Re: [MBZ] touchups

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:20:54 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > True, but I was alluding to stronger stuff such as paint solvents and > things like my go to solvent, 3M Adhesive Remover. OK. But at least you don't have to do any difficult math anymore. Craig > > On Aug

Re: [MBZ] W211 Engine Mounts and Belt Tensioner

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:48:51 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Very difficult. It can only be done with the xentry hooked up. Changing engine and transmission mounts requires xentry to be hooked up?! Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 11, 2017,

Re: [MBZ] W211 Engine Mounts and Belt Tensioner

In my experience, ANY side play at the idler pully outer rim indicates the bearings have failed. Destruction has already happened, next step is catastrophic failure. Suggest replacement, ASAP. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 6:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How

Re: [MBZ] W211 Engine Mounts and Belt Tensioner

Very difficult. It can only be done with the xentry hooked up. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > How difficult is it to change the engine mounts/transmission mount on a > W211 ('05 e320)? Do you need new bolts

Re: [MBZ] 95 E300D W124 Water in Footwell

Wrong side, water is in driver side. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 10, 2017 10:30:28 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Rusted out under the battery box. > >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> August 5, 2017 at

Re: [MBZ] I have come to the conclusion BAT buyers are morons with more money than sense.

OK Don sez: >‎So, why are you not selling there? Seems >to be the perfect sellers >marketplace. Because all he has to sell are "Kaleb Cars".  BaT wants low mile, clean examples. Rick With too many "Kaleb Cars" of his own. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Here in Logan county, I did not need a permit nor inspections to have a 24' X 40' garage built. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 4:22 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > You are lucky. Here in Alachua county you need a permit to put up an 8x10 > garden storage shed from the box stores..

Re: [MBZ] I have come to the conclusion BAT buyers are morons with more money than sense.

So, why are you not selling there? Seems to be the perfect sellers marketplace. On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 7:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-300e/ > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

53' moving van with underboxes is the way to go. Add ramps to the back, partion off the lower rear, and you haul your MB there, or you can buy a mini and store it crossways in the lower part of the belly of the trailer. THink of it as a split level trailer house, with garage. When I

Re: [MBZ] It had to have been a cigarette butt

The driver tailgaiting! Max Dillon via Mercedes August 4, 2017 at 5:28 PM Where is the entry point on the car that allowed the butt in? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Officer, I never saw that tractor, it just came out of nowhere...

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Re: [MBZ] buggeredbenzmail got buggered

Whatcha git fer bein a rabble rouser. Probly wunna them good olboys is gittin revenge! Rich Thomas via Mercedes August 3, 2017 at 3:45 PM for some reason not clear Thunderbird stopped liking this account this morning. I deleted it and am in the process of

Re: [MBZ] 95 E300D W124 Water in Footwell

Rusted out under the battery box. Dan Penoff via Mercedes August 5, 2017 at 4:38 AM Eldest son tells me that his driver’s footwell is still filling up with water after torrential rains. We recently replaced the driver’s door seal which was worn and a replacement

[MBZ] W211 Engine Mounts and Belt Tensioner

How difficult is it to change the engine mounts/transmission mount on a W211 ('05 e320)? Do you need new bolts routinely? Additionally, how much should the belt tensioner move about when the enigineis running and the AC is on? It's not noisy but it seems to be moving around more then I

Re: [MBZ] I have come to the conclusion BAT buyers are morons with more money than sense.

While it is a very nice example of the model, I would agree with your conclusion. The crack was strong with this one. -D > On Aug 11, 2017, at 8:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-300e/ > > Sent

[MBZ] I have come to the conclusion BAT buyers are morons with more money than sense.

