Re: [MBZ] W211 PS fluid

2024-07-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC the rule of thumb is that if its got a serpentine belt it uses PS fluid, if its a v belt its ATF. I put ATF into the PS pump on my '85 190D (serpentine belt) and it leaked it all out. Not sure if it was already leaking or the ATF ruined it... -Curt On Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 09:20:39 P

Re: [MBZ] W211 PS fluid

2024-07-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Benz PS fluid or some Febi equivalent --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 6, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > My '04 E500 is low on power steering fluid. Do these just use ATF or > something more exotic? > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

[MBZ] W211 PS fluid

2024-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
My '04 E500 is low on power steering fluid. Do these just use ATF or something more exotic? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Took a look today and the car already has Arnott struts installed, at least on the driver's side. So they've been replaced before. I wonder if that would cause any issue with the core exchange? On Wed, May 1, 2024, at 21:39, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > FCP Euro is listing only the rebuil

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
FCP Euro is listing only the rebuilt struts. RockAuto has both rebuilt and new. Here's the Arnott page about them, but I can't say that it's particularly enlightening. https://www.arnottindustries.com/all-struts-shocks/ I guess what they say about the OE cores "they eventually wear out and can

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
So the professionals are saying rebuilt Arnott rather than “new” as they are made in China. Rebuilts are OE units and completely gone through. -D > On May 1, 2024, at 1:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > People are telling me that both the rebuilt and “new” Arnotts have the same

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
People are telling me that both the rebuilt and “new” Arnotts have the same warranty (2 years?) If that’s the case, unless the core charge is something spectacular, it would seem that the new ones would be the best choice. That, or do the maths on the rebuilt ones with core and shipping charges

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I will ask. I suspect it was the rebuilt ones. -D > On May 1, 2024, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Apparently Arnott now sells "new" and "remanufactured" struts. > > FCP Euro sells the rebuilt struts. Rock Auto has both. > > The new ones are described as: > >This new assembly repla

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Apparently Arnott now sells "new" and "remanufactured" struts. FCP Euro sells the rebuilt struts. Rock Auto has both. The new ones are described as: This new assembly replaces the O.E. strut and features a new custom tuned shock absorber calibrated to provide an outstanding ride and

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
RockAuto also has these by "FCS" for $365. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11387517&cc=1426429&pt=7556&jsn=1387 I probably sound like I'm cheaping out, and if it were a newer car I'd not hesitate to just put new Bilsteins in it but the car is 20 years old. I'm taking more of a "keep

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I have not, but I’ll ask. -D > On May 1, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > NAPA sells some made by Dorman. Have you heard anything about those? > > > On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 22:43, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Not any more, according to a number of independent MB shops I kno

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-05-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
NAPA sells some made by Dorman. Have you heard anything about those? On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 22:43, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Not any more, according to a number of independent MB shops I know. > They suggest that the quality of the Arnott replacement struts has been > dropping off.

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-04-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not any more, according to a number of independent MB shops I know. They suggest that the quality of the Arnott replacement struts has been dropping off. -D > On Apr 30, 2024, at 1:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > FCP Euro is wanting $600 each plus $200 core charge. > > Rockauto

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-04-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
FCP Euro is wanting $600 each plus $200 core charge. Rockauto $470 no core charge. That's a big difference to pay for the lifetime FCP warranty. Are the Arnotts pretty reliable? On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 14:52, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > 19yo car, these are maintenance items.  Get some

Re: [MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-04-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
19yo car, these are maintenance items.  Get some Arnotts and replace them both and not have to worry about it for another 10-20yr --FT On 4/30/24 1:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Still have not repaired my air leak, I know I need to do it sooner rather than later as it's probably str

[MBZ] W211 E500 more air suspension questions

2024-04-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Still have not repaired my air leak, I know I need to do it sooner rather than later as it's probably stressing the compressor. I have noticed however that the leakdown seems much more pronounced if I park with the wheels turned. Last night I parked at about 10pm with the wheels about halfway t

Re: [MBZ] W211 (2004 M113) cold weather engine temps

2024-01-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Well that sounds like what mine does then, so probably not going to fool with it. On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, at 15:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > My CL500 runs a tick over 80C if the temp is below 70-75F and 85C or > maybe a bit closer to 90C if it’s hot > > Maybe wrap a blankie around i

Re: [MBZ] W211 (2004 M113) cold weather engine temps

2024-01-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My CL500 runs a tick over 80C if the temp is below 70-75F and 85C or maybe a bit closer to 90C if it’s hot Maybe wrap a blankie around it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 16, 2024, at 3:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > More the latter, wondering if I should think about replacing th

Re: [MBZ] W211 (2004 M113) cold weather engine temps

2024-01-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
More the latter, wondering if I should think about replacing the thermostat. The air from the vents is not overly warm, but I have it set for 68 degrees so that's maybe normal? The dash gauge reading of 80 is in C degrees, just to be clear. On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, at 15:41, Andrew Strasfogel wrot

Re: [MBZ] W211 (2004 M113) cold weather engine temps

2024-01-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Are you comfortable or just worried the engine is too cold? On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driving the E500 around here the past couple of days with temps in the > low-mid single digits the engine temp is not getting above 80 according

[MBZ] W211 (2004 M113) cold weather engine temps

2024-01-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Driving the E500 around here the past couple of days with temps in the low-mid single digits the engine temp is not getting above 80 according to the dashboard gauge. Seems to me it should be a little higher? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, at 20:21, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > True, but I don’t like beating on the rear hubs or rotors too hard for > fear it will cause issues with rear bearings. Another good reason to avoid "discount" brake shops. ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:21:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > True, but I don’t like beating on the rear hubs or rotors too hard for > fear it will cause issues with rear bearings. Impact Brinelling is no fun ... Craig > > On Dec 9, 2023, at 7:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > >

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but I don’t like beating on the rear hubs or rotors too hard for fear it will cause issues with rear bearings. -D > On Dec 9, 2023, at 7:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer. > > On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, at 19:24, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer. On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, at 19:24, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > might makes right > > On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 6:40 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Mrs. Dan’s 2003 E320 needed rear brakes, probably for the f

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
might makes right On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 6:40 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> 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! >

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > 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! >

[MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
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! Started on the left rear a couple of weeks ago. The rotor was not going to come loose. I soaked the area around

Re: [MBZ] W211 water in trunk

2023-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Worst feature anyone ever thought of for a car. "Let's cut a big hole in the roof" sounds great! On Sun, Oct 8, 2023, at 22:03, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Try to blow out the sunroof drains with compressed air. > > On Sun, Oct 8, 2023 at 7:28 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> Getting a

Re: [MBZ] W211 water in trunk

2023-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try to blow out the sunroof drains with compressed air. On Sun, Oct 8, 2023 at 7:28 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Getting a bit of water into the trunk somehow. I checked the > channels/"gutter" around the trunk lid seal and it's all clear of debris. > Can't tell

[MBZ] W211 water in trunk

2023-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Getting a bit of water into the trunk somehow. I checked the channels/"gutter" around the trunk lid seal and it's all clear of debris. Can't tell where this is coming from. The dampness is felt on the floor in the area between the left rear taillight and wheel well. So basically the left-rear co

Re: [MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There are probably a handful of these things that are used across the board, so when I buy some I buy extra. Like the square rivets for the trunk threshold, for example. I think that’s a 123 part number, it’s been around so long. Same with the little black round rivets with the center pin that

Re: [MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Did you buy some kind of generic assortment of plastic rivets or have you just accumulated them/bought extras when you needed one? On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, at 18:12, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Well done! > > I have a box with a whole bunch of different plastic rivets. Mercedes > uses them

Re: [MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Well done! I have a box with a whole bunch of different plastic rivets. Mercedes uses them all over the place, and they all seem to be different in some way as well. I just replaced a missing square one in the trunk threshold on the CL600. Someone removed it and never replaced it. Grrr. -D >

Re: [MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes that worked, just had to remove the metal bracket across the top, then I could pull the two clips. Didn't have to really remove the fan assembly, just move it enough so the bolt would clear. So I now have new belt, idler, and tensioner installed! I did break one of those plastic push-pin fas

Re: [MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The fan should be really easy to pull out. Undo the clips holding it at top then lift it up and disconnect the power. I don’t think there are any bolts/screws holding it in --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 7, 2023, at 5:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Replaced the noisy belt tensi

[MBZ] W211 belt idler pully bolt

2023-10-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Replaced the noisy belt tensioner today, and thought I'd replace the idler pully as well since it's also a bit noisy and I have the replacement that I ordered accidentally. However I cannot remove the bolt as it hits the fan shroud. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWT0xXV_F66PaD9IMlpXBpxEjPajL

Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

2023-08-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Selling it to Kleb for $500 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Aug 8, 2023, at 2:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in

Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

2023-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Selling it to Kleb for $500 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 8, 2023, at 2:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does > that entail? > > Allan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > T

Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

2023-08-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1. Go to dealer. 2. Leave blank check. On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 2:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does > that entail? > > Allan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] W211 "Service D"

2023-08-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does that entail? Allan ___ 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/mailma

[MBZ] W211 door mirror gaskets

2023-05-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I need to replace mine, as they are crumbling. Initially I thought this might be allowing water into the doors but looks like they are mostly to prevent crud from getting inside the mirror housing. Can I just fold the mirrors all the way back to get at the screws? The spring tension seems prett

Re: [MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Slap your SDS on it and check the sensor? -D > On Apr 30, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It worked fine (or so it seemed) up until this week. Normal > (non-intermittent) wiper modes work. The intermittent/rain-sensing mode I get > one wipe when I first turn it on, t

Re: [MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It worked fine (or so it seemed) up until this week. Normal (non-intermittent) wiper modes work. The intermittent/rain-sensing mode I get one wipe when I first turn it on, then nothing. On Sun, Apr 30, 2023, at 18:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Hmmm. Maybe the IR sensor up top of t

Re: [MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Hmmm. Maybe the IR sensor up top of the windscreen is dirty or not working well? Does it work at all if there is water on the windshield? Fuse somewhere? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 30, 2023, at 7:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Steady rain, almost but not quite needing full

Re: [MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Steady rain, almost but not quite needing full "low" speed wiping. Window would get completely obscured with raindrops without a wipe, until I intervened. On Sun, Apr 30, 2023, at 17:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > It depends on how much rain there is on the glass as to how frequently

Re: [MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It depends on how much rain there is on the glass as to how frequently the wipers sweep. I find it sometimes has a mind of its own as to how much it wants to do initially so I’ll just put on the full operation then maybe dial it back to automatic after a bit and see what it does. It can be annoy

[MBZ] W211 rain-sensing wipers

2023-04-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Were working, now I get one wipe, then nothing when I select that mode. Ideas? ___ 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/listinfo/merce

Re: [MBZ] W211 seat question

2023-03-31 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I don’t see why there would be any difference. Maybe the EPC would show codes --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 31, 2023, at 4:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just in case I'm mistaken, is there any difference between the seats used in > the W211 E320 and E500? I am assuming not, bu

[MBZ] W211 seat question

2023-03-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Just in case I'm mistaken, is there any difference between the seats used in the W211 E320 and E500? I am assuming not, but the seat covers I'm looking at don't specifically mention the E500. They say "the seat covers are built for the 2003-2009 Mercedes W211 E320 E350 E550 only."

Re: [MBZ] W211 rear door will not open from inside

2023-03-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
He bought it out from Under you --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 27, 2023, at 9:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like a car that needs to come to Okie Acres. > >> On 3/27/2023 7:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> So the right-side rear door on the 04 E500 will not o

Re: [MBZ] W211 rear door will not open from inside

2023-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sounds like a car that needs to come to Okie Acres. On 3/27/2023 7:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: So the right-side rear door on the 04 E500 will not open from the inside. I thought maybe it had one of those child safety switches that disables the inside door handle but it seems that

Re: [MBZ] W211 rear door will not open from inside

2023-03-27 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Check places like BenzWorld for the procedure to remove the door card (panel) and have a look. There is typically a cable with a solid hook-shaped pin on the end that hooks into a nylon shoulder washer on the inside door release. If that’s unhooked (and often times people forget to hook them bac

Re: [MBZ] W211 rear door will not open from inside

2023-03-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is there a pillow jammed in it? Yeah there’s a cable with a plastic thing it attaches to on the release. It might have popped loose or broken. Pull the handle out and check --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 27, 2023, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > So the right-side rear door

[MBZ] W211 rear door will not open from inside

2023-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
So the right-side rear door on the 04 E500 will not open from the inside. I thought maybe it had one of those child safety switches that disables the inside door handle but it seems that the W211 does not have those (not entirely clear?) and I cannot see anything that looks likely. Otherwise it

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought one of these sets with all the stuff in it.  Exact same stuff you'll find on Amazon, price was cheap enough to take the gamble, no issues with it.  Good cleaning set. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803877172043.html I get emails, there is often some pretty crazy stuff in there, "a

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You're also taking an even larger chance on the quality. I was just browsing and the hunting category has some items that are hilarious... -Curt On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 01:56:03 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: It looks cheaper. In some cases quite a bit cheaper. Amazon

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It looks cheaper. In some cases quite a bit cheaper. Amazon is shipping from Amazon distribution centers, I guess Ali Express is shipping from China. You are avoiding the Amazon middleman. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 13:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have never bought there either. Per

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have never bought there either. Perhaps cheaper than Amazon? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never used ali express before. Everything is in chinglish. Looks like a lot > of the crap sold on Amazon but direct from the source? > >

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’ve bought quite a bit of stuff, never any issues. Shipping might take awhile unless they have stuff staged in US warehouse. Yeah it’s all the same stuff. Sometimes you buy off Amazon and it takes 3 weeks to get here from China I got that headlight switch surround off AliExpress, and my fancy B

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Never used ali express before. Everything is in chinglish. Looks like a lot of the crap sold on Amazon but direct from the source? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 12:39, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Hell I need some of those for the former poos car > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 10, 2023

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hell I need some of those for the former poos car Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "slight color difference with your original car will be normal situation" > > >> On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 15:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> T

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"slight color difference with your original car will be normal situation" On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 15:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, might try that. > > On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 13:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> US $22.48 5% Off | Car Multi-Function Steering Wheel But

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Thanks, might try that. On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 13:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > US $22.48 5% Off | Car Multi-Function Steering Wheel Button Keys > Repair Kit For Mercedes Benz E Class W211 E300 E320 E350 E400 2003-2006 > 2118206110 > https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtcMpKI > > --FT > S

[MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
US $22.48 5% Off | Car Multi-Function Steering Wheel Button Keys Repair Kit For Mercedes Benz E Class W211 E300 E320 E350 E400 2003-2006 2118206110 https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtcMpKI --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] W211 cabin temp sensor removal

2022-09-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe. Send me details off list. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2022, at 4:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hahahahaha I love it. You want to buy a nice 04E500? New tires, trans > sorted, new airmatic pump, $4500 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Sep 18, 2022, at 4:59

Re: [MBZ] W211 cabin temp sensor removal

2022-09-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Hahahahaha I love it. You want to buy a nice 04E500? New tires, trans sorted, new airmatic pump, $4500 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 18, 2022, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > On this former poos car that he ripped me off on ___ http://

[MBZ] W211 cabin temp sensor removal

2022-09-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
On this former poos car that he ripped me off on, the cabin temp sensor is throwing an error. I order a new one. It is located right next to that ignition switch. Per the the manual you have to remove the cluster, under dash panel, and the upper dash board to get to it. Reading the forums did no

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yes 06 and 07 mostly, you have to look up the VIN and engine serial number to see if the engine is in the bad range --FT On 3/24/22 4:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Is the 350 engine the one with problems? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mer

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Early models are. There is a serial number break for engines that are not affected. It’s the M272. There is also a known issue with the intake manifold “flaps” sticking in earlier models, too. -D > On Mar 24, 2022, at 4:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > Is the 350 engine the one with proble

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Is the 350 engine the one with problems? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m likely going to look more towards an E350 from 2008-on. > > The 2009 and 2010 are nicely appointed. > > -D > > On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’m likely going to look more towards an E350 from 2008-on. The 2009 and 2010 are nicely appointed. -D On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Dwight Giles mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote: I love my 2005 E320 4matic. Check on recalls-mine had fuel tank recall which MB replaced. Also weather sttri

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I love my 2005 E320 4matic. Check on recalls-mine had fuel tank recall which MB replaced. Also weather sttripping on the sunroof-mine checked out fine. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 1:23 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The search for a

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Sedan? V6? What changed? And yeah, they are hard to find. I've found a few, but not lately. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 24, 2022 12:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] W211 Wanted The search for a replacemen

[MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The search for a replacement for Mrs. Dan’s SL500 has begun. She wants a sedan, so I’m on the hunt for a nice W211 E320. No diesels, wagons, projects, or E55s, thank you. Low miles and cosmetics are what I’m after, with a budget of around $5k. These are surprisingly sparse around my market righ

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Yeah, I saw that. I wonder how expensive and hard it is to replace? If it's anything like a W210, not that hard. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: h

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yeah, I saw that. I wonder how expensive and hard it is to replace? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 24, 2021 11:01 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout Best example I’ve ever seen of a W211 upholstery

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah mine only has one crack in it too, one crack at a time anyway... --FT On 8/24/21 12:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: My 2005 E320 has 188k miles & only 1 Crack in drivers seat. On Tue, Aug 24, 2021, 12:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yep I have s

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My 2005 E320 has 188k miles & only 1 Crack in drivers seat. On Tue, Aug 24, 2021, 12:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep I have seen a lot of those. Seems like once it starts it rapidly goes > down hill > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 24, 2021, at 12:01 PM

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep I have seen a lot of those. Seems like once it starts it rapidly goes down hill Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2021, at 12:01 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Best example I’ve ever seen of a W211 upholstery blowout: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/d/tarpon-spring

Re: [MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That would not be a bad deal for a 211.  Pull a seat from a junker or just put a sheepskin on it and call it good Can it be fitted with a drunkometer? --FT On 8/24/21 12:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Best example I’ve ever seen of a W211 upholstery blowout: https://tampa.craigsli

[MBZ] W211 Seat Blowout

2021-08-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Best example I’ve ever seen of a W211 upholstery blowout: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/d/tarpon-springs-2005-mercedes-e320/7370360768.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
M > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic > > Interesting. I thought only the 500s had air. > > -- > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
If I needed another project, I'd be all over that. I don't need another project. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 23, 2021 6:12 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic Inte

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
AxnkB7 > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: February 22, 2021 10:18 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic > > Did you run the VIN? No trunk badge. > >

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yes. No seat heaters either. It's pretty well optioned except for that. https://www.lastvin.com/vin/NmJWG2peLxlAxnkB7 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 22, 2021 10:18 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone know whether the w210 came with an om613 in Europe? On Mon, Feb 22, 2021, 8:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you run the VIN? No trunk badge. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okie

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Did you run the VIN? No trunk badge. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
For Dan to fix and flip. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-/164713872777?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 I didn't realize the E320 had that option available. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Mars on a train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa2894MBZC8 ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think some motorcycles use Mars lights? Max Dillon Charleston SC Oct 14, 2020 3:54:01 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > I don't think I've ever seen one in action, but they sound cool. I might > have to make one for the Woody's Pusher (N10RY) as a landing light - deer > on the runway. > > On Wed, Oct

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I don't think I've ever seen one in action, but they sound cool. I might have to make one for the Woody's Pusher (N10RY) as a landing light - deer on the runway. On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 12:18 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I always like the “Lights from Mars” on the

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I always like the “Lights from Mars” on the front of fire trucks. Those are cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Light -D > On Oct 14, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Don't get me started about how bright police lights are now. Blinding, >> very distracting, and t

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Don't get me started about how bright police lights are now. Blinding, > very distracting, and the hyperactive strobing makes it even worse. The > old rotating gumball lights were tolerable and certainly visible enough. I saw a girl felled on the street by one, kind of an epileptic seizure. It w

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I had some assh*t behind me on the way to work one morning in a jacked up pickup truck with one of the LED light bars hung under his front bumper, which was about at my rear view mirror height. I kept brake checking him because he was riding my rear, so then I just slowed down so he would pass m

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > The two worst offenders were an idiot going down the freeway towing a 3 > car slant with a giant off road 'LED light bar' on his grille, damn near > blinded me with my door mirror. And another guy with a similar light bar > on his roof driving on a two lane s

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Not ideal, if it's backup lights. Bloody dangerous, if it's headlamps. And driving at night last winter, I encountered 5-10% bloody dangerous. The two worst offenders were an idiot going down the freeway towing a 3 car slant with a giant off road 'LED light bar' on his grille, damn near blind

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> And I think the phosphors emit at specific wavelengths as well. The typical white LED these days is a strong blue emitter, covered with a yellow phosphor. Phosphors are not really broad-spectrum light emitters, they're aimed at matching the sensitivity of the cones in the human eye. Unlike a t

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > Don't forget that all white LEDs are actually fluorescent lamps, with > phosphors > excited by other wavelengths. And I think the phosphors emit at specific wavelengths as well. I bought some LED bulbs for reverse lights. I was after something brighter, and I t

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

2020-10-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Some LEDs try to approximate filament bulbs, They really can't, not even as well as HID replacements. No other lighting technology has the flux density of a filament lamp, an optical system designed for those MUST be sub-optimal with any other light source. HID discharge arcs are pretty smal

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