Re: [MBZ] Europa Mexico score!

> > Destruction of good parts seems to be SOP for denizens of PnP. BFH to > valve covers, just because. Slicing seats, smashing glass, cutting wires > for things they were never going to take. Evil people. They probably have collected a few of the things they destroy, and are trying to

Re: [MBZ] Like a Raped Ape

I had a friend in college who's father had a 450SL. About 12 mpg was usual, the 450 sedan got 14 or so. Big beautiful cars, but very gas hungry. At least you are getting some use from the fuel! They can be leaned out quite a bit, drops the performance but I go the 280 up to 17 mpg on the

Re: [MBZ] Like a Raped Ape

One day I hope to get that high. At least now I will not be spewing fuel out and getting no miles from it. 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

Re: [MBZ] Like a Raped Ape

Yeah, that old D-Jet has amazing acceleration when set up right. Amazing fuel consumption, too -- when my 280 drove like that I was getting 14 mpg. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Like a Raped Ape

When you put new Bilsteins on it; That will make a HUGE difference in handling. clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: The 450SL got new injectors this day. Well, installed, they had been living in a box for the past week or so. There were two OE injectors that had chosen to piddle upon the

[MBZ] Like a Raped Ape

The 450SL got new injectors this day. Well, installed, they had been living in a box for the past week or so. There were two OE injectors that had chosen to piddle upon the engine and wanted to make the car go boom with flames. My indy forbade me to use the car until he got the offending

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another magnitude 4.5 in Oklahoma

On Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:06:25 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > 4.5 is pretty much nothing. All the ones I have been around under 6.5 > I didn't even notice. When I lived at the end of the world, there was > 7 or so that woke me up, because you could hear the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another magnitude 4.5 in Oklahoma

Hope you took a gas mask and nose plugs! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I was going to Ponca city 2-3 times a week there for a while. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 9, 2018, at 9:06 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Just down the road from Blackwell. not

Re: [MBZ] Europa Mexico score!

Destruction of good parts seems to be SOP for denizens of PnP. BFH to valve covers, just because. Slicing seats, smashing glass, cutting wires for things they were never going to take. Evil people. Most of the radios I find in a benz are not originals. They are those disco neon excuses for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another magnitude 4.5 in Oklahoma

I was going to Ponca city 2-3 times a week there for a while. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 9:06 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Just down the road from Blackwell. not too far from Ponca City! > > > 4.5 is pretty much nothing. All the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another magnitude 4.5 in Oklahoma

Just down the road from Blackwell. not too far from Ponca City! 4.5 is pretty much nothing. All the ones I have been around under 6.5 I didn't even notice. When I lived at the end of the world, there was 7 or so that woke me up, because you could hear the crack coming down the side of

Re: [MBZ] Tire bubble

on the Burgundy SDL, I had all 4PIRELLI tires slip belts badly on one 70 mile trip to an MBCA meeting. The thing shook like a dog trying to kill a rat. at 25 MPH or less, it wobbled at a shriner's clown car. over 25 it shook terribly. It was a LONG SLOW trip home... Thumbs down on

[MBZ] OT: Another magnitude 4.5 in Oklahoma

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Re: [MBZ] Tire bubble

I HATE wobble from slipped belts.  I will say avoid Pirelli also.  I do not have any slipped belts but the traction in the rain is like driving on ice. On 4/9/2018 8:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Bubbles happen.  there does not have to be damage.  The last conti I bought, a "made

Re: [MBZ] Tire bubble

Bubbles happen. there does not have to be damage. The last conti I bought, a "made in USA," general tire one) got a bubble on the sidewall very quickly. Wish I could buy German Continentals again/still. Jury is still out on the Barum (owned by conti) They have a few K miles on them, and

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

I have not bid on it yet, but somebody bid $350, but just now I noticed that its back to $0 and has moved to the 17th.  Not sure why they do that. On 4/9/2018 8:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: You only have 1D 3H 32min to learn if you win --FT On 4/8/18 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] No issues

Hahahahaha yep Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 8:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > No issues, except massive rust, and an arrest that needs a cover, a seat that > needs a new cover, and many other problems. > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] No issues

No issues, except massive rust, and an arrest that needs a cover, a seat that needs a new cover, and many other problems. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1988 Mercedes 560 SL with Removable hard top clean title

Re: [MBZ] R134a Alert

I've seen the imported stuff on sale at Menard's for $1.99-3.99 at least once a year in recent years. Filled the Saturn with it two years ago and it's still going strong. The last time I bought it, it was Made in China. Previously it had been 'Packaged in USA from imported materials'. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] What is this worth?

Some dude I know asked me if I was interested in a car that must be this one for $2k. They hit a curb and he said it had frame damage, which did not make a lot of sense really. I was not really interested. Then I saw this ad and figured it must be the same car. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9,

Re: [MBZ] Tire bubble

The only time I've seen a bubble form has been following the sidewall being brushed against something like a curb, etc.  (I know, she rec'd the absolute best training from Daddy but accidents happen) Or maybe she loaned it to a friend?.  Then the sidewall gets weaker over time until the inner

Re: [MBZ] What is this worth?

Rear axle damage? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 9, 2018 7:09 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *** 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 500 Convertable *** > > https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz-sl- > 500/6556490433.html > > > Sent from my iPhone >

[MBZ] No issues

1988 Mercedes 560 SL with Removable hard top clean title https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-mercedes-560-sl-with/6556340201.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] What is this worth?

*** 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 500 Convertable *** https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz-sl-500/6556490433.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

Interesting video. Thanks for posting it. On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 2:59 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hi Gang, > > There have been anecdotal stories of various auto parts being > counterfeited back in the 70s that I know of. The worst (and best > documented

[MBZ] Copart 560

They keys arrived today. I threw a battery in it and cranked on it but it did not start. Darn. Did not sound like the fuel pump was running. I would think I should be able to hear it for a second or 2 when it quits cranking. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Europa Mexico score!

I must hit PnP at the wrong time.  Every MB I see has the radio usually half removed/half destroyed!  I don't know what the thought process is that involves destroying something Vs leaving it alone (if you don't know how to properly remove it) but the radios are in such bad shape even the

Re: [MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

Hi Gang,     There have been anecdotal stories of various auto parts being counterfeited back in the 70s that I know of.  The worst (and best documented as I recall) was Mercedes flywheel bolts made in China using questionable quality control that found their way into the supply chain and

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

On Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:44:03 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > 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

Re: [MBZ] slight flood damage

Nothing that a week of exposure to a pound of fresh ground coffee with the windows sealed (in the hot sun) won't solve. On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, the smell of aged E Coli with hints of botulism and Ebola and a fine > layer of

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs to get his welder fired up

That's downright silly. On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 9:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And make a Benz version with his fleet donors > > https://jalopnik.com/the-worlds-longest-car-has-a-jacuzzi- > and-a-helipad-1825069077 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] slight flood damage

Yes, the smell of aged E Coli with hints of botulism and Ebola and a fine layer of molds to round it out to a full body experience. One must ask what cheese should be served with this culinary morsel and do you need bio hazard permit to park it in your driveway? ;) On Mon, Apr 9, 2018

[MBZ] Kleb needs to get his welder fired up

And make a Benz version with his fleet donors https://jalopnik.com/the-worlds-longest-car-has-a-jacuzzi-and-a-helipad-1825069077 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

You only have 1D 3H 32min to learn if you win --FT On 4/8/18 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 KS, back to FL, then to Germany,

Re: [MBZ] slight flood damage

I love the smell of flooded 123s in the morning.  It smells like... a biohazard spill zone. --FT On 4/8/18 10:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: "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

Re: [MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

Not a scam. Probably too pricey, but not a scam. https://youtu.be/8Sr6rc3RH6Q https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/moog,K5330,caster+/+camber+cam+bolt+kit,13512 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

Cam bolts are on the lower control arm pivots, they allow defined movement to align the strut. Likely the bushings are worn, the bolts usually are not (although it can happen), and you get the result you have, not enough adjustment. Also possible that the ball joint(s) are worn, although that

[MBZ] Scam Bolts? Was Re: MB Canada

No Benz content question. 2011 Subaru Outback - Cam bolts. I brought my daughters car in for alignment after my indy replaced tie rod ends (he can’t do alignments). Shop calls and says they can’t align it properly because it doesn’t have any “cam bolts” and it needs new “cam bolts”. I asked