Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
On Tue, 21 May 2019 02:25:09 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch >the inside, > > this is superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. > > Anybody remember when you had to vulcanize the patch by lightning the > glue on fire? When I had a tire repaired on our '90 E300D in North Carolina a year ago, the guy lit the glue on fire ... Craig ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Hey New Englanders
I know,a great body shop in RI- they restored my 300CD after tree fell on it & also redid the rear bumper on my E320 w211 after it got hit. It is Coastline Collision in Narragansett RI. Jon did bodywork on my 79 240D & told me he had been doing rust repair on 123's since they came out. Delaware is not in New England. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 20, 2019, 10:38 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does anyone know of a decent body shop in Delaware? Dwight? > Asking for someone on the FB 123 list... > > Rick > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Happy Birthday Harry Bell
Harry Bell turned 94 today, and celebrated with his crew at the Triplett Day drug store lunch room. Harry's WWII story is in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Heroes-World-War-SoldiersLand/dp/1589799631 by Thomas Simmons, one of the crew that gathers at 10:30 an at the Drug store for coffee, stories good times. The group keeps a folder at the drugstore with the "best of" jokes and a record of whose turn it is to pay the bill. After the War Harry was an engineer for Mississippi Power and his wife Louise ran a travel agency a block up the street from Triplett-Day. They closed the travel agency a couple years ago, and Louise died last summer. Harry is typical of WWII vets and never draws attention to himself, but he donates to a lot of causes and has been a great support to the church. Harry is getting frail, and I am not sure how many more Birthdays he will have. There are not a lot of WWII vets left to send a birthday greeting to. If y'all want to send him a birthday greeting, you can send a card in care of Gulfport First United Methodist Church 2301 15th Street | Gulfport, Mississippi 39501 or via mall...@fumc-gulfport.org ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Hey New Englanders
Does anyone know of a decent body shop in Delaware? Dwight? Asking for someone on the FB 123 list... Rick ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
yep fizzy patches. They worked great. My dad had a vulcanizer, so he would never by or let me buy fizzy patches. But I saw some town kids patch bike tubes with them and they were great. I wish you could still get them. But da widdle snowfwakes would burn them selves, so none of us can get them. Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:25 PM: A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch >the inside, this is superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. Anybody remember when you had to vulcanize the patch by lightning the glue on fire? Guess I'm getting old... Rick ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
> A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch >the inside, this is > superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. Anybody remember when you had to vulcanize the patch by lightning the glue on fire? Guess I'm getting old... Rick ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] **NOT UR AVERAGE TOY**
Really? Looks very strange. I thought it might be some aftermarket abomination --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 6:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve seen that. The “weird" steering wheel is actually an AMG wheel of that > vintage, I believe, and probably has some value. > > -D > > >> On May 20, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> down below is a 500SEC, or maybe a 560SEC for $2k that looks pretty good but >> the interior looks completely baked and has some weird steering wheel. Then >> the pics jump to some SUV >> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2330896567003990/ >> >> There's a fairly nice looking 420SEL too for $2k >> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2633065316919915/ >> >> --FT >> >>> On 5/20/19 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>> So, your below average toy? >>> >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308944570007140/ >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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.com >>> >>> >> -- >> --FT >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
I'm suddenly reminded of a bicycle tire leak detector I bought in the 1980s. It's a screened container, about the diameter of a Carmex tub but half as tall, with tiny styrofoam beads in it. You blow the tire up to 100psi, and slowly spin the tire past the container, and the beads dance when the pinhole goes past. It only works for gross leaks that aren't quite gross enough to feel blowing on your face, but it sounded good in principle, and I think I only paid about a dollar for it. Mitch. > On May 20, 2019 at 7:55 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I tried that once, but no matter how many cups I drank, I STILL could not see > the air coming out! ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
I had a screw in a new nokian on the van within a day. Tire shop refused to plug or patch it. They claimed it was too near the shoulder. I ordered a mushroom plugs from fleabay and patched it myself. It is fine. I bought a new can of cement from the FLAPS to use with the mushroom plug. I had a little trouble getting the tar broken down and dismounted. Once the tar was off, it was pretty simple. The muchroom patch combines the properties of a patch and a plug. Belt and suspenders. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 4:43 PM: So my question is this: Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just ignore the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly entrenched it will never come out? -D ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
Ha! Good one ... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On May 20, 2019 7:55:21 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >I tried that once, but no matter how many cups I drank, I STILL could >not see the air coming out! > >Greg > >-Original Message- >From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of M. >Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes >Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 3:53 PM >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Cc: M. Mitchell Marmel >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires > >On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Do it yourself. Those kits are all basically the same. > > >And if you wanna do it Okie-Q style, check for bubbles using a cup of >beer. That's how I did it that one time in Claremore. > >-MMM- >___ >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.com > > >___ >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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
I tried that once, but no matter how many cups I drank, I STILL could not see the air coming out! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 3:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: M. Mitchell Marmel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do it yourself. Those kits are all basically the same. And if you wanna do it Okie-Q style, check for bubbles using a cup of beer. That's how I did it that one time in Claremore. -MMM- ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
You wasted good beer on a tire? -D > On May 20, 2019, at 6:52 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Do it yourself. Those kits are all basically the same. > > > And if you wanna do it Okie-Q style, check for bubbles using a cup of > beer. That's how I did it that one time in Claremore. > > -MMM- > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Alert!!!
My Indy said there,was,a gas tank replacement MB would do. My 2005 has, same issue esp after filling tank. I have not yet had Time to check with local dealer. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 20, 2019, 5:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great deal, can't be that hard to find the issue > > --FT > > On 5/20/19 5:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212871569403497/ > > > > -D > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
On Mon, 20 May 2019 18:10:45 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I've plugged ten or more tires, sometimes more than one plug in the > same tire. Never had an issue. I had a tire plugged by our local service station in Calhan, Colorado and thereafter had many problems with it leaking. > A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch the inside, this > is superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. This is what finally solved my leaking tire problem and is the only way I will fix tires now. Craig ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do it yourself. Those kits are all basically the same. And if you wanna do it Okie-Q style, check for bubbles using a cup of beer. That's how I did it that one time in Claremore. -MMM- ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
Yes my thoughts exactly. Take it to your local service station. That's what I do. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, May 20, 2019, 5:49 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Go to a local shop, the nationals have some sort of policy where they > can't plug tires sometimes if they could present a hazard, some states > also won't allow plugs so it presents a liability for them. I had a > trailer tire that Firestone refused to plug, the guy told me to take it > down the road to a local shop and they fixed it. > > --FT > > On 5/20/19 5:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s > solidly in place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my tire > guy today, but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, mainly > because he said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably got about > 3/16” of tread left, maybe a little more.) > > > > I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell > more tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop any > coin on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. > > > > So my question is this: > > > > Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there > anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just ignore > the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly entrenched > it will never come out? > > > > -D > > ___ > > 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.com > > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
Do it yourself. Those kits are all basically the same. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 6:10 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've plugged ten or more tires, sometimes more than one plug in the same > tire. Never had an issue. > > A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch the inside, this is > superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > >> On May 20, 2019 5:43:17 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s >> solidly in place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my >> tire guy today, but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, >> mainly because he said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably >> got about 3/16” of tread left, maybe a little more.) >> >> I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell >> more tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop >> any coin on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. >> >> So my question is this: >> >> Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there >> anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just >> ignore the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly >> entrenched it will never come out? >> >> -D >> ___ >> 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.com > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] **NOT UR AVERAGE TOY**
I’ve seen that. The “weird" steering wheel is actually an AMG wheel of that vintage, I believe, and probably has some value. -D > On May 20, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > down below is a 500SEC, or maybe a 560SEC for $2k that looks pretty good but > the interior looks completely baked and has some weird steering wheel. Then > the pics jump to some SUV > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2330896567003990/ > > There's a fairly nice looking 420SEL too for $2k > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2633065316919915/ > > --FT > > On 5/20/19 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> So, your below average toy? >> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308944570007140/ >> >> -D >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
I've plugged ten or more tires, sometimes more than one plug in the same tire. Never had an issue. A real tire shop will remove tire from rim and patch the inside, this is superior, but the DIY plugs are fine. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On May 20, 2019 5:43:17 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s >solidly in place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my >tire guy today, but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, >mainly because he said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably >got about 3/16” of tread left, maybe a little more.) > >I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell >more tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop >any coin on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. > >So my question is this: > >Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there >anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just >ignore the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly >entrenched it will never come out? > >-D >___ >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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] **NOT UR AVERAGE TOY**
down below is a 500SEC, or maybe a 560SEC for $2k that looks pretty good but the interior looks completely baked and has some weird steering wheel. Then the pics jump to some SUV https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2330896567003990/ There's a fairly nice looking 420SEL too for $2k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2633065316919915/ --FT On 5/20/19 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So, your below average toy? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308944570007140/ -D ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
The gooey cord plugs are all the same as far as I know. I bought a kit at WalMart with a rat tail rasp, plug inserter, and 3-4 plugs. Worked great. After the plugs were used up, I went back and bought a pack of plugs. Probably have 5-10 plugs left, haven't needed it in years. Hardest part about using it is cleaning the goo off your shears after you cut the excess off. Mitch. ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] **NOT UR AVERAGE TOY**
she moving, i promise ya (rims not included) --FT On 5/20/19 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So, your below average toy? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308944570007140/ -D ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Alert!!!
Great deal, can't be that hard to find the issue --FT On 5/20/19 5:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212871569403497/ -D ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
There are a number of places on the east side of Tampa (lower socio-economic area) that sell lots and lots of decent used tires. I might try one of them or see if any of them have some cheep tires I can toss on this thing. Because it uses such big tires they’re not common nor cheap. 275/55 R17, I think. -D > On May 20, 2019, at 5:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go to a local shop, the nationals have some sort of policy where they can't > plug tires sometimes if they could present a hazard, some states also won't > allow plugs so it presents a liability for them. I had a trailer tire that > Firestone refused to plug, the guy told me to take it down the road to a > local shop and they fixed it. > > --FT > > On 5/20/19 5:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s solidly in >> place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my tire guy today, >> but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, mainly because he >> said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably got about 3/16” of >> tread left, maybe a little more.) >> >> I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell more >> tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop any coin >> on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. >> >> So my question is this: >> >> Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there anything I >> should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just ignore the nail and >> leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly entrenched it will never >> come out? >> >> -D >> ___ >> 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.com >> > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires
Go to a local shop, the nationals have some sort of policy where they can't plug tires sometimes if they could present a hazard, some states also won't allow plugs so it presents a liability for them. I had a trailer tire that Firestone refused to plug, the guy told me to take it down the road to a local shop and they fixed it. --FT On 5/20/19 5:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s solidly in place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my tire guy today, but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, mainly because he said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably got about 3/16” of tread left, maybe a little more.) I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell more tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop any coin on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. So my question is this: Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just ignore the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly entrenched it will never come out? -D ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
[MBZ] **NOT UR AVERAGE TOY**
So, your below average toy? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308944570007140/ -D ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Kaleb Car Alert!!!
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[MBZ] Plugging Tires
Noticed the ML had a back tire with a nail in it. Looks like it’s solidly in place and has been there for a while. Took the tire to my tire guy today, but despite begging and cajoling he refused to plug it, mainly because he said it didn’t have enough tread left (it’s probably got about 3/16” of tread left, maybe a little more.) I realize this is just a ploy on the part of the tire dealers to sell more tires, however, as this is a beater vehicle I’m not about to drop any coin on new tires unless they’re absolutely necessary. So my question is this: Are the DIY tire plugging kits a realistic alternative? Is there anything I should be aware of when choosing one? Or should I just ignore the nail and leave it in situ with the hope that it is so firmly entrenched it will never come out? -D ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
Better gimme that POS and go buy that E420 SD Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 10:40 AM: will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle it on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for awhile. I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but apparently there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing through that makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door like on your basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german valve thing, or both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the valve is located and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, if there is one, is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes hear what sounds like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or something up in there. ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
good luck on getting the caliber working --FT On 5/20/19 3:17 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I’m going to run a screw into it just so it seals and I can move the car around without worrying about loosing break petal. -D On May 20, 2019, at 2:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I have successfully removed bleeder screws by heating with a mapp gas torch, and quenching with cold water, repeating the cycle several times. If the brake hose is in close proximity, I wrap it with a wet rag. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2019 1:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania! Point well taken, but with the beater approach I’m not putting anything on this it doesn’t absolutely need to operate. ___ 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.com ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
I’m going to run a screw into it just so it seals and I can move the car around without worrying about loosing break petal. -D > On May 20, 2019, at 2:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have successfully removed bleeder screws by heating with a mapp gas torch, > and quenching with cold water, repeating the cycle several times. If the > brake hose is in close proximity, I wrap it with a wet rag. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 20, 2019 1:41 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania! > > Point well taken, but with the beater approach I’m not putting anything on > this it doesn’t absolutely need to operate. > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
No just the later cars Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 1:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this valve also in the compressors used on the 124 cars? Wonder if that > is the problem with my '87 wagon. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Mine does that, there is a valve in the side of the compressor that >> regulates the pressure, can’t remember what it’s called. I replaced mine >> with one out of another compressor I had which seemed to be better but it >> still does it. I am either going to order a new valve or just replace the >> compressor. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 20, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle it >> on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for >> awhile. I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but >> apparently there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing >> through that makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door >> like on your basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german >> valve thing, or both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the >> valve is located and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, >> if there is one, is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes >> hear what sounds like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or >> something up in there. >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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.com >>> >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
Once my wagon AC has been in operation for longer than 10 or 15 minutes, it will start to cycle between cold and hot. At first I thought it was the monovalve allowing hot coolant into the heater core, but the behavior persists after I clamp off the hose to the heater core, so the heat must be coming from the refrigerant. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 2:55 PM Meade Dillon wrote: > Is this valve also in the compressors used on the 124 cars? Wonder if > that is the problem with my '87 wagon. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Mine does that, there is a valve in the side of the compressor that >> regulates the pressure, can’t remember what it’s called. I replaced mine >> with one out of another compressor I had which seemed to be better but it >> still does it. I am either going to order a new valve or just replace the >> compressor. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On May 20, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> > will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle >> it on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for >> awhile. I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but >> apparently there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing >> through that makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door >> like on your basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german >> valve thing, or both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the >> valve is located and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, >> if there is one, is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes >> hear what sounds like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or >> something up in there. >> > >> > -- >> > --FT >> > >> > >> > ___ >> > 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.com >> > >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
Is this valve also in the compressors used on the 124 cars? Wonder if that is the problem with my '87 wagon. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mine does that, there is a valve in the side of the compressor that > regulates the pressure, can’t remember what it’s called. I replaced mine > with one out of another compressor I had which seemed to be better but it > still does it. I am either going to order a new valve or just replace the > compressor. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 20, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle it > on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for > awhile. I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but > apparently there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing > through that makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door > like on your basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german > valve thing, or both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the > valve is located and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, > if there is one, is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes > hear what sounds like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or > something up in there. > > > > -- > > --FT > > > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
I have successfully removed bleeder screws by heating with a mapp gas torch, and quenching with cold water, repeating the cycle several times. If the brake hose is in close proximity, I wrap it with a wet rag. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2019 1:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania! Point well taken, but with the beater approach I’m not putting anything on this it doesn’t absolutely need to operate. ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Benz Sprinter troubles
It reminds me of a manager at a Piper plant on the east coast of Florida I was talking to during the Vietnam war. Piper had some sort of military contract back then. "They sent me down here, gave me a bunch of minimum wage orange pickers, and expected me to build airplanes.", he said. Never ran into him again and never found out what happened at the plant. Gerry > I have heard the workforce is not quite capable. The state sold the deal with > big tax incentives but can’t deliver the workers > > https://www.postandcourier.com/business/investment-in-mercedes-benz-sc-plant-a-short-term-pain/article_4d6632d2-71c2-11e9-94ed-5f7acc069714.html > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___ > 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.com > -- arche...@embarqmail.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
Mine does that, there is a valve in the side of the compressor that regulates the pressure, can’t remember what it’s called. I replaced mine with one out of another compressor I had which seemed to be better but it still does it. I am either going to order a new valve or just replace the compressor. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle it > on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for awhile. > I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but apparently > there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing through that > makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door like on your > basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german valve thing, or > both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the valve is located > and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, if there is one, > is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes hear what sounds > like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or something up in > there. > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
Point well taken, but with the beater approach I’m not putting anything on this it doesn’t absolutely need to operate. Got the IC to fix the radio yesterday, getting out my magnifying bench lamp to do that. I’m a little concerned about this, but I figure I have nothing to lose other than the $11 I spent for the IC. -D > On May 20, 2019, at 10:25 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its a bleeder and he's replacing the whole caliper. I'd have replaced both, > if you only do one on a front caliper it'll probably pull. Maybe a rear won't > be so bad. > -Curt > >On Monday, May 20, 2019, 10:11:06 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So Dan, how are you dealing with the recalcitrant RR brake line that was > hard to crack and now won't close? > > On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 9:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> $52 or so. When I bought mine there was a coupon for $39 or so. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 19, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> How much was it? >>> Mitch. On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in >> stock. >>> >>> ___ >>> 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.com >>> >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> > ___ > 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.com > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
[MBZ] AC on the $500E300 210
will sometimes BLOW ICE COLD but more often it goes warm. If I cycle it on/off, or EC on/off, it will sometimes reset and BLOW ICE COLD for awhile. I was thinking it might be a bad actuator on the blend door but apparently there is a valve that somehow controls the hot coolant flowing through that makes heat. I'm not sure if there is actually a blend door like on your basic merkin vehicles or if it has this complicated german valve thing, or both maybe. Anyone have an idea on that? I see where the valve is located and could check on that, but I am guessing the blend door, if there is one, is behind the center console/radio etc. as I can sometimes hear what sounds like a bad vacuum line or solenoid hissing or choking or something up in there. -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
My Ace has the tubing I’ve used for replacement on my oil extractor. Make sure it’s the hard high temperature stuff or it will collapse as soon as warm oil starts flowing through it. Don’t ask me how I know... -D > On May 20, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a *real* branded Topsider but years of using it without the thin tube > made the adapter between the fat and thin tubes lose suction. I just looked > at their website and I see you can buy the whole tube set with adapter for > $9. I may spend some time at my local hardware store squeezing different > tubes together to see if I can find a blend that works as good, otherwise I > might just buy the tube. > Again, no advantage to the topsider on my Jetta, I still have to go under the > car to replace the filter... > -Curt > >On Monday, May 20, 2019, 10:39:39 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or, build your own WIlton Sucker for $5. Personally, I bought some > nice 3 gallon SS soda/acid fire extinguishers ($5 ea), modified the > handle so I can pin the valve open and use that with compressed air and > a HF vacuum dealie to suck out the oil. The ext. has an air valve, when > done sucking, i charge the ext with 5-10 PSI then discharge the used oel > into jugs to take to FLAPS for recycle. > > Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:28 AM: >> Nothing. The MB dipstick tube goes all the way to the bottom so it pulls >> just as much oil as using the drain. I remember years ago somebody did a >> test and pulled the oil pan, the topsider I think got more oil because there >> was residual around the plug hole. Its also much nicer to deal with a >> topsider full of oil than a pan. >> >> On my Jetta a topsider is no advantage really since you need to go down >> below to replace the oil filter anyway. On Angie's Golf it'd be nice to stay >> up top... >> >> -Curt >> >> > > > ___ > 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.com > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
It was the bleeder fitting. Parked it in the driveway and expect the rebuilt caliper to show up on Tuesday. -D > On May 20, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So Dan, how are you dealing with the recalcitrant RR brake line that was > hard to crack and now won't close? > > On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 9:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> $52 or so. When I bought mine there was a coupon for $39 or so. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 19, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> How much was it? >>> Mitch. On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in >> stock. >>> >>> ___ >>> 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.com >>> >> >> >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
The nice thing about the soda fire ext. is that it already has a dip tube. no invert to empty. Plug in the sucker to drain the oel. when you hear bubbles, you know most of it is out. put the hose in a jug, and add a little pressure and blow the used oel out. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:55 AM: I've finally assembled all the parts to make a new oil sucker. I've got an empty jug that used to hold 30lbs of R22, a vacuum pump, and a couple of old AC hoses that I can use to vacuum the tank and then suck out the oil. Next oil change I'm going to employ this set-up: Pull a vacuum on the tank, jamb the end of the hose into the top of the dipstick tube and suck out the oil, then put a little pressure in the tank, invert and push the oil into the empty oil containers or maybe I'll just take the entire tank to the recycling place to dump in the big recycling tank. - Max Charleston SC ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
Yup I used one on a banjo fitting 3 days ago. I lost the washer and went to my stash of used copper drain plug washers and it fit perfectly! Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, I save em for other uses. Banjo fittings and such... > > Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:21 AM: >>> I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? >> The copper sealing washer that comes with a quality oil filter goes to waste. >> >> -- 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] 1997 Mercedes E420 SD ·,$2,000
E420. The SD is a reference tot he owner. Super Dumb. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:53 AM: Not sure what a E420SD is, but doesn't look bad, runs rough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2389919124363106/ ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Cactus green Euro 1980 300D on BAT - Ole!
Grill is tacky. I remember seeing those during the 1980s in Greece. The cabbies loved to mount those on their 200Ds. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2019, at 11:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's with that grille? > > --FT > >> On 5/20/19 10:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> With two-tone green interior, manual transmission and crank windows. >> Whoever wins the auction can fly to Spain and drive it back. >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300d-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-05-20 >> ___ >> 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.com >> >> > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] 1997 Mercedes E420 SD ·,$2,000
you know I am thinking it is probably something simple, wonder if it is throwing a code for something. It could be a really nice car for $1500, wonder if he would take that. Would have to go to Murder Beach to check it out though, it's like a 2hr drive. I kinda like the $500E300 though, good fuel mileage, but this one looks a bit nicer. --FT On 5/20/19 11:17 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Prolly has a bad sparkplug coil. On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Not sure what a E420SD is, but doesn't look bad, runs rough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2389919124363106/ -- --FT ___ 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.com ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] 1997 Mercedes E420 SD ·,$2,000
Prolly has a bad sparkplug coil. On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure what a E420SD is, but doesn't look bad, runs rough > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2389919124363106/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Cactus green Euro 1980 300D on BAT - Ole!
What's with that grille? --FT On 5/20/19 10:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: With two-tone green interior, manual transmission and crank windows. Whoever wins the auction can fly to Spain and drive it back. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300d-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-05-20 ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Vendo este mercedes 2003 ML 350 4,4 miles 123000 $4,500
A bit above Poos level but looks real clean, has tow hitch, be better at maybe $3500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/371355543506019/ -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
I've finally assembled all the parts to make a new oil sucker. I've got an empty jug that used to hold 30lbs of R22, a vacuum pump, and a couple of old AC hoses that I can use to vacuum the tank and then suck out the oil. Next oil change I'm going to employ this set-up: Pull a vacuum on the tank, jamb the end of the hose into the top of the dipstick tube and suck out the oil, then put a little pressure in the tank, invert and push the oil into the empty oil containers or maybe I'll just take the entire tank to the recycling place to dump in the big recycling tank. - Max Charleston SC ___ 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.com
[MBZ] 1997 Mercedes E420 SD ·,$2,000
Not sure what a E420SD is, but doesn't look bad, runs rough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2389919124363106/ -- --FT ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Cactus green Euro 1980 300D on BAT - Ole!
With two-tone green interior, manual transmission and crank windows. Whoever wins the auction can fly to Spain and drive it back. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300d-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-05-20 ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
I have a *real* branded Topsider but years of using it without the thin tube made the adapter between the fat and thin tubes lose suction. I just looked at their website and I see you can buy the whole tube set with adapter for $9. I may spend some time at my local hardware store squeezing different tubes together to see if I can find a blend that works as good, otherwise I might just buy the tube. Again, no advantage to the topsider on my Jetta, I still have to go under the car to replace the filter... -Curt On Monday, May 20, 2019, 10:39:39 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Or, build your own WIlton Sucker for $5. Personally, I bought some nice 3 gallon SS soda/acid fire extinguishers ($5 ea), modified the handle so I can pin the valve open and use that with compressed air and a HF vacuum dealie to suck out the oil. The ext. has an air valve, when done sucking, i charge the ext with 5-10 PSI then discharge the used oel into jugs to take to FLAPS for recycle. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:28 AM: > Nothing. The MB dipstick tube goes all the way to the bottom so it pulls >just as much oil as using the drain. I remember years ago somebody did a test >and pulled the oil pan, the topsider I think got more oil because there was >residual around the plug hole. Its also much nicer to deal with a topsider >full of oil than a pan. > > On my Jetta a topsider is no advantage really since you need to go down below > to replace the oil filter anyway. On Angie's Golf it'd be nice to stay up > top... > > -Curt > > ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
Or, build your own WIlton Sucker for $5. Personally, I bought some nice 3 gallon SS soda/acid fire extinguishers ($5 ea), modified the handle so I can pin the valve open and use that with compressed air and a HF vacuum dealie to suck out the oil. The ext. has an air valve, when done sucking, i charge the ext with 5-10 PSI then discharge the used oel into jugs to take to FLAPS for recycle. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:28 AM: Nothing. The MB dipstick tube goes all the way to the bottom so it pulls just as much oil as using the drain. I remember years ago somebody did a test and pulled the oil pan, the topsider I think got more oil because there was residual around the plug hole. Its also much nicer to deal with a topsider full of oil than a pan. On my Jetta a topsider is no advantage really since you need to go down below to replace the oil filter anyway. On Angie's Golf it'd be nice to stay up top... -Curt ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
> No, I save em for other uses. Banjo fittings and such... Of course I save 'em, too. I save the _used_ ones. I even save (some of) the rubber grommets from the used oil filters themselves. They make excellent firewall grommets, for example, and the price is right. -- 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
No, I save em for other uses. Banjo fittings and such... Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote on 5/20/19 9:21 AM: I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? The copper sealing washer that comes with a quality oil filter goes to waste. -- 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
Nothing. The MB dipstick tube goes all the way to the bottom so it pulls just as much oil as using the drain. I remember years ago somebody did a test and pulled the oil pan, the topsider I think got more oil because there was residual around the plug hole. Its also much nicer to deal with a topsider full of oil than a pan. On my Jetta a topsider is no advantage really since you need to go down below to replace the oil filter anyway. On Angie's Golf it'd be nice to stay up top... -Curt On Monday, May 20, 2019, 10:15:50 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I have a pair, the car is very low, the valance scrapes long before the wheels ever get near the ramps. I suppose I could nail some 2x8s together to make a transition ramp but for once or twice a year the floor jack and jack stand suffice. I bought one of the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks a couple years ago and I'm glad I did, a real floor jack makes it a quick job. -Curt On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:43:47 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Grab a pair of steel drive on ramps. On and off is quick and easy, no need for a jack. They give enough space and elevation to make oil change a brze. Harbor Fright has them on sales... weight rate is plenty good for your cars On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 2:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We only get one day of sun a week so I need to make the most of it... > > http://curtsotherblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/oil-changing-fool.html > > > > -Curt > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos
Won't fit in my garage. On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 6:58 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just needs the trunk and maybe the hydraulic suspension fixed. Should be > about two weekends of work, if he takes his time. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 10:47 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-600-Series/223522766462?hash=item340afebe7e:g:utUAAOSwVEhc4U8h > > > > > > --- > > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > > https://www.avg.com > > > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
Its a bleeder and he's replacing the whole caliper. I'd have replaced both, if you only do one on a front caliper it'll probably pull. Maybe a rear won't be so bad. -Curt On Monday, May 20, 2019, 10:11:06 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: So Dan, how are you dealing with the recalcitrant RR brake line that was hard to crack and now won't close? On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 9:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $52 or so. When I bought mine there was a coupon for $39 or so. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 19, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > How much was it? > > Mitch. > >> On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in > stock. > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
You can just suck the oil out of the dipstick tube on the Benzes without having to get the car up and get under it and make a mess draining the pan. --FT On 5/20/19 10:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I have a pair, the car is very low, the valance scrapes long before the wheels ever get near the ramps. I suppose I could nail some 2x8s together to make a transition ramp but for once or twice a year the floor jack and jack stand suffice. I bought one of the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks a couple years ago and I'm glad I did, a real floor jack makes it a quick job. -Curt On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:43:47 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Grab a pair of steel drive on ramps. On and off is quick and easy, no need for a jack. They give enough space and elevation to make oil change a brze. Harbor Fright has them on sales... weight rate is plenty good for your cars On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 2:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: We only get one day of sun a week so I need to make the most of it... http://curtsotherblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/oil-changing-fool.html -Curt ___ 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.com ___ 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.com ___ 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.com ___ 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.com -- --FT ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
Gotcha. I would find that totally irksome. On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 10:21 AM Jim Cathey wrote: > > I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? > > The copper sealing washer that comes with a quality oil filter goes to > waste. > > -- 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
> I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? The copper sealing washer that comes with a quality oil filter goes to waste. -- 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
I've never used Topsider. What are the disadvantages, if any? On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a pair, the car is very low, the valance scrapes long before the > wheels ever get near the ramps. I suppose I could nail some 2x8s together > to make a transition ramp but for once or twice a year the floor jack and > jack stand suffice. I bought one of the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks a couple > years ago and I'm glad I did, a real floor jack makes it a quick job. > -Curt > > On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:43:47 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Grab a pair of steel drive on ramps. On and off is quick and easy, no need > for a jack. They give enough space and elevation to make oil change a > brze. > > Harbor Fright has them on sales... weight rate is plenty good for your > cars > > On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 2:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > We only get one day of sun a week so I need to make the most of it... > > > > http://curtsotherblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/oil-changing-fool.html > > > > > > > > -Curt > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > ___ > 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.com > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
So Dan, how are you dealing with the recalcitrant RR brake line that was hard to crack and now won't close? On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 9:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $52 or so. When I bought mine there was a coupon for $39 or so. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 19, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > How much was it? > > Mitch. > >> On May 19, 2019 at 2:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in > stock. > > > > ___ > > 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.com > > > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] ML500 Marthamania!
They seem to have discontinued the one I set fire to last fall. Yellow, rectangular metal case. I think it was a 2/10/50. I had it on the high charge (not start) setting on the batteries at camp for an hour when the generator really bogged down. Charger was smoking good by the time I got out there, I tossed it in a snowbank...About 20F ambient, hard to believe it "just overheated." -Curt On Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:07:55 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I just left my local HF and they still had the bigger Viking charger in stock. I would get one of those as they are more for charging and repairing where as the smaller one is more of a slow charger and maintainer. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wasn’t sure if there was a separate mode for recovering a battery or it > just does it on it’s own. Apparently, it does this on it’s own. I’m watching > it now and it is sweeping from around 13 VDC to 14 VDC something, so maybe > that’s the way it reconditions the battery. I’ll leave it on the battery all > day today and see if it will start tomorrow after being left alone over night. > > When I’m done with this battery I’ll put this on my shelf battery, which is a > Mercedes battery from 2001 that was in my W210 wagon. I keep it on a little > HF battery maintainer, but I don’t think it has any “restorative” > capabilities. > > -D > > >> On May 19, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I am not sure what you mean by choosing mode. The mode button does change >> between standard and agm. Other than that, you just hook it up and it does >> its thing. It supposedly automatically desulfates. I also have 3 of the >> larger chargers that is up to 15 amp and has a battery repair mode on it. >> This charger works pretty good as well but I will be damned if it seems they >> no longer carry it. I can't find it on their website anymore. Here is what >> it was so if you can find on of these I would get it. >> >> https://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/2133_ITEM_2_8_15_AMP_FULLY_AUTOMATIC_BATTERY_CHARGER_1546886226.6851.jpg >> >>> On 5/19/2019 9:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>> Good to know. Thanks! I’m a little disappointed that you can’t choose the >>> mode, or if you can it’s not clear on how to do it, as the “Mode” button >>> just seems to switch between “standard” and “AGM”. This battery is a >>> standard Advance battery from 2017, but it’s definitely sulfated because >>> it was sitting for at least a year without being used. I’ve got the charger >>> on the thing right now and will let it go on it all day to see what it >>> does. Maybe if I change the mode to AGM it will put the fix to the battery… >>> >>> Mitch/Curley - I the tool for this oil filter cover. I couldn’t get it to >>> turn a bit with the tool and an 18” breaker bar. That’s when I got out the >>> pipe wrench. Not pleasant to do, but it came off and got put back on hand >>> tight, which is the 24 Nm that’s specified. Holy. I’ve had tight ones >>> before, but never one like this. >>> >>> Seems much happier with fresh Mobil 1 in it. >>> >>> Gotta do a high speed wax on the SL500, s wife wants to go to brunch with >>> oldest son. >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>> On May 19, 2019, at 9:13 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have 6 of those I hook up to cars not being driven. They work great. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2019, at 5:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > There’s an IC that controls the fiber optic output that is a common > failure item. Lots of documentation and YouTube videos on how to replace > it. > > Any recommendations for the HF charger? > > https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/battery-tools-accessories/4-amp-fully-automatic-microprocessor-controlled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html > > -D > > >> On May 18, 2019, at 10:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> On Sat, 18 May 2019 21:40:17 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>> Ordered the IC to fix the radio from Amazon for $11.00 >> How do you know which IC failed? >> >> >>> I’ve left it on the charger the rest of the day and will leave it >>> overnight. This is a 25 year old automatic variable rate charger - will >>> it make the battery happy, or do I need to buy one of those newer ones >>> to recover it? >> If you want to recover it, you will need one of the newer ones. My >> personal recommendation is the BatteryMINDer 1510 (or you could get the >> 1500, which doesn't have the 10-year warranty). >> >> >> Craig >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change
Re: [MBZ] Oil change day(s)
I have a pair, the car is very low, the valance scrapes long before the wheels ever get near the ramps. I suppose I could nail some 2x8s together to make a transition ramp but for once or twice a year the floor jack and jack stand suffice. I bought one of the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks a couple years ago and I'm glad I did, a real floor jack makes it a quick job. -Curt On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:43:47 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Grab a pair of steel drive on ramps. On and off is quick and easy, no need for a jack. They give enough space and elevation to make oil change a brze. Harbor Fright has them on sales... weight rate is plenty good for your cars On Sat, May 18, 2019 at 2:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We only get one day of sun a week so I need to make the most of it... > > http://curtsotherblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/oil-changing-fool.html > > > > -Curt > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] SL ranking thoughts
Well, at least he put the Gullwing at the top and got that right! The R107 should not be ranked the last, even though he makes some great points. Congrats that your model is #3. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 8:09 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/here-are-all-mercedes-benz-sl-models-ranked-best-worst-281474979847783 > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
[MBZ] SL ranking thoughts
https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/here-are-all-mercedes-benz-sl-models-ranked-best-worst-281474979847783 --FT Sent from iPhone ___ 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.com
[MBZ] Benz Sprinter troubles
I have heard the workforce is not quite capable. The state sold the deal with big tax incentives but can’t deliver the workers https://www.postandcourier.com/business/investment-in-mercedes-benz-sc-plant-a-short-term-pain/article_4d6632d2-71c2-11e9-94ed-5f7acc069714.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ 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.com
Re: [MBZ] next car for Poos
Just needs the trunk and maybe the hydraulic suspension fixed. Should be about two weekends of work, if he takes his time. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 10:47 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-600-Series/223522766462?hash=item340afebe7e:g:utUAAOSwVEhc4U8h > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > > ___ > 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.com > > ___ 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.com
