Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The local hose shop has bins out front of garden hoses they make up out of good black USA rubber name brand hose, and machined brass fittings. Solid. We've had a set for at least ten years, they don't look worn at all. They _are_ heavy, no doubt, and not particularly cheap. Per-service-year,

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Maybe that's why we see so many foreign-born people in health care these days. And thank God for them. > -Original Message- > From: G Mann via Mercedes > These are the children who will become adult age and be > responsible for caring for us in just a few years... [that should scare

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
It's a secret plot to enslave a whole generation with "education" loans that they can never repay. It's important to keep them stupid so they don't figure out the plot. In the future, these drones will be loyal to whoever promises (but never delivers) relief on these debts. Debts, by the

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Potentially an easy BAT flipper. On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I'm sure that he does . . . > > On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I think Kaleb needs this. > > -- > > Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Cargo voltage regulator brush packs?

2018-04-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would it kill you to write "Chinese" properly? On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 9:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably ok. I used to get chinee ones from the local Auto Electric > before he shut down. They seemed to last at least as long as the ones in > the

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
There was a FREE meal, a lame sports sack, and a water bottle. The participation medals were doled out for his athletic activities at an early age. The child was smart enough to know they were without value and threw them out once he actually did perform and achieve blue and red ribbons.

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I was not entertained when SWMBA stated that the child should accept the usurious loan offered, so that he had some skin in the game. Maybe, if he had the ability to succeed all four years and come out needing only that pittance, but I suspect there would be more “loans” tossed on each year.

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Did he get a participation trophy for attend the event? --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 21, 2018, at 10:04 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > What they are learning there has near nothing to do with the real world or > life. It is an artificial environment no

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
What they are learning there has near nothing to do with the real world or life. It is an artificial environment no more viable than a goldfish bowl or a glass of Sea Monkeys. When they exit the play pen, they have no clue how to function in society. As if they never were taught the skills

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I reckon this has been going on forever. When I picked my major my dad gave me hell "You're going for TELEVISION production?" The next sentence is censored for a family list but I feel like I've done alright... -Curt On Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9:43:33 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I learned this the first time I towed a snowmobile trailer, I didn't have enough tongue weight and it wanted to wag something fierce above about 45mph. Pulled over and shifted the machines forward and all was well. Fortunately I didn't try to go any faster... -Curt On Saturday, April

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
But, But, But does this mean my "Alternate gender muliti racial underwater basket weaving Phd" will not be viable in the work place? After I take on 40 year payback terms for my student loans? Oh... the infamy of it all Bad people point out my life choices have no viable value.

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Selective Service registration is required by law. If he doesn’t register he’s in for some serious trouble. You did him a favor. College is a very, very different place now from what it was when many of us attended. Rather than a “knuckle down and get your sh*t together because Mom and Dad

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I was aghast at the massive plastering of all manner of “snowflake” posters on any vertical surface. From hurt feeling issues, to some actual violence, issues, but mostly fear engendering propaganda for all the “support” services on offer. This, coupled with the inability of the students to

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I'm sure that he does . . . On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think Kaleb needs this. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On April 21, 2018 8:38:38 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Important to keep in focus. Parents are paying for the child's education in tuition fees, etc etc etc. Caveat Emptor Without political comment, I objectively see graduates with degrees and no viable work skills in the real world marketplace. The disconnect between performance and educational

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Exactly. The wind load of a passing vehicle "could be" enough to start the oscillation, which is rapidly magnified by the amount of unbalance from the center of the trailers moment arm. On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 5:41 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes the point

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think Kaleb needs this. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 21, 2018 8:38:38 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >The green is a plus. Not sure what the interior color is, though. > >-D > > >> On Apr 21, 2018, at 8:37 PM, Dwight Giles via

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes the point of no turning back probably varies with the relative weights of tow vehicle, trailed load, trailer length yada yada. You arent going to necessarily know where the point is or that you are approaching it when you swerve for the pothole. Providing some buffer is what all the trailer

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Trailer brakes firmly applied at onset of oscillation "can" dampen them enough to make an immediate stop and save further damage. in some instances. As this excellent video shows, the amplitude of the initial oscillation strongly impacts both the frequency and amplitude of the out of balance

