Re: [MBZ] OT: Vintage Cameras

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
One would hope she would be charged for the wasted fuel, crew wages, and everyone's time. Alas there's a general tolerance for utter stupidity in the world today. On Tue, Oct 12, 2021, at 1:10 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Moral of this story: don't play with with your old Leica on a

Re: [MBZ] $333 per working cylinder, I need it gone my loss is your gain - 1999 E320 - $1, 000

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Here's the same car with "no issues." Same cannot be said for house in the background. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1999-mercedes-benz-e320/7392861656.html On Tue, Oct 12, 2021, at 12:52 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > That actually might not be a bad deal. > > > Rick

[MBZ] OT: Vintage Cameras

2021-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Moral of this story: don't play with with your old Leica on a flight with a Karen on it. I miss my old Minolta XG1. https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/update-la-guardia-emergency-freakout-caused-by-super-paranoid-karen/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 2004 C240 - 123k miles - $2,750

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sounds like it might be decent but wondering about the black paint on the rockers and door bottoms. Hiding rust or repairs? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2004-mercedes-low-miles/7392613490.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] $333 per working cylinder, I need it gone my loss is your gain - 1999 E320 - $1, 000

2021-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
That actually might not be a bad deal. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 11, 2021 11:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] $333 per working cylinder, I need it gone my loss is your gain - 1999 E320 - $1, 000 >From

[MBZ] MECHANICS SPECIAL 1995 S500 - $4,555

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Extra 4 in the price https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/des-plaines-mechanics-special-1995/7392717405.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] $333 per working cylinder, I need it gone my loss is your gain - 1999 E320 - $1, 000

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
>From the pics the body does look like it might be OK. Wonder what's up with >the misfire. If it's a potential easy fix I might look at this as a winter >beater. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1999-e320-mecedes-benz/7392673503.html Allan

[MBZ] OT water heaters

2021-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
At the rental, in 2019 we replaced the hot water tank with a unit from Lowes.  After a few months the renter reported water leak, it was basically the pressure valve was open and venting.  Since it had been leaking we had to get a plumber out to replace the valve out of pocket rather than

Re: [MBZ] Somebody need this?

2021-10-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"I fly low, I'm in high demand..."Stephen Stills Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 11:07 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Make it a twin engine fentanyl express no thanks. You and the plane are on a one way trip, regardless of how it terminates. Unless, your

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E430 Sport - 75k miles $5,700

2021-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That looks nice. Kinda pricey --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 11, 2021, at 11:51 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ballwin-1999-mercedes-e430-sport/7392258729.html > > Allan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

[MBZ] 211 05E320 wagon funkiness

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Check engine light is on for reasons unclear, came on last week for some reason.  I ran diagnostics on all the modules, there were some historic codes in door stuff and the headlight I disconnected, cleared those, nothing in the ECU or transmission or anywhere else. Weird.  I don't know what

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
a/k/a Kleb's homes for wayward mice. On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, at 3:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I store my vehicles for years in the pasture. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 11, 2021, at 1:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I would agree. > > > > Get

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I store my vehicles for years in the pasture. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2021, at 1:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would agree. > > Get it good and hot, park it where it’s going to be, then start the > “pickling” process of taping off or blocking openings, things

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have been storing antique cars for many winters & never heard that. I change oil in my CD when I fire it up in the spring. On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 1:42 PM Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was wondering why it is important to change the oil before storing the > car

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I would agree. Get it good and hot, park it where it’s going to be, then start the “pickling” process of taping off or blocking openings, things like that. I wrote a few long term storage procedures in a previous career, but that’s something that’s really limited to a piece of equipment you’re

Re: [MBZ] Regular ware and tare - 2007 S550 - $3,999

2021-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
is that tare weight? On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 2:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > looks so good I wouldn't even take pics > > But it might be a good deal if you wanted to deal with whatever ware and > tare it has > > --FT > > On 10/11/21 11:48 AM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I'd just be sure to get the oil up to temp for 20-30 minutes before parking it for the winter, it should be fine then. On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 1:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mainly to get as much moisture out of the engine/crankcase. That and the >

Re: [MBZ] dashboard warning light colors

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This is for the Ghia but the right turn signal on my W116 is either missing the gel or it has faded almost completely. Allan On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, at 2:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Allan, > > Are these for the Ghia or a Mercedes? I ask because a lot of the gels are > still

Re: [MBZ] dashboard warning light colors

2021-10-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
This will provide a life-time supply of small gels. I use them for all sorts of things, some were even photo related! https://www.amazon.com/Rosco-Lux-Small-Swatchbook/dp/B0002ER2YG On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 1:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Allan, > > Are

Re: [MBZ] dashboard warning light colors

2021-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Allan, Are these for the Ghia or a Mercedes? I ask because a lot of the gels are still available for the MBs, believe it or not. -D > On Oct 11, 2021, at 11:22 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, at 1:24 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >>> I need to rejuvenate some faded

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Mainly to get as much moisture out of the engine/crankcase. That and the additives in the oil that prevent corrosion become less effective as the oil is used. -D > On Oct 11, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was wondering why it is important to change the oil

