Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

Yes my car has three connections as you describe. Big plug to glow plug, cable to battery and small plug. Small plug corresponds to 5 pins on relay. One connection on the plug is live only when ignition is turned on so I presume that is the ignition on. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

Bent rods show up in about a minute of run time, they NEVER bend straight over. The piston cocks in the bore and the rings eat the bore out almost instantly. You’d know if they were bent. Peter > On May 13, 2023, at 3:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had to come to KC to pi

Re: [MBZ] I'm Half Tempted...

Hell yeah. Take your scanner and see what the tranny is complaining about Beat it down some, could be a good flip or driver. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 13, 2023, at 4:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > …to go check this out: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/147

Re: [MBZ] I'm Half Tempted...

Probably needs a conductor plate. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2023, at 3:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > …to go check this out: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1475535956519314/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

Looks fairly decent --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 13, 2023, at 4:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had to come to KC to pickup a hard top I found for the SL so went ahead > and looked at it. Kid was asking $2800 for it. I paid him $1200 for it. Main > reason I was interested

[MBZ] I'm Half Tempted...

…to go check this out: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1475535956519314/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

[MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!

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Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

My guess would be that someone messed up and replaced the gears incorrectly when the originals broke, or if it’s an electronic speedo, the caps are all dried out and it’s drifted way out of spec. -D On May 13, 2023, at 4:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: I am stil

Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

I am still stumped at the inaccurate speedometer issue in my '85 300SD. Reads/counts mph and miles driven about 10 percent too low. Tire size is correct so must be something else. As an incentive, the first list member to unravel this mystery will receive a complimentary jar of my artisinal jalap

Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

Very common. Gears disintegrate or come loose from their shaft and just spin. -D > On May 13, 2023, at 4:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've noticed that odometers on most '85 - 87 300SD/L turbodiesels with > electric speedometers need repairs to start counting the miles ag

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAA

I think USAA opened it up to spawn of spawn a number of years back. #1 boy has USAA CIC on his car and abode. Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On May 13, 2023, at 8:31 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> not made available to anyone outside of the military or their dependents.

Re: [MBZ] 300td deal

I'll give you $1 sight unseen. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM rick hawkins via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks > > This could be a deal > > Xx rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] I bought that rod bender that was the topic of conversation 10 years ago on BW and PP

I've noticed that odometers on most '85 - 87 300SD/L turbodiesels with electric speedometers need repairs to start counting the miles again. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had to come to KC to pickup a hard top I found for the SL so

[MBZ] 300td deal

Folks This could be a deal Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] If poos is down south he needs to immediately buy this so he can flip it and make a lot of money

Scammer. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 3:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/permalink/6104780649575343/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list arch

[MBZ] If poos is down south he needs to immediately buy this so he can flip it and make a lot of money

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Re: [MBZ] A tale of two R350s

Looks like a squashed Honda Odyssey from the rear. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 2:52 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like the black interior better but that’s a stupid ask > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On May 13, 2023, at 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] A tale of two R350s

I like the black interior better but that’s a stupid ask —FT Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2023, at 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Same car, not the same price. > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/hamilton-2008-mercedes-r350/7620544501.html > > https://chicago.cra

[MBZ] A tale of two R350s

Same car, not the same price. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/hamilton-2008-mercedes-r350/7620544501.html https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/park-ridge-mercedes-benz-r350-4matic/7620719036.html The expensive one does look a little nicer/cleaner and has a better interior color. ___

Re: [MBZ] Beyond OT: Chickens wearing backpacks

TMNC? (Teenage Mutant Ninja Chickens.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Beyond OT: Chickens wearing backpacks

The future is bright if you like chicken that has been free roaming. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/chickens-wearing-backpacks-chickens-wearing-backpacks?utm_source=pocket-newtab ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

On Sat, May 13, 2023, at 11:37, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > start-release stopped the glow plugs On my W116, if I know the engine is warm enough (e.g. after fueling or other short stop) I won't wait for a full glow cycle. Ususally the glow light goes out when I start the car, but occasionall

