Re: [MBZ] GP Light (I forgot)

> Curley wrote: > ...but the GP light stays on.  > Stuck GP Relay? Otherwise bad relay? A test light or volt meter should quickly tell you if the relay is still on. Or a clamp on ammeter. My guess is the light circuit in the relay is getting weired. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: package thieves

Yeah its pretty easy to tell the shills from the real criminals. Still a great device. I was hoping he would use one of those blue ink things they put on clothing. Or pepper spray. There is a dude that sells pepper spray devices for home intrusion, which would probably work quite well. On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Yeah they’ll take me into that back room and I’ll hear that rubber glove snap... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 10:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Congrats! Sounds like you'll be out thrashing the SL before long. Not a > good event, but it sounds like the ending

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

Hella lenses. Made in czech republic. Old ones were bosch. The new ones look stunning compared to the originals - like the difference between sandblasted glass and non. Mine were really shot. New whole assemblies are magnetti marelli. If you are after early style US spec the manufacturer may

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

It seems like wheels bearings are a common malady on Subarus. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 23, 2018 9:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ritchey30...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru In retrospect, I'll probably need for the

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Congrats!  Sounds like you'll be out thrashing the SL before long.  Not a good event, but it sounds like the ending is as good as can be hoped for.   Now you can set off all the TSA goons so they  can goose ya. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 9:35 PM: Well I only had to get 3

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

Karl, who is your source for lenses for 124 Euro lights? Do they sell Bosch? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 12:25:25 AM EST, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: >Yes no amount of bulbs is going to fix this bulb out light either Im >afraid. > >Anyway one guy

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Pertronix Weirdness

I think you've got it, they listed it for the wrong price. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 9:12:40 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >This gets even weirder…. > >I just looked at this on Amazon, and the price for the 91864A is now >$121.99. > >I’m

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Well I only had to get 3 sheet rock screws to hold the broken bone together so that was a good outcome, no whole new hip. I’m trying to get my head together now. The ortho doc resident who worked on me was my boy’s classmate/friend at Gtown Med, knew him well! Really nice kid. Small world!

[MBZ] GP Light (I forgot)

I got the bad alternator changed out on the SDL.   The Glow Plugs work, and the car starts fine. The charging light goes off when the alt starts charging, but the GP light stays on.  I know no light means #1 is bad, and blinking means #2-6 is bad, but wants a glow light staying on mean?  

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

In retrospect, I'll probably need for the problem to get worse (louder) before I can do any useful diagnostics. > -Original Message- > From: Scott Ritchey [mailto:ritchey30...@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 7:06 PM > > Thanks. I'll see what happens in turns. >

Re: [MBZ] $700 Car

Holy crap Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 8:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could be worse... > https://i.imgur.com/DGxzQkZ.gif > > >> On December 23, 2018 at 7:46 PM Mike Esh via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> New tires for car hauler. >> Testing relationship with buddy

Re: [MBZ] $700 Car

Could be worse... https://i.imgur.com/DGxzQkZ.gif > On December 23, 2018 at 7:46 PM Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > New tires for car hauler. > Testing relationship with buddy and his truck. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

While I was at it I had total knee replacement.- had it at speciality ortho hospital. Zero regrets Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 23, 2018 7:27 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I recently learned my buggered right knee (no cartilege, torn meniscus) is

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Pertronix Weirdness

This gets even weirder…. I just looked at this on Amazon, and the price for the 91864A is now $121.99. I’m wondering if they made a mistake and went back and corrected it after I ordered…. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > With the finnie still retaining its points, I

Re: [MBZ] Help with ML320 speed sensor connector?

