Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Will not start, 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550, $3, 200

“ Mercedes dealer said esp module and trans module was not communicating” “ It’s not stuck , just put a new neutral safety switch on it at Mercedes thinking that was the problem. It goes in and out of gear fine now” He says the tranny will shift and it comes alive but engine won’t start. Would

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Will not start, 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550, $3, 200

I don't think that is an issue with the 550 but maybe I'm wrong.  Sent the guy a msg asking if it would come alive when you pushed the start button, at least that would allow the car to be scanned --FT On 11/11/22 5:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Won’t start due to bad timing

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Will not start, 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550, $3, 200

Won’t start due to bad timing chain and balance shaft Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2022, at 4:13 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Will not start, engine and transmission good. Maybe easy fix but I don’t > have time to mess with it. $3200 or best offer. Clean title. Has to be

[MBZ] TEMPTATION: Will not start, 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550,$3,200

Will not start, engine and transmission good. Maybe easy fix but I don’t have time to mess with it. $3200 or best offer. Clean title. Has to be towed https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1182403415677957 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

The V12 is in the hospital right now. I should probably get it back together this weekend --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 27, 2022, at 8:55 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-10-25 10:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> You should already be on your way. > > Drive the V12

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

On 2022-10-25 10:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You should already be on your way. Drive the V12 up there. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

What is the big wet spot under it? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Tue, Oct 25, 2022, at 09:27, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> Shouldn't be hard. No one says "serious inquiries only" for a $2k car. > > What about a $3K

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

> What’s the deal? Unless they are rusty even 2k each sounds cheap. It is. So that's not really the price. Unless it's one of those "need money, please sell my car" things (that old song). Somebody should call on it, but don't be surprised to find out there is a missing '0' in the price. --

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

What’s the deal? Unless they are rusty even 2k each sounds cheap. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2022, at 9:27 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > You should already be on your way. > > -D > >> On Oct 25, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> MUST.

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

He was probably so steamed about CL’s $5 charge for a car ad that he forgot a 0 in the price. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2022, at 8:45 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Tue, Oct 25, 2022, at 09:27, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> Shouldn't be hard. No one

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

On Tue, Oct 25, 2022, at 09:27, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Shouldn't be hard. No one says "serious inquiries only" for a $2k car. What about a $3K car? https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-1992-mercedes-300/7549737265.html ___

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

> MUST. RESIST. Shouldn't be hard. No one says "serious inquiries only" for a $2k car. The listed price is click bait. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

You should already be on your way. -D > On Oct 25, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > MUST. RESIST. > > > one is a 1980 4SL model and the second is a 1989 560SL model > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/newry-two-used-mercedes-benz-for-sale/7549542604.html >

[MBZ] TEMPTATION: Two used Mercedes Benz for sale by owner - $2, 000 (Upstate SC)

MUST. RESIST. one is a 1980 4SL model and the second is a 1989 560SL model https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/newry-two-used-mercedes-benz-for-sale/7549542604.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

"Not more than a few minutes without overheating" speaks loudly of a blown head gasket and intrusion of combustion gasses into the cooling system... cooling system holds about 16 psi... compression gases make 140 +- at 400 F, so compression blows into coolant and makes it hot, quickly. Quick

Re: [MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

Is 177k miles about when a head gasket job is required on those? Knock off a grand and that could be a deal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 3:55:37 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Looks fairly nice, same color as the 95E320, needs some work but doesn’t seem > too bad unless head

Re: [MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

I guess if your head has warped, than any Mercedes will look great. On Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks fairly nice, same color as the 95E320, needs some work but doesn’t > seem too bad unless head has warped > >

[MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

Looks fairly nice, same color as the 95E320, needs some work but doesn’t seem too bad unless head has warped https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1993-mb-300ce/7357588477.html Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] temptation

But there are no bullet holes from the goon squads . . . On 17/09/2020 12:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm thinking the car was driven too close to a mostly peaceful protest. Something that was "mostly peaceful" occurred, the door handles are in the possession of the peaceful

Re: [MBZ] temptation

I'm thinking the car was driven too close to a mostly peaceful protest. Something that was "mostly peaceful" occurred, the door handles are in the possession of the peaceful protestors (color match!) and there are videos circulating among certain peaceful protesters because they'd like to have

Re: [MBZ] temptation

I think it might have been. I vaguely recall seeing some others that color. VIN would tell --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 17, 2020, at 12:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can't be a stock color. > > RB > > > >> On 17/09/2020 8:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] temptation

Looks to be damage on the rear bumper too. RB On 17/09/2020 9:41 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:33:14 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I wonder why the rear door handles are missing. That car must have a story. Is that why it, "needs a body man"? Craig

Re: [MBZ] temptation

Can't be a stock color. RB On 17/09/2020 8:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: oh that color https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-2006-mercedes-cls500/7197660584.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] temptation

On Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:33:14 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder why the rear door handles are missing. That car must have a > story. Is that why it, "needs a body man"? Craig > >> https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-2006-mercedes-cls500/7197660584.html

Re: [MBZ] temptation

I wonder why the rear door handles are missing. That car must have a story. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 17, 2020, at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why is all I can think of when I see that is “Turner and Hootch”? > > -D > >> On Sep 17, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] temptation

Why is all I can think of when I see that is “Turner and Hootch”? -D > On Sep 17, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > oh that color > > https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-2006-mercedes-cls500/7197660584.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] temptation

oh that color https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-2006-mercedes-cls500/7197660584.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] temptation...

Someone must have bought it, post deleted --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 18, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > 1. Reset the computers. > 2. Drain the oil out of the TCU and repeat step 1. > 3. Check the connector for oil. > 4. Replace the TCU. > >

Re: [MBZ] temptation...

1. Reset the computers. 2. Drain the oil out of the TCU and repeat step 1. 3. Check the connector for oil. 4. Replace the TCU. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] temptation...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/684756205412110/ 2000 Mercedes Ml 430 $775 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Vidalia, GA Seller's description… Motor runs great. Body

Re: [MBZ] Temptation CL ad

A tired old gas sedan. What's the interest? On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:29 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here's the CL ad. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6171901835.html > > > On 6/16/17 10:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> Let's have

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

From Wikipedia: M116 engine: Overview: Manufacturer - Mercedes-Benz Production - 1969–1991 Configuration - 90° V8 engine Displacement - 3.5L, 3.8L, 4.2L *Cylinder block alloy - Cast iron 1969-1978, Aluminum 1978-1991* Cylinder head alloy - Aluminum Valvetrain - SOHC On Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 11:16

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Why would the bolts pull out of cast iron? I've only heard of that in alum blocks: VW, GM northstarPOS etc. Generally the threads in the block for a vergasser are 2x thread diameter long. Diesels are more like 3x. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 17,

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

They are black painted metal Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2017, at 5:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the valve cover that was holed is made of plastic... > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 12:16 AM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

No its cast iron I'm pretty sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > So are you saying that the M116 is an alum alloy block? I thought it was > still cast iron. > > Sheesh! Northstar in an MB? buncha crap!

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Dunno. The M116 engines I have seen have cast alum valve covers. Meade Dillon via Mercedes June 17, 2017 at 6:20 AM Looks like the valve cover that was holed is made of plastic... - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] Temptation. PICS

I didn't take any others. This blue car the guy bought in 1989 a year old and had DDed it until the engine had its issue, so he kept it in half decent shape. The maroon car is the turd, somewhat trashed but has the supposedly good engine. We're going to get it shortly. --FT On 6/16/17

Re: [MBZ] Temptation CL ad

Here's the CL ad. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6171901835.html On 6/16/17 10:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Let's have photos. I like the deal you got. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty,

Re: [MBZ] Temptation -- INCOMINg PICS TO APPROVE

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Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Looks like the valve cover that was holed is made of plastic... - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 12:16 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So are you saying that the M116 is an alum alloy block? I thought it was > still cast iron. > > Sheesh!

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Yeah, cuz I want it and an engine! Mitch Haley via Mercedes June 16, 2017 at 6:27 PM So you have an ugly car with a hopefully solid drivetrain, a decent car that needs a trans, and a decent car that needs an engine? Any reason why you can't put the trans out of

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

So are you saying that the M116 is an alum alloy block? I thought it was still cast iron. Sheesh! Northstar in an MB? buncha crap! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 15, 2017 at 2:22 PM If the bolts strip out while removing then yes.

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Let's have photos. I like the deal you got. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 16, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > So Max and I went and loaded up the more decent 420SEL that has the hole > punched in the valve cover, I am thinking Kleb's

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

> > This car is not half bad. So now I have one with a bad engine (420) and > bad tranny (300) that are both fairly decent cars. Now I need to find a > 300SEL with a bad motor and good tranny I can get for cheepcheep. So you have an ugly car with a hopefully solid drivetrain, a decent car

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

So Max and I went and loaded up the more decent 420SEL that has the hole punched in the valve cover, I am thinking Kleb's explanation of the chain jumped the sprocket due to failure of tensioner/guide is probably what happened. I guess that engine is trashed. I got it unloaded from my

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

I can see the bite marks from here! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes June 15, 2017 at 1:04 PM Max doesn't know it yet but he is going to help me load them tomorrow and Saturday. And Curley might have some interest in some bits of them, so there's that too. Kleb

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

More than scrap value, but if they are able to be made to run, would sell for $1200 ea. clay > On Jun 14, 2017, at 7:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > What say you Max? I wonder what these things are. I might have to go look > at them, I need to become

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

OK so it seems like it is not worth fooling with the engine unless I can get it to fire off and run OK. I guess I could just do the swap and unload the half-decent car then and knacker the turd and buggered engine, or sell the whole package to Curley. I know where there is a dead 560SEL too,

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Another reason why I would never touch a W126 420SEL. Unless I was parting it out. -D > On Jun 15, 2017, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the bolts strip out while removing then yes. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 15, 2017, at 2:14

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

If the bolts strip out while removing then yes. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2017, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And this is the one that needs the head bolt holes drilled with the special > jig and then Heilicoiled, right? Tat’s because the

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

And this is the one that needs the head bolt holes drilled with the special jig and then Heilicoiled, right? Tat’s because the head bolts pull out when you try to torque them. -D > On Jun 15, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The heads

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

The heads will need to be pulled and a valve job done for sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2017, at 2:07 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > You think the engine is trashed? Could it be salvaged? Would the valve > stems look bent or something if it

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

You think the engine is trashed? Could it be salvaged? Would the valve stems look bent or something if it jumped timing on that bank? I don't know much of anything about these gassers so some suggestions would be very helpful. --FT On 6/15/17 3:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Not bad, not bad at all. Btw what happen is a guide rail broke and jumped time, which caused the chain the bust the valve cover. All the shop needed to do was replace the guides, and chain and tensioner while at it. This is pretty much a maintenance item. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15,

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

That'll be my lunch time work out, loading a car on a trailer... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 15, 2017 2:04:49 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >So I went and looked at these two cars, both are 420SELs. The black >one the guy bought

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

So I went and looked at these two cars, both are 420SELs. The black one the guy bought a year old in 1989 and has driven it since up until a year ago when it started having engine problems of some vague sort. It doesn't look too bad, he took fairly good care of it. It's dirty now and the

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

RESPONSE TO QUERY: Rich the cars don't run but we have the title for both and one is missing the key. The car is located in charleston. I have to have them gone by noon Saturday I'm thinking scrap prices for them, $500 max depending, and probably not even that. maybe not

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

Looks to me like both are gassers, wonder if there is an engine there for Curly? Not to far from my work, maybe a fifteen minute drive, we can combine with lunch at that soul food place in North Chuck that we went to once? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

I sent the guy an email, there is a phone # so if I don't hear back I might call him. If the map is any indication they look fairly close by so would not be hard to go look at them. Depending on what they are I could get some spares for the SEC and if one of them might happen to be a 300SEL I

Re: [MBZ] Temptation

They're both LWB, so definitely not SDs. Headlights imply that they're new enough to be SDLs, but they might be SELs. > On June 14, 2017 at 10:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What say you Max? I wonder what these things are. I might have to go > look

[MBZ] Temptation

What say you Max? I wonder what these things are. I might have to go look at them, I need to become the Kleb of Charleston. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6171901835.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty,