Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Good work. How are you wiringvthe LEDs? To monitor if power is being passed by the devices properly? --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 28, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > The heat control has been flaky for some time, and as things cool down > it's getting more critical.

Re: [MBZ] genuinemercedesparts.com

I was only able to order from Northlake over the phone. As I recall, their website wasn't much use. This was a year or two ago. On Oct 29, 2017 10:23 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I sent a comprehensive list of all the online dealers a couple of days ago.

Re: [MBZ] Sat OT

Lots of south of the border types around the area now. The whole country has been invaded, clear to the 49th parallel, and then there is the other invasion which is cause for even greater concern. minnieapples is very close to share ea law. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Sat OT

There should be a condensate drain in the cooler. Most are made so the floor can be hosed down (with water) for cleaning. Dan Penoff via Mercedes October 28, 2017 at 10:15 AM I was wondering the same thing. I’m surprised they made such a big deal out of this, ot

Re: [MBZ] Pahtz sources

The first as the same problem as mercedesbenzpartsnow.com, so no go there The other 2 only go back to post 240D, and even though some parts should be the same for 300D, they are not listed on those websites. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes October 28, 2017 at 10:10

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lost at Sea with too much Crack

Con-tiki crap. Hokulea is the real deal. Mountain Man via Mercedes October 27, 2017 at 7:16 PM Poor ancient sailors. They all died. They sailed open water in much less vessel/craft than we know. Think Kon-Tiki. tin.man ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Weird shimmy

shimmy is likely a bad ball joint. the rusty SDL would go into spastic fits at bridges and RR tracks over 40 mph. I replaced the RF upper BJ, and alles gut! (Replacing a couple tie rod ends and the bushings helped too) Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes October 2

Re: [MBZ] genuinemercedesparts.com

I sent a comprehensive list of all the online dealers a couple of days ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 9:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I could not get their website to work for 1980 - 1983 model years of > Mercedes. It seemed to work for 2017 models. It allo

[MBZ] genuinemercedesparts.com

I could not get their website to work for 1980 - 1983 model years of Mercedes. It seemed to work for 2017 models. It allowed me to choose year. When I tried to choose Mercedes, the page reloaded with no option for brand, and a blank menu for models. I sent them an email. Did not MB Northlak

Re: [MBZ] Pahtz sources

Most of the brains left a while ago. No cash in that stuff anymore. It is all asians in C class now. People driving from SEA or PDX on the the way BOI or SLC clay Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, w

Re: [MBZ] Traid or buy. My daly drive, ice cold air. Just a few cosmetic things.

Good one. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 29, 2017 5:55 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Judging from her pic, under thirty, thus speling and gramer aren't > impotent? "Cosmetic things" are lipstick etc stuck between seats and > center console? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87

Re: [MBZ] W124 Sunroof Synchronization

My 90 300D 2.5t had that. My 211 doesn't seem to have that. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 29, 2017 6:12 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I think it was later models that had the “close everything when you hold > the key in the lock position” feature. Maybe 91 and later? > > -D > >

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Dan sez: >‎but they also harvested your personal >information, so that was a big >negative. EVERYTHING harvests your personal information. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Same here, but I could never find anything. Gas Buddy tried to branch out into this by absorbing a nice iOS app that I used to use. They completely dumbed it down and made it a web app, but they also harvested your personal information, so that was a big negative. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 6:1

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

I really wanted some sort of program that ran on pc but had a phone app that could sync it to the main desktop program. Such a thing does not seem to exist. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:53 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Dan wrote: > >> I love the phone app, since it lets me e

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

Could be a flex disk maybe. I am betting the output flange or the back plate of the trans could be swapped out just like on a 722.3 Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The hook is that the variant of the 722 transmission that works with the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Sunroof Synchronization

I think it was later models that had the “close everything when you hold the key in the lock position” feature. Maybe 91 and later? -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, never knew anything about that! Guess I should read the owner's manual? > I'll b

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Unfortunately, no. It uses Dropbox for storing the data and synchronization. I really like that aspect of it as I can enter my data on one device and the others are automatically updated. The developer is great and very helpful. He converted a boatload of records I had from Gas Buddy over fo

Re: [MBZ] Traid or buy. My daly drive, ice cold air. Just a few cosmetic things.

Judging from her pic, under thirty, thus speling and gramer aren't impotent? "Cosmetic things" are lipstick etc stuck between seats and center console? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 28, 2017 8:44:36 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Move along, no meth use he

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

> Dan wrote: > I love the phone app, since it lets me enter my fuel stuff right > when I do it. I have the iPad version, too, for easier data > entry at home for repairs and such. Must not be storing it locally if you can enter data from two devices. Is there also a desktop client? ___

Re: [MBZ] Traid or buy. My daly drive, ice cold air. Just a few cosmetic things.

