Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The animal transfer element was reported in Jan, right after the bernie buds announced the new virus.   It was repaorted as similar to the 1918 flu in that it was a mutant of an animal virus, with parts of Sars and aids.    If you wanna know facts, you have to get info from places other than

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
So by some vector, a "pet horse" managed to collect the Wuhan Flu virus and is now sick. Some speculations are now being made about how that horse has infected humans and what transfers those humans may have made. On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 10:52 PM G Mann wrote: > There is already one case of

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That said, it may be the slave that went south.    But chances are 50/50 that since then, the master has gotten rusty and won't survive...   Depends on how new the fluid was, how high the humidity was, etc., etc. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There is already one case of equine coronavirus 19 reported in Arizona. So, by On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 2:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *Peter wrote: the novel virus has the potential to infect pets* > > I don't recall reading about this. Do you have a

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The parts are fairly cheap so might be a good idea. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 29, 2020, at 10:49 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it were mine and I was gonna drive it, I'd buy a new master, slave and > hose. (and maybe even the tube.) Change em all, filler up, bleed er

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
If it were mine and I was gonna drive it, I'd buy a new master, slave and hose.  (and maybe even the tube.)  Change em all, filler up, bleed er out, (or better yet filler up from the bottom, eliminating the need to bleed.) and not have to think about it for a LNG time.   As a flipper,

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
not unless you cut the belt to put it on.   It is clear you have to take off the flywheel. THey make a big deal that you "only have to slide the transmission back"   You don't "Have to" remove it, but you may as well.   It has to be taken out, and you may as well lower and put it out of the

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
What a POS Notdura-to da Max Or Dura minonly 150k to get it outa warranty, than ya gotta disassemble the engine, or letter blow and buy a new enginewhich is what those who buy that used car repair insecurance will do. Only da wurst from gummit motors! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Three possibilities: Low fluid from a slave cylinder leak (brakes work fine) Bad clutch cylinder so no pressure to operate clutch Bad slave cylinder (also low fluid but at the transmission end, not a brake line or caliper) or leaking line ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The PO said it did it before and he took it somewhere and they cleaned something out and it worked fine. He then went to drive it and it suddenly did not work again. Just goes to the floor with no resistance but comes right back up. Will get it into the shop and get under and see what the deal

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 1 Mar 2020 02:27:14 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Either slave or master cylinder is probably leaking. Master will drip > in the foot well, look for a stain. Slave can fail with no visible leak. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake fluid can damage the floor mat.

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Either slave or master cylinder is probably leaking. Master will drip in the foot well, look for a stain. Slave can fail with no visible leak. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 9:19:12 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > Start by checking fluid levels in master & look for leaks in slave >

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Start by checking fluid levels in master & look for leaks in slave cylinders. Top it off & see. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Feb 29, 2020, 9:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This 240D I just picked up has a dead clutch. As in, it just goes > straight

[MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This 240D I just picked up has a dead clutch.  As in, it just goes straight to the floor.  I have never dealt with clutch issues before.  Does the master and slave cylinders need to be replaced or any sort of testing to determine the issue? ___

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I doubt it.  All I saw in that video was geared toward emissions.  I also noticed the single row timing chain which can't be all that reliable in the long term.  I also see a lot of heat under the hood as they have all of the exhaust crap right up next to the engine in the engine compartment.

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I wonder if you could replace that belt from below, remove the oil pan and oil pump. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 8:42:11 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > https://youtu.be/NFNsg7bCtdA > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT my friends Phil and Ana on MSNBC last night

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Interesting video. I wonder what Bernie paid to jack up his house. What is Floyd going to do? On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 8:58 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not quite the story they would have put together but still compelling > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*Peter wrote: the novel virus has the potential to infect pets* I don't recall reading about this. Do you have a link? On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 2:39 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually the corona virus problem has long been anticipated -- it was a >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Actually the corona virus problem has long been anticipated -- it was a subject discussion back in the early 70's when we figured out how viruses worked. The concern amongst biologists and disease transmission specialists was that an animal virus would become human transmissible due to exposure

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
or the pol. affiliation of the accused...   one way: known perps walk free.   other way a general/other who has done nothing wrong is sent to prison. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at 1:02 PM It depends on the seriousness of the accusation

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It depends on the seriousness of the accusation --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 29, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can't prove something didn't happen. You have to PROVE something did > happen. Zero evidence = no crime > >> Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Can't prove something didn't happen.   You have to PROVE something did happen.  Zero evidence = no crime Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at 10:41 AM Justice= innocent until proven guilty. Social Justice= Guilty until proven innocent. Greg

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm sure that Iran's enemies are watching closely and formulating plans to exploit this crisis to overthrow the regime. Their leadership's advanced ages are a huge vulnerability. Ditto for NORKs, but their dear leader is younger. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 11:56:02 AM G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is well documented and well supported with hard fact that Iran and China are long standing trading partners in both chemical weapons materials and nuke weapons production materials. It is VERY likely an infection vector has been well established in Iran via travel to and from China. To gain

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Justice= innocent until proven guilty. Social Justice= Guilty until proven innocent. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You don't think CIA or Mosaad toyed with [enhanced] the virus? Can you prove otherwise? ;) On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 11:23 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NoAnd, btw, that is wild theory. any conspiracy took place in china. > > it was developed by the

Re: [MBZ] Uhh oookkk

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Knock off a zero -- let's talk. On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 8:29 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Meth head > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Feb 28, 2020, at 11:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 1983 Mercedes 240D 4

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Other than that, looks great! On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 9:59 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1017119738665101/ > > 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D $743 > > She used to runs and drive, typical old

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No    And, btw, that is wild theory.   any conspiracy took place in china. it was developed by the chicoms.   Prob'ly got to iran from a chicom "advisor" going there, or a native in china for training returning home.   pretty simple.   Just follow travel patterns.   Now that it is in yurp, it

[MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is anyone else wondering whether a mortal enemy of Iran had anything to do with this? *"Apart from China, where it was first detected in December, Iran has recorded the most deaths from the new form of coronavirus

[MBZ] Could be a good deal

2020-02-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1017119738665101/ 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D $743 She used to runs and drive, typical old Mercedes issues Then some asshole tow truck operator decided to tow her with a tow strap and ripped the transmission / rear end apart Not

[MBZ] OT my friends Phil and Ana on MSNBC last night

2020-02-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not quite the story they would have put together but still compelling https://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/key-primary-state-faces-climate-change-crisis-79659589815 --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Uhh oookkk

2020-02-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Meth head --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 28, 2020, at 11:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1983 Mercedes 240D 4 speed > > https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1983-mercedes-240d-4-speed/7083738667.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >