Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

I would think a person who would purchase a benz would not be swayed by the fashions and need to upgrade to something that may not provide the level of service you expect for transport. Diesel, probably paid off long ago, so only investment would be in keeping it on the road. It could be

[MBZ] Flakey oil level light WUZ: SDL broke down

This has Jim's schematic and writeup for the oil level light circuit in the instrument cluster. This will enable all y'all to fix yer flakey low oil lights. (on and off when the level is fine, same with a new sender, same if you unhook the wire from the sender NOT a problem with the

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/mb190dlog.html#lowoil -- Jim ___ 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] slight flood damage

"Flood water never got to the headliner" "Air blows cold" "Ran when parked" "Needs just a little TLC" "Slight rust " "Won't start now, but used to run great" Pick any 3 of the above list... Actually. for a 100% strip to bare and rebuild might not be a bad start for the right price. On

Re: [MBZ] I sniff tide pods

These days, $10k is ballpark for a clean 126. On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 4:57 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think that is the home of the Nigerian Scammer I got the POS SDL off of > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > 1986 SDL - Polei > 1982 300 SD -

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

It is kind of like Kimberly Clark abandoning "Kleenex" for a new brand "SUP." Kleenex is the universal word for "snot-rag." Freon is/was the universal word for "refrigerant." Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Beats me. -D On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

Beats me. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Freon was always their brand. Did they take this name because they can't > trademark freon any more? > > Just wondering. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> SUVA is just the

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

Freon was always their brand. Did they take this name because they can't trademark freon any more? Just wondering. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: SUVA is just the DuPont brand. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

SUVA is just the DuPont brand. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK, you are talking about the lot of 6 cans.Because a case (12) is around > $60. I found the lot of 6 cans for $32. That is a pretty good deal. What > is

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Some do. Many don't. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Would an officer what to take their car all over the world with them rather than just finding a car at the new location? This just makes the car even more interesting I think. I bet it was well maintained.

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

OK, you are talking about the lot of 6 cans.Because a case (12) is around $60. I found the lot of 6 cans for $32. That is a pretty good deal. What is the difference between SUVA and R134a? Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: DuPont SUVA ___

Re: [MBZ] slight flood damage

“Est. Retail Value $21,500” ??? Uh, yeah. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/30946668 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > >

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Sure, if it was special to them. One of the perks of letting Uncle Sam run you all over the world. You get to take your stuff. Only places I ever saw where you couldn’t were remote duty sites, like on the DEW line or out in the Aleutians. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Would an officer what to take their car all over the world with them rather than just finding a car at the new location?  This just makes the car even more interesting I think.  I bet it was well maintained. On 4/8/2018 8:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Who else would be taking a car

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Who else would be taking a car to Germany and Alaska? A private individual would be unlikely to do so because of the expense. Military would typically pay for it, especially if it’s an officer. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

[MBZ] slight flood damage

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Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Looks like somebody did some traveling between Missouri and Alaska. Out of all that, the only piece of info that made it to VehicleHistory.com was the one with the wrong odometer reading: 10/10/2006 92,520 Alaska Motor Vehicle Dept. ___

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I buy DuPont SUVA as it’s the most consistent stuff out there and I don’t have to worry about it being crappy stuff with floor sweepings. There’s a place in Miami that sells it on both eBay and the island of big women for around $30/case, shipped. That’s roughly $5/can. -D > On Apr 8, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Would almost have to be.  I had never heard of taking a car to germany and back though, then up to AK?  Wow.  Aside from the faded paint on the hood, it looks clean to me.  I am not too big on the 201's but I am somewhat interested in this one and could use it for a work car. On 4/8/2018

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

Belonged to a serviceman/woman? -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 > > > This is the carfax on the copart 190D. This car has been all over the world. > Appears to me it was in FL, then

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I still have about 600lbs stockpiled. On 4/8/2018 8:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Oldest son said that R134a at Advance Auto was only like $7/can today. Usually the house brand is around $11/can. That’s a pretty good deal for those of us who don’t use enough to justify buying it in

[MBZ] copart 190D

https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 This is the carfax on the copart 190D.  This car has been all over the world.  Appears to me it was in FL, then KS, back to FL, then to Germany, back to the US in MI, then AR, up to Alaska, down to MO, then back to Alaska and its at Copart in MO now.  WOW.