Like what? On Oct 28, 2017 9:15 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You sure that is not a listing from Arkansas? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 28, 2017, at 7:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Move along, no meth use

Re: [MBZ] Euro 560SEL anyone?

Thanks for the tip! I guess I can get used to margarine then. On Oct 28, 2017 2:12 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > White trash doesn’t eat real butter.. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 28, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > Only time I was there I got frustrated b/c all they had was ma

Re: [MBZ] W124 Sunroof Synchronization

Wow, never knew anything about that! Guess I should read the owner's manual? I'll be following along closely... Wonder if my '87 wagon has similar feature? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 29, 2017 2:51:29 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >While working on the

Re: [MBZ] Max could flip his cab for big money

Seller thinks it's a 126, but I like that price! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 29, 2017 1:03:29 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >After smoking a coupla rocks > >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-mercedes-300ce-cabriolet/6353078255.html > >--FT >

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

The hook is that the variant of the 722 transmission that works with the 4Matic transfer case is unique to that drive train. You can’t just slap a regular 2WD 722 and have it work - the output shaft of the transmission is totally different as it’s been explained to me. Since the seller doesn’t

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

> On October 29, 2017 at 4:07 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Owner says the transmission just grinds when you put it in drive or reverse. > Sounds bad. Bummer, as I really want those wheels. Flex disk? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

Offer a few $100, haul it off, take off the wheels then offer it on CL for whatever you paid, engine, etc. You need to rent some space to do this stuff! --FT On 10/29/17 4:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Owner says the transmission just grinds when you put it in drive or reverse. Sou

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

Doubt it. Based on my knowledge of the 722.6/9 it’s probably the center shaft, which has a bearing that can fail and allow the shaft to rattle around inside, doing a pretty significant amount of damage. I’ve got a buddy on the west coast who knows these boxes inside and out, so I’ve asked him

Re: [MBZ] E300 dizzel codes

I can loan you the Hazet socket for the plugs, this engine is notorious for breaking off plugs in the head. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

I love the phone app, since it lets me enter my fuel stuff right when I do it. I have the iPad version, too, for easier data entry at home for repairs and such. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I looked at it but I didn’t really want a phone bas

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

Linkage? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 29, 2017 4:07 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Owner says the transmission just grinds when you put it in drive or > reverse. Sounds bad. Bummer, as I really want those wheels. > > -D > > > > On Oct 28, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Some good weed at this location

Isn't yours that color? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 29, 2017 3:07 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > +1 Marine Blue. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. > Striplin via Mercedes > Sent: 29 Octo

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 no start

I’ve had direct experience with failed CPS’ and that’s exactly what they do. Crank all you want, no spark/fuel. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That was my first thought as well, based on my vast experience reading stuff > on the web. > -- > Max Dillo

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 no start

That was my first thought as well, based on my vast experience reading stuff on the web. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 28, 2017 8:33:46 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Crankshaft position sensor? While I know you didn’t say there was a >code for it, that is

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

I looked at it but I didn’t really want a phone based deal. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 3:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ohhh, I thought you were using Road Trip, the one I told you about a couple > of months ago: > > http://darrensoft.ca/roadtrip/ > > It is by fa

Re: [MBZ] Hello

77-140 is the operation number. Look towards the end of the operation and they talk about how to synchronize the system. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:08 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's weird, never knew they had some intelligence that could be > re-synchronized. > > How is t

Re: [MBZ] Hello

That's weird, never knew they had some intelligence that could be re-synchronized. How is that done? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 29, 2017 2:02:01 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Up at 5:00, took care of the weekly grocerying, finished a load of >wash, hel

Re: [MBZ] Strip It For Parts?

Owner says the transmission just grinds when you put it in drive or reverse. Sounds bad. Bummer, as I really want those wheels. -D > On Oct 28, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m calling the owner tomorrow and asking questions. > > -D > > >> On Oct 28, 2017, at 9

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Ohhh, I thought you were using Road Trip, the one I told you about a couple of months ago: http://darrensoft.ca/roadtrip/ It is by far the best car maintenance and record keeping software I’ve used in years. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 3:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Whic

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Which one are you using? I’m using one called automotive wolf on a pc. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Great program, isn’t it? Best I’ve found so far for keeping records. > > -D > > >> On Oct 29, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Great program, isn’t it? Best I’ve found so far for keeping records. -D > On Oct 29, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I didn’t realize I had it enabled. I put in all fill ups so i have an > accurate mileage and don’t need it estimated. I have now turned that fea

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

I didn’t realize I had it enabled. I put in all fill ups so i have an accurate mileage and don’t need it estimated. I have now turned that feature off. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 2:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, it estimates miles for you based on use - if you

