Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
126, ok,140, NO WAY! Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I think Kaleb needs this? Guy says it's an SD, which in 1992 would be a 140, right? I'd replace The White Whale with a 126, but I don't know if I should get a 140. What do y'all think? Replace The White Whale with a 140? Trailer hitch

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes the ac can be cold but it is nice that it blows from the center. I always thought that required dash removal, but should research as it is about the only thing not working on mine. The ac hoses are available new for about 100 for the long one, so putting a used one on is sort of weird. I was

[MBZ] Rich Corinthian Leather

2018-10-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Won't get you very far these days. No love for a '76 Corthoba. Maybe it's because of prose like this: *A matching landau roof was also optioned while factory steel wheels are shod in a set of 235/70R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.* https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-chrysler-cordoba-2/?utm

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So do I need the special star diagnostic 'puter from China for an early 140 diesel? -- 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 g

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch & Craig, looks like a "good enough" hitch won't be too expensive. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 12, 2018 at 6:32 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > 11814 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" > > 118142Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver w/Euro Drawbar - 2" Ball - > Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" And to fill out the choices, 118141 has a 1

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Oops, typo. 11815 is C class, 11814 is S class. It'll cost a little more than $223 https://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-118142-Class-Trailer/dp/B003PJ5LXO ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:11:20 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On October 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: Trailer hitch will be tough to source, > > have to make another trip to Italy. > > Is 2500lb enough? > https://www.amazon.com/118152-Class-Trailer-Hi

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** W211 command module

2018-10-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
It isn't better- but I got the w211 when I was driving 20k miles a,year. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 11, 2018 11:20 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Ahhh, Houston, We have a problem" (Jim Lovell) > > Tell me again how that is better than a W110 200D?

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** W211 command module

2018-10-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks Jaime, It is just dead-won't even display your name. Radio went out when wife was driving or. She changed fuse but no difference. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 12, 2018 1:29 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What’s it doing? > > They’re easy to

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Keep It Simple! NO BULL

2018-10-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
$65,950.00 scroll down into the lower part of the post... 2010 ... seems G Wagons hold their value if you are a dealer or car lot. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He'll slap you down if you ask for a price. > > On Fri, Oct 12

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah that would work, sailboat on the trailer is about 2000 lbs. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 12, 2018 5:11:20 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> On October 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> Trailer hitch will be tough to source, hav

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 (parts)

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Maybe Curt can raise chickens in it. Mitch. > On October 12, 2018 at 3:56 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/6692381654.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > Trailer hitch will be tough to source, have to make another trip to Italy. Is 2500lb enough? https://www.amazon.com/118152-Class-Trailer-Hitch-Mount/dp/B003PJ9U2C ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes 300 TE Wagon

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Failed clearcoat under vinyl wrap? Mitch. ___ 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] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think Kaleb needs this? Guy says it's an SD, which in 1992 would be a 140, right? I'd replace The White Whale with a 126, but I don't know if I should get a 140. What do y'all think? Replace The White Whale with a 140? Trailer hitch will be tough to source, have to make another trip to Ita

Re: [MBZ] Schnee WUZ:Hurricane Leslie

2018-10-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Dry, clear, and in the 60s here in the PNW. We used to call this Indian Summer, no doubt because it usually comes around near Indigenous Peoples' Day. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] Schnee WUZ:Hurricane Leslie

2018-10-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Same here in DC. Got another inch of rain from Michael but now it's in the 60s. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:17 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got a set of pictures from Rib Lake WI, nice fall day yesterday but dusting > of snow this a.m. > > I do not miss it. > > Wo

Re: [MBZ] Prepare for Okie-net outage?

2018-10-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No problem. I will smell the roses. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:01 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://fossbytes.com/icann-global-internet-outage-over-next-48-hours/ > > How will we survive? > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Keep It Simple! NO BULL

2018-10-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He'll slap you down if you ask for a price. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > AND NO PRICE > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2010-mercedes-benz-class-55/6721667989.html > > -- > --FT > > > _

[MBZ] Fwd: 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 (parts)

2018-10-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not, etc. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:38 PM Subject: 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 (parts) To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 (parts) https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/6692

[MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes 300 TE Wagon

2018-10-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
300TD W124? -- 1992 Mercedes 300 TE Wagon https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/6685733119.html -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 12, 2018 at 2:17 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Not sure who Andrew is, but he gets an F. Invoice says Andrew Villasenor on it. It says he restored the car, with among other things a rebuilt head. No mention of whether the head came from Classic Center, or wheth

Re: [MBZ] Chilton's manual

2018-10-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sold. Give me address & Iwill mail it & then let you know. Might fit in priority envelope. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 12, 2018 3:11 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:59:42 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Chilton's *Chevrolet/GMC Trucks 1988-90, *re

Re: [MBZ] Chilton's manual

2018-10-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:59:42 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Chilton's *Chevrolet/GMC Trucks 1988-90, *repair manual. 572 pages. NO > greasy thumb prints-what does that say for my old 1988 Jimmy. (Engine > blew up so had to get a Jasper reman.) > Yours for postage. I'll take it, Dwight.

