Re: [MBZ] 123 wanted

2020-04-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I will likely liquidate the wagon sometime. Just fiddling the interior bits. On Tue, Apr 28, 2020, 3:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who has a 123 D or CD turbo they want to sell? > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Choking hazard On Sat, Apr 25, 2020, 7:11 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Immune in what sense? Can't digest them? Break out in hives? > > On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 9:20 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> None of them seem immune to l

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
gt; ideal in the environment it can easily get tangled up or stuck. > > That being said, it is amazing how it can get itself unstuck from various > situations. > > The cat hates it. She’s convinced it’s after her food. > > -D > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 9:25 PM, K

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
gt; $200 as a carry in. I need the headliner on the SL500 redone, too, so I’ll > take both in at the same time. > > Yeah, I’ll be doing that. Saves the lenses if they’re not in bad shape to > start with. > > Should be a fun project. I’m looking forward to it. > > -D > &g

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That is a good deal. Congrats. The front bumper cover is about 700 from mercedes. I have one of the cheap ones from Latvia sitting around if I would sell cheap. Dont back into anything. The rear impact strip is nla and no aftermarket parts here that I could find. Factory CD changer is mint! I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
and whistles but it requires a lot less intervention. It is an Amazon pick with four stars and 2500 reviews, FWIW. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 8:57 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I want it. Post a link, Karl. > > On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:15 AM Kar

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
aled the > car. > > > >> On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 10:38 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> What the actual happened there? The right front corner melts off the car > >> but the radiator hose and ove

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We have a dumb one and a smarter one. The dumb one is a Eufy. It rumbles around randomly. Never finds it's way back to the charger. Very durable however. Amazing it still functions. Runs daily. The other one was a gift. It is a Shark. They seem to have favorable ratings. It has a stand with

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

2020-04-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
What the actual happened there? The right front corner melts off the car but the radiator hose and overflow tank remain intact on the drivers side? Looks like the fire started on the right front wheel which lit the tire on fire or something and then the fender liner caught and was hot enough to

Re: [MBZ] Nice W124 Diesel for AZ Bob

2020-04-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Offer them 3k. On Wed, Apr 22, 2020, 5:29 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The dude uses my Indy. Nice. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 22, 2020, at 4:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Only 130k on the clock!

Re: [MBZ] 124 body wiring harness

2020-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The early w124 used the 126 seat heater relay. The later w124 cars had a different setup and harness I think. On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 8:46 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Dan, > > After I sent that, realized that I probably can figure out the answer > using

Re: [MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

2020-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Both? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 12:34 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Definitely. Is that a turbo or Bluetec? > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 3:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That is worth exploring > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I coulda had a V-8

2020-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Man a c body with a 55k would be a really quick machine. I wonder if anyone tracks them. On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 5:22 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Nope. No ragtops. Vario (hard) top convertibles only. > > -D > > > On Apr 15, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
. > Can’t imagine watching a movie that way. > > -D > > > > > On Apr 12, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Yeah. We have kids and they will watch as much as they are allowed to. I > > end up discon

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
azon. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 14, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > It is all heading toward FireStick for us. We are not Apple people. > Maybe > > Roku or similar product as I

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is all heading toward FireStick for us. We are not Apple people. Maybe Roku or similar product as I agree with Dan that Amazon seems to charge extra for many things. It is possible to do Netflix through the Firestick and many other services. My plan is an LS100 or LS500 epson projector,

Re: [MBZ] Slightly dodgy CA version 300TD on BAT

2020-04-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The mileage is slightly sketchy on any old w123. On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 9:21 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seem to be some dispute about the actual mileage. Engine was detailed and > still shiny (Armorall?). Already at $15k and likely to eclipse 20k. Looks

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. We have kids and they will watch as much as they are allowed to. I end up disconnecting their devices from the internet but it is harder now with all the home schooling stuff as they use the same devices for both. Anyway not much use for TV. We did watch the Fastest Indian the other night

Re: [MBZ] Standard Beetle on BAT

2020-04-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My parents had a newish 65 or '66 in Goose Bay Labrador. It supposedly started on the first try every time, all winter. On Wed, Apr 8, 2020, 11:41 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Adjusting the valves every 2k miles got old really fast on my 63 beetle. > Fun to drive in the summer, nearly

