Re: [MBZ] 300TD hatch struts

2021-11-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I have heard this before. But the strut bolts on my 79 TD came out with an ordinary (manual) socket set. Maybe I was just lucky (and much younger). -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of David Bruckmann via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2021 6:42 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2012 Sprinter with seats from Honda Odyssey - 152k miles - $22, 500

2021-11-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Offer $18001.01 On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 5:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Private rebuilt title > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Nov 20, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > lowball offers such as 18k will

Re: [MBZ] Moving engine

2021-11-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:41:18 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > There is a hydraulic shop not far away, I'll swing by there this week > and see if they have the parts or can do it.  If they can maybe I > should take my various floor jacks to them too and get them sorted out. Great ideas!

Re: [MBZ] 300TD hatch struts

2021-11-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The heat I used was a 1/2 inch air wrench with 120 psi air supply. It spun them right out. On install, I cleaned the threads with a wire brush and used a dot of red loctite, torqued to spec [don't ask what the spec is, I don't remember, but I remember looking it up, at the time.] As someone

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
true. I await to see this revelation. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 7:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Cmon man it’s the internet. Everything is possible > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Nov 20, 2021, at 6:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 300TD hatch struts

2021-11-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How very considerate... On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 6:42 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As I recall, the factory used red loctite, which requires heat to > deactivate. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Did OK don make a move or did he miss out

2021-11-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I missed out - I spent the weekend at an aviation auction though - spent too many $'s on misc. parts, though I should be set for fun for the next year ... On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 1:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s pending > >

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I need to CHANGE THE FUSES to get the fans working Draining the dishwasher detergent tomorrow will run done clean water through then some CA --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 20, 2021, at 6:47 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > As Jaime mentioned, laundry detergent is best. And

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Cmon man it’s the internet. Everything is possible --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 20, 2021, at 6:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have never seen or heard of one. > >> On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 6:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Is there

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You can still get powder detergent, at least my local Target carries it, I know because I recently bought a box of Tide powder to try it on some grease-stained shirts. It seems to me that it does a better job on grease stains than the liquid detergent. I now use it for kitchen towels and any

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
As Jaime mentioned, laundry detergent is best. And I recall when this was a topic during Dr. Booth's presence on this list, a key point was to seek out so-called "HE" (high efficiency) detergent intended for front-loading washers. It is the least "foamy". Not sure if that still matters, with the

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have never seen or heard of one. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 6:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is there even such a car as a W210 coupe? > > > On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > Coupe? With 380kmi? Uhh, pass at $1500 > > >

Re: [MBZ] 300TD hatch struts

2021-11-20 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
As I recall, the factory used red loctite, which requires heat to deactivate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is there even such a car as a W210 coupe? On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Coupe? With 380kmi? Uhh, pass at $1500 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Nov 20, 2021, at 3:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.9 CP/TCM in 04E500

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Haha yeah maybe but it’s gratifying to take something nice that is broken and bring it back to life. Plus I could make some $$$ off it I guess. And plus plus it’s a good learning experience on these transmissions. I did notice the inner tread on the front tires was shedding wires so I guess

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah crazy price and dearth of details. I did just notice it's a diesel, I guess that adds a bit to the potential value but $5k is still silly. Allan On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Coupe? With 380kmi? Uhh, pass at $1500 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn >

Re: [MBZ] 722.9 CP/TCM in 04E500

2021-11-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You are a bit of a glutton for punishment. Randy On 20/11/2021 3:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Got the new CP in and transmission closed up, pumped in 6L of fluid and went to start it to warm up the fluid and of course the battery wouldn’t spin it after sitting for awhile. So

Re: [MBZ] 2012 Sprinter with seats from Honda Odyssey - 152k miles - $22, 500

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Private rebuilt title --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 20, 2021, at 2:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > lowball offers such as 18k will be ignored > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/franklin-park-2012-mercedes-benz/7410541886.html > >

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Coupe? With 380kmi? Uhh, pass at $1500 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 20, 2021, at 3:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-mercedes-benz/7410295940.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 2012 Sprinter with seats from Honda Odyssey - 152k miles - $22, 500

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
lowball offers such as 18k will be ignored https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/franklin-park-2012-mercedes-benz/7410541886.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] RARE COUPE!! 1969, Mercedes Benz, NOT 3, 5! Mercedes Benz 280se low grill coupe - $16, 900 (Mims)

2021-11-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cash, check or gold accepted. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, at 9:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > resto project > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/mims-mercedes-benz-280se-low-grill-coupe/7410422346.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Did OK don make a move or did he miss out

2021-11-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s pending https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686845188953034/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I went to the local hardware store and the guy there said they used to have it, for cleaning water softeners. But he couldn’t find any so I ordered a 5lb bag from Bozos. It will be interesting to see what it does. I put some dishwasher detergent in and warmed the engine and drove it a bit.

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Doesn't everybody have citric acid in stock? ;) I bought 5# back in 2012, 1-3 tbsp per gallon of hot water makes a great cleaner/deruster. I use it for cleaning lantern parts often. I bought another 5# this year but haven't broken in to it yet. Looks like its $26 for 5# on Amazon. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
and the engine would smell lemony fresh! --FT On 11/20/21 10:37 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: For what it’s worth, powdered lemon or lemonade drink mix works, too, just be sure it doesn’t have sugar in it. I use it to clean appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. -D Sent

Re: [MBZ] Looks Nice

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah pretty well kitted out too, price is not too unreasonable although the miles are bit high --FT On 11/20/21 10:35 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-ml550-amg/7410339179.html -D Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] Moving engine

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I looked at a youtuber of rebuilding one, basically some rings that have to be replaced on the ram it looks like, finding the right ones might be the issue as there are no particular markings on the cylinder to show a manf or part number.  Some generic chinee thing I guess. There is a

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
For what it’s worth, powdered lemon or lemonade drink mix works, too, just be sure it doesn’t have sugar in it. I use it to clean appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. -D Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2021, at 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK thanks. Don't

[MBZ] Looks Nice

2021-11-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-ml550-amg/7410339179.html -D Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Driven 90, 000 miles 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 900

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A little high but looks good and low miles for the age, BAS/ESP and SRS lights on https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916599749229074 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yes, you need to de-oil the system first. Laundry detergent is good since it doesn’t bubble up much. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 10:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK thanks. Don't want anything too foamy I guess, I don't have any > powder detergent, can you

[MBZ] Driven 13, 025 miles 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D, $15, 000

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Some warts that would need to be sorted but if low miles as he says, this would probably go for a lot more on one of the auction sites https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319831436319965 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OK thanks.  Don't want anything too foamy I guess, I don't have any powder detergent, can you even buy that stuff anymore?  I think I have some Spic n Span but that is not really detergent, it's mostly TSP? --FT On 11/20/21 9:56 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-11-20 09:16, Floyd

[MBZ] Runs and drives but back wheel f’d up 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 500 Coupe 4D,$1,800

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Alligator hide seats?  Looks like someone had a little off-road excursion after a big night out https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/639727653713801 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-11-20 09:16, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I bought some citric acid to flush out the 95E320 today, I just put new radiator hoses on it and there is some oily sludge in the system (yes, head gasket probably going bad).  How much should I use to flush out the system?  Mix it in some

[MBZ] RARE COUPE!! 1969, Mercedes Benz, NOT 3, 5! Mercedes Benz 280se low grill coupe - $16, 900 (Mims)

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
resto project https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/mims-mercedes-benz-280se-low-grill-coupe/7410422346.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 sl - $72,000

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Appears to be in Idaho https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/heyburn-1961-mercedes-benz-190-sl/7410277547.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1994 Mercedes E320A Convertible - $32,000 (Clemmons)

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Insanity https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-1994-mercedes-e320a/7410121888.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Rebuilders Special, 31, 393 actual miles, Salvage papers, Mercedes 190L - $4, 000 (Winston-Salem)

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
PLEASE TEXT I DO NOT ANSWER NUMBERS I DO NOT RECOGNIZE https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-mercedes-190l/7410173030.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Citric acid flush

2021-11-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought some citric acid to flush out the 95E320 today, I just put new radiator hoses on it and there is some oily sludge in the system (yes, head gasket probably going bad).  How much should I use to flush out the system?  Mix it in some water and put it in the tank to circulate, then drain