Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

> Jim wrote: > > I prefer to use my pressure bleeder for just this reason if > > possible. > > The beautiful part about using the brakes is that you never > under/over-fill the brake reservoir. . > Fast, cheap, and easy. It is pretty clever. I have always used a pump to put fluid in at the slav

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

Agree. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > > The okietalk list has filled in on the politics pretty well. I think that was > a > positive step, thanks. > > Greg > __

Re: [MBZ] For the crack haters on the list

LSD is more like it. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > 1991 Mercedes Benz 350sdl Turbo Diesel Classic > > https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes-benz-350sdl-turbo-diesel/7124006880.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 210 E320 rear end howl

I'd guess wheel bearing. The sense of location based on the noise can be deceptive. Sound changing on a curve is a classic symptom. If CV boots are intact, I would say that's not likely to be the problem. Allan Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes: > I changed the fluid in the rear diff a

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of flying...

Cathay Pacific. But Singapore Airlines was probably consistently the best airline we ever flew. Havent flown either since the early 80s, so I can say they were "past" airlines. On Wed, May 13, 2020, 3:28 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of Toronto, the coup

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

On Thu, 14 May 2020 20:49:06 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I haven't gotten any satisfactory answers yet. So how do you define a satisfactory answer? Are we to have a guessing contest until we hit upon your answer, or do you want realistic suggestions like you already have gotten? >

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

On Thu, 14 May 2020 21:56:21 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Well SWMBO really likes to keep everything cold as possible so it lasts > longer. I guess I'll put the thermometer in the freezer and see what > temp we've got, than maybe bump that up. The temperature in your refrigerator's

[MBZ] 210 E320 rear end howl

I changed the fluid in the rear diff a few weeks ago thinking that might have been the reason for this growling howling In the rear end. Didn’t really help. This evening as I was driving on my little road trip I noticed it wasn’t quite as loud but was still there. I also noticed the sound chang

[MBZ] For the crack haters on the list

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[MBZ] Baby poop

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Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

I have one of these in sedan. Fine machine just does not stir my soul. 4 matic is, great even in regular driving. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 14, 2020, 7:43 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just bought a 05 E320 4matic wagon from a girl in Hilt

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

That is basically what I need to do, except I need to get my shop cleaned up first. On 5/14/2020 9:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If I could ever get my youngest to homestead like he says he’s going to, I’m doing it. Absolutely. I’m convinced that I could probably turn that $10k over e

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

The dealer offered me a listing of all dealer servicing from day one. Didn't know that was a VMI. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:37 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Vehicle Master Inquiry. Mercedes’ record of every and any time the car > ever touched a dealership or had wa

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

>VMI? Vehicle Master Inquiry. Rick ___ 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

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

I have done both zenni and Costco. When I first got mine at Costco about 30 years ago, they said they would always re-lens their frames. I bought titanium frames then, and Berylium-Copper memory bendy ones the next time. Since then, I have had them re-lensed many times, except for the last time

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

Vehicle Master Inquiry. Mercedes’ record of every and any time the car ever touched a dealership or had warranty campaign work performed on it. Essentially a Mercedes specific CarFax. Ask your dealer for the VMI on your new car. They may refuse. Some won’t show it to a customer as they consider

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

VMI? On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I want to buy a 123 turbo > > On 5/14/2020 9:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > She had it listed like 4 or 5 months ago for $3k when I first pinged her > on it. I asked her today wh

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

If I could ever get my youngest to homestead like he says he’s going to, I’m doing it. Absolutely. I’m convinced that I could probably turn that $10k over every year or two and end up with a little extra in the end. And it would keep me off the street, too. -D > On May 14, 2020, at 10:23 PM, A

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

I bought a pair from Hour Eyes and they were worth the price ($300 +- IIRC). On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 9:47 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Allan, Curly and Dan. I did make sure to get PD with my Rx. Zenni > offers a frame / lens shape I like, in Titanium, an

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I want in on Dan's IPO. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:06 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think a lot of us like to live vicariously through the bottom feeders > here who are constantly bringing their “strays” home, too. I’ve often > wondered what I could do with some la

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > Nothing is bubbling up by itself. You are _pumping_ the brakes, which > is pumping fluid down from the reservoir, through the brake cylinders, > and back up (to the reservoir) by way of the clutch cylinders. Any > air bubbles (to the top) of the reservoir, but

