Filter

2016-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Changing the SL500 transmission fluid and filter tonight, ran into a possible snag. This has stumped me and I don’t want to proceed until I’m sure it’s safe… I’ve drained the fluid, removed the pan and filter. When I pulled the filter, there was a little tab of sorts on the top of it opposite

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Manfred wrote: > Ha! I wish it was a vast estate. Back to nekkid... How about nekkid in rural suburban area? The empty warehouse out the back door here might satisfy nekked wandering around? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Oil pipelines under a drinking water source is a bad idea, if alternative > routes exist.. Yes. However, the system has a way to reclaim water... over time. Is there an upside to arguments FOR the pipeline? Media seems to be stuck on protest against but there don't seem to be

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > Their goal is to stop that oil from coming here altogether... Someone said the oil is bought by China. Also said that Valdez oil all goes to Japan. Anyone? Is this true? or is it more partisan chatter? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] More differentials HIJACK

2016-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
What was the original diff ratio? Spreadsheet I have from Dave M. says 2.24, and only the E420 has that ratio. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 7:02 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any opinions on whether a 2.65 from a 124 300d would be a

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
I wonder about you. My first thought would be to say Wow what a great idea, come on over any time you feel like it. Skeeters are a no problem thing. Ever heard of deep woods off? It's the ticks that you have to worry about. Manfred Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:46:02 -0500 From: Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
Ha! I wish it was a vast estate. I'd love to have a place where you would have to fly for a couple of hours to get from the edge to the house. Still wouldn't reduce the overwatch nowadays. Manfred Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:42:29 -0500 From: Max Dillon That's one of

Re: [MBZ] More differentials HIJACK

2016-12-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Any opinions on whether a 2.65 from a 124 300d would be a worthwhile swap into the e420? A 3.07 or whatever out of a 450 would be better, but some internal swapping is required. On Dec 1, 2016 5:48 AM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Again, while even if I have proof that

Re: [MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thassa good un! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 3:04 PM Riddle: What do 120 damaged BMWs make? Answer: 240 distraught DINKs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
He seconds, thirds, and fourths your idea. A triple on the usual "me, too", or "+1" Mitch. > On December 5, 2016 at 4:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Huh? > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 4:07 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Not lookin good fer Andrew

2016-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Let's see where the price is tomorrow before we get too excited. Mitch. > On December 5, 2016 at 5:06 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/262737932048? > > 123 wagon for under a grand. Does not appear to be rusty, low miles.

[MBZ] Not lookin good fer Andrew

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/262737932048? 123 wagon for under a grand. Does not appear to be rusty, low miles. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] BMW Car catches thief!

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
From seattle, northern home of fruits and nuts! Police blotters can be the source of tiny treasures, and one out of Seattle last week offers up a gem involving a sleepy suspect and a high-tech car. Per the Seattle Police Department's crime log, a BMW was reported stolen in the early morning

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Another Car Fax request please (for BAT listing): WDBAB93C7FF035664 1985 300TD On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 11:23 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks! > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> December 5, 2016 at 10:08 AM >> Vehicle

Re: [MBZ] Block Tester

2016-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I agree those symptoms are suspicious. Both tests (used oil analysis, coolant strip test) could be useful. Sounds like you can live with it for a bit, and time the work to match your schedule. Just keep an eye on the engine oil, heavy coolant contamination with turn it into a frothy

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's the skeeters I am concerned about, not the NWO. When we bought the place our realtors were these two sisters, one was newly married but the other one was really hot. We're walking around the property and she comes out with. "Wow if you lived here you could walk around naked all the

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's one of the main advantages to owning a vast estate, clothing state becomes whatever you feel like! At least life used to be that way, before drones etc... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 5, 2016 3:11:26 PM EST, MG via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] For All You Brown Car Lovers

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Does the seller include an asking price? Sweet car. On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 3:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > complete with evil crypsler ACC > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> December 5, 2016 at 1:52 PM >> Looks good >> >>

Re: [MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Huh? On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 4:07 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > +3 > > --FT > > > On 12/5/16 4:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> Riddle: What do 120 damaged BMWs make? >> >> Answer: 240 distraught DINKs >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
+3 --FT On 12/5/16 4:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Riddle: What do 120 damaged BMWs make? Answer: 240 distraught DINKs On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Riddle: What do 120 damaged BMWs make? Answer: 240 distraught DINKs On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.postandcourier.com/business/train-derailment-dama > ges-more-than-bmws-on-their-way-to/article_c6c77ba2-baf6- >

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oil pipelines under a drinking water source is a bad idea, if alternative routes exist.. Slight risk but a potentially catastrophic impact. Much like the BP Horizon spill, which has lingering effects and will have them for years. I used to think offshore oil was fail safe too until the BP

Re: [MBZ] Donor Car for Curley

2016-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No pix, so I guess the interior must be completely trashed. On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5903387472.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Their goal is to stop that oil from coming here altogether, so this is just one battle in that war. I had an interesting conversation with this young woman a year or so ago over a local issue where there is (was) a scheme to do seismic exploration and drilling offshore here. It is a

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://zapatopi.net/blog/?post=201610187579.russian_aluminum_foil_second_skin --FT On 12/5/16 3:11 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Man what a bunch of pervies at that NRO. I'm gonna have to stop walking around nakid in the woods from now on. Here I always thought it was the helicopters that did

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
Man what a bunch of pervies at that NRO. I'm gonna have to stop walking around nakid in the woods from now on. Here I always thought it was the helicopters that did the pot looking. Now where did I put that tinfoil beanie? Manfred try to scrub that one out of your minds! Date: Mon, 5 Dec