Good Work!  Watago!  i figured there was a way,  Glad to hear MB did not inherit ALL foms of cheapness from Dogde. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 7:10 PM: I finally messed with it the right way. The trick is to push down on the female socket tab, not lift it. I was able to

Re: [MBZ] $700 Car

Well ok then. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, silly, he’s saying what he has invested in the car…. > > -D > > >> On Dec 23, 2018, at 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Huh? Are you saying you are selling a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Read

I looked at leasing a 929 when the company that relocated me down here forced us out of their car reimbursement plan. Nice car, very well appointed for the money. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 8:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty much. The 929 was better looking in my opinion but

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Read

Pretty much. The 929 was better looking in my opinion but was a flop, I think. Seems like Mazda is trying to get back into the luxury car market again by advertising the “fine craftsmanship” bullshit. Mass production cars and fine craftsmanship don’t usually go hand in hand. More marketing BS I

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Oops. I see them now. On Dec 23, 2018 8:16 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Ahh, ok. Thanks! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On December 23, 2018 8:02:54 PM EST, Dimitri wrote: > >Here is a pic which I lifted from the Internet. Not my car but the same >

Re: [MBZ] WAS Drove the SL this morning now Knees

Did 2 full replacements more than 5 years ago. My surgeon did the zirconium process, which lasts much longer than other metals because of the hard oxide surface of the metal. I'm very satisfied. Surgeon had done over a thousand successful procedures before mine. Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] $700 Car

No, silly, he’s saying what he has invested in the car…. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Huh? Are you saying you are selling a 240D for $700 plus a set of tires? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:46 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] $700 Car

Huh? Are you saying you are selling a 240D for $700 plus a set of tires? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:46 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1983 240D > $700 > Plus - > New tires for car hauler. > Replace speedo drive gear caused by towing without removing driveshaft. (It

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Ahh, ok. Thanks! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 8:02:54 PM EST, Dimitri wrote: >Here is a pic which I lifted from the Internet. Not my car but the same >color parchment interior. Here you can see where the black rubber >piping has torn through the windlace

Re: [MBZ] Help with ML320 speed sensor connector?

I finally messed with it the right way. The trick is to push down on the female socket tab, not lift it. I was able to get it apart with only 2 hands :-). Tested the sensor and it looks ok (maybe). Greg

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Here is a pic which I lifted from the Internet. Not my car but the same color parchment interior. Here you can see where the black rubber piping has torn through the windlace fabric on the B pillar. Once it’s installed, the only part visible is the covered piping. The rest is glued and then

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

It's been too long since I worked on a 123, I'm having a hard time understanding how that is fitted in the car. More pictures? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 5:33:54 PM EST, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: >A lot of the windlace on the 78 240D is torn and

[MBZ] $700 Car

1983 240D $700 Plus - New tires for car hauler. Replace speedo drive gear caused by towing without removing driveshaft. (It was way to cold and way to dark) Fuel and expenses for getting car home. Testing relationship with buddy and his truck. Diesel fuel filters - main, tank, and secondary.

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

If I'm remembering correctly, yes, all the current for all the monitored bulbs flows through that relay. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 6:46:04 PM EST, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >It practice, this would seem to mean that all the current for the

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

I saw them. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:40 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > My original post has pics. Did they not go through? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> Pictures? >> ___

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

My original post has pics. Did they not go through? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Pictures? > >> On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 7:24 PM Dimitri via Mercedes >> wrote: >> That’s pretty cold for Florida. I hope your knees feel better for Xmas! >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Pictures? On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 7:24 PM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > That’s pretty cold for Florida. I hope your knees feel better for Xmas! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This is so far down the

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

I recently learned my buggered right knee (no cartilege, torn meniscus) is ripe for a partial knee replacement. Anyone BTDT? On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 6:17 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When ya ride the bike, you risk getting hit by a Sprinter Better > to

[MBZ] Pertronix Weirdness

With the finnie still retaining its points, I was thinking about possibly updating it to a Pertronix ignition just to eliminate some of the hassle of maintaining points. So I look on their web site and see two different systems available: “Ignitor” - #1864A - $107.31 “Ignitor II” - #91864A -

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

That’s pretty cold for Florida. I hope your knees feel better for Xmas! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 7:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is so far down the line for me right now I haven’t looked into the > process yet, other than to see that WU had the material.

