Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

Hey Wilt, Did you do OK during recent H'cane?  Thoughts and prayers for you - let me know if I can help in any way...  I should have asked sooner - very sorry - Larry On 05/30/2018 11:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: I'm okay; still lurking. Thanks Wilt __

Re: [MBZ] OT - Next Pistol Purchase

s at the court martial that convicted and sentenced him). - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I bought a new FS92 at a gun show and it's a great gun. It runs thru 9mm ammo of any kind whether s

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

Sorry I failed to write sooner, hope this is in time.   If not, you can never have too many 22s! ;-) I don't think you can not go wrong with the Marlin range of 22's.  They're semi auto and not expensive - around $250 IIRC - and available with aa tubular magazine or a clip.  They also make a bo

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

Yes, it's gas. LarryT On 09/14/2018 10:35 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: So that one's gas, not diesel? For sale? Rick The 05 e320 I just picked up yesterday and getting ready to start driving home had the fuel tank replaced 3 times by the PO. It seems it’s going to be ready for a 4t

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

Sorry - my mistake - was replying to a different message. On 09/14/2018 10:35 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: So that one's gas, not diesel? For sale? Rick The 05 e320 I just picked up yesterday and getting ready to start driving home had the fuel tank replaced 3 times by the PO. It see

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

I shoot 22LR with a bull barreled Savage bolt action and have found the Wolf Target Match is very accurate.  Unfortunately, it's hard to find at times, and it can take some time to get if out of stock.  ;-)  My friend & I went together and bought a few thousand rounds of Wolf year before last a

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

-) On 09/27/2018 12:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Since this was from May.. I ended up with a Marlin 60. Nice rifle, amazingly accurate and fun to shoot. Just got 5,000 rounds of .22LR on Tuesday, so I’ll probably head to the range this weekend. -D On Sep 27, 2018, at 10:47 AM, Larry

Re: [MBZ] Dead short (Note Subject name change)

Maybe Kent meant to say it's hard to locate the "source" of the dead shorts ?  IMO once the correct circuit is located (after-all it's obvious which circuit it is when the fuse blows) but tracing all the possibilities  loose wires, bad connections, bad devices (like bulb sockets, etc) and other

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

stuff, as it’s fun and economical to shoot. You can go to the range and spend a couple of hours between my Marlin 60 and Ruger Super Single Six and only drop maybe $10-$15 on ammo. -D On Sep 27, 2018, at 6:01 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hey Dan, Actually I think that was the one I

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

Wow!  the bullets you tried to order can hardly be considered ammo (IMO) - without the case, primer and powder they're just chunks of metal.  And since they were for a muzzleloader it's especially a problem.  I guess whoever wrote the regulations must have been covering all the bases... That's

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

Hmmm, that's good to know.  Maybe I can correct that now that I know  I read the whole article s sounds like a good shooting coach is better at diagnosing shooting problems than low/left ;-) Thanks for the link - Larry On 09/28/2018 8:28 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Even the peopl

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

Yikes!  Miculek is way beyond what I could ever hope to achieve! Thanks, LarryT On 09/30/2018 2:05 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Video learning can get you started... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSazF41q-s&t=118s On September 30, 2018 at 12:58 PM Larry Turner via Merc

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT - .22 Rifles

andling to ship thanks to our friends at the EPA. On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 9:58 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: more likely some corporate "wizard" decided to include chunks of metal in "a m m o" Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Wow!

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

Yeah, I like watching his videos - lots of talent & practice goes into his game. On 09/30/2018 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Miculek is a G-d in the shooting community. And a very down to earth guy, too. -D On Sep 30, 2018, at 8:31 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Y

Re: [MBZ] Horrible Hobo attack last night

You are 100% correct!  The 1st thing that will happen if any of us law abiding people need to display or God forbid, shoot someone, is we will be arrested & thrown in jail until a judge decides to grant us bail (hopefully) = and if we happen to have $25 or $50K we'll still have to come up with

Re: [MBZ] Horrible Hobo attack last night

I'm told this lack of enforcement is being used to alter the crime stats, especially in UK since so many firearms were confiscated and outlawed.  They claim crime is going down but it's merely being under reported.  Murder and assaults have actually risen considerably, but since so many are not

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Horrible Hobo attack last night

Hi Max, I hope your wife and daughter can forget this assault and move on.   It's doubtful the police will do anything.  IMO it's a sign of neighbors starting to go downhill.  Like the "broken window" syndrome which says a small problem leads to larger problems and pretty soon you have a slum.

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT - .22 Rifles

Ha! I thought everything had that label LOL LarryT On 10/02/2018 5:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: No ban, but they will have that label that says it can cause cancer in California. Rick   Original Message From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 2, 2018 2:44 PM To: mercedes@o

Re: [MBZ] Got my buck for the season

venison sausage  yumm On 10/03/2018 10:39 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Grilled venison Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 3, 2018 10:19 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: On dashcam. Could have been the end! https://youtu.be/rliphy1RtdY -Max

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Yesterday's Gun Buyback

people are dumb.  I'm thinking that pistol would go for over $1000 on the open market, probably more.  wonder if it was used in a crime?  or maybe the person who turned it in is dumb? LarryT On 10/07/2018 1:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Okie server always strips my attachments, but I

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Yesterday's Gun Buyback

hey, I wonder if a private citizen can "buy back" guns?  Maybe set up a card table on main street?  I guess I'd need to run NICS on myself as the buyer? ;-) LarryT On 10/07/2018 1:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Okie server always strips my attachments, but I can see them….g. Look

[MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Hi ya'll, I hope to start removing the rear wheel bearing carrier soon now that the weather is changing for the better.  I don't do well in 85F+ temps so next weeks highs that are forecast in the 60s and 70s are getting me motivated to start this job. I know where the jack goes but it's been

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

a bunch of blg wood blocks too to stack under the frame which gives me a good feeling. --FT On 10/8/18 12:48 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi ya'll, I hope to start removing the rear wheel bearing carrier soon now that the weather is changing for the better.  I don't do we

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

k stands under the control arm mounting points Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2018, at 1:43 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, those pads are where I usually put my floor jack. Are you suggesting I use the factory jack which will leave a place to put the jack stands? Don't have

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice but kinda high 2009 Mercedes ML 320 Bluetec - $11800

IMNSHO. all diesels, especially those with low mileage in good condition are seeing a bump in prices.  I think this is due to the recent VW diesel debacle which has virtually destroyed the diesel passenger car industry for new cars - leaving a declining number of used diesels available. VW/Pors

Re: [MBZ] Andy's ML 350 Dissel

It's also sold at Costco but I think all warehouses carry different products.  What is available at one may not be available at another.  I assume ya'll are talking about the Bluetec juice? LarryT 91 300D 06 E350 (on the road again) On 10/26/2018 9:21 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Also at

Re: [MBZ] This looks pretty nice

Cool!  Looks like a dead ringer for my 91. Except for the miles IMO... LarryT 91 300D On 11/04/2018 8:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 4 Nov 2018 11:01:15 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Low miles, a bit spendy though https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/93-mercedes-300

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Hi Max, Mitch, Peter and others, I need your advice about driving my 91 300D with the sub frame connection rusting away from the body.  I rec'd the following from a poster on Pelican. He said: ___     "...  Fixing the body

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Rear Wheel Bearing

Peter, I was reviewing your suggestions (and others' suggestions as well) about my RWB R&R and came across this comment:  "Replace the bearing for the spring link while you have it out, it's unlikely to be very good if the wheel bearing has worn out" and maybe I'm having a brain fart (if so, I

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

I'll take some more photo's myself and send them to you.  The ones we took before was me trying to explain to my wife where to point the camera, then as I was trying to explain I realized she would never lay on the ground to get a good shot.  Something about spiders.  ;-) I'll try tomorrow.   

Re: [MBZ] 98 E300 dizzel $1k looks pretty good

I'm not much for FB - how do you know where it's located? Thanks, LarryT On 11/13/2018 10:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks like a Craigmobile --FT On 11/13/18 10:29 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Somebody needs to jump on that Sent from my iPhone On Nov 13, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this, $300

Gee, he makes it sound so great!  This email actually contains some comments that should be added to the "List of Comments that Should Make you run Away" Like Doesn't run Tried to change Timing Chain Frozen Bolts Saw engine run (same as running when parked?) Pretty Straight Rust Bucket Basically

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Max, I have a Dewalt Electr wrench - depending on compressors  and air gun, the electr gun sometimes has more uumph. Your point about the nut being shallow is appreciated - I understand the concern.  I guess if I round it off I can cut it with a chisel if careful not to damage threads?

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks for the clarification.   I have some more photos but I'm not sure of the best way to send them.  Just post to the forum and hope Kaleb approves them?  Send them another way? Thx again, LT On 11/11/2018 1:35 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Lower control arm = spring link. MB ca

Re: [MBZ] Rifles

I'll bet chasing a wounded (and angry) bear into the bushes has a certain pucker factor that makes for a interesting day! LarryT (Need to make some bullets myself...) On 11/17/2018 9:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I suspect some of it is the "its old and needs to be replaced" mindse

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Hi Guys,     I posted a email on 11/18 and so far it is not showing up in the forum.  Is anyone else seeing it?  I spoke about where I am in the removal of the Bearing carrier and the difficulty I am having getting the rotor to break loose.  The axle shaft slides in and out with ease, the Alle

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

removed it Saturday...  Thanks, Larry On 11/20/2018 9:13 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: is it held on by an allen head flathead screw?   I think the 124 rear are.  I know for sure 123 and older have the screw.   The rotor comes off much easier with the screw out. Dan Penoff via Merced

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks - I'LL try my dead-blow - forgot about that.. Larry On 11/20/2018 9:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: He said it’s been removed. Corrosion gets into the area between the axle flange and the brake rotor, and the only thing that will break it loose is heat and/or force. You have to u

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

yep, E Brake is off. We depressed it them pulled the release just to be sure.  I'm going to release the adjusting screw further as soon as I find the damn thing.  The rotor is hard to turn - probably because of the bad bearing. Haven't seen any rust on the brake components yet.   Also, before

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

What about a 3 jaw puller without heat?  While I think the pair of rotors I have will fit my car I won't be sure until I try them.  But if I need to replace the rotor I will. Thanks - Larry On 11/20/2018 9:35 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 3 Jaw puller + acetylene torch. Put a bunch of t

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

It's warmed up enough to go out and play with the MB some more.   Thanks again for all the help. LarryT On 11/20/2018 12:08 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: yep, E Brake is off. We depressed it them pulled the release just to be sure.  I'm going to release the adjusting screw

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Hi Gang!     Success!  My dead-blow hammer worked it off a little at a time.  And my spare rotors fit perfectly with the correct hat diameter and rotor dia.   All the screw holes line up as well.   I have removed the bolt holding the E-Brake cable to the rotor backing plate but am still scratc

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

Hello -     Sorry that I'm a little late to this thread - I'd like to add along with range time and practice at home in front of a mirror using a holster of various placements - there's lots of good video's on YouTube to help, anyone carrying should consider one of the Insurance policies avail

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

touch the center steering link.) Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, those pads are where I usually put my floor jack.  Are you suggesting I use the factory jack which will leave a place to put the jack stands? Don't have enough wood blocks to do as you do, but I usually put the tire/

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks Max - I'll correct it tomorrow - sorry I missed your suggestion the 1st time around. LarryT On 10/08/2018 3:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under the differential, then put the jack stands under the rubber pads that are under the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

x Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:07 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I have removed the bolt holding the E-Brake cable to the rotor backing plate but am still scratching my head over how to remove the shoes. They don't look like normal shoes. Those s

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Peter & Rick! On 11/20/2018 6:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Here is the brake tools, but they are out of stock. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTEUCQO/?coliid=I3NZCJVYTY65JX&colid=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it# Here is the cluster tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VU

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks, Got one coming.  It appears there are 2 tools needed - one for the springs that hold the shoes against the backing plate and another for the springs that connect the 2 shoes. Seems someone could make a tool that would do both jobs instead of needing 2 tools Thanks again for your

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks Gang!  It's definitely in Park - I'll put it in Neutral and see if it's still hard.  If it is, I guess it can be blamed on the bad bearing. Thanks again, LarryT On 11/20/2018 3:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: it would if the car is in P or in gear. Larry Turn

Re: [MBZ] Today's fun: 124 300D

How much trouble was the R&R of the starter? Mine's OK as far as I know, but I like to plan ahead ;-) Thanks, LarryT On 11/10/2018 7:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The 300D had a fit on Mon. where it would not start.  no click, nothing, but plenty of battery.   It also did not click w

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

Hmm I wonder if that 10W60 was to minimize a oil burning issue? LarryT On 11/25/2018 8:14 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Wow, sounds like a great deal! Bravo! -- LarryT Youroil.net PMO Carbs / Weber Parts / Oil Analysis 91 300D 74 911 __

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

You're thinking too logically.  Can't do that with the Greenies.  Remember the good old days of $1 cans oof R12?  ;-) LarryT On 11/25/2018 7:10 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Remember the '70s when R-12 was banned because it caused global cooling. Why couldn't we just bring back R-12? Gl

Re: [MBZ] Today's fun: 124 300D

u are under there. It takes maybe 30-45 min.   Mine took considerably longer cause I had to go to FLAPS for terminals and HF for a crimper, then put the terminal on. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> November 25, 2018 at 6:19 PM How much trouble was the R&R

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

Your response to the need for coal also applies to the comment shown below and I didn't see any way to generate the huge additional electricity needed to recharge batteries.  I am totally baffled how the writer claims huge additional electric demands, yet makes no allowance to generate that pow

[MBZ] FS 95 E300D $1200 on Pelican

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/395849-1995-e300-diesel-sale-%241200.html Car is in Ok - here is a link to photos - http://okiebenz.com/pics/95%20e300%20green/ Just noticed this it says Okiebenz in the photos link - does that mean it has already appeared here? 

Re: [MBZ] FS 95 E300D $1200 on Pelican

t month. Mitch. On November 26, 2018 at 6:15 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/395849-1995-e300-diesel-sale-%241200.html Car is in Ok - here is a link to photos - http://okiebenz.com/pics/95

Re: [MBZ] Today's PNP trip, some of you might be angered

Equally bad at PnP here in Va, they had an identical 91 300D to mine - right down to the colors and it was almost completely intact, I think only the wheels were missing and that was SOP so they could put the cars in the lot off the ground!  I suspect it was one of the donated cars that was on

Re: [MBZ] Today's PNP trip, some of you might be angered

Wow!  With the current registration etc., I wonder if it could have been stolen?  Sounds like it was cared for... LarryT 91 300D On 11/29/2018 6:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Went to the PNP for some parts today.  I needed a valve body for the 99 E300 that wont shift into 5th so

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

could this be a scam looking for investors to fill their bank with cash so they can then disappear?  Seems risky when getting involved with the securities organizations around the world.  But once they get the cash they might find their technology isn't as advanced as they say? To me it doesn'

Re: [MBZ] OT Superfast charging - Might want to keep a safe distance from your car

They desperately want to compete with the speed of a gas or diesel fill up... Personally, I'm waiting for nuclear powered cars.  ;-) BTW, when I filled up my White Elephant at a local WaWa and noticed they had 6 or 7 electrical charging stations all with the Tesla logo across them... Lar

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

I guess it's a sign of the times that so many people know so little about how diesels operate and what Glow Plugs do? IMO, diesel technology is superior to gasoline tech and last time I checked, diesels were getting 20-30% better MPGs than gas.  But it's been a whole since I checked - On 12/

[MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

Hello - Once again I am having trouble with POS.  It started refusing to upshift/downshift suddenly.  One day it shifted silky smooth. Worked through all gears going up and down.  Then it started refusing to shift at all even using the sideways movement to move up or down a gear.  Then, we wer

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

one On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:35 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hello - Once again I am having trouble with POS.  It started refusing to upshift/downshift suddenly.  One day it shifted silky smooth. Worked through all gears going up and down.  Then it started refusing to shift at all eve

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

. Liquids get spilled into it and cause problems like that Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:35 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hello - Once again I am having trouble with POS. It started refusing to upshift/downshift suddenly. One day it shifted silky smooth. Worked through

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

, a quick check with sds will tell you exactly what the problem is. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2018, at 12:20 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Floyd! You guys have suggested the same possibility as what I was told on PelicanParts Forum. Along with the shifter they said it may

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

51 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Thanks, Kaleb, SDS -- Is that the Code Reader? LarryT On 12/23/2018 1:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You may not have spilled anything into the shifter but sometime it the past it may have happened. Sometimes it takes a while for it to

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Shifting?

at are not dealers. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2018, at 3:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: So it's Dealer Only? On 12/23/2018 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Star Diagnostic System. It’s the dealer laptop for accessing the computer modules. A generic code r

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

There's a small, fat book (maybe 5x8x1) available from MBZ called "Technical Specs" I think -- will confirm it tomorrow. Anywho, it is filled with all kinds of great info - torque values for almost everything, filling capacities, etc for all kinds of MBs and variants. Bought one for my W124 b

[MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

Hi Gang, I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must be lost in cyberspace I guess? Anyway, I am getting a whine at highway speeds (above 45mph) and my indy said they thought it was the rear wheel bearings which would run around $700. That's a lot too spend on a 26 year old car. B

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

I think it's one side but will have to ask. I'll have to check the WSM to take a look at the Wheel; Carrier so I'll know what I'm talking about... Buy Euro has the rear bearings got <$80 ea. Thx Larry On 5/13/17 3:01 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Is that price for both sides? How much

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

b Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I'm assuming he checked to make sure there was oil in the diff, or that the noise was not the diff? Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2017, at 1:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must be lost

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

ignment or general repair shop and have them press out the old, and push in the new. Lucky it not a wagon. Those are priced like gold. Or do like I did and buy a used wheel carrier. Larry Turner via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> May 13, 2017 at 2:51 PM I think it's one side

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

e was oil in the diff, or that the noise was not the diff? On May 13, 2017, at 1:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, I sent this a few days ago but it never appeared - must be lost in cyberspace I guess? Anyway, I am getting a whine at highway speeds (above 45mph) and my indy

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

Yeah, I know it's a 26 yr old car (my wife keeps reminding me) ;-) but the cost to get something else even half as dependable would be $5000 or more and likely would not last as long. I have looked at lots of options and have several other things to consider. I am disabled/retired and can no

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

yep, and in Va., we have to pay personal prop tax yearly on a car. you're right about having mucho to consider - we went thru the process when a 240D - was our DD.i hate the thought of retiring the 300D - it's been an such awesome car. wish i'd been able to buy it new. or a new one now.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

rcedes@okiebenz.com> May 13, 2017 at 6:01 PM By all accounts this is a real bastard of a job, and requires a special tool. -- 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/

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing R&R 91 300D 2.5T

Great option Curley, Thanks On 5/14/17 1:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: A used carrier (with bearing) is probably $25 ro $50 at the knackers. That makes a good alternative, and no special tools needed. Curt Raymond via Mercedes May 14, 2017 at 9:26 AM

Re: [MBZ] Steam cleaner

might work ok for cleaning parts, as long as they're small and easy to manipulate. LarryT On 5/13/17 7:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if this would have any useful purpose for use around vehicles https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-steam-cleaner-kit-63042.html ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Missile Defense

I think the ship based system is called the "Sea Whiz". re the Brass - I thought the same as you when I saw a halftrack equipped with 4 50 cal. heavy machine guns (called the quad 50 for obvious reasons) which threw buckets of brass out the bottom very quickly. Then I saw one of the electric G

[MBZ] AC Question W124 91 300D re Evap Repl.

Hi Gang, Some may remember back in 2014 when I R&R'd my AC Evaporator (had to do it twice when I found I had a DOA Evap) to fix a leak. It worked great until this year when it was no longer cooling the cabin properly. The odd (IMO) symptom is it worked great on cloudy days, when the humidity

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

Hey Max, The thing that hit me when I bought a MIG welder was "Man, with some thought and planning I can create stuff." It just struck me as one of those moments when possibilities are endless. What I'd love to have now is a TIG welder. It seems their prices have come down a bit too. D

Re: [MBZ] Am I crazy?

scrap yard - they have all kinds of stuff LarryT On 07/07/2017 6:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Anyone know where to buy the steel? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] AC Question W124 91 300D re Evap Repl.

Thanks Guys - re Outside Air - this is a W124 with ACC so all that stuff is done automatically. But I'll make sure that servo is working properly. My wife drove is some yesterday and reported cold air again. LarryT On 07/21/2017 10:19 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: If your car has an out

Re: [MBZ] AC Question W124 91 300D re Evap Repl.

22/2017 7:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 22, 2017 at 7:21 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Thanks Guys - re Outside Air - this is a W124 with ACC so all that stuff is done automatically. I thought the only control for outside/inside air was the recirc button? Or am I thinking o

Re: [MBZ] 95 E300D W124 Water in Footwell

The AC condensate can also drain into the footwell if the drain hoses (there are 2) become dislodged. The trick is watching when the water appears - when it's humid and AC is being used or when the car is in rain. It is easier to reseal the windshield IMO. I had my windshield replaced last y

Re: [MBZ] Saturday Stuff

Congrats on getting that new shotgun! Anytime you can find a bargain at Cabela's, gotta go for it. I usually get some reloading supplies when I go there. Hopefully I will get to the range again in another couple/few weeks. Still recovering from Knee Replacement #4 that was done end of M

Re: [MBZ] Guns (was Saturday Stuff)

We need a spirited discussion about OIL! ;-) Or maybe Gun Oil? LarryT 91 300D On 08/12/2017 5:06 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, somehow we got off guns and into joint replacement and bicycling - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 12, 2017 at 4:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] 91 300D W124 Vacuum DIagram?

Hi All, There's a vacuum problem stopping the engine from shutting down when the key is turned off. Is there a diagram somewhere? I have looked through the 2 CDs in my WSM but no luck. Any ideas? Thanks, LarryT 91 300D --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D W124 Vacuum DIagram?

Thanks Gang! You've given me some detective work to do! I am getting better and can stand a bit now using my walker. I'll see what I can find during the next few days - Max - re- pulling a vacuum on the shutoff valve - maybe I looked at it wrong in the past but I always found it hard to tra

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

It depends on how well it's been maintained. A cheap Porsche is like a cheap Mercedes. All Boxsters have gas engines and the early ones are not especially in demand. This is because for a few more $$s you can get more HP. Do your homework before you start thinking about flipping one. They

[MBZ] What Makes Synthetic Oil Better?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a12007368/what-makes-synthetic-oil-better/ The above might help with the recent thread about oil in general and synthetic particularly. LarryT youroil.net Oil Analysis' are like Blood Test for your engine! ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

it's a 74 - bought it in '99 after many years of lusting for one. ;-) LarryT On 08/14/2017 11:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What vintage 911? On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 11:01 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: It depends on how well it&#

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

I would have loved a '73 Carrera RS (lightweight body/glass, HP engine, Ducktail) that has become the favorite vintage 911 for collectors with corresponding astronomical prices. Wiki has a excellent description of these and other 911s. Demand and availability have combined to push prices

Re: [MBZ] OT cpap machines

Does this mean you are now an official "Old People"? ;-) LarryT On 08/14/2017 11:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Any of you old people dealt with these? It appears Im going to have to get one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] '93 500E on BAT

It's a high performance, gas engined Mercedes (partially assembled by Porsche IIRC) which is a car that will likely increase in value and will need to be maintained relentlessly to maintain that collectible value. Plus, being a gas car it requires more upkeep than a diesel. Just make sure you d

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

I tinkered with the adjustment on my cable and found the acceleration improved significantly. Probably because the upshift was delayed by a few hundred RPM. LarryT 91 300D On 08/15/2017 10:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You sure it's 3rd and not 2nd? I think they go to 2nd when y

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

gards, Addison Thompson (former owner ’68 911S) On Aug 16, 2017, Larry Turner wrote: I would have loved a '73 Carrera RS (lightweight body/glass, HP engine, Ducktail) that has become the favorite vintage 911 for collectors with corresponding astronomical prices. Wiki has a excellent desc

Re: [MBZ] '98 Porsche Boxster 5 speed on BAT

rom an insurance company a few months later that the guy wrecked the 911 a week after he bought it. :-( Good luck getting your 911 back in action. Regards, Addison On Aug 18, 2017, Larry Turner wrote: Addison!!, What possessed you to let a 68 911S slip through your fingers? What a grea

Re: [MBZ] It's home!

Awesome!  It looks identical to my 91 300D! Same color at least. It appears I will be parting out my 91 300D so I may have lots of stuff for you.  The rust was the only problem I had and it was just where the rear suspension attaches to the chassis. Larry On 12/23/2018 12:20 AM, Craig via Me

Re: [MBZ] It's home!

Forgot to ask - where did you find it? Larry On 12/23/2018 12:20 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: After getting four Hankook tires and a Barum for the spare and after a brief detour to Harbor Freight, I arrived home with the $700E300D. Craig ___ http://www.oki

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