[MBZ] Chilton's manual

2018-10-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Chilton's *Chevrolet/GMC Trucks 1988-90, *repair manual. 572 pages. NO greasy thumb prints-what does that say for my old 1988 Jimmy. (Engine blew up so had to get a Jasper reman.) Yours for postage. Benz content-sold my Jimmy for my 79 240D. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickfor

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not this Andrew for sure. On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:18 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure who Andrew is, but he gets an F. > > There is only one guy I would have do the rebuild: Mike Elias. There are a > lot of possible shortcuts. Did they use all new rocker

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Keep It Simple! NO BULL

2018-10-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
AND NO PRICE https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2010-mercedes-benz-class-55/6721667989.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.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
The climate control actually worked well in this car, I think all the pods were done. AC was some of the coldest I’ve seen in a 123. The botched valve job assembly definitely concerned me, but not anyone on BaT it seems. The owner was really lucky when that retaining spring popped off the rocker

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Not sure who Andrew is, but he gets an F. There is only one guy I would have do the rebuild: Mike Elias. There are a lot of possible shortcuts. Did they use all new rocker arms, oiler tubes and a new cam? Yada yada. Looks like they did all the timing guides, which is cool. But probably not needed

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 12, 2018 at 2:05 PM Mitch Haley wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-12/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-10-11 Oops, wrong link: https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1984_mercedes-benz_300td_turbo_15379

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 12, 2018 at 10:26 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:02:09 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > And they didnt say who rebuilt the head. > > See > https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1984_mercedes-benz_300td_turbo_153790096

[MBZ] Prepare for Okie-net outage?

2018-10-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
https://fossbytes.com/icann-global-internet-outage-over-next-48-hours/ How will we survive? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] Schnee WUZ:Hurricane Leslie

2018-10-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Got a set of pictures from Rib Lake WI, nice fall day yesterday but dusting of snow this a.m. I do not miss it. Woke up to temps in the mid 60's, it was so nice to walk out the door and NOT IMMEDIATELY start sweating, enveloped in a nice soggy hot blanket of humidity. - Max Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Curt alert: Snowmobile Derby Sale

2018-10-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Website with partial listing http://www.stlouisauctionsllc.com/auction_details.php?auction=327 Curt, Are ya alive? I don't see any postings from ya, so I think you are being held hostage at some airport. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] uhoh Max here's another one

2018-10-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good for me it’s sold --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 12, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, that does sound very tempting. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 11:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] uhoh Max here's another one

2018-10-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, that does sound very tempting. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 11:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This looks nice. How hard can this be? $500? > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-mercedes-ek/6720123522.html > > MECHAN

[MBZ] uhoh Max here's another one

2018-10-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This looks nice.  How hard can this be?  $500? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-mercedes-ek/6720123522.html MECHANIC SPECIAL 1999 Mercedes E320 129,000 actual miles starts and runs fine but either has a bad catalytic converter or something like that car is in limp mode will not go

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:02:09 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > And they didnt say who rebuilt the head. See https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1984_mercedes-benz_300td_turbo_15379009676607c8IMG_1908a.jpg Craig ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Curt alert: Snowmobile Derby Sale

2018-10-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:18:43 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I can pick up stuff if you want to bid, and arrange shipping or storage > for you. So you are in Wisconsin now? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto/AGM Battery

2018-10-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Three years, not prorated. Same for flooded Gold batteries, Two years for Silver. The 5-6-7 year prorated warranties seem to be a thing of the past. Mitch > On October 12, 2018 at 4:06 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yes and you get a warranty for a year or whatever. Not bad.

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs to go rescue this one

2018-10-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That might work for me, have a window over lunch time. I'm going to contact the seller and see what's up. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 8:16 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let’s go down there Saturday and check it out > > --R > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto/AGM Battery

2018-10-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes and you get a warranty for a year or whatever. Not bad. On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 2:49 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Oy. > > The E320 wagon has been acting flaky the last couple of days, and today it > acted like it wasn’t going to crank. > > Got home from work, put it in the DAS, which imm

Re: [MBZ] Jaime mentioned on BAT 300TD auction

2018-10-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Well it has had some stuff done to it. I think it should have had new rear subframe bushings minimum. They make the car swim down the road at highway speed if not replaced at those miles. It should also have had a new transmission for those dollars. And they didnt say who rebuilt the head. I gues