Re: [MBZ] For All You Brown Car Lovers

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
complete with evil crypsler ACC Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 1:52 PM Looks good Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't recall any oil pipeline ruptures, as the impact in minimal. If I were the pipeline company, I'd offer to install a pipe in pipe for the portion under the missouri river (which we are told is the rub) with an automatic pumping/recovery system for any oil leakage under the river. Some

Re: [MBZ] For All You Brown Car Lovers

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah that is a nice looking car, wonder what the guy will get for it. Can't be that many 116 lovers out there for 30+yo cars. --FT On 12/5/16 2:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Looks good Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2016, at 1:16 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] For All You Brown Car Lovers

2016-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks good Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2016, at 1:16 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5872512965.html > > Sent from my iPad > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Excepts from Sierra Club spam

2016-12-05 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
I got this spam yesterday about the Dakota pipeline. I guess the Sierra Club would rather transport the oil with "nasty, dirty diesel trucks and train" that "history has taught us it's not a matter of if, rather when will they crash" and cause a spill. *sigh* --> snip <-- Take Action

[MBZ] For All You Brown Car Lovers

2016-12-05 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5872512965.html Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Block Tester

2016-12-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maybe do an oil analysis to see if there's any trace of coolant in the oil... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: Ah yes.  I forgot to mention the symptoms. 1.  I started to notice that I’d need just a

Re: [MBZ] Block Tester

2016-12-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Ah yes. I forgot to mention the symptoms. 1. I started to notice that I’d need just a little coolant now and then. A pint or two now and then. 2. Occasionally on cold start-up, I’d notice rapidly rising temperature with a cold thermostat and radiator. This is being caused by an occasional

Re: [MBZ] Changing diff fluid

2016-12-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 4 Dec 2016 11:45:20 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Plus their severe duty stuff quieted a noisy diff in a W123 I had. Which stuff was that? Our Chevy van suddenly developed a noisy differential a few years ago. Thanks, Craig

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thanks! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 10:08 AM Vehicle History Report™ 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 420SEL VIN: WDBCA35D3HA291847 SEDAN 4 DR 4.2L V8 FI GASOLINE REAR WHEEL DRIVE Accident / Damage reported 2 Service history records 18 Detailed records

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes, I found that from the polish site. Thanks. I was looking for the history. It may be subject to a recall It appears to have annual inspections Mitch Haley via Mercedes December 5, 2016 at 10:08 AM That VIN is valid, belongs to a 87 420SEL. Mitch. Curley

[MBZ] BMWs for sale cheepcheep

2016-12-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://www.postandcourier.com/business/train-derailment-damages-more-than-bmws-on-their-way-to/article_c6c77ba2-baf6-11e6-aec1-27eb7ca3f8a5.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes/vin_check?su=tnxe5hn_ Sent from my iPad > On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:55 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found a mistake with the vin. Try this one: > > Anyone able to check this VIN? > > WDBCA35D3HA291847 > > I am

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Vehicle History Report™ 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 420SEL VIN: WDBCA35D3HA291847 SEDAN 4 DR 4.2L V8 FI GASOLINE REAR WHEEL DRIVE Accident / Damage reported 2 Service history records 18 Detailed records available 151,536 Last reported odometer reading This CARFAX Vehicle

Re: [MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That VIN is valid, belongs to a 87 420SEL. Mitch. > On December 5, 2016 at 10:55 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > WDBCA35D3HA291847 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I found a mistake with the vin. Try this one: Anyone able to check this VIN? WDBCA35D3HA291847 I am not sure about the D3 portion, but the rest of it is correct. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] VIN check

2016-12-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Anyone able to check this VIN? WDBCA35D3HA291347 I am not sure about the D3 portion, but the rest of it is correct. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Block Tester

2016-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
NAPA sells them, as do other FLAPS I'll bet, but I've never tried them. When I was getting the classic symptom of a pressurized coolant system that stays pressurized overnight (The White Whale, a couple years ago), my thought was that the head crack or failed gasket was allowing pressurized

[MBZ] Block Tester

2016-12-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Has anyone ever tried one of these? My ’68 250S is exhibiting some of the symptoms which would lead me to believe that there might be an exhaust leak into the coolant. I’m wondering if it might be time to do a top-end overhaul, as I know this car sat for at least 15 years. Jon

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Having seen the work the folks at the National Reconnaissance Office do, I can assure you that they've been able to see you at far greater resolution from that high up in space for a long time. The Department of Agriculture uses aerial surveys for crop records and reports, it's very possible

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No they are just looking for pot Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2016, at 8:05 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > That's what I used to think but when the same plane makes north south passes > at about 1000' and about a mile apart east to west that takes about 1/2 hr to >

Re: [MBZ] Fl MiniQ

2016-12-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's what I used to think but when the same plane makes north south passes at about 1000' and about a mile apart east to west that takes about 1/2 hr to come back from the north and about an hour from the south it makes you wonder. I'm thinking that they do the closer images with the plane

Re: [MBZ] 603 compression test

2016-12-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Here ya' go, use at your own risk. Nice to keep this idea in your back pocket for an emergency, not a standard practice that I would follow. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2832102-post6.html - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 5:13 PM, Max Dillon

[MBZ] Donor Car for Curley

2016-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shock Vendor

2016-12-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! I found a photo DIY on Benzworld with the details. I figured that was the case, as I didn’t recall seeing shock towers in the trunk when I was cleaning it up. Dan > On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:58 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Behind the seat back. >