Acid will eat holes in the tank if you leave it too long, especially if there
are already thin spots from rust.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 19:29, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> Muriatic acid = hydrochloric acid
> It'll work MUCH faster but is much more dangerous, goggles and gloves
> for that
Again, the issue in my case was the lack of a title.
-D
> On Aug 27, 2022, at 6:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I would guess that Florida is not inclined to help California with anything
> these days, but legally they may be obligated if there is some kind of
> contract or law
I would guess that Florida is not inclined to help California with anything
these days, but legally they may be obligated if there is some kind of contract
or law in place.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 19:48, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> I think with my 300SE the lawyer managing the estate
I think with my 300SE the lawyer managing the estate (and I use that term
loosely) either didn’t have the pink slip or it had been lost.
Florida won’t accept cars without a title from out of state unless it’s a state
with a time limit or that allows bills of sale (GA, PA?)
I had to have a pink
Muriatic acid = hydrochloric acid
It'll work MUCH faster but is much more dangerous, goggles and gloves for that.
It'll also leave a chlorine ion on the surface that will promote rusting. Hang
some steel over a cup of hydrochloric acid, the fumes will rust the metal.
Phosphoric acid is a better
Took the tank down to the car wash and got a massive amount of chunks out of
the tank. I really don’t think I got all of it but I got as much as I could.
Going to buy ingredients tomorrow to work on cleaning it out. I have read about
using either vinegar or muriatic acid. Anybody have an opinion
Jiminy Crickets! I just looked up the log and you've had that car for 10 years.
I was thinking it was 2 or 3...
-Curt
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 06:57:32 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 16:28, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Can it be heli-coile
I don't think I'm stepping out of line when I say that if anybody can do it Jim
Cathey can.
-Curt
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 06:57:32 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 16:28, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Can it be heli-coiled?
Maybe look into
This is why I learned to replace delivery valve seals myself. I paid $1000 once
to have dv seals replaced on my '85 190D. It cost so much because the guy
screwed up on his first try.
That was when I decided "Why pay somebody else to screw up things that I can
screw up perfectly well myself?"
-
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 16:28, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Can it be heli-coiled?
Maybe look into a timesert repair. That requires drilling out and tapping a
larger hole anyway.
> Without pulling the engine?
That will be the question. Apparently the "professional" got in there on at
le
As my Dad always said, "If you want it done right, do it yourself."
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:58 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Terrible that you cannot trust so-called professionals to actually be that.
>
> I am not sure what the answer is, other than going by lo
Again, the only way you could do it is if you live in a state that doesn’t
require a title, or maybe the “title washing” services like I used.
CA won’t issue a “pink slip” (title) unless everything on the vehicle is
current.
-D
On Aug 27, 2022, at 8:33 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
Yeah that’s pretty high for a 2012 but the miles aren’t too high. Reflects what
I see as ~20-30% premium in the Midwest for cars likely to be rusty v. Suthrun
cars
--FT
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> On Aug 27, 2022, at 1:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Seems highly overpriced. My 201
TRON-mobile?
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 11:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> you should ask how much just for the radio
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/27/22 11:43 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> > But it has a nice radio.
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:41, Floyd Thurs
> Well, I'm completely screwed.
No. You just face a new, and unexpected challenge.
> Basically the engine block is ruined.
Can it be heli-coiled?
Without pulling the engine?
> And I spent money to have it ruined for me.
I *hate* when that happens. I usually buy the tools and do the ruination m
I was looking at them at the time. I think they were about $17k. Wish I would
have put $17k in the S&P after the October '87 crash.
Rick
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This doesn't look too bad for cheap. A rad and PS stuff could come off
a donor
SEROUS INQUIRIES ONLY Please price is NEGOTIABLE...
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You can skip ahead to ~29min to see how he is cleaning a really nasty
interior using a small Bissell extractor like the one I got. He could
have used a steam cleaner too but just used TuffStuff on the trim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz3xDx3SNxQ
He also did some paint buffing in the earli
As a Californian with six vehicles, I can tell you that it is completely
normal to have the pink slip, whether or not the registration is paid.
I do *not* know, however, whether the CA government has any agreements with
other states to disallow transfer without payment of the back taxes.
D.
On S
> claims to need a torque converter (I think these used a fluid coupler?)
Probably. Our 1971 250C has a fluid coupler, not a torque converter.
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Looks cosmetically nice, claims to need a torque converter (I think these used
a fluid coupler?)
Also at least in the photo it seems to be missing the air cleaner.