Re: [MBZ] Talk Him Down, Blah Realtor Spec

It’s a pretty basic transfer case. Transmission fluid to lube it.  They can get worn.  The axles CV joints can go bad but that’s kinda the same with 2WD cars too. --FTSent from iFōnOn May 13, 2023, at 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:Isn't that an early 4matic?  Any growing pains or issues?On Sat

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

Ahh so the “activator” might not be working even if power is going through the system. That would be the main thing to check then --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 13, 2023, at 12:38 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Used to be there were THREE connections to the relay: > A big plug that w

Re: [MBZ] Talk Him Down, Blah Realtor Spec

Isn't that an early 4matic? Any growing pains or issues? On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 11:53 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah maybe $3k > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > On May 13, 2023, at 10:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >  >

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 four door sedan

Tough to say without more details, but a reasonable price based on what I can see I would say between $3000-$5000. Cleaned up and sorted it’s a $10,000 car in today’s market, amazingly. -D On May 13, 2023, at 1:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: What would you pay?

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 four door sedan

I paid $100 for my 1966 230 that was in similar condition. On Sat, May 13, 2023, at 12:07, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > What would you pay? > > On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 8:16 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Not at all. Looks liek it has some potential

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 four door sedan

What would you pay? On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 8:16 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not at all. Looks liek it has some potential and isn’t in bad shape. My > only concern would be the undercarriage, since it appears to have been > parked over dirt. > > -D > > > On Ma

Re: [MBZ] I Admire Dawn's Exhaustive List

Makes me wonder how much one could spend simply to salvage the cat. converter and sell it. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 12:10 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With the miles and litany of issues, albeit mostly minor ones, $1500-$1800 > would be my range. > > -D > > On M

Re: [MBZ] Turd for sale

That car is inches away from a trip to the crusher. On Sat, May 13, 2023 at 12:12 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What’s the matter? Too nice for the Back 40™? > > -D > > > On May 13, 2023, at 10:37 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

Used to be there were THREE connections to the relay: A big plug that went to the glow plugs, a big cable that went to the battery, and a small plug that was command and control. The first two are Duh!, but they all need to be working correctly, or you don't get a good start. IIRC there was an ig

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Gotcha. I’ll make a note of that as I watch the various venues for cars. -D > On May 13, 2023, at 12:32 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very specifically a green ‘71 or ‘72 220D, manual, Palomino….or something of > that ilk > > But, I know finding something like that gets tougher

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Very specifically a green ‘71 or ‘72 220D, manual, Palomino….or something of that ilk But, I know finding something like that gets tougher each day so I beginning to open up to other diesel choices. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2023, at 9:04 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wr

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAA

> not made available to anyone outside of the military or their dependents. Well, and _former_ dependents. At age 62, I'm not really dependent upon anyone now... But, my son will have to find his own insurance I guess. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Turd for sale

What’s the matter? Too nice for the Back 40™? -D > On May 13, 2023, at 10:37 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Send a message and ask if it’s still available > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/802561441429241/ > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [MBZ] I Admire Dawn's Exhaustive List

With the miles and litany of issues, albeit mostly minor ones, $1500-$1800 would be my range. -D On May 13, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Start at $1500 offer, might not be bad with some minor work --FT Sent from iFōn On May 13, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] Knowing What it Takes to Fix a P0700....

That’s a general high level TCM code. Probably conductor plate time? Call it $3k and you’ve got a pretty nice deal. Take some dead presidents with you and let them do the talking. -D On May 13, 2023, at 11:51 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: TCM code?

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Sorry, I thought this was one you were looking for. What are you looking for, specifically? -D On May 13, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Ambitious pricing. The ‘75, ‘76 W115s are my least favorite on account of those bumpers and the W123 type

Re: [MBZ] I Admire Dawn's Exhaustive List

Start at $1500 offer, might not be bad with some minor work --FTSent from iFōnOn May 13, 2023, at 11:03 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/769492631379086/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.okiebenz.comTo

Re: [MBZ] Talk Him Down, Blah Realtor Spec

Yeah maybe $3k--FTSent from iFōnOn May 13, 2023, at 10:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196757249902509/ That’s worth looking at….at half the price. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.okiebenz.comTo s

Re: [MBZ] Knowing What it Takes to Fix a P0700....