[MBZ] R134a Alert

Oldest son said that R134a at Advance Auto was only like $7/can today. Usually the house brand is around $11/can. That’s a pretty good deal for those of us who don’t use enough to justify buying it in bulk, like Kleb. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] MB Canada

The comments seem to indicate that 1) the customer's estimate of time is off by about an hour. 2) it's wrong to take your customer's car to the Wendy's drive in, and it's very wrong not to clean up your food residue before you get out of the car, and it's inexcusable to make a test drive into

Re: [MBZ] I sniff tide pods

I think that is the home of the Nigerian Scammer I got the POS SDL off of clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was

Re: [MBZ] SDL back on the road

Time for a bulk order? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Takes a bit for the engine and oil to heat up, then the idiot light ignites. Can stay on for minutes and then will go out, coming on soon after or stay off for more minutes and miles. clay > On Apr 8, 2018, at 6:23 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Pegged at speed, pegs at start up, drops to 2 bar hot at the end of 40 mile trip. Idiot light comes on as it desires clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen > On Apr 7, 2018, at 11:04 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] MB Canada

And, to an equally large extent, it's exactly why groups like this one are active, well populated, and "fix our own", after walking into dealerships and being welcomed with the business equivalent of a handshake and being handed a jar of sand filled Vaseline. Dash cam best investment I've

Re: [MBZ] MB Canada

Of note is how well MB Canada treats its customers. (Flip em the bird) BUT, it probably makes little difference if it was an MB, a vw, deetriot iron, or a riceburner. Most stealers believe they have a captive audience. To a large extent, they do. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] MB Canada

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[MBZ] Today's Fun

Washed, clay barred and waxed spouse’s SL500. Got that done and out of the way by 10:00. Eldest son’s W124 E300D is getting the AC pulled down for an hour to make sure it’s dry, another 30 minutes capped off to check for leak down, then it’s getting hit with a can of sealer and charged. Been

Re: [MBZ] I sniff tide pods

It looks pretty nice but not $10k nice --FT On 4/8/18 12:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: This guy has been eating Tide straight out of the box. Or, his finger slipped and he put to many zeros after the in the price Repaint, 250K miles, I suppose the air blows cold then? Sorry, pass

Re: [MBZ] I sniff tide pods

This guy has been eating Tide straight out of the box. Or, his finger slipped and he put to many zeros after the in the price Repaint, 250K miles, I suppose the air blows cold then? Sorry, pass On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 9:29 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] I sniff tide pods

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[MBZ] SDL back on the road

Just got done swapping out the belt spring and installed a new belt. I discovered it needs a new belt shock. Now I have 2-3 cars that currently need them. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Don’t know. I would have to ask the spouse as she’s the only one who drives the car. I noticed it came on and stayed on when I was driving it a month or so ago not long after I had disconnected the sender and tested the sender circuit. I’ll ask her. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 10:02 AM,

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Dan - how fast does the light cycle (on to off)? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 9:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The one on my 1997 R129 (SL500) comes on intermittently even though the > sender works and has been disconnected. No doubt

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Put a piece of tape over it. The circuits in the cluster are bad. Dan fixed one. Most did not last this long! clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: So sorry that your SDL is unhappy. Mine has decided to turn the oil level idiot light on at random. It began Wednesday, i changed oil yesterday.

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

The one on my 1997 R129 (SL500) comes on intermittently even though the sender works and has been disconnected. No doubt the time delay circuit in the cluster has borked. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:23 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is a strong

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

This is a strong possibility if the light on/off cycle is very rapid compared to the normal slow on, slow off cycle. Marshall used to talk about this. I suspect the cause would be a dead capacitor or two in that circuit. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 1:20 AM, Jim

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

That’s how all of mine are. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mine will start coming on as soon as or even just before the oil level is > right at the midway point. Try adding another 1/2 qt of oil and see if >

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Mine will start coming on as soon as or even just before the oil level is right at the midway point. Try adding another 1/2 qt of oil and see if that cures it. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

But you do not know if they have used ether or if someone has told her that would be a means of getting it to go so that you could drive it away. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: clay monroe via Mercedes Date: 2018-04-07 11:54 PM

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

Oil pressure OK? On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 12:20 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bad oil-level anti-slosh delay circuit? > > -- Jim > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To