Re: [MBZ] SL600 + SL65

Update your insurance and will, Wear a helmet. On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 12:27 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > That does sound like fun! > > On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 11:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Was at a party this evening, drove the SL600. Got

Re: [MBZ] Tires for the 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo

Yes, you want h rated tires, period. I think t rated might be ok for older 115 and 123 cars, maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I always purchase H rated tires for my 300TD. The $45 GoForms were H rated. > > On Sun, Dec

Re: [MBZ] Tires for the 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo

I always purchase H rated tires for my 300TD. The $45 GoForms were H rated. On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 15” bundts are as scarce as hen’s teeth and seriously expensive. Even > finding steelies in that size is tough. > > Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

Thanks. I'll see what happens in turns. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter > Frederick via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 9:27 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Peter Frederick > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

This is so far down the line for me right now I haven’t looked into the process yet, other than to see that WU had the material. I couldn’t even tell you what color mine is. I had big plans for today but we had a serious cold snap, down to the high 30s last night, and for some reason it

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

> Max wrote: > I was under the impression that the bulb-out relay compares the > current between left and right sides, and then lights up when > they differ. I would be quite satisfied with that setup. At times it can be uncertain if one headlight is out. But usually it's easy to spot trouble

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Yes they have black: http://m.worlduph.com/site/samples/windlacemb.htm Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > How about black? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Dec 23, 2018 6:35 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> I searched fabric stores

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Haha thanks! I actually really enjoy the auto Upholstery stuff and I’m trying to get more into it. I bought a used industrial sewing machine a few years ago and I used it to sew up a carpet set for my 73 2002. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

How about black? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 23, 2018 6:35 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > I searched fabric stores high and low, and I can almost guarantee that you > will not find the correct fabric-at least not for a w123! > World Upholstery will send you a free sample so you

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

I searched fabric stores high and low, and I can almost guarantee that you will not find the correct fabric-at least not for a w123! World Upholstery will send you a free sample so you can be sure of what you’re getting! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Thanks! I had looked at the fabric WH had available and was just curious about it. Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s the correct stuff. The alternative is going to JoAnn Fabrics and buying a boatload of fabric just so you can cut it into strips that are long enough for each door opening. I’ll have

Re: [MBZ] Help with ML320 speed sensor connector?

On the Dogdes, I just cut off the keeper as they are nearly impossible to hold open while you pull the connector apart.  It takes 3 hands and I only have 2.   Dunno what the plug us like on your car, but there has to be a way. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 4:50 PM: Anybody

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

WOW!  he not only is one of the best welder/fabricators around, he sews too! Dimitri via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 4:33 PM: A lot of the windlace on the 78 240D is torn and rotted from UV exposure. On the driver’s side the black rubber piping is exposed and flapping around getting in the way

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

The fabric was virtually identical in appearance including color but was of slightly lighter weight and at $11 per yard for a narrow strip, it’s quite pricey. The factory sews it so I just followed in their lead! The sewed up assembly is then glued to the inside B pillar covers. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

When ya ride the bike, you risk getting hit by a Sprinter   Better to work on old MBs or go huntin or fishin. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 2:10 PM: Well I am #1 in line for surgery this afternoon if 2 others get done. Might be 3 screws or a new hip depending on what

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Perfect!   I'll call my Indy tomorrow to make sure he has one and take it there.  Thanks for the clarification. MB uses so many acronyms I can't keep up with them all. Thanks -- LarryT On 12/23/2018 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: No, I use a clone as do most folks that are not

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Good stuff, Dimitri. I’ve got windlace replacement in my future with the finnie. A couple of questions, if I may? How close was the match of the fabric they supplied? What made you decide to sew it onto the rubber? Does this work well to secure it? Sewing seems like a much better way to

[MBZ] Help with ML320 speed sensor connector?

Anybody happen to know how to remove the RF wheel sensor connector without destroying the connectors? It's an '02, the connector to the electrical system, not the wheel. There's a catch on the sensor cable; do I just use a small flat screwdriver to free the catch, then pull? It doesn't seem to

Re: [MBZ] Windlace replacement

Attaboy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 23, 2018 5:34 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > A lot of the windlace on the 78 240D is torn and rotted from UV exposure. > On the driver’s side the black rubber piping is exposed and flapping around > getting in the way of the seat belt. This is

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Good luck. I have had both my knees replaced. As someone said do all the PT. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Dec 23, 2018 1:07 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an > ambulance to the ER!

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

No, I use a clone as do most folks that are not dealers. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 3:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it's Dealer Only? > >> On 12/23/2018 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Star Diagnostic System. It’s the dealer laptop for

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

So it's Dealer Only? On 12/23/2018 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Star Diagnostic System. It’s the dealer laptop for accessing the computer modules. A generic code reader will only access the basic engine emission codes. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:51 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Holy cow. Feel better. Get yourself fixed up. Use it or lose it. At least you went down swinging :-) On Sun, Dec 23, 2018, 10:07 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an > ambulance to the ER! Went

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Yeah the ortho resident told me they would boot my ass outta here pretty quickly whichever they end up doing. Fine with me I hate being a layabout. I’m going crazy now resisting turning on the mind controller TV. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 3:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

80 year old mother in law just had her second hip replacement a few months ago. They kicked her out of the hospital within a day and had her up and moving around in a matter of hours. Her last one required a short nursing home stay for PT purposes (my father in law wasn’t able to care for her

[MBZ] A different kind of table

Hmmm, I've got a Goodyear Assurance A/S here with 2085 miles and a 1" hole in the sidewall... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/6f2b32d5ebc418148ff2430ceb79e48a.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Well I am #1 in line for surgery this afternoon if 2 others get done. Might be 3 screws or a new hip depending on what they find (sounds like a car repair!). Screws are easier and outta here quick but hip might be 2-3 days before I get ejected. I guess I’ll know in awhile. Not how I expected to

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Yikes! I learned from the example of one of my graduate school professors tearing an Achilles tendon playing volleyball that one gives up that sort of stuff at a certain age unless you want to either keep going with it every week or end up with serious body damage. Good luck with the hip

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Read

Looks like a brick front end grafted onto a toada rear. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 1:19 PM: Mazda’s luxury car that never was: https://jalopnik.com/it-was-japan-s-most-daring-car-then-the-economy-implod-1826265571

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Sorry about your injury. The last time I broke something, my Doc told me to "act your age". On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 12:07 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an > ambulance to the ER! Went for

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Uh oh!   Hope you have a speedy recovery. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 12:06 PM: To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an ambulance to the ER! Went for the big catch and fell and looks like I might have cracked a hip or femur or something.

[MBZ] Interesting Read

Mazda’s luxury car that never was: https://jalopnik.com/it-was-japan-s-most-daring-car-then-the-economy-implod-1826265571 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Today's Finnie Fun!

Actually, they were ordered through Studebaker dealers.  Your Olds dealer must have been a Stuedebaker dealer also, or had a buddy who was a Studebaker dealer. Many Studebaker dealers kept the MB line, through MBNA, after Studie folded. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 10:09 AM:

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Star Diagnostic System. It’s the dealer laptop for accessing the computer modules. A generic code reader will only access the basic engine emission codes. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:51 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, Kaleb, > SDS -- Is that the Code

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Shoot hips aint no thing. My Aunt Pauline has had, I think, 3. She keeps wearing them out. You'll be walking the day after surgery.Knees are a big deal by comparison. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Dec 23, 2018 at 1:46 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Those are the

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Ouch! Bring you Christmas dinner at the hospital? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 23, 2018 1:06:52 PM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an >ambulance to the ER! Went for the big catch and

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Thanks, Kaleb, SDS -- Is that the Code Reader? LarryT On 12/23/2018 1:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You may not have spilled anything into the shifter but sometime it the past it may have happened. Sometimes it takes a while for it to start causing problems but in any case,

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Those are the brake's! Did you loose the game? So does this mean I shouldn't expect you for dinner? I hear that hips heal quicker than knees. Hope you'll be up and running soon. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

You may not have spilled anything into the shifter but sometime it the past it may have happened. Sometimes it takes a while for it to start causing problems but in any case, a quick check with sds will tell you exactly what the problem is. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:20 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

Oh, that? (puffs out his chest) That's an old Frisbee injury... Al Bundy would be proud. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Definitely no fluid spilled in the year we have owned it.  But we never know what a PO may have done.  I plan to get it to my Indy and get them to read the codes. On 12/18/2018 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It this was a 210 I would guess the shift module needs to be

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Thanks Floyd!   You guys have suggested the same possibility as what I was told on PelicanParts Forum.  Along with the shifter they said it may be the connector plate.  Looking at Youtube it looks like something I could do without a problem. I plan to get it to my Indy who will hopefully be

Re: [MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

That sucks. Some Christmas present. Get better soon. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an > ambulance to the ER! Went for the big catch and fell and looks like I might > have

