I have that exact impact wrench. It sure is a beast!!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jul 23, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://www.jbtools.com/ingersoll-rand-231c-air-impact-wrench-1-2-drive-max-torque-600-ft-lb/
> $99.99
>
> Th
Sounds like a truly awesome ride!! Winner winner chicken dinner!
Kevin in Lexington NC
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> On Jul 5, 2024, at 6:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I had ordered stuff to fix the $2500 09S550 -- headlight bulb, brake pads
> (break pats), AC blow
I really enjoy his videos where he break down the chord progressions and
explains what they are. It really makes sense why most mainstream music is so
meh.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jun 27, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
machine, and like a Mercedes Diesel,
maintenance will keep it going forever.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jun 27, 2024, at 10:19 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I wasn’t sure if it could or not, haven’t had a chance to look into it.
>
> Just b
Strong work, literally!!
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> On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> After banging on the LF axle for days, soaking it with Kroil, banging more,
> soaking etc. I still couldn’t get it loose. Hot wrench time. 3 times with
> Kroil and banging
making a typo and
finding out how easy it was to just backspace and enter the correct letters,
REVOLUTIONARY!
Kevin in Lexington, NC still using Apple products
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> On May 23, 2024, at 10:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Very popular in education
Sehr gut! Jawohl!!
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> On Apr 12, 2024, at 5:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> A friend drove me up to Columbia this morning to collect the $2500 09S550
> 4matic, 146kmi. In looking at the specs it is pretty much a base model
> (although the Sonder-klasse is q
We had a 1982 AMC Eagle which was the perfect vehicle for winters in the high
desert of Central Oregon. It was a rare Manny Tranny 5 speed with the
relatively gutless 4.2L 258CID in-line 6 cylinder engine. Shortly after we
bought it, the rear main seal began to leak profusely with oil leaking o
I have ridden in a few Pintos starting in the early 1980’s. The first one was
my sister’s then boyfriend’s 1972 runabout with a manual transmission. It was a
good first car for him. Not long afterward, my dad got the Pinto bug and found
a 1974 Pinto Wagon with no engine. The plan was to put a 19
Sehr gut!!
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> On Jan 7, 2024, at 6:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> This thing was slammed, happened a few weeks back so it has been sitting.
> Was not clear what the issue was. Appeared to be an issue with rear bags so
> I ordered 2 new ones and put them on
It sounds like the ML is working out well! Congratulations!
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> On Jan 4, 2024, at 9:14 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> We went the northern route. Drove in snow from Groom, TX to out stop in
> Tucumcari tonight. Snowing pretty hard right now. The ML is fantastic
I thought they were called “sparkle-ators”?
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> On Jan 1, 2024, at 11:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sparkle ploks!
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897566208545057/
>
> --
> --FT
>
>
> ___
> http://www.okie
Sehr gute Arbeit!
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> On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube
> on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out
> holes and tapping them. In
Since my wife and I are both blind, we’ve been looking forward to self driving
cars. It would be.nice to just get into a car and drive wherever we want to go.
Imagine the blank stares we would get as the car parks itself, and both of us
get out, leash up our Goldendoodle guide dogs and walk awa
Sehr gut!!
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> On Dec 9, 2023, at 6:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Mrs. Dan’s 2003 E320 needed rear brakes, probably for the first time (119k
> on the clock). I went to the dealer and picked up a set of rotors and pads
> for a whopping $160 total. Nice!
>
the newer Sprinters with DEF/DPF
and OM642 engine. I believe that the OM642 was discontinued after the 2022
model year.
Kevin in Lexington, NC, no Benzes, but still hanging around
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> On Nov 28, 2023, at 11:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I had a gi
Fun!!
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> On Nov 13, 2023, at 11:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://youtu.be/sg20s7SAlRo
>
> --
> --FT
> ___
> http://www.okiebenz.com
>
> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
>
> To Unsubscribe or
Jawohl!!
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> On Oct 23, 2023, at 6:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Stopped by my buddy Todd’s shop on the way home and he scanned the 07E350
> crank no start. No cam faults and nothing else really but it looks like the
> ECU software got corrupted or som
Sehr gut!
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> On Oct 22, 2023, at 9:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So today I embarked on the replacement of all of the accumulators in the
> W215 chassis (CL600).
>
> Got the car on the Quickjack and in the air, which is nice. Found the pulse
> damper, wh
Sehr gut!!
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> On Oct 19, 2023, at 9:09 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> A beautiful day, I installed the new Febi motor mounts in the long-idle
> Napmobile. (What came off were Meyle.) What a greasy PITA! Here are the steps:
>
>• Disconnect the battery, the bac
Sehr gut!!
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> On Oct 7, 2023, at 3:44 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Got some parts in for the CL600 this week, so I’ve been taking time here and
> there to address the remaining issues.
>
> Right rear brake light was out, which is a series of three circuit b
Congratulations on your new acquisition!
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> On Sep 25, 2023, at 9:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> As you may recall in the spring eight before mowing season I bought a 2009
> Kubota 4wd diesel lawn tractor. This particular model had a reputation for
> trans
Attaboy!!
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> On Sep 24, 2023, at 6:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Drove it off the trailer this afternoon and all was good. Yay!
>
> Gave it a wash and got dirt off but it was still fairly crusty. First wash in
> months. Decided to have at the hood wit
Sehr gut!!
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> On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> We discussed that. He’s happy to do the software stuff if I did mechanicals,
> like for transmission ISMs and conductor plates or other random modules or
> system stuff. If I get anothe
Attaboy!!
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> On Sep 23, 2023, at 9:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> The last couple of days I have been working on the master cylinder
> reservoir. I was able to remove it and clean it up by pouring 70%
> isopropyl alcohol into it and shaking it, followed by repeating the
Congratulations on your new acquisition!
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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> M
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti
Gute Arbeit!
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> On Sep 4, 2023, at 7:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The conductor plate I broke and repaired yesterday seems to have set up very
> well, the former breaks were very solid after the epoxy and zip tie pieces
> reinforcement.
>
> I put t
Sehr gut!
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> On Aug 25, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My son's away visiting his girlfriend across the country, leaving his car
> here.
> While it's not in service I decided to try a few things:
>
> Wednesday, August 23, 2023 <>I removed and took
Attaboy!!
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> On Aug 17, 2023, at 2:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> A couple weeks ago I bought a Haier HPN10XCM roll-around 10,000 BTU air
> conditioner at a yard sale, for $25. (This was approximately a $4–500 unit
> when it was new.) It was claimed to be wor
Attaboy!!
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> On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch
> latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This
> must be a common failure as new
Sehr gut!
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> On Jul 9, 2023, at 8:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I decided to replace the blown airbags in the $400E500. I had picked up
> replacements (LR door, driver seat bolster) at the knackers along with a LR
> door panel in good shape.
>
> The
Attaboy!!
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> On Jul 7, 2023, at 7:48 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Folk
>
> I’ve been looking for a leaf say 2012-15 for a max of $1500 or so … and they
> can be had for that with low range like say 20 miles … failed battery …. I am
> wondering if you can op
Gute Arbeit!
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> On Jun 18, 2023, at 3:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I got the seat all moved around so I could pull up the carpet and get to the
> cover over the equipment "bay" that's located under the driver's seat. Sort
> of felt like working on a lar
Jawohl!! Sounds like a whole lot of fun Benzengespielen!!
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> On Jun 12, 2023, at 4:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I managed to get the front wheels off the ML350 parts car. I think the bolts
> were cranked to about 200+ftlbs as I had to stand on the ba
Attaboy!! Sehr gut!
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> On Jun 11, 2023, at 6:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So today was the day I decided to pull the engine/trans/transfercase from
> the ML350 parts vehicle. I have stripped almost everything else of any
> (potential?) value from the in
I guess they’re aren’t anymore burning questions about that car. On a serious
note, at least nothing else was taken out.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On May 14, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So y’all recall the CLK500 that would not c
When I lived in Redmond, OR in the 1990’s, a bike shop employee was making his
own studded mountain bike tires which I thought was pretty cool! It’s great
that a company is mass producing them now. I’m sure that they are pricy.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On May 9, 2023, a
Sehr gut!
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> On May 7, 2023, at 4:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The CL500 ABC has been acting up lately. I scanned it with the Icarsoft
> which just kinda says where faults are but you can’t do much so today I put
> the DAS on it. Was getting faults r
WOW, great work!!
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> On May 1, 2023, at 6:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Last year I moved several of the nice cars out of the shop to organize it,
> put up the lift etc and they have been sitting outside way too long. Now
> that I have that 450SEL done
the carb over
the winter, and come springtime, it wouldn’t stay running. I ended up selling
it, so the new owner had to put a new carb on it.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Apr 28, 2023, at 3:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Anyone have a knowledgeab
Attaboy!!
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> On Apr 15, 2023, at 1:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Starter has been replaced. Huzzah!
>
> I took my time and spent some time fiddling with moving harnesses around to
> gain (better) access to mounting bolts while doing this in the middle of
Attaboy! Sehr Gut! Jawohl!
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> On Apr 12, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The headlight covers on the $400E500 were horrible yellow rough and probably
> no light getting through them.
>
> Today is really nice so instead of doing stuff I shoul
Sehr gute Arbeit! Jawohl!
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> On Apr 11, 2023, at 7:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> With the vacuum sorted and the warm up regulator correctly connected to
> vacuum, I started it up this afternoon after it sat since yesterday
> afternoon. It fired right up
Attaboy!!
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> On Apr 9, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I have all the vacuum lines routed correctly and the issue I keep having is
> the warm fuel pressure is way too low, meaning it’s running full rich all the
> time. The manual talks about the
Attaboy!!
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> On Apr 8, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Sun, 9 Apr 2023 01:38:25 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> Yay!
>> Nothing feels better than a success!
>
> Indeed! Thank you!
>
>
> Craig
>
> ___
>
Attaboy!!
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> On Apr 3, 2023, at 9:28 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> In the Procrastinators Guild.
>
> Over the last couple weeks I sealed up the hydraulic tank on my garden
> tractor loader project. I got the machine back in 2017, you guys might have
> forgo
Gute Arbeit! Jawohl!
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> On Apr 1, 2023, at 7:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I hit the $400E500 front seats (black leather) with leather cleaner and they
> look really good. Only one minor scuff on driver seat outside bolster, barely
> noticeable. Ther
Attaboy!
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> On Mar 31, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I spent some time this evening vacuuming the car. The car’s interior (black)
> is in surprisingly good condition except for LR door card where the airbag
> fired through the upper coverin
Sehr gut!
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> On Mar 29, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I went over to the car with my fancy computer, hooked it up and was able to
> get a better sense of what was going on. Looked at the LF strut wiring and
> saw one chewed through by roden
AS and just appears to consist of reading the function list for the
> SAM and making sure all the stuff you need turned on is turned on. Once you
> have it set, you re-code it and all is well.
>
> -D
>
>> On Mar 26, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
>> wrote:
Dan wrote: Lastly, the right front SAM is acting up…
Who is SAM? I’ve never seen that acronym before.
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> On Mar 26, 2023, at 8:37 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Took the car out for a shakedown run after I installed the new exterior
> mirrors.
>
> OMG!
>
>
Lucky ducky!!
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> On Mar 25, 2023, at 3:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Charged up the newish battery from this thing last night and it lit right
> off after sitting for months. Ran fine no codes. Just now ordered a cheap
> airmatic compressor off Amazon
Attaboy!!
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> On Mar 25, 2023, at 11:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So the major issue with the CL600 when I got it was that the right door was
> dead. These cars have a reputation for the harnesses to break down in the
> door hinge, as it’s a weird articu
Attaboy! Now, the old Cummings…ERR…Cummins will be happy once again!
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> On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Current POV…
>
>
>
> New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New
> thermostat installed and torqued.
Nice work!!
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> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
>
> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key,
> both electronic and hard/blade.
Attaboy!
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> On Mar 18, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Replaced the #1 injector. Despite cleaning the seat and bore really good, or
> so I thought, it appears to be leaking. Car does appear to run smoother now.
> Next up was installing the EGR e
Great work!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Mar 17, 2023, at 8:08 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Ran a scan with my new Chinee scan tool and dumped the report. Looks like I
> may have a bad yaw sensor, so I bought one off of eBay. They’re cheap,
Gute Arbeit!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Mar 16, 2023, at 11:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Did some more investigation of the 01CL600 and why it started showing faults
> for the new right cam position sensor I just put in and th
Excellent work!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Again, work got in my way of any really significant progress, although I was
> able t put two coats of the ceramic coating on the car. St
Sehr gut!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 12, 2023, at 10:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Did a bunch of stuff today:
>
> Oil and filter change
> Replaced cabin filters
> Replaced charcoal filters
> Replaced ACC control with a b
occasional cutting and
trimming.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 2, 2023, at 11:36 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
> I have a Greenworks 16" 40V saw that I bought some 5-6 years ago. I was
> unsure about how good it would work but I'm convinced that I'm
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Feb 28, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> It was fairly warm in the Big Room today, so I worked on getting the rear
> axle half-shafts removed from the 1980 300SD which has been sitting up on
> jackst
Gute Arbeit!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Feb 26, 2023, at 6:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Finished putting the 01CL600 back together after taking apart the intake
> system to replace a $40 cam position sensor that was showing a failure
Attaboy!!!
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> On Feb 1, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Got back to the Pisten Bully yesterday. Monday one of the other guys walked
> an excavator to it clearing the road so we could drive in.
>
> I drew the short straw and "got to" go underneath
Wow, that sounds like quite the mechanical dysfunction! Hopefully, y’all can
get the machinery up and running with no more drama, and if there is more
drama, at least you’ll gain even more mechanical knowledge/experiences.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jan 29, 2023, at 6
Attaboy!
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> On Jan 21, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I took off the intake manifold today and cleaned everything well. It was
> actually not to hard to get it out, had to snake it under the wiring
> harnesses for the injectors and some othe
I have ridden in quite a number of those Ford Foci and Fiestas on Uber and
Lyft rides. Nearly all of the drivers said that the problem existed from the
day that they bought the car. Most of them drove their cars like that since
they didn’t have a choice, and the ones who took them in for repai
Attaboy!!
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> On Jan 15, 2023, at 6:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I cranked 3 cars thru the lift this weekend. Yesterday was coolant and
> thermostat change in the CDI. Today was transmission and transfer case fluid
> on the GL 320 followed by all 4 shock
Ken Block licensed his name to be used on a few RC Rally cars or I wouldn’t
have known of him at all.
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> On Jan 2, 2023, at 11:25 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 2023-01-02 23:17, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Is it bad I have no idea who this guy is?
>
>
Attaboy! Merry Christmas!
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> On Dec 25, 2022, at 2:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am happy to report I finished up the starter and motor mount replacement
> and the car actually turns over like it should. Now that I have had one run
> thru of a GL 642 s
; mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On 2022-12-24 11:55, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
>>> I reset the breaker, and after a
>>> couple minutes, the heat pump fired up. nearly an hour has passed, and
>>> the inside temp has risen to 60F! Th
Here in Lexington, NC, we woke up to an ice cold 50 degree house. It got down
to 7F last night, and at some point in the night, our heat shut off. Our
hard-wired Ecobee 4 t-stat had no power, so my first thought was a tripped
breaker. After a trip out to the cold 38F garage, my suspicion was con
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Dec 18, 2022, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am looking thru what is available on 116. Some good info is there but the
> sections I really need Str missing. I need to dig thru WIS and see
Attaboy! It’s always nice when things turn out better than expected with a
deal! I hope that things continue to work out with your new acquisition.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Dec 18, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I had not
I hope that the CL600AMG turns out to be a worthwhile adventure. I just read up
on it, $123K, 362HP 391Lbft torque V12 powerhouse! At 99.2% depreciation, it
should be fun if it runs or plenty of good parts.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Dec 4, 2022, at 1:26 AM, Bugge
It also get ghosted when I post something on FB marketplace. I can’t even count
how many people have sent the message “Is this available?” And then nothing.
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> On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:39 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Facebook ghosting.
>
> -D
>
>> On Nov 3
Attaboy!
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> On Nov 13, 2022, at 10:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I was wondering about that procedure. Your suggestion makes sense. I didn’t
> really see any effect of the clay bar on the actual paint other than taking
> off the crusty layer of schmut
and handling comments are spot on.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Nov 12, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My new pickup has no tactile buttons for radio presets which is irritating.
> At least it has knobs for HVAC...
>
> Curt
>
Attaboy!!
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> On Oct 25, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Took the trailer connector apart on the truck and found the power wire was
> just slightly melted and fused to the right turn signal wire. Fixed that and
> all is good.
>
> Sent from my
Lots of short trips in a Bluetec Diesel would certainly cause oil dilution
from fuel which leads to engine wear. Has the owner changed the oil? I’m sure
she’s beggin’ to get on the highway and stretch her legs!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Oct 11, 2022, at 12:49 PM, And
month. I
had a pretty good reputation selling them in Oregon, so I’m trying to do the
same here in NC.
Kevin, no MB’s but lots of RC’s, in Lexington, NC
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> On Sep 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> 2 kinds of sellers on FB, good one
Attaboy!!
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> On Sep 13, 2022, at 6:50 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Got a used steering wheel for the ML550 that was in really good condition,
> arrived today, so after work I went out to swap it out. I’ve replaced
> steering wheels before, so this wasn’t m
Great acquisition!!
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> On Aug 28, 2022, at 1:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Been on the lookout for a cargo trailer for the wife to use for her
> whoopies. Something like a 5x8 or 10. Several turn up on Fakebook but sellers
> never respond, or the trailer
K’Leb wrote: I could just throw a couple of them on my utility trailer but
would need some way to lock them down so they don’t wonder off.
Then, you wood wonder wear they were. You’ll loose your Pi, and that wouldn’t
be cool!
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Attaboy!
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> On Aug 8, 2022, at 1:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> As I was getting ready to head out of town I fired up sds to prepare to see
> if there were any codes. I decided to double check the fuse(s) and discovered
> there are actually multiple fuses
Go take a looksee and drag ‘er home!
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> On Jul 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> She says "Passenger front end air suspension needs to be inflated" which
> could be something very simple, or struts are blown, but in any case not a
> huge issue
I’m assuming that although it says fuel type Diesel, it’s powered by the
Expedition’s Ford Triton V8, not the OM617.951.
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> On Jul 24, 2022, at 5:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/443198797707522/
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>
> Sent from
into selling me one.
I did like the body style. They were much cheaper to purchase than a comparable
240D since he was able to purchase the 1978 for $900 in 1987 with under 100K
miles.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jul 21, 2022, at 1:29 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Merce
Attaboy! It’s turning out to be a worthwhile and gratifying project!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jul 19, 2022, at 8:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I did clay bar on the rest of the CL this evening. Used a bucket of water
> with some car
I’ll wait until the D class comes out,
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> On Jul 19, 2022, at 9:05 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> https://vimeo.com/481367023
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>> On Tue, Jul 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@oki
Attaboy!!
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> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I spent the afternoon fooling around with the car. Someone had not put the
> center radio stack back in right when I think an AC controller was replaced.
> Actually not a hard job but I
Attaboy once again!
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> On Jul 15, 2022, at 7:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I was going over the fuses and module for the ESP/BAS (or ABS, I forget) on
> the CL500 and found a missing 5A fuse for the ESP module and functions.
> Popped in a fuse and LO!
Attaboy!!
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> On Jul 15, 2022, at 12:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Car has only 106kmi. I did a scan on it, nothing too serious popped up
> except as below with ESP. Running OK but in trans limp mode so will need to
> get the ESP sorted.
>
> Cleaned the
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jul 6, 2022, at 4:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I cleared the 722.9 trans fault code (Y3/8y5 B1 brake control solenoid) and
> took the car for a spin. At first it was still in limp mode, I drove it dow
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Jun 22, 2022, at 9:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Did the left side this afternoon, under two hours from start to finish, not
> bad. I did much the same on this one as I did on the right side - I
Attaboy!!
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> On Jun 4, 2022, at 2:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Been working on the '04 Frontier the past three days.
>
> First project was replacing the fuel tank. It had rusted around the perimeter
> seam and would seep fuel if it was more than half-full
Attaboy!
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On May 28, 2022, at 5:04 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sorta. Pumped a liter of tranny fluid into it through the cooler line and
> it was moving but still needs more as it was not real happy. Drove it u
Do you know the two happiest days in a boat owner’s life? The day it’s
purchased and the day it’s SOLD!!
Kevin, former boat owner, in Lexington, NC
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> On May 16, 2022, at 6:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> "Boat - a hole in the water you pour mone
The fact that the current owner is dumping it so soon after purchase is a huge
red flag. Miles aren’t too high, but the price should reflect the many minor
things that may be more major than the seller is leading on, or they should be
fixed.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On
It’s been Scotty Kilmerized. He also things engine covers are stupid.
Kevin in Lexington, NC
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> On Apr 28, 2022, at 11:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I'm potentially interested in a 2014 E250 Bluetec sedan at a small
> dealership.
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