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The green is a plus. Not sure what the interior color is, though. -D > On Apr 21, 2018, at 8:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe the green? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 21, 2018 7:13 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Maybe the green? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 21, 2018 7:13 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > " Clean nice little Benz. Has the removable top auto trans. Come n see > asking 3300 obo. NO SPAMMERS " > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That is the first year of the R107 - badged 350 per the euro version, but with the 450 M117 engine. It has manual climate control - no ACC type II to worry with, power should be about the same as a 560SL, if it runs, what's not to like??? On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] MB C240 Wagon

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Older, like early 2000-2010? I like the look, but no experience. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 21, 2018 8:17:58 PM EDT, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: >Alles. > >Opinions upon a MB C240 wagon, pro and con? > >Ta, very much. > >Fred. > >--

[MBZ] MB C240 Wagon

2018-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. Opinions upon a MB C240 wagon, pro and con? Ta, very much. Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Nice video. I'm bookmarking it. It appears that a large disturbance gains rapidly in amplitude, but a smaller (but still pretty serious) one still self-damps at the test speed shown. I'm still thinking that if it starts from going too fast in a straight line you should usually be able to stop

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is in unstable equilibrium. Unloading the tongue creates a positive feedback loop so any perturbation is amplified. Not always anything to be done about these once they begin. https://youtu.be/4jk9H5AB4lM On Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 4:44 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

2018-04-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I took youngest child for campus visit to a state college. I was disgusted by the whole milieu. Complete abrogation of responsibility by the students and all manner of SJW monkey pranks. I am sure there will be trouble in our future if this stuff goes on much longer. And when did this forum

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If the dude would have simply let off the gas and slowed down a little he would have got it under control. He seemed to have just continued to try and gain speed all the while it started fish tailing worse. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It also takes the stupidity to accelerate instead of slowing when the shimmy starts, doesn't it? Or does it sometimes just hit you hard and fast without prior warning? Mitch. > On April 21, 2018 at 7:29 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Loading the car with engine

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep On 4/21/2018 6:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Loading the car with engine aft of the trailer axles [or axle] set it all in motion even before the guy pulled on to the highway. Tongue weight and center of gravity is critical to successful trailer work. Hope the guy survived and hope no

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Loading the car with engine aft of the trailer axles [or axle] set it all in motion even before the guy pulled on to the highway. Tongue weight and center of gravity is critical to successful trailer work. Hope the guy survived and hope no one else was injured. All it takes is a simple violation

Re: [MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That looks like a Nardi wheel. If it is, it’s half the car’s value. Dual timing chain, or was that just the 380s?" Dang it, I am just bumming out big time over that 190E Sportline in MD. So many decent cars out there that could be cleaned up and BATted. However, I would probably keep the

[MBZ] Nice Little 350 sl coupe

2018-04-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
" Clean nice little Benz. Has the removable top auto trans. Come n see asking 3300 obo. NO SPAMMERS " https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-benz-350-sl-coupe/6567411723.html Seems too good to be true? - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Furrin Car Suspension Fun

2018-04-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, parts were pretty inexpensive and no special tools required. The original parts lasted about 200k miles, can't complain about that service life. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ahh, gotta love the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Hmm. Hadn’t thought of them. And I get a 5% discount there, too…. Thanks! -D > On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:44 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Lowe's has some hoses that are lifetime warranty, Grey with lines on them I > think. No 1 daughter bought one a couple of years ago

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Lowe's has some hoses that are lifetime warranty, Grey with lines on them I think. No 1 daughter bought one a couple of years ago and a few months ago when the dogs made a playtoy of it Lowe's replaced it without question. Might take a look at them. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I’ve

Re: [MBZ] Furrin Car Suspension Fun

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Ahh, gotta love the easy fixes, eh? We deserve these every once in a while, don’t we? -D > On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > This afternoon I addressed a nagging clunk from the front suspension of > SWMBO's Infiniti I30. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We bought two of these after going through too many hoses over the years. We have over an acre, and SWMBO has plantings all over the place, hence the 100'. They also work well for washing the plane. One leaked at a fitting when new, but was pleasantly easy to exchange for another one. We've had

[MBZ] Furrin Car Suspension Fun

2018-04-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
This afternoon I addressed a nagging clunk from the front suspension of SWMBO's Infiniti I30. I suspected the links at the ends of the sway bar, and so I'd purchased a set earlier, something like $25 for the set. The links connect to the end of the sway bar with a bolt through a couple rubber

