Re: [MBZ] Texas car in Chi-town, 1999 E300 diesel - 242k miles - $4, 750

Winter Summer. I think winter starts off in second gear. The diesel has great torques so first would spin the tars too much in snow --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 11:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is the "W/S" switch by the gear lever? > > Some wear/tear but

[MBZ] Texas car in Chi-town, 1999 E300 diesel - 242k miles - $4, 750

What is the "W/S" switch by the gear lever? Some wear/tear but not terrible. Car phone from 1999 listed as a "pro" Still somewhat pricy? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1999-mercedes-e300-turbo-diesel/7335337791.html Allan ___ http://www.oki

[MBZ] Happy Moose Day

https://apnews.com/article/ak-state-wire-alaska-moose-environment-and-nature-a80b8406ab938a2b88730aa13b137aca Better than getting stomped clay Political correctness is a doctrine, f

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

As far as I can figure, the UFO has 3 interdependent functions. The boost signal from the manifold goes to the ALDA. At the ALDA the boost signal is teed off to power the UFO. The two other functions are, via another vacuum whatsit (Black), it modulates the EGR. Lastly, the vacuum supply is varied

[MBZ] Kahrz

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Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

Amazon drop packages at the local PO for “last mile” Delivery which can be either good or bad depending on your delivery people. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 6:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > How did Amazon get USPS to deliver that fast???

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

> The blue plastic device that was on the side of the engine compartment. I’m > thinking it was part of the pollution control stuff. IIRC, on the SDL it's part of the transmission shifting stuff. Maybe not. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

I ordered a few items from amazon yesterday, and they promised next day delivery. To my surprise, the order was in my mailbox at 11am this morning - delivered by the USPS! About the earliest they come by our house is 11 - usually more like 3-4pm. How did Amazon get USPS to deliver that fast??? Clo

Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

Actually I checked again and Tirerack has that same tire in the 155 size. So, I guess I could use that as a spare if necessary, and keep the 165 as the main tires for a slightly bigger contact patch. Allan Allan Streib via Mercedes writes: > It has 165R15 tires now. No "ratio" number as in mode

Re: [MBZ] And the photography award goes to…

It’s a dazzling hard top convertible --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 4:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763561181003442/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

It has 165R15 tires now. No "ratio" number as in modern tire sizes. They are quite old so even though the tread depth is good, I do see a little bit of sidewall cracking and I am thinking of replacing them sooner rather than later. I can't find a DOT date code on them either. I only see one new ti

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

Up until a few years ago, my street didn't exist on Google Maps, despite existing in reality for decades. It caused occasional problems, mostly for FedEx; UPS and USPS seemed to know about it. USPS frequently delivers my mail to my neighbors, and vice versa, or to a house on another street that ha

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

You really should do so. We had a Bichon named Ben for about 12 years starting in September 2003. He was a great little dog. On 11/06/2021 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: BTW, thanks for all that dog food! Now I can go out and purchase my very own *bichon frisee*. __

Re: [MBZ] And the photography award goes to…

LOL, and I thought this one was bad: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308162474385902/ -Curt On Friday, June 11, 2021, 4:24:43 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/763561181003442/ Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] And the photography award goes to…

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Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

I remember that now. Never had a problem with it before I sold the car to Kyle. Try SoCal Mercedes used parts: 888-664-6602 On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 4:04 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > [image: image.png] > 1233001133 > > On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 3:31 PM Andrew St

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

BTW, thanks for all that dog food! Now I can go out and purchase my very own *bichon frisee*. On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 3:20 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I plug your address into the googs, it takes me to the wrong address. > I think the issue is the borg: th

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

I might have one lying around gathering dust so please send me a link or photo off list. On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 3:24 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think they are NLA, or they were a few years. The '87 300D/TD used same, > and when I parted out Wilton's sedan,

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

I think they are NLA, or they were a few years. The '87 300D/TD used same, and when I parted out Wilton's sedan, Karl wanted that. I think they have something to do with regulating the vacuum for the transmission shift points? There are probably some rubber parts inside that need restoration, li

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

When I plug your address into the googs, it takes me to the wrong address. I think the issue is the borg: they have the wrong location for your address. That might be a good thing. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

Drawing a bank Got a picture? On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 2:30 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The blue plastic device that was on the side of the engine compartment. > I’m thinking it was part of the pollution control stuff. > > -D > > > On Jun 11, 2021, at 2:10 PM, And

Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

What size tires are you using on your Ghia? It would be a good idea to verify that they fit in your spare tire "well". I seem to remember that the stock size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. Anyways the larger size did not fit in the spare tire well of the

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

The blue plastic device that was on the side of the engine compartment. I’m thinking it was part of the pollution control stuff. -D > On Jun 11, 2021, at 2:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm lost. Was bedeutet das "flying saucer"? > > On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 12:45 PM Fre

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Auction is winding down so get your bids in. Nice project car. https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3ylp4JoM/1982-mercedesbenz-500sec?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ending ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

I have had real issues with Fedex. Our house is on the edge of a zip code and on a couple occasions they simply refused to drop off the package. When I went to PU at their depot they would not let me do so under any circumstances, despite having been told over the phone this is what I needed to do

Re: [MBZ] Very clean W115 300D on MB Market

Yours is far prettier and IIRC in comparable condition. On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks pretty good. No right side mirror and back seat looks iffy. > Front seats are beautiful and the dash pad is not cracked. > > > On 11/06/2021 1

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

I'm lost. Was bedeutet das "flying saucer"? On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 12:45 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Q. Is the blue flying saucer available? > Replaced the one on the car with my only spare (used) to restore boost. > New from MBZ has to be expensive. > Any i

Re: [MBZ] New ball bearings - 2005 E500 - 179k miles - $4,200

How does one become a loballer? On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 12:56 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NO LOW BALLERS > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wheaton-2005-mercedes-benz/7334814336.html > > Allan > > ___ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Green ponton

Thistle green or silver green. Wonder if that color was original to this car. On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 11:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/937040126875485/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

Re: [MBZ] Very clean W115 300D on MB Market

Looks pretty good. No right side mirror and back seat looks iffy. Front seats are beautiful and the dash pad is not cracked. On 11/06/2021 11:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Has 300K miles but looks new. Includes a garageful of spares. I'll be watching this closely. https://them

[MBZ] New ball bearings - 2005 E500 - 179k miles - $4,200

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[MBZ] '85 TD

Q. Is the blue flying saucer available? Replaced the one on the car with my only spare (used) to restore boost. New from MBZ has to be expensive. Any ideas? Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

[MBZ] Very clean W115 300D on MB Market

Has 300K miles but looks new. Includes a garageful of spares. I'll be watching this closely. https://thembmarket.com/1976-300d ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

yeah definitely. I wonder about someone who builds something like that but then posts screenshots of his phone photo app instead of just loading the pics directly --FT On 6/11/21 11:04 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/874621096743032/ Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

This guy sounded like a complete moron. It’s possible he went to a house where nobody was home, but it was not my house. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I "lost" a box of dog food a coupla weeks ago. Got a message saying the > dr

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Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

I "lost" a box of dog food a coupla weeks ago.  Got a message saying the driver could not find the address.  Talked to Fedex (and this is painful), we went back and forth, I finally called Chewy and they sent out another box for free and gave me a $25 credit too.  ,Same thing with Fedex then a

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

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Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

Hard to get good help these days... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 10:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered $2500 worth of injectors for my Duramax. They were shipped FedEx > with direct signature required. After a couple of delay

Re: [MBZ] Car will turn over and occasionally run 1929 Mercedes SSK Gazelle Kit Car - $3, 200 (Dallas)

yeah that was my thought too, not a lot to those engines.  Needs a big blower sticking out of the top, some drop springs... --FT On 6/11/21 10:36 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Pinto engine is as plain jane as it gets... clean the carb, clean the plugs, drain the fuel and use fresh, non ethano

[MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

I ordered $2500 worth of injectors for my Duramax. They were shipped FedEx with direct signature required. After a couple of delays of when they were supposed to show up, a guy calls me saying he tried to deliver but nobody was home. Wanted to know if I could meet him in town. I had literally ju

Re: [MBZ] Car will turn over and occasionally run 1929 Mercedes SSK Gazelle Kit Car - $3, 200 (Dallas)

Pinto engine is as plain jane as it gets... clean the carb, clean the plugs, drain the fuel and use fresh, non ethanol. I bet it runs fine with just that. From the story line in the ad, it's been setting for a long time... On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 7:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@oki

[MBZ] Car will turn over and occasionally run 1929 Mercedes SSK Gazelle Kit Car - $3, 200 (Dallas)

It actually doesn't look too bad but not $3200 not too bad. There's gotta. be room for a M113 in there https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/dallas-1929-mercedes-ssk-gazelle-kit-car/7334922919.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

[MBZ] The car is professionally wrapped in 3M Satin with 3M Gloss Black 2008 Mercedes S63 AMG S Class - $20, 000

You too can be a balla. I actually kinda like it, looks like it was black originally https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/simpsonville-2008-mercedes-s63-amg-class/7334970624.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 Air Conditioner issue

Dan,  I do have access to a friend's AC evacuator and the sensors are less than $50.   If it wasn't too complicated I would attempt myself.  I have had no luck with Youtube.  The AC refrigerant pressure switch looks like it might be easily accessible under the car near the condenser.  The generi

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 Air Conditioner issue

If it’s the pressure switch you would need to evacuate the system, replace the switch, pull a vacuum and charge. Do you have the tools necessary to do these things? If not, leave it to your mechanic. AC work isn’t rocket science, but you have to have the proper tools to do it. It’s not somethin

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 Air Conditioner issue

Sounds like you need a wiring diagram and the service manual for the HVAC, ideally with the component locations. Maybe try searching on you-tube university? If you can locate the connectors, you can probably spoof the signal to make the system work. For instance, the pressure switch is probably

[MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 Air Conditioner issue

Hi all,     My daughter's 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 4matic (w/90K) air conditioner stopped working a few days ago during a heatwave.  I checked the R134 charge and the charge is fine.  I cannot see if the clutch is engaging because it's   internal.  I assumed that the compressor was bad so I decide