Re: [MBZ] Strange dizzy issue

2020-04-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It's likely Benign Positional Vertigo. There is a maneuver that can work. Dix Hall Pike maneuver. Have wife or doc read about and try. Could be other things also but doesnt sound like it. On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 2:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had it first

Re: [MBZ] OT - Home Standby Generator

2020-04-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ha. So the capacitors would need an inverter. Maybe these guys can help out: https://www.phasetechnologies.com/products/phase-perfect I guess I was thinking about those guys who use supercapacitors in parallel with a smaller car or truck battery. I have a big blue box on the feed to my 5hp

Re: [MBZ] OT - Home Standby Generator

2020-04-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Thanks for answering questions Dan. Cant you just rig up a bunch of supercapacitors in parallel to handle the inrush current? On Fri, Apr 3, 2020, 7:31 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Solar in Florida is a nightmare because the utilities have the legislature > in their pockets, and have

Re: [MBZ] OT - Home Standby Generator

2020-04-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Same principle would apply; I would think you dont need as much generating capacity if your max power draw is less. Smaller generators are cheaper and burn less fuel, requiring smaller tanks and less capital up front per hour of burn time. Of course a separate panel is not free, but we have a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Home Standby Generator

2020-04-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hospitals have red outlets in all the rooms showing what will be supported by the generators when the power fails. Seems like you would want a separate panel with critical bits hooked up to it with generator backup, and everything else can go offline. I should think you would run the thing long

Re: [MBZ] 400e centrifugal supercharger project

2020-04-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
e at 10:1. > 30-33psi MAP (16-19 boost) is quite attainable. > 87 octane recommended, but that requires a lot of knock retard. > When it gets warmer than 50 deg outside I run 93 octane in it. > Mitch. > > On Thu, April 2, 2020 12:52 pm, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT - COVID 19 Stuff/Non-political

2020-04-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
d to have > little to no effect. It’s just gradually gotten more normal over a week’s > time. > > We’ll keep a close eye, for sure. Again, thank you! > > Dan > > > On Mar 28, 2020, at 4:36 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > &g

Re: [MBZ] 400e centrifugal supercharger project

2020-04-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Anyone here speak German? > > > > https://youtu.be/IwaJ70FhTDk > > > > On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 12:27 PM Craig via Mercedes > > > wrote

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** ?

2020-04-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Tailwind. Cool stuff. Why did you pick that over the buttercup? On Wed, Apr 1, 2020, 6:45 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It's a large concrete roller that we pull behind a truck when the runway is > a bit soft to try to make it smoother. Think steam roller without the steam > engine. > >

[MBZ] ponton diesel no rust

2020-04-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1960-mercedes-benz-190d/7093394304.html On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:00 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Cool. Kinda spendy, but cool. > > Bob R > > > 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon >

[MBZ] 400e centrifugal supercharger project

2020-04-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone here speak German? https://youtu.be/IwaJ70FhTDk On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 12:27 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > FYI. > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mercedes-benz-560-sel-11/ > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Wood on 123

2020-03-31 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I think it is not impossible to do but you would need to work out the process. I think vacuum bagging it down is a good idea. Pieces can curve on one axis but not two; veneer doesnt do that very well. Violins etc seem to be carved. Not sure if they get veneered after. Can ask my friend Ken;

Re: [MBZ] Nice 87 300D

2020-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Definitely the cheapest way to redo your interior on an 87 On Mon, Mar 30, 2020, 6:20 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Looks nice. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Mar 30, 2020 9:04:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >: > > > Not sure how I feel about the retrofitted updated interior. >

Re: [MBZ] Success

2020-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
bend over or something. I’m sure if > >> someone knows better or recalls the details they’ll weigh in. > >> > >> -D > >> > >>> On Mar 30, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>

Re: [MBZ] Success

2020-03-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I did that. Just a touch of the blue stuff. The rattle gun can usually overcome it to loosen. I cannot recall if there is a bendable tab on it like the axle nuts but there might be. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 4:20 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:13:25 -0700 Karl Wittnebel