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

I want to buy a 123 turbo On 5/14/2020 9:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: She had it listed like 4 or 5 months ago for $3k when I first pinged her on it. I asked her today what she wanted for it as I had honestly forgot and she said $2500 so I said would you take $2200 and she was

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

She had it listed like 4 or 5 months ago for $3k when I first pinged her on it. I asked her today what she wanted for it as I had honestly forgot and she said $2500 so I said would you take $2200 and she was immediately agreeable! I offered too much! But she was really nice and accommodating

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:58 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, this is the age of instant gratification. Wait ten minutes for ice > cream? OK boomer. ;) > 1) Get metal ice cream scoop. 2) Put scoop into hot water a minute or two before scooping. 3) Scoop ice cr

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

I gave it to my 13 yo daughter to research, she came up with a bunch of hogwash about this is unavoidable and caused the by heat / cool cycles as you take it out of the freezer and put it back in. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 9:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < merced

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

No, this is the age of instant gratification. Wait ten minutes for ice cream? OK boomer. ;) - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 9:16 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Let it sit out for 10 -15 minutes before you intend to eat it? > > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:12 PM Kaleb St

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Well SWMBO really likes to keep everything cold as possible so it lasts longer. I guess I'll put the thermometer in the freezer and see what temp we've got, than maybe bump that up. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 9:20 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

Thanks Allan, Curly and Dan. I did make sure to get PD with my Rx. Zenni offers a frame / lens shape I like, in Titanium, and with a military discount and a couple of the add-ons and extras I'm at a hunnert clams. I'll check 39dollar and see what they can do. I've already looked at what Costco

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

It should, however, you are trying to push the air down, and it want's to go up. If you use the brake bleeder method, the air is moving the way it's naturally wants to go. You have a better chance of success the first time, UNLESS you push the brake pedal too far and tear up the cups in the master

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

Growing up, or getting progressive lens Rx glasses? :) - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 9:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think I will soon need to go this route. > > On 5/14/2020 7:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > I'm fina

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Thank you Randy. I agree & am worried about the list too. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Thu, May 14, 2020, 5:32 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK, I am sticking my neck out here because I am going to complain about > the list. > > I

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

I’ve used progressives for several years now. I have bought form Zenni, 39DollarGlasses, and Costco. As Allan says, PD it super critical, because it establishes the “center’ of the lens relative to the parts that are ground to change as you look up or down. If you PD is off, it will mess with y

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

It just seems to me like with pressure applied to the brake reservoir I could crack open the bleed screw on the slave cylinder and it would bleed the air out just like it would with a brake caliper. On 5/14/2020 8:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Same. I would never bleed brakes the old

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I would prefer to keep topics open except for politics. As you say it often degenerates into argument. I like to talk politics among friends as much as anyone but it can end up chewing up a tremendous amount of time and energy especially online where people are much less hesitant to cross ordinary

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

I think I will soon need to go this route. On 5/14/2020 7:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm finally growing up! Now I need to get some progressive lenses, single vision for correcting my near-sighted eyes is no longer cutting it So, who has tried progressive lens glasses from some of

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

> I prefer to use my pressure bleeder for just this reason if possible. The beautiful part about using the brakes is that you never under/over-fill the brake reservoir. All the fluid just circulates, and the level only goes down by the amount of air that ultimately gets displaced. Which is unli

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

Same. I would never bleed brakes the old "pump the pedal" way if I had the option to use a pressure bleeder. Just makes it so easy and foolproof. Unfortunately the reservoir caps are not standard and my pressure bleeder has only been usable on my MB and VW cars. Maybe they are standard in Germany.

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

And we are off... On 5/14/2020 7:29 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: Store it in the door, not the main box, unless you are Speaker of the House from the State of Kolifornia clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. On May 14, 2020, at 3:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Prob

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I used to allow political posts but it seemed to always resort to name calling and hurt feelings.  I am about ready to just open it up and let the chips fall where they may. On 5/14/2020 7:23 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Yes you should allow politics and anything else on the list. This is a c

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

I prefer to use my pressure bleeder for just this reason if possible. On 5/14/2020 7:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Pump carefully and don’t push the pedal all the way to the floor. That way you don’t risk tearing up the cups in the master cylinder. -D On May 14, 2020, at 7:42 PM, OK

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

-40 is insanely cold. Home freezer should probably be 10-15 degrees. A deep-freeze for longer-term storage should be below zero. I've never seen one at -40. The chest freezer in my basement is at -5 right now. If ice cream is too hard, set freezer temp higher (warmer, less cold, however you want t

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

With the rare Zundfolgel engine. On 5/14/2020 6:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Agreed. Learn how to use you’re “Delete” key, don’t be a looser and give people a brake while they’re cruising the Audubon with a W123 that has a hood stack. -D On May 14, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Let it sit out for 10 -15 minutes before you intend to eat it? On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is a good question I have wondered about for my entire life. > > On 5/14/2020 6:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > Problem: ice

Re: [MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

Meade Dillon via Mercedes writes: > So, who has tried progressive lens glasses from some of those discount > online places like Zenni Optical? Any other places I should try? I got progressive lenses from Zenni. Be sure the optometrist gives you your pupilary distance (distance between the cente

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

That is a good question I have wondered about for my entire life. On 5/14/2020 6:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening.  How do I keep the ice cream from getting so hard? Max Dillon Charleston SC __

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

Craig via Mercedes writes: >> Where does the air go? Does it bubble back up to the reservoir? > > Yes, it has to. Still having trouble visualizing how this works. If I have air in my brake lines, I have to bleed it out through the bleed valves at the wheels. It does not migrate up and out throug

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

On Thu, 14 May 2020 20:13:00 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > > > one of the bleed screws on the front brakes. > > Is there more than one? There are two: One on the left front brake and one on the right front brake. > > Then you just pump the brakes

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

What Clay said. Keep it in the door. My freezer actually has/had a compartment in the door to keep ice cream less cold. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

[MBZ] OT Rx Glasses with progressive lenses

I'm finally growing up! Now I need to get some progressive lenses, single vision for correcting my near-sighted eyes is no longer cutting it So, who has tried progressive lens glasses from some of those discount online places like Zenni Optical? Any other places I should try? - Max C

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

Well how much? Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 6:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just bought a 05 E320 4matic wagon from a girl in Hilton Head who is > getting divorced and leaving the state. She bought it 1.5 yr ago from an old > lady on HHI who always had it

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

I haven't gotten any satisfactory answers yet. Maybe I should offer a free jar of Andrew's artisanal pepper jelly? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:40 PM Max Dillon wrote: > Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening. How do I keep > the ice cream from

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

I can't manage that, so maybe call over the neighbors and friends to consume it all in one go. That will get expensive. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:43 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Eat it faster --- > > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 6:41 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

What's the proper temp? Last time I was at the grocery, I took a look and their ice cream was at -40 deg F. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:04 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Turn your freezer down? > > Our freezer in the fridge doesn’t fre

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

How does the door make a difference? Our freezer door shelves are too small anyway, so not really an option. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:30 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Store it in the door, not the main box, unless you are Speaker of the > House from the State o

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

What Clay said ... On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:27 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Nah, keep the politics off this list. Topic is far too contentious and > people get very wrapped up in feelings and belief systems. Best to respect > the needs of the whole and maintain a commonality. > > > clay > >

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

graphic did not post. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 14, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > > > clay > > I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 14, 2020, at 3:58 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like the ads for cars for sale, crack or not. I do like the off-topic stuff > too if it Is relevant to my life. I can’t wait to get my 240D back from the > shop! A

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

>> one of the bleed screws on the front brakes. > Is there more than one? Two wheels, two bleed screws. Nearly equidistant, but I'd probably pick the one on the brake booster side. The total length of piping would be less. > Where does the air go? Does it bubble back up to the reservoir? Yup.

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Store it in the door, not the main box, unless you are Speaker of the House from the State of Kolifornia clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 14, 2020, at 3:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening. How

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I’ll let you know how it goes. I use a UV sanitation system which makes the water nearly drinkable. During the hottest parts of the summer, we sometimes have to put in some natural algaecide to keep the water from getting a greenish tint, usually near the end of the season. This pump is supposed

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Nah, keep the politics off this list. Topic is far too contentious and people get very wrapped up in feelings and belief systems. Best to respect the needs of the whole and maintain a commonality. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 14, 2020, at 2:01 PM, Kaleb Str

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Yes you should allow politics and anything else on the list. This is a community of friends and we should be able to talk about anything we wish without being reprimanded and told to go play in the sandbox. There are several of us including one member in particular, I will not mention names, who

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I have had no issues at all with the 450SL since the end of December. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On May 14, 2020, at 1:38 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Well the past couple of months my 83 TD has been running exceptionally well. > Could it be because of a much h

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > one of the bleed screws on the front brakes. Is there more than one? > Then you just pump the brakes until all the air is out, then close > both bleed screws. Where does the air go? Does it bubble back up to the reservoir? Allan _

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

This is interesting, as I was considering a variable speed pump myself as an energy saving approach. A coworker’s husband was a “pool guy” for almost 15 years around here and is very knowledgeable about the stuff. He said that yes, variable speed pumps do save energy, but you also have to run th

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I think a lot of us like to live vicariously through the bottom feeders here who are constantly bringing their “strays” home, too. I’ve often wondered what I could do with some land, a decent shop and a stake of maybe $10k to buy up a lot of the lower end cars I see around here that have potenti

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Turn your freezer down? Our freezer in the fridge doesn’t freeze it hard, but the upright freezer in the garage turns it into a rock. -D > On May 14, 2020, at 7:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening. How do I keep > the ice c

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

Congrats on the new wagon!! Much more pickup than a sedan! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 12 passenger 144wb 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard 1092 240D, High Mileage Hildegard still in the shop Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 4:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > 

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

Pump carefully and don’t push the pedal all the way to the floor. That way you don’t risk tearing up the cups in the master cylinder. -D > On May 14, 2020, at 7:42 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think I remember that as well, now that you mention it. > > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 6:32

Re: [MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

That’s great! So is it a W211? Check the stealer - badging, if it’s still in the system, can be amazingly cheap. It seems to be hit or miss, but check it out before you go cruising the used stuff. Pictures or it didn’t happen. -D long time wagon Man > On May 14, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Buggered Ben

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I like the ads for cars for sale, crack or not. I do like the off-topic stuff too if it Is relevant to my life. I can’t wait to get my 240D back from the shop! A bit more OT, I had to extract a male PVC fitting that broke off inside my swimming pool pump when I was trying to tighten it down to

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Agreed. Learn how to use you’re “Delete” key, don’t be a looser and give people a brake while they’re cruising the Audubon with a W123 that has a hood stack. -D > On May 14, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree. I'm quite liberal with the delete key... > Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I concur. With current events as they are, a place to vent, and discuss "stuff" is welcome. As far as MB for sale posts, I find it interesting to see the price fluctuations over the years, and what fickle buyers tend to value. In my opinion, the facelift W210 and probably the W211 cars are pro

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

I think I remember that as well, now that you mention it. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 6:32 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IIRC, the official shop procedure is to connect a hose between the clutch > bleeder on > the slave cylinder and one of the bleed screws on the front

Re: [MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Eat it faster --- On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 6:41 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening. How do I keep > the ice cream from getting so hard? > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > ___ >

[MBZ] I must be smoking happy dust

I just bought a 05 E320 4matic wagon from a girl in Hilton Head who is getting divorced and leaving the state. She bought it 1.5 yr ago from an old lady on HHI who always had it dealer serviced. She hasn’t driven it much at all for the last several months since she got a new vehicle. 225kmi,

[MBZ] OT hard ice cream vs soft

Problem: ice cream gets too hard after the initial opening.  How do I keep the ice cream from getting so hard? Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

IIRC, the official shop procedure is to connect a hose between the clutch bleeder on the slave cylinder and one of the bleed screws on the front brakes. Then you just pump the brakes until all the air is out, then close both bleed screws. -- Jim ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] 123 clutch

I found it better to connect to the bleeder valve on the slave cyl, and pump fluid up to the master cyl, but don't remember if I did that on the W123 clutch or not. I'm pretty sure that we did with the W201 clutch. Access can be a problem. On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 6:23 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercede

[MBZ] 123 clutch

I pulled this 81 240D I acquired into the shop to get it going. Currently clutch is dead and just goes to the floor.  I assume I want to first try seeing if the slave cylinder is leaking, then maybe try bleeding it?  Followed by replacement.  So the question is I have never worked on a clutch b

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Politics IS and HAS BEEN on this list. Only one side allowed.   Dissenting opinions get you shot.   The ultimate tyrant's dream. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 14, 2020 at 5:01 PM I guess there will be little to no traffic then.  We will continue to post cars fo

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

The okietalk list has filled in on the politics pretty well. I think that was a positive step, thanks. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I agree. I'm quite liberal with the delete key... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:55 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I like seeing the pointers to cars for sale, because I don't use Facebook nor do I have the time to browse craigslist, copart, hemmings,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

Good thing is there is no snow there, so no salt on the roads, and it's never really hot either there so cars would not get baked. I've heard some people say the salt air is a problem, don't know how much of a concern that really is though. Why would it be worse than any other coastal area? Allan

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I guess there will be little to no traffic then.  We will continue to post cars for sale, and point out the crack.  It has been a tradition here for years and I have no intention of changing it.  Should I allow politics back on the list?  I have been debating it. On 5/14/2020 4:31 PM, Randy Be

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Sticking my neck out

My DIL just shipped over her 2010 GLK350 from HNL to SEA at the cost of only $600. They don't put many miles on there, it only had 72K on it when she bought it a few months ago. Could be a source of low mileage vehicles. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@ok

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

I like seeing the pointers to cars for sale, because I don't use Facebook nor do I have the time to browse craigslist, copart, hemmings, eBay, et. al. in their hundreds of locales. I also like knowing whether people think something is priced high, low, or about right. I don't have a barometer on t

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

On 14/05/2020 4:38 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Well the past couple of months my 83 TD has been running exceptionally well. Could it be because of a much higher quality of fuel then we have been getting? How many miles on it? Maybe you finally have it broken in. RB _

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

Well the past couple of months my 83 TD has been running exceptionally well. Could it be because of a much higher quality of fuel then we have been getting? Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: OK, I am sticking my neck out here because I am going to complain about the list. It is really going

[MBZ] Sticking my neck out

OK, I am sticking my neck out here because I am going to complain about the list. It is really going downhill and if this continues we will fade away. I am tired of reading about how people think that anyone offering an old Mercedes for sale is on crack. There is very little point in posting

[MBZ] OT: proper application of pinstripes

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Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

He would need to cut a hole in the hood and stick the exhaust pipe out of it first. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buy it and flip it to the FB boys > > --FT > >> On 5/14/20 12:00 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >> Fresh filters,

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Depending on how bad it is, might be worth messing with. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 9:57 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wires, random toggles, and it’s an uber rare 350D!!! > > Bob R > > > Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan > https://phoenix.craigslist.

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Would he need to cut a hole in the hood and put an exhaust elbow in before he does that in order to increase the value? -D inquiring minds... > On May 14, 2020, at 12:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buy it and flip it to the FB boys > > --FT > > On 5/14/20 12:00 PM, G Mann vi

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Buy it and flip it to the FB boys --FT On 5/14/20 12:00 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Fresh filters, fresh fuel, and a long Italian tuneup, up hill.. Then, drive it like you stole it... Do I read the mileage as 254,000? On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:57 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Yes. I just had my Spidey senses go off a little bit about all the dangling wires in the random toggle switch on the dashboard. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 9:01 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fresh filters, fresh fuel, and a long Italian tuneup, up hill.. > Then, d

Re: [MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Fresh filters, fresh fuel, and a long Italian tuneup, up hill.. Then, drive it like you stole it... Do I read the mileage as 254,000? On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:57 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wires, random toggles, and it’s an uber rare 350D!!! > > Bob R > > > Run

Re: [MBZ] Meth is still available in Arkansas

The 2 I’ve bought for $500 cranked, one ran the other I’ve still got to get started --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1999 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL PROJECT CAR/ RESTORE OR PARTS CAR > > https://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts

[MBZ] FW: Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan

Wires, random toggles, and it’s an uber rare 350D!!! Bob R Running 1981 Mercedes 350 D 5 cylinder Sedan https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/7123638880.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep 04 E320 bad tranny

Could be a conductor plate Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2020, at 8:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks half decent. Wonder if it might be an easy fix > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/904423843336902 > > 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D > $1,500 >

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