Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

Easy 5k flip on BAT On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 6:44 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is as rare as a hen's pecker. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 1:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It has the rare 5 cylinder 240D engine ... >

Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

That is as rare as a hen's pecker. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 14, 2020, 1:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It has the rare 5 cylinder 240D engine ... > > On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 10:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Not expensive if

Re: [MBZ] Might be worth the asking price

It’s marked for a good stack --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 14, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309021239680210/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Might be worth the asking price

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Re: [MBZ] Wagon

Wonder what makes it a "project". On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403232907396079/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

I like to cycle heat and cold on a rusted part. Mapp torch, then spritzer with ice water. Repeat three or four times. Maybe the last time it's hot, hold a birthday candle to the threads. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Can you post a photo or two so that we can see what you are up against? That might help with suggestions. RB On 14/12/2020 12:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: The rod end is rusted onto the tie rod and won't unscrew, at least not to the holding power of a 15mm open end wrench on the

[MBZ] Wagon

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Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

If you've got the time to mess with it, sounds like you can try the wet washcloths and acetylene torch, and then if you melt the bellows, you get the kit to replace that. If the blue wrench works, you can install your new tie rod end, and if the blue wrench doesn't break the rust free, you buy

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

My options are pretty much down to: Keep pouring penetrating oil on it, warming it with a heat gun, and praying. Try to break it off with a nut splitter (not intended for nuts that are inches long). Buy the $86 tool from MAC or Snappy and praying it does the job. (a lot of money to pay

Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

I'm with Randy, just go get it already. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2020 3:28:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes : > On 13/12/2020 6:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> 1977 MERCEDES 240D >> >> https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/dallas-1977-mercedes-240d/7246641547.html >>

Re: [MBZ] FüKNMöV3N

Yeah, if I were in the market for another car, I'd be sorely tempted to get such a hot rod. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 14, 2020 3:55:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Very nice. Would be even better with interior and engine compartment pictures. > > -D > >> On Dec 14, 2020, at 3:44 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Presuming I understand your problem, I offer this work around. Jack up and support the front of car, remove wheel for access [if memory serves, rod end that came apart was RH?] Turn steering wheel to the extreme travel limit to the broken side. then push the rubber boot back along the tie rod to

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Don, I think Mitch's car has rack and pinion, not recirculating ball, so inner end of the rod is different. Mitch, I like the water soaked rag idea, I've used that several times when brazing copper tubing and didn't want to destroy the seals in the valve just inches away from the joint.  Heat

Re: [MBZ] FüKNMöV3N

Very nice. Would be even better with interior and engine compartment pictures. -D > On Dec 14, 2020, at 3:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2499738076987026/?ref=search_code=undefined > > 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 55 AMG Sedan 4D >

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

This is in an ML, which has a little different configuration as it’s rack and pinion, not recirculating ball/Pitman arm. The tie rod is two pieces, with the ball joint and threaded piece one part, and another threaded rod that connects inside the steering rack, how exactly I forget. For that

[MBZ] FüKNMöV3N

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Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Back in the day of Rusty, it was reasonable to buy the whole tie rod with ends already installed. I did that for W115 and W107 cars ... On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 12:52 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The rod end is rusted onto the tie rod and won't unscrew, at least

Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

On 13/12/2020 6:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1977 MERCEDES 240D https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/dallas-1977-mercedes-240d/7246641547.html Go get it. Call it your Christmas present. The one you want does not come along all that often. You have enough others that you

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes 240 Diesel engine, & Standard Transmission

I would buy it in a heartbeat just for the manual trans and clutch / brake pedals to swap into a 300D, if it were not so far away. The rusted out body... meah... scrap it. Transport costs would be too much.. On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 10:33 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

The boot that goes on the steering rack is sold by the dealer in a kit form with a tube of grease and a new clamp pretty cheaply, like under $20. I know because one of mine was torn and I replaced it along with the tie rod because the ball joint seal on the tie rod was bad, too. -D > On Dec

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > Wish I had some Kroil handy instead of this Liquid Wrench I soaked it > in yesterday. If you have acetone, try mixing up a little with some ATF and use that as a penetrant. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

Soak a rag in ice water and wrap it around the tie rod just ahead of the rubber boot on the rack to act as a heat sink. You might be able to get more heat into the tie rod end that way. Also, once it's hot, apply candle wax (birthday candle) to the threads and capillary action with wick it into

[MBZ] Tie rod end removal

The rod end is rusted onto the tie rod and won't unscrew, at least not to the holding power of a 15mm open end wrench on the rod, or a 10" vice grip. My baby pipe wrench, with jaws thin enough to put on the little bit of rod that's exposed, had less grip than the vice grips. I can try heating

Re: [MBZ] very nice 300SD

You are channeling BaT --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 14, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And one must accept that unfortunately, the majority of these cars were > built in a somewhat boring color scheme. It’s a function of the times. That’s > something easily

Re: [MBZ] very nice 300SD

Spray paint cans could be your friends ... On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 11:46 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have never purchased a vehicle with a color scheme that turns me off. I > am pretty tolerant, but on my sh*t list are black exterior and various > blaah

Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

It has the rare 5 cylinder 240D engine ... On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 10:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not expensive if the sophisticated anti-theft hardware conveys with the > car. > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 7:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] I'm going to spend $35k on one crappy picture

If you need more pictures you don't deserve the car. On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 8:53 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2020-12-14 08:17, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-rare-mercedes-benz-sl600/7246708644.html >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 240D

On 2020-12-14 12:48, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Whew, its an auto. When I first started looking I thought "Must resist" an auto 240D is a thing I do not want... That's why Fred linked us to a $300 manny. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 240D

Whew, its an auto. When I first started looking I thought "Must resist" an auto 240D is a thing I do not want... -Curt On Monday, December 14, 2020, 12:33:16 PM EST, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 11:47 AM

Re: [MBZ] very nice 300SD

I have never purchased a vehicle with a color scheme that turns me off. I am pretty tolerant, but on my sh*t list are black exterior and various blaah ext/int combinations, e.g. beige/beige , white/white, or dove gray/gray. I also avoid blue with a red interior, which is thankfully quite rare.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 240D

I wouldn’t mind having that. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2020, at 11:33 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > -- Forwarded message - > From: > Date: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 11:47 AM > Subject: 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 240D > To: > > > fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you

[MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 300 Diesel engine

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[MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes 240 Diesel engine, & Standard Transmission

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[MBZ] Fwd: 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 240D

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Re: [MBZ] very nice 300SD

And one must accept that unfortunately, the majority of these cars were built in a somewhat boring color scheme. It’s a function of the times. That’s something easily looked past, however, when enjoying their use. -D > On Dec 14, 2020, at 11:44 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] very nice 300SD

With that color scheme you need an Rx for boredom. On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 1:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 4 hours is not very far. I think the 300SDL is better though. A last year > 617 would be nice. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 13, 2020, at 12:13

Re: [MBZ] Dang, here it is...

Not expensive if the sophisticated anti-theft hardware conveys with the car. On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 7:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1977 MERCEDES 240D > > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/dallas-1977-mercedes-240d/7246641547.html > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Rat nests included -- 1929 Mercedes-Benz ssk,$1,800

Someone will snap this up. On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 12:16 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder if a 606 would drop in there > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/767689577163977/?ref=search_code=undefined > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] OT don't see these very often

Sorta rusty but doesn't look too far gone to be saved https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/crestwood-nissan-patrol/7243579791.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] I'm going to spend $35k on one crappy picture

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[MBZ] I'm going to spend $35k on one crappy picture

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