Re: [MBZ] CLOSED - Re: Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Oh sorry I missed this email before I posted. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 6:07 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > This thread is closed. > > List Mom > > > On Mar 29, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Take it to OkieTalk! Plenty of evidence

Re: [MBZ] Max's COVID-19 vs H1N1 update

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
hat is the percentage of COVID 19 deaths above the > pre-pandemic "average" death totals in NYC? > > On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yeah. Flu is no joke either. But its rate of hospitalizing people

Re: [MBZ] Success

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Just snug it up to where it was and declare victory. Avoid impact wrenching it at all costs. All it has to do is not let the flange loosen up; the splines take all the torque. On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 7:58 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I replaced the pinion seal on our 450SL. If you

Re: [MBZ] Michigan’s Democrat Governor THREATENS All Doctors and Pharmacists who Prescribe or Dispense Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Patients

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Peter is on the right track. Save it for severely affected patients where the potential benefit is greater and justifies the risk of the medication. Even in the hospital its effectiveness seems modest. The cure should not be worse than the disease; if the disease isnt bad, the medication doesnt

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Thanks for all your work over the years Kaleb. If you would like help with expenses just put out the word. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let me clear up a few things here. Political topics are not allowed on > the MB list. I

Re: [MBZ] 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D,$2,000

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Lot of value there. On Sat, Mar 28, 2020, 8:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only one pic, low miles, doesn't look too bad > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/222908762264846 > > 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D > $2,000 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Success

2020-03-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah you can pull the flange easily enough. Just go easy with the impact putting it back together or you will crush the crush sleeve more and have to have the pinion reset. On Sat, Mar 28, 2020, 2:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh this was the $600E320 > >

Re: [MBZ] Max's COVID-19 vs H1N1 update

2020-03-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. Flu is no joke either. But its rate of hospitalizing people does not compare. The main difference is that many people are already immune to h1n1, so they dont all show up to the ER at the same time, also because h1n1 is less contagious. And covid 19 hospitalizes 20% of the people it infects,

Re: [MBZ] OT - COVID 19 Stuff/Non-political

2020-03-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It could easily be covid 19 unfortunately. Diarrhea is one of the known presenting symptoms in a significant minority of patients. Of course it could be tens of other viruses or bacteria also. The doc probably doesnt have any access to a test for non hospitalized patients. That is changing

Re: [MBZ] OT isolation.

2020-03-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Cool. Herndon. Is named after the Captain of the US Central America, which went down off South Carolina in 8000 feet of water in 1840 or so with a half billion dollars in federal reserve gold on it. All the passengers were saved as I recall. It was an old side wheel steamer and they hit a

Re: [MBZ] OT modded Ferrari does not meet reserve

2020-03-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Your culd de sac seems to have more than it's fair share of past and current black ops type owners. Wasnt the previous owner of the one you are buying eliminated in Cyprus or something? On Mon, Mar 23, 2020, 11:40 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I didn’t look at this

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rotors

2020-03-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I read a pretty good description of the relationship btw pad and rotor somewhere. Basically the pad transfers a certain amt of material to the rotor when it is hot. If this is not done uniformly, the rotor surface becomes uneven and causes vibration when brakes are applied. There is also some

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is kind of ironic, but the rear brakes are pretty much the only mechanical item on the car that haven't been replaced yet. So I will take my chances and redo the hoses, master and rear calipers. The hoses look pretty new and the caliper is leaking so I think it is a caliper issue. Nothing lasts

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
As I was suiting up to go on some covid room this morning the wife shoots me a video of the 123 rear driver side wheel with smoke pouring out from under the car and calls me to tell me the car is on fire. They were already at their destination and it didnt look like a real fire plus what could

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Maybe there can be a banned gun list? A lot of people like guns, but I fail to see how they relate to diesel mercedes. Trying to be helpful. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 9:48 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Dan, > really??? > > Overreaction > > I'm with Meade. > > MG > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT: A contrarian view on COVID-19, plus good news - there's a CURE!

2020-03-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That rings true. I would add two things. Our hospital has a test that will go on line Monday and has a 24h or less turnaround. This will help us move patients through the system and test exposed healthcare workers more rapidly. Many other hospitals are doing the same. California and the feds are

Re: [MBZ] OT: A contrarian view on COVID-19, plus good news - there's a CURE!

2020-03-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Every medical center treating these patients, including ours, is using hydroxychloroquine. It is an old and well known drug. Not a cure by any means. We hope it helps. The epideliologic evidence is extremely poor quality; I will give him that. But the lack of high quality evidence applies to his

Re: [MBZ] Ok y’all **it just got real

2020-03-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
< mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, Karl. We appreciate your candor. > > Dan > > > On Mar 15, 2020, at 1:07 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Dan asked me a couple of days ago to comment. This is the dra

Re: [MBZ] Ok y’all **it just got real

2020-03-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Dan asked me a couple of days ago to comment. This is the draft I had sitting in the outbox. It tracks pretty well with what your son is saying. My hospital is preparing for an overload of infectious patients in respiratory failure. We have tents up outside the ER to triage patients without

Re: [MBZ] OT Keep Calm and Carry On (Mexican beer virus)

2020-03-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes I found the political stuff a bit distracting also. But public health is inherently political and this will become a huge campaign issue. I have not heard any other first hand accounts out of Italy. They get high marks for the coverage at least. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 10:42 PM Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

2020-03-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Wouldnt one want a shotgun? Or are you hunting deer? On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 1:30 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is tempting. Just in case this wu flu virus turns into the zombie > apocalypse. > > PSA 16" M4 Carbine kit for $310, marked down from $500, has

Re: [MBZ] OT stocks on sale

2020-03-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I bought some 529 when it was down a little over 10%. Good time to get a vanguard account going for the other kid I think. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 3:30 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would neither buy nor sell with market conditions like this. > > On Wed, Mar

Re: [MBZ] OT Keep Calm and Carry On (Mexican beer virus)

2020-03-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
For the "it's like the flu" crowd, a little RWN interview with a guy currently quarantined in Italy. Link will self destruct in a day or so. Good listen. https://s.amsu.ng/jPVevF5rAg3N On Wed, Mar 11, 2020, 8:30 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And he of

Re: [MBZ] 124 parasitic drain

2020-03-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have one also. I think it was the #11 fuse in my case however. If it is non fused then the starter or the alternator. Possibly ignition switch. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 9:15 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The Larry 124 has a parasitic drain on the battery. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

2020-03-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Or, it was killing people and they didnt want it to spread. So far they seem to be the only country that has done mass surveillance and contained it. All the epidimiologic data we have is coming out of China based on their experience. This virus would be a lousy bioweapon. On Wed, Mar 4, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

2020-03-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Oh it is already in Anchorage I'm sure. This is all surveillance lag. Cities are only now starting to be able to test for it in any systematic way. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 10:32 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > People are dropping like flies in Seattle. > > Postal worker in a sorting facility came up

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is nothing compared to a w124. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 8:39 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It's actually a little tricky fiddling with the tiny screws that connect > the wiring. > > On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 11:34 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Reacing the stalk is Bout a 20 minute job on a w123. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 5:20 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't know anything about cars that new but my '83 240D once had > trouble with the wipers and the problem was the stalk being dirty. In my > case the

Re: [MBZ] For the avgeeks

2020-03-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We have smirnoff: https://youtu.be/8BY7-LgF7d4 On Mon, Mar 2, 2020, 10:54 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 2 Mar 2020 10:39:41 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Antanov 124 parked at TUL > > I looked up Antonov since I had two different spellings and found, > >

Re: [MBZ] Perfect for the Apocalypse!

2020-03-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I need a euro wagon parts donor; wonder if he would take $500 On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 9:35 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For sale before or after the honeymoon? > > On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

2020-03-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The virologist dude Curley linked to said surfaces and clothing will remain infectious for about a week. Typically this is affected by ambient temps and humidity etc, so give or take. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020, 10:08 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > To date, I have seen reports by various medical

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2020-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok fmiser make me an offer. I finally excavated my old spare parts box from when I changed the head; the rebuilt head came with an sls pump so it has been sitting. I have not tested it but it seems fine. I have seen them on ebay for like 1300 rebuilt but am not really looking to make money on the

Re: [MBZ] W126 Brakes Bolt-Up to W123?

2020-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Oh I put the gen 2 w126 fronts on my 85 wagon also. It gets you vented front rotors. I think they are a bit larger diameter also. You need the backplate too. I ordered rebuilt calipers, rotors pads etc from rock auto and backing plates from mercedes. It all bolts right up. The pedal feel is about

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2020-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
And what happened to fixmyrust com? They had patch panels but some private equity outfit must have gobbled them up or something. On Mon, Mar 2, 2020, 12:31 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's the best place to get a coolant overflow reservoir for

[MBZ] (no subject)

2020-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
What's the best place to get a coolant overflow reservoir for aa 85 td w123? Does febi make them? I would take the sls reservoir and windshield reservoir also. Mercedes wants a lot for them. In unrelated news, I seem to have an extra w123 sls pump. I guess there is a rebuild kit for it, so maybe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power

2020-02-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
What's nu? Answer: C over Lambda. Frequency = speed of light over wavelength The energy to cool it comes from renewables. This will generate some heat due to the cant break even law. If they are smart, they will capture and reuse this heat when they need more pressure. Reminds me of the new

Re: [MBZ] OT Stock Market

2020-02-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Minnesota is worse than anc. The styrofoam legos with reinforced concrete filling work great. Choose your r factor. On Mon, Feb 24, 2020, 8:56 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > I only read the stuff the investments send for tax time. Either it gets a > POOP! or an M, then I ignore the returns

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in the LA area?

2020-02-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sorry nowhere near Ontario. I am close-ish to LAX. On Sat, Feb 22, 2020, 6:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Look up Gay Larry, He’ll take you to the good places - the ones where guys > won’t hit on you. > > -D > > > On Feb 22, 2020, at 9:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2020-02-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
wrote: > > Look for a manual trans from an SL or SLK, that era will bolt up to OM60X. > Six speed too. > > > Feb 21, 2020 3:22:51 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > > > I am in need of a stick shift for education of the next generation. Would > > prefer not to butch

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2020-02-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
not > pick up a rice burner cheap beater stick shift and let him/her "use it up" > while learning to manage a manual vehicle? > ie, cheap throw away car [in principle] > > On Fri, Feb 21, 2020 at 1:22 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2020-02-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am in need of a stick shift for education of the next generation. Would prefer not to butcher the 124 wagon with a bmw manny tranny. Seems like there should be some merc stick option from an amg or something. Seem like everybody just does the 722.6 thing if they want performance. On Wed, Feb

Re: [MBZ] R dizzel looks nice

2020-02-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Cdi is going to be a lot less trouble down the line than a urea burner. On Wed, Feb 19, 2020, 11:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Too bad. That's a great body style. > > On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] virus

2020-02-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The basic problem is that no one knows what the true denominator is in terms of infected people. If there is a high number of asymptomatic infections, the case fatality rate goes way down. Deaths are a lot easier to track than asymptomatic infections. It will be awhile before there are any

Re: [MBZ] I might have to pursue this one

2020-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Why would you want to pay more than scrap for a car with no head? Do you need the interior or something? Cylinders are probably rusted etc. And a head is not going to be cheap. Probably overheated it or something. On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 11:40 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Injector Black Death [was: Re: I leave town and people get a brilliant idea to buy the kid a car while I am gone]

2020-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I figured one would pull all of them and replace the seals if any one was leaking. Are the new seals going bad already? Slide hammer and some sort of long pick to get the seal out? On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 12:24 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:32:39 -0500 Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Old G

2020-02-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Why anyone would bother transplanting a 617 I have no idea. Sure it is better than the 4 banger, but the 606 is a better mechanical option and 648 is a totally modern motor. Cost of swap is huge regardless, so might as well get some performance. On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 6:59 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] OT Hahvahd prof links to Wuhan

2020-02-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Tactical error. On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 7:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Put on your AFDB time > > https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00291-2 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] W124 606 valve spring replacement

2020-02-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. By the time you have a custom exhaust, intake, two turbos, wastegates, a hot injection pump, an 87 wagon with a transplanted '99 606 and interior from a 95, with a fully rebuilt rear suspension with half shafts, new sls, 500e/600sl brakes, a 500e master and a dual diaphragm vacuum booster

[MBZ] W124 606 valve spring replacement

2020-02-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone ever replace valve springs? I am putting some stiffer ones on due to high egp with the compound turbos. What is the preferred tool? I assume I just rotate the piston to the top to prevent the valves from falling in. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Just have it rebuilt locally and sell it. On Fri, Feb 14, 2020, 10:50 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to mail the alternator core back to Autohauz az today. Its value is > $45, post office wants to charge me $50 to mail it. Is this for real? I > told

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Virus

2020-02-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
; > On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > One of the articles I read said that so far, each person has infected 3 > > other people, on average. > > > > Max Dillon > > Charl

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Virus

2020-02-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. They dont call them computer "viruses" for nothing :-/ On Fri, Feb 14, 2020, 8:30 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > A simple but viable human model of transmission is available in the > computer world. > Look at how quickly a computer virus spreads from a single infection... > sent

Re: [MBZ] Desperately need a W123 driver's door or door shell

2020-02-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. A wagon rear will run about 300. Anything off a sedan should be less and they are readily available. On Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 7:16 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually, they found a rust free door for half that price relatively nearby > > On Thu, Feb

Re: [MBZ] Commiefornia

2020-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Imagine living here. On Tue, Feb 11, 2020, 8:42 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > California: $285 a night the room is $15 a night... the rest of the > charge is taxes and environmental payments, and social services for illegal > aliens charges... > Welcome to California... > > On Tue, Feb

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs to get this

2020-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
+1 On Tue, Feb 11, 2020, 9:02 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Finally, something that doesn't need work or parts.. or money.. > ;)) > > On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 7:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I need to get nothing! > > > > --FT > > > > On 2/10/20 10:51

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

2020-02-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You can just dispute the transaction with ebay. They always pretty much side with the buyer. On Mon, Feb 3, 2020, 4:50 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is the listing. > > >

Re: [MBZ] LA cars

2020-01-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
In cities perhaps there could be some nice rust free w210 and w124 cars, but most of them are fixer uppers. W123 prices have taken off, but beaters can be found in the sticks. On Mon, Jan 27, 2020, 7:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I will be out in LA for

Re: [MBZ] It's raining cheap diesels

2020-01-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Believe it or not, everything after the downpipe will fit on a w124. On Sun, Jan 26, 2020, 12:10 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > If you get that, I'll buy the muffler system if it is not rusted out. I'll > also buy the injectors and the starter, maybe the

Re: [MBZ] Need a W123 L sideview mirror (manual)

2020-01-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
wrote: > I can check on it, I know the lens are cracked but the housing should be > OK. I recall buying the lenses from someone on the list (or whatever list) > like 15 years ago but time got to them. > > --FT > On 1/20/20 11:41 PM, Karl Wittnebel wrote: > > Flo

Re: [MBZ] Need a W123 L sideview mirror (manual)

2020-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Floyd I will pay good money for a right 300TD reverse light housing with wires; the housing is nla. Thanks, Karl On Mon, Jan 20, 2020, 1:52 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I could probably pull one off the old TD out back. Have not looked at > it for awhile so

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
hem > as a pattern. They’re clearly made out of flat material that was heat > sealed. > > -D > > > > On Jan 19, 2020, at 8:12 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Cool. I have never seen those seats. > > > > I

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
:26 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One? Not if you’ve got ortho seats. More like five, I believe. Maybe more. > > -D > > > > On Jan 19, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It might not be worth the effort, but it is probably not impossible to identify the material and make one. On Sun, Jan 19, 2020, 5:58 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Not worth the effort. > > The material they used is a heavy vinyl that’s heat sealed and formed to > match the contours of

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The rear impact strips are still available. No idea on the rear bumper cover, but there are a bunch of aftermarket options including whole amg kits from Lithuania and other places. I dont know of any that are good; I have an OE front and a Lithuanian front so I will compare them and see what I

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The interior looks pretty nice apart from the headliner. I can identify with this guy. Basically anything you do to keep the car cosmetically good costs a big chunk of the car's total price. There arent too many of us willing to order factory bumper covers and impact strips every time our Dad

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That happens to all of the later w124 sedans. Costs about $500 to get it fixed, in Santa Monica anyway. Or a day of your time and some foam, cloth and glue. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020, 9:38 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:17:10 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

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