Re: [MBZ] aiming headlights

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm. Was just looking at the wiring diagram again. My high/low switch isn't working and was going to deal with that later. I had assumed the low beams were on (the high-beam indicator on the dash was dark). But checking which wires were hot, it's the high beams. G. So I was trying to aim the

Re: [MBZ] aiming headlights

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sounds about like the instructions I had -- called for a 2.1" drop at 25' Good thought about trying it with some daylight. I was in the driveway in the dark. Allan On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, at 11:05 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > I'm in the process of getting the headlights on the new

Re: [MBZ] aiming headlights

2021-10-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I'm in the process of getting the headlights on the new Golf somewhere near correct. Set way high when I got it, and I have to pull the bumper cover this weekend to remove one headlight and get the high beam bulb set correctly (no room, pulled the bulb and then can't ge it back in place)

[MBZ] aiming headlights

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Somewhat OT but general enough, project for tonight was aiming headlights on the Ghia. I had ordered new Koito lights from Dan Stern as the aftermarket headlights installed by a prior owner were garbage. I followed the extremely detailed aiming instructions, measuring, setting up markings on a

Re: [MBZ] BAS ESP light on ML500

2021-10-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ahh, good thought. Connector Might have gotten jarred loose on the bumps. I’ll check it in the morning —FT Sent from my iPad > On Oct 8, 2021, at 8:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Brake lite switch > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 8, 2021, at 7:26 PM, Buggered

Re: [MBZ] BAS ESP light on ML500

2021-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Brake lite switch Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2021, at 7:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was driving today to visit the girl child towing my trailer with the 95 > E320 on it. Ran over a particularly rough patch of road, more so than the > usual and the BAS ESP

Re: [MBZ] BAS ESP light on ML500

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 20:25, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was driving today to visit the girl child towing my trailer with the 95 E320 on it. Ran over a particularly rough patch of road, more so than the usual and the BAS ESP warning light came on. When I got here I shut off the car and

[MBZ] BAS ESP light on ML500

2021-10-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was driving today to visit the girl child towing my trailer with the 95 E320 on it. Ran over a particularly rough patch of road, more so than the usual and the BAS ESP warning light came on. When I got here I shut off the car and started it up later and the light went off after a minute. I

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD - $2,000

2021-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Painted in a non-traditional blue. On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, 2:25 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Purchased 8 months ago in Fla but now in Illinois and never > retitled/registered? > > > https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-1985-mercedes-300sd/7391284573.html > >

[MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 147k miles - $6,000

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Apparently an Uber/Lyft car https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/des-plaines-2005-mercedes-e320-diesel/7391291137.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] 1985 300SD - $2,000

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Purchased 8 months ago in Fla but now in Illinois and never retitled/registered? https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-1985-mercedes-300sd/7391284573.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I’m a dummy

2021-10-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Both 60x cars I owned had needed delivery valve seals. If I get another 60x engine I'll replace them proactively. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 1:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yep, happens everytime. I this case I figured I would go ahead and

Re: [MBZ] I’m a dummy

2021-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep, happens everytime. I this case I figured I would go ahead and replace them while I had everything apart but they did not seem to be leaking so I decided not to mess with them. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2021, at 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > What normally

Re: [MBZ] I’m a dummy

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What normally happens to me is that I will order parts, start the job, and then with everything apart will realize that some gasket or seal that I need was not included On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > A couple of weeks ago I had the IP out on the 606

[MBZ] I’m a dummy

2021-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
A couple of weeks ago I had the IP out on the 606 because it was timed wrong. When I ordered parts I ordered the delivery valve seals. They did not appear to be leaking so I decided not to mess with it. I now have a strong odor of diesel. Guess what? Deliver valves are leaking. Wtf? Why didn’t

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E430 - 261k miles - $2,500

2021-10-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I often wonder if the seller just clicked the wrong box on posting of the ad. A quick Carfax search should show it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 8, 2021 11:23 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2002 E430 -

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E430 - 261k miles - $2,500

2021-10-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We were there in 2017 and our guide told us about the Cumberland flooding second avenue. It's hard to believe because the river is normally wy down below the level of the city. Must be quite a thing... -Curt On Friday, October 8, 2021, 12:23:28 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E430 - 261k miles - $2,500

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I did also notice it has a rebuilt title. Can a flood car qualify for that? Nashville does get some flooding in certain areas. Allan On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, at 12:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I always figured any car in the gray zone on this map would be a safe bet, > barring flood

Re: [MBZ] Good looking 280 SL C on BAT

2021-10-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
No surprise here - "The seller states that the tape deck does not play at the correct speed and the HVAC system is not functioning properly. " If it had a manual tranny, it could be interesting. On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 10:32 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has the

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E430 - 261k miles - $2,500

2021-10-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I always figured any car in the gray zone on this map would be a safe bet, barring flood zones, and perhaps coastal areas. https://snowbrains.com/map-of-average-annual-snowfall-in-contiguous-u-s/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 8, 2021 10:10 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 2013 ML350 BlueTec - 127k miles - $18,500

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Just noticed that it has dealer plates, so this is probably a dealer ad masquerading in the FSBO section...could explain the high asking price. On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Those are really nice, esp. if they have with 360 deg. camera. Pretty color > but a

Re: [MBZ] 2013 ML350 BlueTec - 127k miles - $18,500

2021-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Those are really nice, esp. if they have with 360 deg. camera. Pretty color but a better deal at $15k. On Fri, Oct 8, 2021 at 11:18 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good colors, looks clean. Tow hitch. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Good looking 280 SL C on BAT

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Has the troublesome Chrysler ACC system... On Fri, Oct 8, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > 1980 short wheelbase coupe in an attractive blue-green with light cloth > interior. Has a few minor-ish issues but overall presents well. Currently > under $6k and probably not

[MBZ] Good looking 280 SL C on BAT

2021-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1980 short wheelbase coupe in an attractive blue-green with light cloth interior. Has a few minor-ish issues but overall presents well. Currently under $6k and probably not going too much higher. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-280slc-7/

[MBZ] 2012 GL450 - 86k miles - $16,900

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pretty low miles. Tow hitch. Grey/tan. https://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/cto/d/teays-2012-mercedes-gl450/7391128943.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] 2013 ML350 BlueTec - 127k miles - $18,500

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good colors, looks clean. Tow hitch. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2013-mercedes-benz-ml350/7391133832.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] 2002 E430 - 261k miles - $2,500

2021-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nashville probably doesn't use a ton of road salt. Silver/Grey but sounds well cared for. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/murfreesboro-2002-mercedes-e430-4matic/7391252588.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

2021-10-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC, BenzLESS for now 2008 Honda Odyssey van 160Kmi, El Cheapo Transporto 2004 Itasca Suncruiser 37B 50Kmi, Sweaty Betty (when her dash AC wasn’t working, all fixed now, home until the 19th Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2021, at 10:38 PM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 08:54, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Looks like it. And Dan unlocked me, I think Kleb shut off messages to me when he started getting dozens of bounce messages a day. I kept meaning to wait on the phone with Hostgator and complain. I guess whatever spam list they were using

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 07:56, mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote: Received a msg from Banned. Replied to it and received my reply. Am I back? Did HostGator stop trashing all my incoming list mail? Nope. Let's try again ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Looks like it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 8, 2021 6:57 AM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: [MBZ] I'm back Received a msg from Banned. Replied to it and received my reply. Am I back? Did HostGator stop trashing

[MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Received a msg from Banned. Replied to it and received my reply. Am I back? Did HostGator stop trashing all my incoming list mail? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 Grandma's car - $5,800

2021-10-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Woolwax is basically the same stuff with substantially less smell. I've got a gallon jug of it and also a couple spray cans. -Curt On Thursday, October 7, 2021, 06:56:33 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I’ve used FluidFilm, but it has to be reapplied regularly. At least