Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Most people see Worcester and automatically add an h that isn't there... -Curt On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 07:38:12 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Having spent a lot of time in Massachusetts, top of my list was always “Wooster.” (Worcester for those not familiar with the

[MBZ] 2012 Mercedes-Benz cls550 4.7 max package with second amg package rims, $12, 100

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The car is in the maximum configuration that existed https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1547457005984595 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] work very good open title in hand clean title --1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 e 2.3 Sedan 4D, $9, 800

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yes, the bladder was the limiter on my Jettas too. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2024, at 2:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The '05 Golf ate the miles up yesterday, we did Peterborough, NH to > Waterville, ME in one 200+ mile run. I *think* the speedo reads 5mph

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Woostuh or Wustuh Kwinzee Ruhveeah (or, often, “Fukkinreveeah”) Dawchestuh (or just “Dot”/“Dawt”) Meffuh Sumvull (or, more generally “Fukkinsumvull”), Gateway to Meffuh, home of the Bahneys Conkit (where Pawl Reveeah went) Billricker And on the weekends you go “Nowheah, just downnacape”

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Having spent a lot of time in Massachusetts, top of my list was always “Wooster.” (Worcester for those not familiar with the local vernacular.) -D > On Jun 10, 2024, at 4:50 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Like when we went to the Coleman convention in Michigan, Char-lot... > > People get

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The '05 Golf ate the miles up yesterday, we did Peterborough, NH to Waterville, ME in one 200+ mile run. I *think* the speedo reads 5mph slow which might explain the 45mpg. Some of that is no doubt the around town driving I'd been doing though. My bladder limited us to Houlton for our next top,

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh geez, Years ago Angie and I went on a cruise where the main dining room was Versailles. We met a couple of former army officers who were trying to tell us that they had eaten there but clearly didn't know how to pronounce it. "Ver, ver, Versales."  They'd also told us how they were staying

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Like when we went to the Coleman convention in Michigan, Char-lot... People get funny about that. Of course in Maine we have Calais, not calay. For that matter Mass has Peabuhdee. -Curt On Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 12:59:56 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Exactly. First time

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Leye-ma On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 2:49 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heh, yeah, I forgot about that one. I used to travel the state heavily, as > did my Dad years ago. We used to play a game to see who knew where little > obscure towns were, and if one of us had

Re: [MBZ] Actually appears to be in good shape

2024-06-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is that Corinthian leather? On Sun, Jun 9, 2024, at 23:28, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I love those seats > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 9, 2024, at 10:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://www.facebook.com/share/W93qXEChNc7tBGTD/?mibextid=79PoIi >>

Re: [MBZ] Actually appears to be in good shape

2024-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I love those seats --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 9, 2024, at 10:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/W93qXEChNc7tBGTD/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] Actually appears to be in good shape

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] S550 axle job

2024-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Worked on it some more today, got the left side about half apart. Waiting for the press tool to pop the ball joints apart rather than brute forcing it. The inboard end piece that is stuck on the left side is not budging. I tried prying on it but it’s very difficult as there is no way you can

Re: [MBZ] One For The Michigan Folks

2024-06-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If the headlights are Bosch or Hella, seems like headlights plus scrap metal = $500. On 2024-06-09 21:46, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-joseph-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7755437149.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] One For The Michigan Folks

2024-06-09 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 11:11:58 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... Not much chance of that! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
O. Well I call 2nd dibs. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The old gal who lives a few blocks away with a 1980 300SD. I first saw it > in 1992 when her husband, a commercial pilot retired from Pan Am, was selling > his 1968 (?)

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The old gal who lives a few blocks away with a 1980 300SD. I first saw it in 1992 when her husband, a commercial pilot retired from Pan Am, was selling his 1968 (?) 280SE 3.5. I stopped by to check it out. It was awesome and was too $$ for me at that point in my journey but we talked at

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Heh, yeah, I forgot about that one. I used to travel the state heavily, as did my Dad years ago. We used to play a game to see who knew where little obscure towns were, and if one of us had been there… I wasn’t too far from you today heading up I-65. Lots of traffic, maybe vacationers passing

[MBZ] 2007 E350 4mitic - 187k miles - $5,000

2024-06-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
First one I can recall seeing that has actually had the balance shaft repaired. I like the color, don't like the rust. https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2007-mercedes-e350-4mitic/7755280642.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
What 116 are you talking about? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2024, at 12:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > <8tb4da.jpg> > > > The slow, methodical search is on. I have a sneaky feeling my W116 is going > to fall through; damn heirs who show up when their elders are

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Russiaville (Roo-sha-ville) On Sun, Jun 9, 2024, at 14:04, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah, there’s a bunch of those in Indiana, too, aren’t there? Like Peru > (“Pee-roo”) if you’re a native. > > -D > >> On Jun 9, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Like

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, there’s a bunch of those in Indiana, too, aren’t there? Like Peru (“Pee-roo”) if you’re a native. -D > On Jun 9, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like Versales > > --FT > >> On 6/9/24 12:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Exactly. First time I

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Like Versales --FT On 6/9/24 12:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Exactly. First time I visited there (1980) I tried correcting someone when they said the name. I was promptly informed that this (“Yo-Semite”) was the correct pronunciation. -D On Jun 9, 2024, at 6:14 AM, Curt

[MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The slow, methodical search is on. I have a sneaky feeling my W116 is going to fall through; damn heirs who show up when their elders are checking out. AZBob Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Exactly. First time I visited there (1980) I tried correcting someone when they said the name. I was promptly informed that this (“Yo-Semite”) was the correct pronunciation. -D On Jun 9, 2024, at 6:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Pronounced the way Apple did for their OS? I joked it was

[MBZ] There’s none I’ve seen this solid. Best offer 1964 Mercedes 190d

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
solid as a rockmotor transmission not original. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1529956067953742 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1968 Mercedes-Benz Unimog - "Rear FireBox Only",$3,500

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If you want to get into the Feuerwehrbusiness https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1451910282118505 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I already on all the parts Von ABS module needs to be repaired. has a O2 censored that needs to be replaced

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Tony needs money for his meth habit. I have four vehicles a Corvette modified cam nitrous, etc. a AMG 63 with over 500 hp a Chevy avalanche only problem third gear will not engage could be a shift solenoid or a transmission, rebuild motors, rebuilt, or actually been replacedwith a

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I so going to replace the plate since it’s already out. Car only has 150k so would not seem like it would be toast but anything is possible. I have transmissions in parts cars but not sure if want to mess with it. If it’s toast I’m likely to either dump it as a parts/project car or haul it

[MBZ] Really interesting colors -- 2016 Mercedes SL65 AMG,$58,500

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Most are silver, black, white with very few other colors. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/435732215933097 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's worth just getting the new CP/connector kit and replacing it, cheap enough.  New filter, fluid, etc. and if that doesn't cure the problem the box might be toast but there are cheap units everywhere if you want to replace it --FT On 6/9/24 11:46 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Conductor plate out. PO says he replaced it, or I recall him saying they but it’s been a few years. Silicone applied to the plug connector. The filter is made in China. Conductor place is a genuine MB part. Date code on it is 2014. If he really did replace it I can’t imagine he would pay $350

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 03:01:57 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I can second all of those choices. All the tires. > > Thanks, Rick. > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
From what I recall the PO says he replaced the conductor plate. I’m getting ready to drop the pan and see what is going on. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2024, at 6:29 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clogged filter? Barney does this. Makes kind of a whining noise once it >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Clogged filter? Barney does this. Makes kind of a whining noise once it starts having to suck too hard against it, and won't go. Full power cycle will let it try again, usually doesn't last long. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Pronounced the way Apple did for their OS?I joked it was yo-semite... Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 10:29 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Family reunion for Mrs. Dan. Liberty, “Yosemite” (pronounced phonetically, not like the national park) and

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 03:01:57 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I can second all of those choices. All the tires. Thanks, Rick. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
ct: Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > So I had the car up on four jackstands to bleed the brakes and had the > thought of looking

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have them on my 300SD and no complaints other than they are useless in the snow. On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, at 21:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The Altimax is a great tire and they have sizes to fix just about all > vintage of Mercedes. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 8, 2024, at

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 20:34:44 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The Altimax is a great tire and they have sizes to fix just about all > vintage of Mercedes. Thanks, Kaleb. I think that's what I will go with. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 01:24:09 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Tomorrow I'm going to take it to the great northern estate. The car > smokes more on startup than I'd like, a 450 mile highway run ought to > clean the cobwebs out of it. Have a safe trip! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 02:29:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Family reunion for Mrs. Dan. Liberty, “Yosemite” (pronounced > phonetically, not like the national park) and Danville, KY. Great > place, great people. Sounds like fun! Enjoy yourself! Craig P.S. If you're driving I-40

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Family reunion for Mrs. Dan. Liberty, “Yosemite” (pronounced phonetically, not like the national park) and Danville, KY. Great place, great people. -D > On Jun 8, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 23:41:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The Altimax is a great tire and they have sizes to fix just about all vintage of Mercedes. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2024, at 8:32 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:36:30 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185R14

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:36:30 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185R14 are a great choice for a 300SD, and > it’s the original size. > > 195 70 14 works, but the choices are getting worse and worse. Except > you can now get Pirelli CN36s in that size. >

[MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Angie's '05 Golf has, I think, become my '05 Golf and she's taken over my '15 Jetta. Back about March the alternator quit, there are a stack of choices, I ended up going with a used one. It was slightly cheaper than a "new" made in China off brand or "rebuilt" Bosch. New Bosch is available but

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Many many times On 6/8/2024 7:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Have you used one? --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 8, 2024, at 8:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have several Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2024, at 5:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Do

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Have you used one? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 8, 2024, at 8:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have several > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 8, 2024, at 5:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Do you have a 722.6 dipstick? >> >> --FT >> Sent from

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have several Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2024, at 5:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have a 722.6 dipstick? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 16:29:24 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Thank you, Kaleb. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 23:41:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Strong work! Yes, indeed! ️‍♂️ I wish you success in completing the rest. > -D from the depths of southern KY/Appalachia What in the world are you doing there?! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Strong work! -D from the depths of southern KY/Appalachia On Jun 8, 2024, at 6:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:  I started the job to replace the front axles and it was Not Fun. The way to do it is to remove the 2 lower control arm end ball joints and the steering arm ball

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185R14 are a great choice for a 300SD, and it’s the original size. 195 70 14 works, but the choices are getting worse and worse. Except you can now get Pirelli CN36s in that size. I just put a set of Michelin MXV 185R14s on my 300SD… pricey but super cool. I put

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Do you have a 722.6 dipstick? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it would > not shift out of first and he replaced the conductor plate. He then drove it > out here in

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > So I had the car up on four jackstands to bleed the brakes and had the > thought of looking for the date code on the tires. I had trouble finding

Re: [MBZ] OT What could go wrong -- 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 000

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Pre-Ford acquisition. Avoid unless you’re into self-flagellation. -D > On Jun 8, 2024, at 1:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > ANS: Not much at this point as it has all already gone wrong > > Car not driven in number of years. Needs TLC. > >

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
When are you getting a Kirkland tattoo?  -D On Jun 8, 2024, at 12:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: COSTCO FOREVER!!! --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 7, 2024, at 11:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic…  -D On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I don’t believe overfilling would cause that unless it was majorly overfilled, and then again, I can’t think of a way that excessive ATF would cause a problem. When you overfill the fluid will cause cavitation, but even then the typical complaint is intermittent operation or slipping as the air

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is there a code for "transmission fluid level too high"? Simple enough experiment to drain and refill to spec, no? On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, at 15:39, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it > would not shift out of first and he

[MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it would not shift out of first and he replaced the conductor plate. He then drove it out here in limp mode and I reset it: it was also a little low on fluid. I topped it off for him but am pretty sure I way overfilled it.

[MBZ] OT What could go wrong -- 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 000

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
ANS: Not much at this point as it has all already gone wrong Car not driven in number of years. Needs TLC. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1735428916985482 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2005 Sprinter Class B RV - $37,500

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice looking camper. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/burbank-2005-mercedes-benz-sprinter-t1n/7754855428.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1994 E320 - 151k miles - $10,000

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, almost could be a BaT candidate? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/carol-stream-mercedes-benz-e320/7754775551.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
We have Sam's Club here, no Costco conveniently close. I think Sam's is similar but Costco seems to be a bit nicer, from what I've heard. Even Sam's is a bit outside the radius of my normal drives so I rarely buy gas there. On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, at 12:35, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
COSTCO FOREVER!!! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 11:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic… > >  > -D > > > On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day > >

[MBZ] doesn’t run , no title 2006 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D,$500

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Go armed. Worth it for parts https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1386741815235740/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting colors on a CL -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks to be factory.  Interesting.  price is ambitious but perhaps not unrealistic https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/467194735797122 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Grind some ice cubes, They will help move whatever might still be in the grinder, and have enough water to sort of "lube the move" as they are being ground up. Unless the Mrs. sent a stainless steel spoon into the grinder... then it's time for a new one anyway.. [No, she will not confess .. don't

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic…  -D On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 17:40, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Thank you for pointing them out. Agreed. Website looks like it's from 1998 but that's not all bad. https://www.samstagsales.com/ Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might still have a bit of bone or whatever it was stuck it it that still rubbing. Try cycling it on and off with a lot of water running. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 21:07, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Might. It might go tits up pretty soon but shall see. It just doesn’t > sound the same to

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? > Same one. Same price. Now manufactured by Gedore. I got mine in the mailing list group purchase almost 30 years ago. I don't remember exactly what it cost, then, and it predates my keeping a log. $400? I believe the group purchase was a

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? Same one. Same price. Now manufactured by Gedore. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Might. It might go tits up pretty soon but shall see. It just doesn’t sound the same to me. This is THE top of the like most powerful insinkerator that is only about 4 or so years old. It’s wisper quiet and you can hardly hear it running when turned on. It’s now noticeable louder and not sure

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Strong work. Bearing might have let go --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 7:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well that worked. It doesn’t sound as smooth as I think it should but it > kicks on and spins. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> A spring compressor...Very, very pricey. More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
rcedes Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 4:40:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Samstag On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the abs

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well that worked. It doesn’t sound as smooth as I think it should but it kicks on and spins. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > Good idea, maybe I will try that right now before buying a new one. What’s > the worse that can happen. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds overcooked. Wild goose is red meat and should be treated as such, never to be cooked beyond 150F, ideally 145... I usually pound 'em out to get them more tender, lightly season with a rub like my favorite Dinosaur BBQ rub, then brown in a cast iron pan on the stove and into the oven for

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Good idea, maybe I will try that right now before buying a new one. What’s the worse that can happen. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > yeah once. I just banged it back and forth and it finally let loose. Get > an impact tool with a

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah once.  I just banged it back and forth and it finally let loose.  Get an impact tool with a hex bit on it --FT On 6/7/24 6:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Anyone ever had a garbage disposal locked up so tight it bends the Allen wrench when trying to turn it manually completely

[MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Anyone ever had a garbage disposal locked up so tight it bends the Allen wrench when trying to turn it manually completely removed from the sink? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever > encountered. Ever. Thank you for pointing them out. What tools did you order? Craig

[MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever encountered. Ever. Rick Get Outlook for Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy and it's come down. > Reporting about the same ($4.25) here now. Was much higher last time I filled > up

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-07 12:12, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Have they invaded your area? Where? I believe Georgia is ground zero. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy and it's come down. Reporting about the same ($4.25) here now. Was much higher last time I filled up about 2 weeks ago. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:34, Allan Streib wrote: > Premium here is closer to $4.65 these days. > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Premium here is closer to $4.65 these days. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:28, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I’ve been paying $4.25/gallon for premium at Shell for probably the last > month. > > -D > > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Here in AZ,

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve been paying $4.25/gallon for premium at Shell for probably the last month. -D > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here in AZ, diesel has been stuck at $3.99 for months. Unleaded has danced > between $3.85 and $4.10 in that same time frame. > Lately I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No none here. The worst we have in spiders are black widows and brown recluses. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:12, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Have they invaded your area? Where? > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s because it has so much power left in it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m amazed that the cracked windshield does not affect the way it drives. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 8:09 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Here in AZ, diesel has been stuck at $3.99 for months. Unleaded has danced between $3.85 and $4.10 in that same time frame. Lately I have noticed quite the disparity in price among places like QT, Circle K, Chevron, Fry’s (Kroger). It seems like their prices used to be pretty much identical

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have they invaded your area? Where? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Good news, I guess. > > > > > https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html > > Not

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m amazed that the cracked windshield does not affect the way it drives. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 8:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a lot of > power left in it > >

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The outside temperature display works. Buy it. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a > lot of power left in it > >

[MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a lot of power left in it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/933965721863514 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Good news, I guess. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html Not poisonous to humans, but they're big, annoying, their webs are very strong, and they kill hummingbirds.

[MBZ] the car looks better sitting low. 2003 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $4, 800

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pounding the $h1t out of the suspension and rubbing on the fenders. Yeah that's worth 4800... Cons~ hydraulic leak on suspension, never fixed, personal preference, the car looks better sitting low. Feel free to fix leak and raise it back up.. Check engine light is on for a $40 sensor that has

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