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I should start shopping the southeast for cars.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 14:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> I should bring mine up there and have you sell it for about $1.5-2k more
> than what someone might pay around here
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/27/22 2:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
I should bring mine up there and have you sell it for about $1.5-2k more
than what someone might pay around here
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On 8/27/22 2:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Gaudy wheels and high-ish miles. But price maybe not too insane.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/murfreesboro-2004-
Gaudy wheels and high-ish miles. But price maybe not too insane.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/murfreesboro-2004-mercedes-benz-500/7526713271.html
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Aftermarket radio, interior showing a little age. But looks pretty solid.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/hickory-hills-mercedes-sl/7526641119.html
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Always lusted for one of these as a younger man. Wish I had the money to buy
one back in the day.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/selma-1987-buick-grand-national/7526714044.html
Not spending $44k on one now though.
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If you’re in a state that will accept a bill of sale rather than a title you
could go that way and avoid the pink slip crap from CA.
Otherwise, you’ll have to settle up with CA to get a title.
-D
> On Aug 27, 2022, at 8:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If an out-of-state buyer
Terrible that you cannot trust so-called professionals to actually be that.
I am not sure what the answer is, other than going by local reputation. But
even that isn't a guarantee. I had a supposed "good" local shop return a car to
me with no hose clamps on the new hose they had installed as par
Well, I'm completely screwed. When I went to put the car back together I
found that the 'professional' mobile mechanic had trapped one of the oil
cooler pipes on the wrong side of the mount. I had to remove the mount
arm again in order to rectify things. I jacked up the engine as step one.
That'
Seems highly overpriced. My 2014 GLK 250 Bluetec sold for $12K 2.5 years
ago
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 11:37 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Black, with a tow hitch. Not many photos but what is shown looks OK
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mer
Nuh huh. I am an omicron/B5 victim.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 1:21 PM Dimitri Seretakis
wrote:
> I believe that was more common with the pre omicron variants.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 27, 2022, at 1:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
>
>
> Interesting. I hope my taste and smell retur
I ran the VIN. It's an S350. Fairly priced. Where is Henderson?
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 11:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> It's an S350 but also says it's a *2012 mercedes benz e350. price is
> not crazy
> *
>
> *
> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/hende
I believe that was more common with the pre omicron variants.
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> On Aug 27, 2022, at 1:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
>
> Interesting. I hope my taste and smell return sooner rather than later...
>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM Curt Raymond wrote:
>> I haven't lo
"A/C need a recharge but the blower works amazing."
Translation: Blows HOT all day long.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 10:48 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Not ridiculous by today’s standards.
>
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473748664225578/
>
>
>
> AZB
Interesting. I hope my taste and smell return sooner rather than later...
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM Curt Raymond wrote:
> I haven't lost any sense of taste or smell at all. Somebody in the
> neighborhood must have mowed the lawn today, I can smell the grass...
>
> -Curt
>
>
>
>
> On Satur
I haven't lost any sense of taste or smell at all. Somebody in the neighborhood
must have mowed the lawn today, I can smell the grass...
-Curt
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 01:16:51 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
My only lingering symptom is diminished sense of taste and smell alo
car.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 1:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel
wrote:
> Cute low mileage example. OK can for hermits and diehard bachelors.
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-sm
Cute low mileage example. OK can for hermits and diehard bachelors.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-smart-car-2008-made-by/7526265329.html
>
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My only lingering symptom is diminished sense of taste and smell along with
slight nasal congestion. Otherwise feeling fine. Is loss of smell/taste
the common denominator among all symptoms?
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:03 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> I've heard
Is this the last year of the non-turbodiesel diesels?
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Fly in, "sorry I sold it an hour ago"
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 11:12, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > Fly in, drive home
> >
> > --FT
> >
What can go wrong with PS that is repairable? I only know leaks...
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 12:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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That being said, I have a traditional style "airtight" stove, IIRC it is
"Earth Stove" brand. It utilizes convection vents on either side, and is
fully lined with firebrick. My home is around 2,700 sq. ft. and has a heat
pump, but I run the stove to supplement the heat during sub-freezing
temps. On
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Fly in, "sorry I sold it an hour ago"
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 11:12, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> Fly in, drive home
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/27/22 12:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Dang I wish that were closer.
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Fly in, drive home
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On 8/27/22 12:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Dang I wish that were closer.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
geezermobile? Looks to be in excellent condition
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-1996-mercedes-
I've heard that if you have sinus issues you might not show positive even if
you are.
One thing I noticed when I tested last (Abbot test) was that they said to swipe
the nostril 5 times and that it should take 15 seconds. That's 3 seconds per
swipe which is probably 6 times longer than I was do
Dang I wish that were closer.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> geezermobile? Looks to be in excellent condition
>
> https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-1996-mercedes-e300-diesel/7526625187.html
>
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I’m happy to hear that you are recovering well. I got it in April, Kari had
obvious symptoms but never tested positive despite 4 tests including one pcr
test. Tests are clearly very unreliable, especially home tests.