TCM code?  Might need a new conductor plate?  Would need to dig into it a bit more. If it’s that $3k max even though it looks good--FTSent from iFōnOn May 13, 2023, at 11:06 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:What does one offer for this low-miler? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/127807

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz-RV Coachman Prism - $75,000

That’s not an unreasonable price --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 13, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > If your idea of camping is sitting in a recliner watching DVD movies, this > is the vehicle for you. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nolensville-mercedes-b

Re: [MBZ] 2000 E320 4matic - 63k miles - $6,999

Stupid price but looks decent --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 13, 2023, at 11:35 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Like new" but salvage title. > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/mason-2000-mercedes-e320-4matic/7620456946.html > ___ > http

[MBZ] 2012 C250 Coupe Sport - $13,000

"Keep in mind if there is something out there cheaper thats a Coupe it will need work $" https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/lemont-2012-mercedes-c250-coupe-sport/7620530825.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] 2000 E320 4matic - 63k miles - $6,999

"Like new" but salvage title. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/mason-2000-mercedes-e320-4matic/7620456946.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz-RV Coachman Prism - $75,000

If your idea of camping is sitting in a recliner watching DVD movies, this is the vehicle for you. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nolensville-mercedes-benz-rv-coachman/7620673046.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

[MBZ] Knowing What it Takes to Fix a P0700....

What does one offer for this low-miler? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1278077336445736/ Jesus….every single car in AZ is this wretched color. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] I Admire Dawn's Exhaustive List

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[MBZ] Talk Him Down, Blah Realtor Spec

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196757249902509/ That’s worth looking at….at half the price. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Crackish ask —FT Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2023, at 10:06 AM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > 1975 Mercedes 240d - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... > orlando.craigslist.org > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Turd for sale

Send a message and ask if it’s still available https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/802561441429241/ 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:

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Ambitious pricing. The ‘75, ‘76 W115s are my least favorite on account of those bumpers and the W123 type steering wheel. But still, I’m looking. You never know when you’ll see some type can’t live without. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn May 13, 2023, at 7:10 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:Nic

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Nice seats stuffed with memory foam. Geez for a crack price he should at least fix the seats properly. Sent from my iPhoneOn May 13, 2023, at 9:06 AM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote:<00e0e_789GHAjHgu0_0n20t2_600x450.jpg>1975 Mercedes 240d - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...orland

[MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

Get a wire and connect one end to the power coming into the relay then stick the other end on each pin in succession and see if you get power/heat to that particular plug. If the plugs get power you’ll know the problem is with the relay. If the plugs don’t heat up then there is some other issue.

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

How do I jumper around the relay? Battery positive terminal to what? The harness has 5 pins. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2023, at 8:42 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So if you jumper around the relay do you get glows to the plugs? > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >>

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

So if you jumper around the relay do you get glows to the plugs? —FT Sent from my iPad > On May 13, 2023, at 8:36 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > I don’t hear the relay click but I don’t think it’s a mechanical relay. > Having no glow and then replacing the relay with factory new one and st

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

I don’t hear the relay click but I don’t think it’s a mechanical relay. Having no glow and then replacing the relay with factory new one and still no glow makes me doubt that the new relay is bad though. Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2023, at 9:31 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190 four door sedan

Not at all. Looks liek it has some potential and isn’t in bad shape. My only concern would be the undercarriage, since it appears to have been parked over dirt. -D > On May 12, 2023, at 11:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not half bad, for half the asking price. > > On Fri

Re: [MBZ] Oh...Another Tire Question

That’s like both of my MLs. Especially the 2008 - the stock 19” tires look tiny in the wheel wells. I don’t think they made a 20” wheel for it, but then, it wouldn’t look much bigger anyway. Same on the 2003 ML350, although not as pronounced. As an aside, I hauled single cubic yards of topsoil