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

2018-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Didn't it take him over a year to find the last one? Mitch > On April 21, 2018 at 3:15 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Well then we'll just have to find you a nice 124 diesel! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Glad your timing was right! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 21, 2018 4:21:07 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Just got home with the 190d. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good point. Thanks! And I would expect to replace the front diff mount as well. Might as well since you’re in the neighborhood, and it’s relatively inexpensive, too. -D > On Apr 21, 2018, at 5:29 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can lower the diff

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I bought a HF hose last year and it's surprisingly good, their quality to price ratio has risen in the last few years... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 2:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I’ve got hose bibs on three sides of my

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
You can lower the diff out of the way, the mounts are pretty high, no need to remove driveshaft, etc. Cannot remove and replace them with the diff in normal position, no clearance. Only needs to come down a couple inches I think. You should lower it anyway to replace the front mount rubber

[MBZ] Today's 400E Fun - Mirror Boots!

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Got a good set of used mirror boots. Took the mirrors off, cleaned everything up, soaked the new (used) boots in a bucket of hot water to soften them up and got them installed. Slathered both with lots and lots of 303 to protect them. The old ones were so bad I had to literally chip them off

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
W124 buddy of mine says the tool allows you to do them in-frame without having to drop the diff. Hmm. I’m going to continue to research this. These aren’t to the point where it’s making noise, but the left one is pretty worn out. The bolt is way off center but not touching the sleeve - yet.

Re: [MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I did that in a Ford Escort wagon and a trailer with a load of bricks. Didn’t have the bricks properly loaded over the trailer’s axle and when I got up to speed on the interstate the trailer started to fishtail, broke loose and spun me around in a complete 360, ending up on the left side of

[MBZ] Somebody crapped their pants on the interstate

2018-04-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just got home with the 190d. Earlier as I was coming out of Springfield Mo the speed goes from 60 up to 70. Right at the 70 zone I start getting up to speed to pass a truck pulling a car in the right lane. I am in the left lane. I think he may have had the car on a car dolly but it might have

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Best way according to my MB mechanic is to use a hammer and chisel and drive the steel rings in and up from the rear, collapsing them. They press in from the FRONT, do not attempt to push them out the back The old ones will be very stuck, which is why he recommends collapsing them.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can borrow the tool from someone, so that’s half of the battle. The OE mounts are cheap, too. I’m just not sure how serious of a job it is - I really don’t like the idea of having to drop the diff, as in disconnecting the flex disc and all that. I gotta look in the FSM and see what they say

Re: [MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I paid my indie, but I'll bet the job is not that bad. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 21, 2018 1:02:56 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Anyone every done these? Looks like the E300D needs a set, as one is >really off center due to wear

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well then we'll just have to find you a nice 124 diesel! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 21, 2018 2:19:20 PM EDT, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >The sounds made me sad again. > >W > >- Original Message - >From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac

2018-04-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks - very helpful. I'll get the free version of MWB. On Apr 21, 2018 2:55 PM, "as.thompson--- via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for the good lesson there - I will NOT decide to “upgrade" to the > credit card paid version. > A > > On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac

2018-04-21 Thread as.thompson--- via Mercedes
Thanks for the good lesson there - I will NOT decide to “upgrade" to the credit card paid version. A On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote: Addison, I used the free version of Malwarebytes for years and was very satisfied. Then I decided to try the paid-for version. After a year I couldn't see any

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’ve got hose bibs on three sides of my house. I don’t like moving hoses around, so I have 50’ hoses on two of them (opposite sides of the house). This is more than adequate for about 99% of the hose needs. I don’t want to have to deal with a big pile of garden hose that never moves, as

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 14:34:38 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On April 21, 2018 at 2:29 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-50-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63335.html > > I'd pay $5

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 21, 2018 at 2:29 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-50-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63335.html I'd pay $5 for an extra 50': https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-100-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63336.html

Re: [MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:47:11 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I am trying to find a 3/4” 50’ long garden hose that isn’t one of those > stupid “expandable” hoses and is fairly heavy duty. My Crapsman hoses > of nearly 25 years have finally succumbed to the

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

2018-04-21 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
The sounds made me sad again. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Angie and I pulled the drag off the ASV today, with it's little window openings it was dang hot in the cab. Glad I only had to be in it for a few minutes... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Yes, the

[MBZ] OT - Garden Hose Recommendations

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I am trying to find a 3/4” 50’ long garden hose that isn’t one of those stupid “expandable” hoses and is fairly heavy duty. My Crapsman hoses of nearly 25 years have finally succumbed to the environment here in Floriduh, so I need to find some replacements. Looking around I am overwhelmed at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac

2018-04-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Addison, I used the free version of Malwarebytes for years and was very satisfied. Then I decided to try the paid-for version. After a year I couldn't see any difference between the paid and free version, so I decided to let the paid version expire, and then go back to Malwarebytes Free. I

[MBZ] W124 Differential Mounts

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Anyone every done these? Looks like the E300D needs a set, as one is really off center due to wear and age. Looks like they could be a PITA, hoping the diff doesn’t have to come out. I do see that Baum has a tool for it, but then again they’ve got a tool for just about everything… -D

Re: [MBZ] Maybe Craig can smoke some crack then buy this?

2018-04-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:53:10 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1985 Classic Mercedes 300d turbo Diesel 5 cylinder > > https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-classic-mercedes-300d/6567152444.html Thanks, but no thanks. Craig

[MBZ] Maybe Craig can smoke some crack then buy this?

2018-04-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1985 Classic Mercedes 300d turbo Diesel 5 cylinder https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-classic-mercedes-300d/6567152444.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac

2018-04-21 Thread as.thompson--- via Mercedes
Gerry, I down-loaded MalwareBytes free version. The updates are free also. No credit card involved if you use that version. Addison On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac Date: April 21, 2018 at 00:42:06 PDT If you plan on buying Malwarebytes for PC's, best

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just buy the FLAPS chrome caps with the O rings in them. I like the O rings as they seem to minimize any leakage through the valve stems. Never had a problem with them. -D > On Apr 21, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mitch, > > >I

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Mitch, I bought Genuine Mercedes Benz Valve Caps. They felt very light and cheaply made. I thought they were aluminum but they turned out to be plastic. All four caps were frozen with the white pitting. I am curious and may call Mercedes directly. Any ideas for a good replacement?

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I bought a set of heavy duty chrome plated brass caps back in the 1980s, had them on many cars over the years. They had rubber seals in them. About five years ago, the seals stuck to the stems and I had a bear of a time getting them off. What happened to you seems really odd, unless they were

Re: [MBZ] Good news - new knackers!

2018-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes brings back the sport of it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 21, 2018 8:03 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > There's a local salvage yard (Blue & Gold, in Goose Creek) that has just > decided to allow customers to pull their own parts! Their policy used to

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That will pass. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 21, 2018 9:53 AM, "Dimitri" wrote: > It has visible rust and a couple of missing pieces of lower door trim. > That ought to give it some character! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 21, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Thanks! I will search for that tool now. -Original Message- From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Sat, Apr 21, 2018 9:28 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
It has visible rust and a couple of missing pieces of lower door trim. That ought to give it some character! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Attaboy. Now what will you do for character on your 240D? Got to rattle the >

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Attaboy. Now what will you do for character on your 240D? Got to rattle the preppies in Brunswick? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 20, 2018 11:45 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > I’ve been driving my 240D with a nonfunctional driver’s side window since > the fall.

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:04:28 -0400 Robert Koziak via Mercedes wrote: > First time I every experienced that issue and wanted to reach out to > see if others had too. Any suggestions on what the issue could be > along with ideas on how to clean the threads would be

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes, the upcoming summer and thought of hot days also helped motivate me to fix the window! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2018, at 1:37 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Reminds me I need to replace the regulator and motor on the TE driver's door > this

Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Weird! Never had that happen. I'd just put some light oil on the threads and be done, next time the tires are replaced make sure new stems are installed. If you know where the current tires were installed, you could ask that shop what the deal was, maybe they will replace the stems for you.

[MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue

2018-04-21 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Hi all, I purchased genuine Mercedes Benz logo tire valve stem covers last year for my daughter's MB 2011 300C. Went to check the tire pressure because she received a warning message and all 4 of the caps were basically sealed to the valve stem. I had to force them off with a pair of

[MBZ] Good news - new knackers!

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
There's a local salvage yard (Blue & Gold, in Goose Creek) that has just decided to allow customers to pull their own parts! Their policy used to be that walk-in customers couldn't go past the counter, only employees of businesses (garages and dealerships) could walk the yard. I went once,

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

2018-04-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! -- 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac

2018-04-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
If you plan on buying Malwarebytes for PC's, best to buy the disc at Walmart since, if M/B has your credit card number, they will keep renewing it without your permission every year thereafter until your credit card is updated, unless you get the CC card company to cancel payment; which is