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> On Aug 27, 2022, at 11:23 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
>
>
A bad dream maybe at that price but it does look pretty nice
*2005 mercedes benz S500 4Matic *
*odometer: *71120**
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you should ask how much just for the radio
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On 8/27/22 11:43 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
But it has a nice radio.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:41, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Looks like a CLS550, sorta
2008 mercedes v8 motor. Good air power everything's nice radio has it al
Looks pretty nice but not $4800 nice for a 34yo car but who knows
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I know nothing about watches and care even less about them, but the SL
looks really nice from the 2 pics
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Does the owner hold the actual paper tittle in Kommiefawnya or does the
state DMV retain it? But yeah, buy the car, get a BoS, and launder it
through some other state that doesn't deal with that nonsense.
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On 8/27/22 11:34 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
I’m thinking the back registra
It will work either way - it doesn't care which end is connected to what.
I've heard them called a "toner" - puts a "tone" signal on the wire, and
has a receiver to hear where it goes. Since it goes into conduit (I
assume metal?), you'll need to go to all possible termination points to
listen for t
But it has a nice radio.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:41, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> Looks like a CLS550, sorta
>
> 2008 mercedes v8 motor. Good air power everything's nice radio has it all
>
> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/salisbury-2008-mercedes/7526132329.html
>
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>
Looks like a CLS550, sorta
2008 mercedes v8 motor. Good air power everything's nice radio has it all
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What is there to "let you have" ?
I can see if they are re-titling it in Krazyfornia, but if the owner has the
title and can provide it wth sale why would another state care about taxes owed
there?
Might be the case that the car could be impounded if you were caught with the
car there later.
It's an S350 but also says it's a *2012 mercedes benz e350. price is
not crazy
*
*https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-black-mercedes-benz/7526466954.html
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Black, with a tow hitch. Not many photos but what is shown looks OK
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would someone actually pay this much for a R129? I'm sure it is in
really good condition, but still, you can get a much newer roadster for
that kind of money.
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Screw 'em. Demanding payment for services NOT rendered? Wash the title
elsewhere
and CA be damned.
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Pellet stoves do burn very clean, and they're very efficient. One 40# bag of
pellets
will heat the beach cabin for 24 hours. (40# of firewood will barely get you
through
the morning.) Their piddly little flame, with no coals, is not aesthetically
very pleasing,
though. The wood stove is very
Dan knows for sure…I’m pretty sure… but I’m thinking the back registration must be paid before they will let you have it, so to speak. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows From: Curt Raymond via MercedesSent: Saturday, August 27, 2022 8:25 AMTo: mercedes@okiebenz.comCc: Curt RaymondSubject: Re: [MBZ] D
> For a variety of reasons I've been thinking about putting in a wood stove.
> I'd like something well made and efficient but also reasonably attractive to
> look at. Any recommendations?
I put in Quadra-fire inserts to replace the ratty old inserts in our house.
They worked
very well, had sec
There was a scheme a coupla years ago to build a pellet plant around
here to utilize the trees that couldn't go to the pulp plant or
sawmills. A good part of SC is in managed pine forests so there is a
large supply of timber for whatever uses. Most of it was going to be
shipped to europe it s
Do it the old way?
Turn on all the lights and plug a light into every
outlet then leave it on and turn all the other
breakers off and them look for what still works.
Or turn it off and all the others on and see what
doesn't work.
MG
Craig via Mercedes wrote:
In looking at the breaker box in t
I was wondering if you could title wash through the Vermont process.
-Curt
On Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:18:58 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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If an out-of-state buyer gets it can it be registered in another state,
or can that not happen until the new owner pays the usury
Not for me, Angie had it in April. I tested negative at that time just as she
is testing negative now.
I think you're right though, Angie's cousin has had it 5 or 6 times. I suspect
what I've got is the omicron variant, highly transmissible, not so bad to get
through. Other than a sore throat
If an out-of-state buyer gets it can it be registered in another state,
or can that not happen until the new owner pays the usury and CA
releases the title/registration?
--FT
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AZBo
If the circuit squealer doesn't work (you should have one anyway), maybe
a metal-detector will? 'Gold-hunt' your way to the end of the conduit? Won't
work if there's other conduit at the start point, unless you can open the wall
enough to find out where it starts to go. Or if your building has m
Isn’t this the second time in 4-5 months? If so, relatively recent previous
infection doesn’t seem to confer significant protection from re-infection.
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> On Aug 27, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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>
>>
>>> After our talk about COVID the other day
> They require less attention than a traditional woodstove and utilize waste
> products of lumbermills.
Two comments: 1) They require power to operate, so one major use of such a
stove,
heat when the power is out, is compromised. (Some can use a backup deep-cycle
battery to operate for some hou
>> After our talk about COVID the other day imagine my excitement when I
>> came down with it...
>I'm not sure it's something about which to be excited ...
Sorry, that was sarcasm. I wouldn't wish this on anybody.
I feel much better today but my voice has gone, all I can do is sort of croak...
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Best guess is from a wedding last weekend but a guy at my gym has it too so I
might have gotten it from him.
Curt
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