Re: [MBZ] Hello

I was up at 0400 yesterday to take the son, DIL, Pomeranian, Newfie, and a crapton of luggage to the airport for their move to Honolulu. The ML320 (Benz content!) did not have adequate space for all their stuff, so I took the F250 crew cab powerchoke (diesel content!!). The son has gone from USC

Re: [MBZ] Wasted oil change

Yes, it estimates miles for you based on use - if you enable that function. I don’t. It will still show the estimated miles when you go to fill up fuel, for example, only they’re grayed out but visible in the miles driven field until you enter the data that populates this value based on actual

Re: [MBZ] Some good weed at this location

+1 Marine Blue. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 29 October 2017 14:58 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some good weed at this location I think so Sen

Re: [MBZ] Some good weed at this location

I think so Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 1:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like the color. > Did Mercedes ever paint cars that color? > >> On October 29, 2017 at 1:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercede

[MBZ] Wasted oil change

I changed the oil in the sdl today because my program I use to track it said it was due for one. When I went to enter the data for the oil change i discovered it still had about 2k miles to go. I had it set to calculate miles based on average miles drive which adds miles each day even if it’s no

Re: [MBZ] Max could flip his cab for big money

The white one went $15k last week, so of course there's another one listed already. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-e320-cabriolet-5/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-e320-cabriolet-6/ > On October 29, 2017 at 1:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Some good weed at this location

Like the color. Did Mercedes ever paint cars that color? > On October 29, 2017 at 1:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedestd/6364216383.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] W124 Sunroof Synchronization

While working on the oldest boy’s 1995 E300D today, he mentioned that the automatic closing function was wacky. That is, when he holds the key closed, the windows close, but the sunroof opens! Even better - when he uses the sunroof switch, the only thing it will do is open. Once it’s open he

Re: [MBZ] Max could flip his cab for big money

Or more. Rare but it's a 124 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 29, 2017 1:03 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > After smoking a coupla rocks > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-mercedes-300ce- > cabriolet/6353078255.html > > --FT > > > _

Re: [MBZ] Hello

Up at 5:00, took care of the weekly grocerying, finished a load of wash, helped oldest son change oil and replace a driver’s side window regulator on his 95 E300D. Now researching why his sunroof is all wacky, as in closing when it’s supposed to open, etc… Looks like it has to be resynchronize

Re: [MBZ] I guess I am stupid

This falls into the "Don't ask a question to which you do not want to hear the answer". I think that the stick touches the tube in it's journey into and out of the tranny, wiping fluid on one side. On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] I guess I am stupid

This is a mystery that I am not sure if I ever heard answered before, or maybe I am just stupid. When checking and adding fluid to the 722.3 etc trans, one side of the dipstick is always higher than the other. Why is that? It always seems it’s the side without the marks that is higher. So which

[MBZ] Max could flip his cab for big money

After smoking a coupla rocks https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1993-mercedes-300ce-cabriolet/6353078255.html --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

[MBZ] Some good weed at this location

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedestd/6364216383.html --FT ___ 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_

Re: [MBZ] Valve adjustment

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the $800 240D? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 123 fuel mileage - was: Two Questions

> > If you don't like the 190D perhaps you should sell it. It is to be the boy's first car. Stickshift. Not particularly valuable but reasonably safe. And we already own it. He just turned 16. He's reasonably interested in its fuel economy, as we've had him filling the other cars at the gas

Re: [MBZ] Hello

> On October 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > Front tires next week, we suspect they are quite old, If they don't have date codes on them, they're older than the car. Or maybe the date codes are on the inboard sidewalls? IIRC some tires only had the date on one side

Re: [MBZ] Hello

Here waiting for something to happen. Benz content: Went to St. Louis yesterday with my brother in his "new" C240 -- and had a tire come apart about 8 miles outside Mt. Vernon, Ill. Put the "doughnut" spare on (low on pressure, of course) and crept into town. First exit looks promising f

Re: [MBZ] Valve adjustment

This is the $800 240D? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ 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_okieb

Re: [MBZ] Hello

Predicted low tonight 39 deg F, I'll plug in The White Whale tonight (on a timer) to get toasty warm air first thing on my Drive to work tomorrow. Cold starts are a little rough, I think I messed up the last time I rebuilt a delivery valve. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 __

Re: [MBZ] Hello

I’m having breakfast at our local diner. Walked up in the lovely 62 degree beautifulness. When we’re done, it’ll be time to wash vehicles, take the clay bar to the truck, then tackle the dog shit with the leaf blower. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Buggered Benzmail

Re: [MBZ] Hello

Just back home from my morning bike ride on our Greenway. 8.5mi in, it was 70F and humid and overcast. Had a little snackie at the far end, headed back, front passed, cleared off, temp dropped 10F, strong headwind. 8.5mi back in 37min on the mtb with the headwind, not a bad pace, got the blood f

[MBZ] Hello

Where is everyone? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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