Re: [MBZ] 1970 Triumph Spitfire - 88k miles - $4,100

On 2023-09-20 23:09, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/oregon-1970-triumph-spitfire-mkiii/7668096816.html I've wanted a Red Barchetta since 1981. Maybe the CL seller agrees. https://images.craigslist.org/00E0E_1qNPc0DEJeX_0lM0t2_600x450.jpg

[MBZ] A question for Jono

When doing 642 oil cooler seals, do you also replace the oil cooler itself or reuse it? Do these things wear? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Triumph Spitfire - 88k miles - $4,100

You should fulfill your dream, jump on it like a hobo on a hot dog. Seems the current owner/caretaker has given the car careful love and attention after initial selection from the California rust free car pool. Buy it, own it, drive it.. it's only money.. [take all the spares he has with it, or you

Re: [MBZ] A question for Jono

For what it's worth, I’ve seen the job done on several cars and everyone seems to replace the cooler as a part of the work. I presume it’s probably a “while you’re here/cheap fix compared to doing it again” situation. I’m pretty sure the dealer won’t do it without changing the cooler. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] A question for Jono

IMO I would replace it while there, but didn’t know if it was actually a waste of money if nothing ever went wrong with them. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 9:35 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > For what it's worth, I’ve seen the job done on several cars and everyone

Re: [MBZ] A question for Jono

The other question that factors in is whether the replacement parts available today are as good as the OE parts were then. I have no idea in this case. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023, at 09:59, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > IMO I would replace it while there, but didn’t know if it was actually > a

[MBZ] my buddy said it’s the fuel pump 2007 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D,$1,300

Looks fairly decent at 216kmi, black/black engine might be a good one.  I'm not sure what's hard about the fuel pump, it's under the rear seat and aftermarket less than $200, pretty easy to swap.  I need the level sender for the $400E500 but it's all one assembly. If it was closer this car migh

[MBZ] Oil cooler blowout? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $5, 590

This looks kinda weird.  The damage looks minimal unless something poked the oil cooler. There is damage to the front bumper and I have posted photos to show the light damage. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/263076570027797 -- --FT ___ http://www

[MBZ] 2006 ML 350 AWD - 215k miles - $3,500

Maybe it has a good engine to have made it that far, or it was updated. Looks fairly nice cosmetically especially considering the miles, would need to look for rust though with it being in Columbus. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-ml-350-awd/7668233298.html __

[MBZ] chillin wif my homies in my custom Benz -- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd Sedan 4D, $4, 200

No it doesn’t roll coal like your grandfathers 12valve so don’t ask dumb questions. I’d rather not see it set anymore so send serious offers if you want the car Only trades considered is other out of the ordinary vehicles. No normal traffic vehicles will be considered for trade offers. https:/

[MBZ] All my friends drive a low rider -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $2, 200

Low riders drive a little slower https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3663800957182145 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] 2007 E350 4 MATIC - 158k miles - $5,500

Check VIN/Engine numbers and do a bit of negotiation if good. Driver's seat cover is starting to fall apart. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/schaumburg-2007-mercedes-e350-matic/7668215781.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

[MBZ] harsh shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.1995 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 300D Sedan 4D, $2, 000

Paint faded but looks mostly straight.  Transmissions must be fairly common in the knackers, or maybe a good fluid change. Could be a reasonable deal at $1200 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3263380920628109 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] chillin wif my homies in my custom Benz -- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd Sedan 4D, $4, 200

We need to transport those who desecrate the Marque to a gulag where they can be safely isolated. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 11:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No it doesn’t roll coal like your grandfathers 12valve so don’t ask dumb > questions. I’d rather not see

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Triumph Spitfire - 88k miles - $4,100

Too late. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 10:19 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > You should fulfill your dream, jump on it like a hobo on a hot dog. > Seems the current owner/caretaker has given the car careful love and > attention after initial selection from the California rust free car pool. > Buy it,

Re: [MBZ] chillin wif my homies in my custom Benz -- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd Sedan 4D, $4, 200

I'm not impressed unless/until the (much smaller diameter) hood stack does this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Aht61iS3M Doesn't really start getting good until 1:30 into the video. This is a 12V cummins in a dodge pickup. Could be my truck, ru

Re: [MBZ] chillin wif my homies in my custom Benz -- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd Sedan 4D, $4, 200

What a dummy. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 10:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > No it doesn’t roll coal like your grandfathers 12valve so don’t ask dumb > questions. I’d rather not see it set anymore so send serious offers if you > want the car Only trades conside

[MBZ] 2011 ML350 BlueTec - 103k miles - $8,995

Realtor spec colors but looks nice. Dealer posting in the FSBO section though. Doesn't appear to have towing package. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/midlothian-2011-mercedes-benz-class-350/7668467281.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] 2011 ML350 BlueTec - 103k miles - $8,995

Also not a BlueTec -- flagged the ad. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023, at 13:41, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Realtor spec colors but looks nice. Dealer posting in the FSBO section though. > > Doesn't appear to have towing package. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/midlothian-2011-mercedes-b

[MBZ] doesn’t run but is in decent shape. 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D,$1,500

Just don’t have the time for it. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/223076543783387 -- --FT ___ 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/

[MBZ] shuts off when you start it do to fuel or fuel system, been sitting for 6 years, but runs and drives, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 500 sl, $4, 500

450SLC, looks like a bit of rust starting, interior looks really nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1459068971557118 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] shuts off when you start it do to fuel or fuel system, been sitting for 6 years, but runs and drives, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 500 sl, $4, 500

Be ready to shell out close to that to replace all the fuel injection/fuel system parts before it will ever run reliably. Plus a couple of days with Jaime to get it all sorted so it runs properly. -D > On Sep 21, 2023, at 4:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > 450SLC, looks like a

[MBZ] Cleaned out the DPF

After doing some research here is the approach I took. First ran a can of engine degreaser thru it. At this stage, the hose ran on full would back up out of whatever end you were feeding water into it. Poor flow. It would do this back flushing or forward. Today, I blocked off the end as best I c

[MBZ] 1988 300 TE - 172k - $3,000

I'd say extra zero in price but given it's a wagon it's probably worth a bit more. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebanon-1988-mercedes-benz-300-te/7668575449.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] Cleaned out the DPF

So what’s inside it? Is it just a screen kind of filter or is it like a catalyst? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 21, 2023, at 5:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > After doing some research here is the approach I took. First ran a can of > engine degreaser thru it. At this stage,

Re: [MBZ] Cleaned out the DPF

If you google there are lots of videos of the inside of one. It’s a honeycomb like structure that catches particulates that then need to be burned off periodically. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 5:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So what’s inside it? Is it ju

[MBZ] $500?

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[MBZ] Car for AZ Bob, or might need him to pickup for me.

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[MBZ] Cheap ML 500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192585453846411/ Anyone need me to pick this up for them? AZBob 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] Cheap ML 500

No but I might need that SDL I just posted. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 6:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192585453846411/ > > Anyone need me to pick this up for them? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > __

Re: [MBZ] $500?

Yep --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 21, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1223250768351231/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML 500

That looks like a great deal --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 21, 2023, at 7:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192585453846411/ > > Anyone need me to pick this up for them? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > __

Re: [MBZ] Car for AZ Bob, or might need him to pickup for me.

OBO --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 21, 2023, at 7:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1381461249143223/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

[MBZ] Battery MINDer

Northern Tool has them on sale again, though for $25 this time, not $20. But I bought four more. That makes 12 total, 10 of them are currently deployed. (Eventually all will be, and I could probably use still more.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

On Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:02:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Northern Tool has them on sale again, though for $25 this time, > not $20. But I bought four more. That makes 12 total, 10 of them > are currently deployed. (Eventually all will be, and I could probably > use still more.) You

Re: [MBZ] Battery MINDer

Mine spend most of their time on batteries for the snowmobile club. It's that time of year again Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 8:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:02:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Northern Tool has them

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

I would believe it on a 250. People claim their CDI or even 60x powered vehicles get that sort of mileage. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 7:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > No lying. > <20230919_161021_HDR.jpg> > <20230919_161012.jpg> > _

Re: [MBZ] Car for AZ Bob, or might need him to pickup for me.

I don’t think I need that but if you want me to do the legwork for you, just let me know. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2023, at 5:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > OBO > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Sep 21, 2023, at 7:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Car for AZ Bob, or might need him to pickup for me.

Steal it out from under him. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023, at 22:16, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I don’t think I need that but if you want me to do the legwork for you, > just let me know. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 21, 2023, at 5:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote

Re: [MBZ] shuts off when you start it do to fuel or fuel system, been sitting for 6 years, but runs and drives, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 500 sl, $4, 500

Nasty place to get rust. My 1978 SLC burned oil and needed a valve job at 172K. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 4:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Be ready to shell out close to that to replace all the fuel injection/fuel > system parts before it will ever run reliably

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

It seems to get the highest fuel economy immediately after I fill the tank. What is the explanation? On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 8:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would believe it on a 250. People claim their CDI or even 60x powered > vehicles get that sort of m

[MBZ] Gorgeous green 450SE

Near Baltimore. Might be worth restoring at a lower price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243265191657609/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] Gorgeous green 450SE

wow On 9/21/2023 10:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Near Baltimore. Might be worth restoring at a lower price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243265191657609/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Gorgeous green 450SE

Looks like it does not have a sunroof -- a good thing in my opinion, they are rarely used and eventually cause trouble. On Thu, Sep 21, 2023, at 22:48, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > wow > > On 9/21/2023 10:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> Near Baltimore. Might be worth rest