[MBZ] Drove the SL this morning

To play Ultimate for the first time in 10yr 5mo 3wk and ended up in an ambulance to the ER! Went for the big catch and fell and looks like I might have cracked a hip or femur or something. One of the guys I had played with drove the SL home. BTW the doc just came and said I had a cracked

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

Hmm. Sounds like a Jim Cathey project... Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2018 9:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights I was under the impression that

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

I was under the impression that the bulb-out relay compares the current between left and right sides, and then lights up when they differ. If one converted both sides of the headlight circuit so each has a 'Dan Stern' relay, then both sides will use the same (lower) current, so the bulb-out

Re: [MBZ] SL600 + SL65

That does sound like fun! On Sat, Dec 22, 2018 at 11:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was at a party this evening, drove the SL600. Got talking to a friend who > had noticed the car. He said he had an 05 SL65 he had owned for like 7 > years and had only put

Re: [MBZ] Today's Finnie Fun!

This car was originally sold in Germany for the local market, and was later shipped over here and Federalized. I”ve got a beast of a Blaupunkt tube radio for it that I need to check out to see if it works. And I need a faceplate for it, too…. -D > On Dec 23, 2018, at 11:09 AM, Karl Wittnebel

Re: [MBZ] Tires for the 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo

15” bundts are as scarce as hen’s teeth and seriously expensive. Even finding steelies in that size is tough. Mercedes made the 15” wheels for commercial chassis’, such as the Binz conversions for things like ambulances, as well as on the long wheelbase cars. My 1984 LWB 250 had 15”

Re: [MBZ] Tires for the 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo

> On December 23, 2018 at 11:17 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some lady posted a set of 15 inch bundts with kumhos locally from a 126, so > I may scoop them up. I thought early W126 came with 14" bundts, and don't those have the same offset as W116/117/123? A set of original

Re: [MBZ] Tires for the 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo

I typically go with the highest letter rating as it means more polyester plies in the sidewall and better cornering performance from the stiffer sidewall. The td is supposed to have h rated but they are hard to find. Some lady posted a set of 15 inch bundts with kumhos locally from a 126, so I may

Re: [MBZ] Today's Finnie Fun!

Virtually every one of these cars was custom ordered. Some were european delivery. My old 190dc was purchased through an oldsmobile dealer in PA in 1963. Black with red interior. Seatbelts were an option. On Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 6:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

I used split boots on 111/110 and VW.  They work fine if you are careful putting them  on. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 12/23/18 6:33 AM: They may have installed split boots to save you money. In 1985 when I bought a 1980 Citation with a 1/2" split in one outer boot with seemingly dry

Re: [MBZ] : w124 headlights

I eventually ran a new wire from the fuse box to the headlight, bypassing the lamp out relay. The "relay" itself can fail due to cracked solder, and since it was a low beam I just put up with the lamp on the dash when the low beams were on. ___

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

Should have read: I was not clear. The boots were replaced at 66,000 miles but the noise begin at 6 miles. I do not know when the boots actually failed but I think it was very recent because the CV grease dripping on the exhaust created a smell that I noticed immediately. Also, the

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

Thanks. But it was not a split boot. I couldn't see everything but I did see that they completely removed the axles to work on them at the bench. Apparently, the outboard end (strut, control arm, tie rod, brake caliper) need to come apart to get that axle out. I plan to just monitor that

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

Having just finished replacing the third wheel bearing on the Golf, I'd guess a wheel bearing, especially if they are similar to the MB rear bearings. Since those are double race ball bearings, they don't make the same noise as tapered rollers when they go, they tend to hum, then growl, then

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Ricer Cruze, was 500E

> On December 23, 2018 at 12:04 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you put an R sticker on it it will go faster. Or a K air filter. I've already got that covered. Bought one of these when I ordered seat belts for the 2017 Cruze RS. (also bought a Camaro RS trunk badge for

Re: [MBZ] Odd Hum in Subaru

> On December 23, 2018 at 1:19 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > As far as I can tell > they just put new boots on the old axles and new Grease. They may have installed split boots to save you money. In 1985 when I bought a 1980 Citation with a 1/2" split in one outer boot with