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Re: [MBZ] Might hafta

It's a 300D Rustomatic. A w210 in the northeast with 320,000 miles... Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2017, at 4:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Holy crap somebody needs to jump on that unless it's a rusty pile of crap > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

You are lucky. Here in Alachua county you need a permit to put up an 8x10 garden storage shed from the box stores.. Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: 200ft^2 or under needs no building permit. At least in WA, so I'm told by somebody who has done this. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Sorry, typo... make that $16,000 and change then drive it home... On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 2:17 PM, G Mann wrote: > For anyone interested in pursuing this further, here is a package deal.. > Truck Tractor and 53' dry van, > > Phoenix Craigslist, but units are in Las Vegas:

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

For anyone interested in pursuing this further, here is a package deal.. Truck Tractor and 53' dry van, Phoenix Craigslist, but units are in Las Vegas: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/hvo/d/2001-international-semi-truck/6238175869.html Less than $14,000 total package... drive it home. On

Re: [MBZ] touchups

True, but I was alluding to stronger stuff such as paint solvents and things like my go to solvent, 3M Adhesive Remover. -D > On Aug 11, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:51:27 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

On 11/08/2017 12:59 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Composting toilet, a 5gal bucket with wood shavings like you'd use for a hamster. Make your deposit, cover with wood shavings. When the bucket is full put it THE MAIL TO ANDREW TO ADD TO HIS compost. This is also known as the humanure

Re: [MBZ] an exclusive club

The first story: David Gould, Ejectee #2176 - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > What plane did you enter to see this story? > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

You can get coffee, showers, etc with the points on your fuel rewards card if you're a trucker. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Wow. I guess the only truck stop I've ever showered in is Dysarts in Bangor, Maine and it was free... Used to stop midway during a 5 hour drive, made the last couple hours much more pleasant. -Curt On Friday, August 11, 2017, 2:09:26 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] an exclusive club

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:59:36 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > after ejection and safe landing and return to base "I was given a > physical examination > at the Air Force hospital and told that I must be under observation by > medical personnel for 24 hours. I told

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Last time I used a truck stop shower was over thirty years ago (am I THAT old?), while I was remodeling a bath room in a one bathroom home. I guess prices have went up since then.  https://www.howmuchisit.org/truck-stop-showers-cost/ Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] touchups

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:51:27 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > It is, however, it's a common thing used by nearly everyone in the > detailing community. A lot less aggressive than solvents, too. Alcohol is a solvent ... > You want a 50-50 mix of water to alcohol if

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

$10 to shower? Thats highway robbery, thats what I'd expect to pay at the airport... -Curt On Friday, August 11, 2017, 1:56:04 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:38:15 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Shower at the

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Composting toilet, a 5gal bucket with wood shavings like you'd use for a hamster. Make your deposit, cover with wood shavings. When the bucket is full put it in a pile to compost. This is also known as the humanure method. We tried it once at camp, it works fine, no smell. Outhouse is handier if

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

On Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:38:15 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Shower at the truck stop ($1). Around here it's more expensive than that. $10, IIRC. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Massive holding tanks mounted under the semi trailer? Plenty of room for huge fresh water tank, gray water tank, and black tank... Just keep a long list of available RV dump stations so you can evacuate the black tank and flush it clean. Should be able to "dry camp" for a month between dumps...

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Rick wrote: > Creek, behind a tree, outhouse. > Or > Shower at the truck stop ($1). Wear flip flops, athletes feet sucks. Wally > World or Mickey D's turlets. That works. latrine hole ala outhouse shower - good wash cloth navy style DG ___

Re: [MBZ] touchups

-D wrote: > IPA - ... India Pale Ale? tin.man ___ 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] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

DG sez: >‎That's enough space. How does >plumbing happen? Creek, behind a tree, outhouse.  Or Shower at the truck stop ($1). Wear flip flops, athletes feet sucks. Wally World or Mickey D's turlets.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] touchups

It is, however, it's a common thing used by nearly everyone in the detailing community. A lot less aggressive than solvents, too. You want a 50-50 mix of water to alcohol if possible, so you'll have to do some math if you're using typical 70% alcohol you find at the pharmacy. I usually go

