Re: [MBZ] MB Batteries

Just checked with my dealer on a battery for the 350SDL. $133 exchange. WallyWorld can't beat that! Dan Part number? Online sources say NLA Advance has raised prices a lot! $175 less 20% is still about 140. +$20 core Wally mert is $123 +$20 core Amazon $153 O'really $143 +$18

[MBZ] W115 lust

Judd Apatow show on Netflix, Love, has a K'leb loving car. Green with camel 300D that the dame actress drives. I sort of got aroused seeing it driving around L.A. and looking so hot. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

W140 windows are computer operated. Which sucks if you have a bad motor Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] And one shows up much closer to poos

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

I only said that the Saudi situation was not sustainable. But for fun, why don't you give us a Drop Dead date for the USA? On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 4:49 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew writes: > > >‎Unsustainble. > > (in reference to Saudi give away

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

Well if that's what it is it needs a new regulator as the cable probably broke. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 8:02 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Boy thinks the glass has fallen off the arm. Driver window had failed last > year and we screwed around with

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

I was thinking of hitting knackers, but the w140 has become a bit scarce for the past few months clay On Feb 28, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > > This is all general MB experience, nothing particular to a 140POS. > > The rear windows have a kidproof lockout. perhaps

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

This is all general MB experience, nothing particular to a 140POS. The rear windows have a kidproof lockout. perhaps all that needs to be done is to slide that switch the other direction. LF and RR should be on one circuit, and RF and LR on the other. I've had the plastic slider fail,

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

Boy thinks the glass has fallen off the arm. Driver window had failed last year and we screwed around with it. It might have a wiring issue. Rear windows are the ones not going up or down. Weather around there is -40 much of the time, so he has not opened it up to really know. I pulled the

Re: [MBZ] W140 winder woes

Well I have owned 140s for decades before poos did but have forgotten more about them that poos knows. But anyway what are the problems exactly with the windows? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 7:14 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > This is a long distance

[MBZ] W140 winder woes

This is a long distance mystery diagnosis/fix. #1 boy has his 300SE in ND with windows that are misbehaving. Erratic weather at the moment, so he is unwilling to dive in until deeper into Spring. I have been able to figure out the switches are good. When it is unzipped, we will know if the

Re: [MBZ] Front end alignments

Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 3:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Two words of advice: > > Spreader Bar. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Yep, 'nother ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 4:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] Today's Fun Started out with a cooling

Re: [MBZ] Front end alignments

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

Andrew writes: >‎Unsustainble. (in reference to Saudi give away programs) And a debt of $20,000,000,000,000.00 With deficit spending of $1,000,000,000,000.00 IS sustainable?  You must be a Dick (deficits don't matter) Cheney fan... Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10   Original Message  

[MBZ] Today's Fun

Started out with a cooling system drain and flush to get all the nasty stuff out. Ran some errands and the cooling system was dead nuts on 85C the whole time. Nice! Decided I would tackle the motor mounts this afternoon. Driver’s side came out in a heartbeat. Fasteners were at torque,

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

Sounds like they're feeling the Bern --R On 2/28/16 4:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Unsustainble. On Feb 28, 2016 5:50 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: A good Planet Money episode from a couple of weeks ago covered what’s happening inside the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

Unsustainble. On Feb 28, 2016 5:50 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > A good Planet Money episode from a couple of weeks ago covered what’s > happening inside the country. A lot of utilities that used to be > subsidized are no longer, such as electricity. They talked

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

Right behind you, Jaime. And it’s green velour!!! Dan > On Feb 28, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd buy this in a a second. > > On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

[MBZ] Front end alignments

I just picked up a Hunter computer wheel alignment machine. As soon as I get it home I can start playing with and learn how to do alignments. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

No, have you? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 11:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds more like it fires than it starts. > Could be something in the ignition, like a ballast resistor that's bypassed by > the start circuit, but it's probably a

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

I would not have a problem paying 1-1.2k Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 11:38 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking ballast resistor also, but could be fuel. It would have to > be pretty clogged up to not run at all. But I don't think

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

$450 from the Delorian guy... I've used a few of his with good results. http://www.specialtauto.com/mercedes-parts/index.html Jaime On Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sounds more like it fires than it starts. > Could be something in

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

I was thinking ballast resistor also, but could be fuel. It would have to be pretty clogged up to not run at all. But I don't think its anything too serious honestly. The car looks pretty nice, but not perfect. But going on the pictures, I don't have any trouble paying $1500 for it. But I see

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

Sounds more like it fires than it starts. Could be something in the ignition, like a ballast resistor that's bypassed by the start circuit, but it's probably a bad fuel distributor or similar. Have you priced a 8 cylinder K-Jetronic fuel distributor lately? Mitch. > On February 28, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Clogged filters, bad gas, pinched lines, pump, clogged injections stuff, something like that. --R On 2/28/16 12:22 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: It starts, but refuses to keep running I would strongly suspect fuel delivery. Small supply of gas in a

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

It starts, but refuses to keep running I would strongly suspect fuel delivery. Small supply of gas in a squirt bottle, prime the intake with a couple squirts of gas.. have assistant crank engine to start... squirt fuel into intake [fire bottle standing by always] . if engine continues to

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

What do you think it needs done to get it running? Looks like he has thrown some parts at it without success so far. --R On 2/28/16 12:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I'd buy this in a a second. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

I'd buy this in a a second. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5457959480.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

Oh wow I would love to get ahold of that car but way way way overpriced Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2016, at 9:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/5457959480.html > > ___ >

[MBZ] 500SEL, green, velour, doesn't run...

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Re: [MBZ] Post facelift 124 headlights

You will also have to replace the hood in order for it to work Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 27, 2016, at 11:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I snagged a left headlight today from a 95 E300D 124. Does anyone know if > these will fit in a pre facelift 124?

Re: [MBZ] OM603 disintegrating crankcase vent diaphragm

I just got a breather & O ring for valve cover for 602- says it fits 603. A Kent Bergsma aftermarket invention for 19.95. Comes with hose clamp to fit to existing tube. A pair of his,signature blue latex gloves thrown in for free. Old valves disintegrate so hard to pull out & clean. Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Oil Suction Gun

Is there some advantage to this wrench over the tight fitting socket I use? With a good breaker bar it's never failed me... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" Date:Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 10:49 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Oil Suction Gun

Re: [MBZ] Oil Suction Gun

There are actually two versions of the wrench, one 13mm and a 17mm. One is longer than the other, but both have the same 14mm hex key for the drains. I recommend owning both :) Jaime On Saturday, February 27, 2016, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not only that, but

Re: [MBZ] Post facelift 124 headlights Ba4gcQstna

I don’t think the glass is that expensive, maybe under $100. Dan > On Feb 28, 2016, at 12:01 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I snagged a left headlight today from a 95 E300D 124. Does anyone know if > these will fit in a pre facelift 124? Since it is all

Re: [MBZ] Now this SDL is rough but has rare heated seats CfmGcs233E

Nope. You need to find me a set next time you go to the knackers…. Dan > On Feb 27, 2016, at 11:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your SDL does not have the reclining rear seat? My daughter loves the > reclining rear seat. Even as a HS and college

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

A good Planet Money episode from a couple of weeks ago covered what’s happening inside the country. A lot of utilities that used to be subsidized are no longer, such as electricity. They talked about how cheap electricity used to be - so cheap that people would go away for a weekend and not

Re: [MBZ] Post facelift 124 headlights

Yes, they fit fine, but look a little funny with the glass profile meant for the wider grill. Performance and looks will be a vast improvement. Wiring may be different, hope you snagged the plugs. Get the right side, cost of a new lens can't be that bad. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

Even better, enormous economic pain for Russia and Iran! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 27, 2016 11:21:10 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >The free fall in world oil prices s is having dire effects across the >board >- even

[MBZ] Andrew takes a leak WAS: Today's Fun

Well done. The radiator on my 1985 300TS has a small unrepairable leak. Should I swap in a good used OEM radiator or buy a new aftermarket one? Yes Or try some barrs leak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] leaking radiator

or glue it with water weld i patched several holes on mine a few years ago (82 300td) …. i hit a deer and the fan chewed the radiator up in several places i glued it up and ran it PRESSURIZED for at least a year until i found another had VERY minimal leaking or buy a nissens on ebay, often