Re: [MBZ] Regular ware and tare - 2007 S550 - $3,999

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
looks so good I wouldn't even take pics But it might be a good deal if you wanted to deal with whatever ware and tare it has --FT On 10/11/21 11:48 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Rebuilt title. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes/7392541455.html Allan

Re: [MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Maybe to reduce any water content to a minimum? Though to be honest I've never heard of this recommendation. I don't think any particular prep is needed for storing a diesel for a few months over the winter other than a full fuel tank to avoid algae growth and maybe a battery tender to keep the

Re: [MBZ] dashboard warning light colors

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, at 1:24 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > I need to rejuvenate some faded "gels" on dashboard warning lights. Would > > colored sharpie be good for this? Nail polish of the desired color? > > Something else? > > Actual gels? Yes, not sure where to get them though. Having decent

[MBZ] M272 Balance Shaft Check

2021-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/eGXnXM42_M0 https://youtu.be/G8HvZfxIjkw Interesting and easy check. A cheap endoscope for the phone would help too. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] storing '84MB 300CD

2021-10-11 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
I was wondering why it is important to change the oil before storing the car for the winter months. This oil has only less than 1000 miles on it, seems a waste of oil to do so. Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] dashboard warning light colors

2021-10-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I need to rejuvenate some faded "gels" on dashboard warning lights. Would > colored sharpie be good for this? Nail polish of the desired color? Something > else? Actual gels? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] VDO mechanical odometers

2021-10-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Hardest part was getting the pointer off. Two spoons, one on each side. Apply even pressure to both handles. Won't bend the center pin that way. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-11 10:54, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: where in SC? It's listed as AWD so it'll probably have a 4matic oil pan on it. Carguts USA-SC(Blacksburg) 866-217-6706 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 1999 E430 Sport - 75k miles $5,700

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ballwin-1999-mercedes-e430-sport/7392258729.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Regular ware and tare - 2007 S550 - $3,999

2021-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rebuilt title. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes/7392541455.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It does need some work to be perfect 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300TD Sedan 4D, $2, 650

2021-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nasty. On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 10:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > that’s why it’s priced at $2650 (price is slightly negotiable) > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164835425768003 > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML320

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Oh I see he replaced the trans already so that might indicate the control module, it is under the steering wheel under the dash, easy to get to, swap one from a junker with a 722.6 (millions out there).  Or it could be a wiring problem, they might have buggered up something. I have this

Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML320

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You need to buy a scanner that will read the trans codes.  Some of the cheap OBDII bluetooth things that plug in then talk to an app on your phone might pick up those codes; otherwise get an iCarsoft for $150.  A bad conductor plate will show codes for many/all the solenoids being bad.  I

Re: [MBZ] Somebody need this?

2021-10-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Make it a twin engine fentanyl express no thanks. You and the plane are on a one way trip, regardless of how it terminates. Unless, your retirement plan is life in a Mexican prison, or execution by a rival drug cartel. There are no happy endings in that script. On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 4:49 AM

Re: [MBZ] Somebody need this?

2021-10-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
They make nice looking auto conversions ... On Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 6:49 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you could get one more flight out of it to haul a load of SA > agricultural product you’d be ahead of the game > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
where in SC? --FT On 10/11/21 10:35 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Found a 55kmi 2009 E350 engine in SC for $1200. No intake manifold. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2002 ML320

2021-10-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
since I am not well-versed in ML‘s, what types of questions when I ask this person to find out if we’re looking at the contactor plate issue or if it’s something more grave? I’m still trying to find one as a breathalyzer vehicle for a boy child. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > >  >

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
ok thanks On Mon, Oct 11, 2021, 10:22 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could be at any point. Here's a vid about it, not a lot of detail, I > need to see if he made one doing the actual repairs > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvagiVaGcu4 > > There are links to

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Found a 55kmi 2009 E350 engine in SC for $1200. No intake manifold. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It does need some work to be perfect 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300TD Sedan 4D, $2, 650

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
that’s why it’s priced at $2650 (price is slightly negotiable) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/164835425768003 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could be at any point.  Here's a vid about it, not a lot of detail, I need to see if he made one doing the actual repairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvagiVaGcu4 There are links to docs below the vid with the TSB on it, and a warranty thing (8yr/80mi) which indicates there were failures

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
are balance shafts likely to fail at lower mileage? On Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 1:10 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Instructions are here: > > > http://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/ > > Basically you need to VIN to

[MBZ] Thanks Dr Corry. Mercedes S320 LWB 1999 48k - $9,900 (Apex)

2021-10-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I will not respond with an email to anyone. You must call me directly at my listed number. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/apex-mercedes-s320-lwb/739240.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Somebody need this?

2021-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
If you could get one more flight out of it to haul a load of SA agricultural product you’d be ahead of the game —FT Sent from my iPad > On Oct 11, 2021, at 3:00 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > 15 years out of annual inspection... > No mention that there are any log books > Parked

Re: [MBZ] Somebody need this?

2021-10-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
15 years out of annual inspection... No mention that there are any log books Parked outside sun, wind, snow, corrosion damage... IO 470 engines no mention of hours on engines, or engine log books Prop log books? ... times two To reconstruct engine logs, bring both engines to current