Re: [MBZ] This looks nice

Cracked dash and crank windows are deal brakers for me. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 8:47 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1983-mercedes- > benz-250-w123/6253135511.html > > Donald H. Snook > SNOOK LAW LLC > > 5020 E. Central

Re: [MBZ] touchups

Thank you. That sounds fairly benign. RB On 11/08/2017 11:20 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: IPA - isopropyl alcohol mixed 50-50 with clean water works fine to remove surface contamination or waxes. -D On Aug 11, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] touchups

IPA - isopropyl alcohol mixed 50-50 with clean water works fine to remove surface contamination or waxes. -D > On Aug 11, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > What do you use to clean the surface of wax etc when touching up small dings > in paint

Re: [MBZ] an exclusive club

after ejection and safe landing and return to base "I was given a physical examination at the Air Force hospital and told that I must be under observation by medical personnel for 24 hours. I told the doctor that I was going to the officers’ club for a drink, if he wanted to observe me there."

Re: [MBZ] Now what do I do?

Rick wrote: "Which is pretty much why pro mechanics drive Toyota's and Honda's. They fix cars all day. That's enough." That would be interesting to do a survey of what mechanics actually drive. When I worked at the Oldsmobile/Honda Dealership almost all of the Honda Mechanics drove Hondas.

Re: [MBZ] Don't build a camper, buy one!

Its part of a series. In the latest one they pull a Mach 1 Mustang out of a junkyard and get it running. The amount of poo that has to be removed is staggering. -Curt On Friday, August 11, 2017, 11:33:27 AM EDT, Donald Snook wrote: I watched most of that -- still have

Re: [MBZ] Don't build a camper, buy one!

I watched most of that -- still have to finish it. But, that is a great video! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 4:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Donald Snook

[MBZ] touchups

What do you use to clean the surface of wax etc when touching up small dings in paint on a car? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] an exclusive club

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Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

-- Jim wrote: > 200ft^2 or under needs no building permit. At least in WA, so I'm told by > somebody who has done this. That's enough space. How does plumbing happen? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Carfax needed

It shouldn't show up in the salvage databases, it has a clean title. But carfax picks up on stuff like that, and Farmer's Insurance is the seller. Without a clean carfax, I don't want to pay more than $6k for it, which lets me bid $5300, and it's already at $5200 and the auction hasn't started

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto discounts?

just google rock auto discount code, it was 5% --R On 8/10/17 11:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:16:01 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I found a 5% code for RockAuto but don't see anywhere on the checkout/payment page to apply it? Any

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1979 Mercedes Benz diesel

CL post wins --R On 8/10/17 9:23 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Nachtmare anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 10 August 2017 21:16 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1979 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bonanza

What did Mrs. BQ win? --R On 8/10/17 5:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: How’s about the National Lampoon Radio Hour? “For $25,000, name three famous Mickeys.” (obviously stoned contestant) “Uh, Mickey Mantle” “That’s one famous Mickey” “Uh, Mickey Mouse.” “Yes, that two famous

Re: [MBZ] NOT Bonanza

All this back and forth about entertainment reminded me of a podcast series some of y'all might like, esp those who are knowledgeable about the Northeast. It's called "Crime Town" and is about Providence RI and Buddy Cianci who was the mayor for years then went to prison. He was a character,

Re: [MBZ] Carfax needed

It doesn't come up in the NICB database. They enter things there in a hurry, too. The S420 was listed there within a week of it being totaled out. -D > On Aug 11, 2017, at 6:35 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1FADP3F21EL459783

Re: [MBZ] Now what do I do?

Lol Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2017, at 6:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Small hands? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On August 10, 2017 7:48:23 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >>

[MBZ] Carfax needed

I'm off to the auction to bid on an undamaged clean title theft recovery. Does the carfax show that it was stolen and bought by an insurance company? 1FADP3F21EL459783 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

200ft^2 or under needs no building permit. At least in WA, so I'm told by somebody who has done this. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: