Re: [MBZ] M272 Spark Plugs

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, tough to say if these were the originals or not, but they were definitely worn. I think the recommended interval is around 80k-100k for these engines, but I can’t swear to that, I would have to look at the maintenance recommendations. So, so much easier than an M112. Very accessible and

Re: [MBZ] M272 Spark Plugs

2022-08-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I should take a look at the S550 plugs at some point. I mowed the half-vast estate this afternoon with the tractor, took about 3 hr. Was 95F when I got there at 4P then dropped down to 91F when I left at 7P. It wasn’t too bad as there was some breeze. I kinda like it warm too. I hadn’t mowed

[MBZ] M272 Spark Plugs

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Just did them on the 2008 ML550. It was a really simple job. Some observations: The little retention clip or whatever it’s called on the coil connector is a bit weird. It makes sense how it’s released, but there’s nothing that makes it feel like it’s in place when you put them back together. I

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 16:58:03 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes. Here’s everything you wanted to know and more about canned air > dusters: > > https://www.chemtronics.com/ultimate-guide-to-canned-air-aerosol-dusters4 Page not found There are, however,

Re: [MBZ] ‘76 300D on the FakeBook

2022-08-02 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The dealer can still get one Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2022, at 1:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have we seen this before? It looks familiar. > > Getting a key shouldn’t be an issue. Even if you can’t get one from the > dealer, I’m betting a competent automotive

Re: [MBZ] ‘76 300D on the FakeBook

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Have we seen this before? It looks familiar. Getting a key shouldn’t be an issue. Even if you can’t get one from the dealer, I’m betting a competent automotive locksmith could get a blank and cut it. Here’s what the latest PAC key chart says about older stuff beyond R107 and the like: Many

[MBZ] ‘76 300D on the FakeBook

2022-08-02 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120059055214793/ Crackish….Is getting a key impossible these days? AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] ‘76 300D on the FakeBook

2022-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Shouldn't be difficult. Or replace the cylinder. On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 1:22 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120059055214793/ > > Crackish….Is getting a key impossible these days? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone >

[MBZ] Modified 300TD on Cars 'n' Bids

2022-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KZ5mk4Jo/1983-mercedes-benz-300td No badging. 4 speed manual transmission. Blue-green pearl paint. "The list of modifications reported by the seller also includes 16-inch wheels, European-spec headlights and bumpers, leather upholstery on the front seats, an

[MBZ] ‘76 300D on the FakeBook

2022-08-02 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1120059055214793/ Crackish….Is getting a key impossible these days? AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] don't ask me if I still have it I will not answer don't ask me a million questions 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class Black, $4, 000

2022-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"I am not asking anything. I am telling you I will pay $2k". On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 11:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You have a good CL ad translator app! > > I should get the VIN and ask NCDMV whose name is actually on the title > at this point > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] will make you forget that you are piloting a station wagon Amazing 2006 Mercedes E-500 4Matic Wagon - $11, 500 (Apex)

2022-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would bid on that car for the paint color alone, if I needed a SW On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 11:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here's an 05 at $13k > > https://thembmarket.com/2005-mercedes-benz-e500-4matic-wagon > > --FT > > On 8/2/22 10:42 AM, dan

Re: [MBZ] S550 update

2022-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Or take it to the dealer, who will charge you $800 +- On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 12:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Correct. Flushing first with the components out (you can’t flush with them > in place) before installing new and charging. > > -D > > > On Aug 2,

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
It is going to be unpleasant once they ban air conditioning and then deodorant. Randy On 01/08/2022 9:25 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Can't buy small cans of R134a anymore in Washington state. I didn't know that.

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes. Here’s everything you wanted to know and more about canned air dusters: https://www.chemtronics.com/ultimate-guide-to-canned-air-aerosol-dusters4 -D On Aug 2, 2022, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: On Tue, Aug 2, 2022, at 12:28, mitch--- via

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Tue, Aug 2, 2022, at 12:28, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-08-02 11:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> Is canned air duster still being sold? >> > > Yes but it's not R134A any more. It's still some kind of HFC though? ___

Re: [MBZ] S550 update

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Correct. Flushing first with the components out (you can’t flush with them in place) before installing new and charging. -D > On Aug 2, 2022, at 11:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got everything back together on the car, it moves under its own power but > needs transmission

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-02 11:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Is canned air duster still being sold? Yes but it's not R134A any more. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] S550 update

2022-08-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 11:52:42 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > or take them out for a flush then put them in? This has my vote, if you mean, "then put the new ones in." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] S550 update

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Got everything back together on the car, it moves under its own power but needs transmission fluid change as it is not real happy with however much is in there. Exciting!  I'll do the fluid and oil change done this weekend and have that done, then I will need to get the AC system flushed and

Re: [MBZ] will make you forget that you are piloting a station wagon Amazing 2006 Mercedes E-500 4Matic Wagon - $11, 500 (Apex)

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Here's an 05 at $13k https://thembmarket.com/2005-mercedes-benz-e500-4matic-wagon --FT On 8/2/22 10:42 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Not really. These are not that common and command some serious coin when they show up in the marketplace. If it was on the MB Marketplace or similar

Re: [MBZ] Washington Bans R134a

2022-08-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Is canned air duster still being sold? *Sigh* the hypocrisy... -Curt On Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:32:26 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Can't buy small cans of R134a anymore in Washington state. I didn't know that. Nope.  I just noticed this today because of the sign

Re: [MBZ] don't ask me if I still have it I will not answer don't ask me a million questions 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class Black, $4, 000

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You have a good CL ad translator app! I should get the VIN and ask NCDMV whose name is actually on the title at this point --FT On 8/2/22 11:02 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761530058491828 Doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy.  Here's a story that

Re: [MBZ] don't ask me if I still have it I will not answer don't ask me a million questions 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class Black, $4, 000

2022-08-02 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761530058491828 > Doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Here's a story that covers all the bases: I stole the car from neighbor/ex/family, and was thrashing it around when I hit a

[MBZ] don't ask me if I still have it I will not answer don't ask me a million questions 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class Black, $4, 000

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For $2k this would be really tempting but I guess I shouldn't ask if he still has it No title no title selling for parts only only has $98,000 miles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761530058491828 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] will make you forget that you are piloting a station wagon Amazing 2006 Mercedes E-500 4Matic Wagon - $11, 500 (Apex)

2022-08-02 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not really. These are not that common and command some serious coin when they show up in the marketplace. If it was on the MB Marketplace or similar it would probably go in that range. -D > On Aug 2, 2022, at 10:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Reality separation > >

[MBZ] will make you forget that you are piloting a station wagon Amazing 2006 Mercedes E-500 4Matic Wagon - $11, 500 (Apex)

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Reality separation https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/apex-amazing-2006-mercedes-500-4matic/7516092039.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This looks pretty nice for the price -- needs fuel pump sorted -- 1997 S320 Mercedes Benz W140 Lwb - $1, 500 (Saluda)

2022-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/saluda-1997-s320-mercedes-benz-w140-lwb/7516114132.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1991 500SEL in Flagstaff

2022-08-02 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The 560 appears to be gone. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2022, at 2:44 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh you wheeler-dealers > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 1, 2022, at 11:20 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Not presently, will be there in