Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

Reminds me I need to replace the regulator and motor on the TE driver's door this weekend. I'm getting tired of opening the door to badge in at work, and when it warms up, I'll need to be able to open that window so I don't fry -- KILMA relay needs work too!

Re: [MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

On Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:45:09 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > The channel in which the bottom of window sat was heavily rusted so I > removed the rubber inner channel, scraped and sanded off the loose rust > and painted it with miracle paint. I then replaced the

[MBZ] Today’s 240D accomplishment

I’ve been driving my 240D with a nonfunctional driver’s side window since the fall. Manual window regulator broke and glass separated from the rubber lined channel which is bolted to regulator. The window would therefore no longer hold in place so with the door card removed, I wedged some

Re: [MBZ] Cargo voltage regulator brush packs?

Probably ok. I used to get chinee ones from the local Auto Electric before he shut down. They seemed to last at least as long as the ones in the Gen U Wine Bosch box. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Ever heard of this brand? Sells for about the same as Bosch cost 15 years ago.

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Curley

MM! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: The pizaa thawed and is in the oven ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

typical NY slimes. " The Authority on Everything" (they know nothing about) G Mann via Mercedes wrote: NY Times isn't worth lining a monkey cage. ALL airlines are on progressive maintenance schedules which are based on number of cycles or hours of operation for each component on the engine

Re: [MBZ] 1990 E300D/2.5 Turbo Question #2: Belt Tensioner Misalignment

not life or death, but yes, time to start thinking... Craig via Mercedes wrote: In pulling the radiator out of the E300D, I noticed a slight misalignment of the belt tensioner pulley compared to the water pump pulley. I tried to take a picture, but it's hard to do. I got one with only a

[MBZ] This might actually be the finny that poos has been looking for

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Re: [MBZ] Trio to Austin TX from Michigan

The twisted H sonata is a good car. So good it is called the Corean Caddylac. Every other twisted H model is an awful POS. (Based on experience driving repos and trade ins through the auto auction) Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Coworker has a Veloster that they bought new two years ago.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

That is cool - - - On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 6:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A photo for your viewing pleasure. I got to get me one of those > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 20, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

It's an OLVO! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 4:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d A photo for your viewing pleasure. I

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

Kleb is living the dream. On Apr 20, 2018 5:01 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" wrote: > An opportunity to practise your welding skills. > > RB > > On 20/04/2018 3:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

An opportunity to practise your welding skills. RB On 20/04/2018 3:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it is rusted out around the left rear jack hole. Just the sheet metal. Looks like it’s been por15’d but will probably put sole

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it is rusted out around the left rear jack hole. Just the sheet metal. Looks like it’s been por15’d but will probably put sole bondo or something over it maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

Get keys this time? RB On 20/04/2018 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Just picked it up. It looks pretty clean for the most part. Will see if it runs when I get it home ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Copart 190d

Just picked it up. It looks pretty clean for the most part. Will see if it runs when I get it home Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this crackhead turd before?

Okay, I'll bite. What's wrong with this car for $4,250. You rather get a Jeep? On Apr 20, 2018 2:32 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes, something about "hard to find" just ask his ex-wife and the sheriff... > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Apr

Re: [MBZ] I've seen this car, the seller appears to have sucked on the pipe

I was going to slam it for being boring but then I looked again, and it appears to be Colorado beige which is actually not too ugly. That could be a $7,000 car with the right buyer in the room. On Apr 20, 2018 1:53 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > I was at the

Re: [MBZ] Listed in SantaBarbara, located in Huntsville - nice.

Might be worth $1000. On Apr 20, 2018 1:47 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > It's clearly a nazi car, unclear if forced labor was involved in its > production > > "over built perhaps from being produced on the same assembly lines that > produced German tanks

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

Stop being so political. ;) On Apr 20, 2018 12:24 PM, "Dwight Giles via Mercedes" wrote: > I thought no politics here? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 20, 2018 12:02 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > some people may

Re: [MBZ] Cargo voltage regulator brush packs?

1- IMO a VR is not the place to go really cheap. 2- If you are to remove that bolt, would it be possible to replace with something more tool friendly? 3- Don't some FLAPS give a full refund (as in a free tool loan) on tools? So perhaps a step 3 followed by a step 2?? HTH Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

Tempting...perhaps when I'm back in funds. On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 11:03 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That might work out for me then. I won't have time to look at it this > weekend anyways. > > On Apr 20, 2018 10:20 AM, "Dan--- via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday agitation

unfortunately that cat has left the bag, but Abigail is just starting to get wound up on this stuff, I talked to her yesterday for about an hour, she ain't gonna let up and there is a lot more to come.  We had about 100 p*$$ed off people at a meeting Tuesday night, kept the Mayor there for 3

Re: [MBZ] Cargo voltage regulator brush packs?

> On April 20, 2018 at 1:53 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > The web page says: > > MANUFACTURER CARGO - PART NUMBER 139925 > Voltage 14 > Voltage setting 14.5 > > That seems a little concerning to me. > 14.5 is a little high for most

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this crackhead turd before?

Yes, something about "hard to find" just ask his ex-wife and the sheriff... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 1:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > extra zero on the price > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-c36-am >

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday agitation

Do property owners have no rights? It seems to me that there are two issues: Bad roads, and flooding. Both can be addressed with money, the appropriate governmental body needs to step up and get their pound of flesh from the property owners who seek to develop the property. The citizenry (that

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday agitation

Stand against it. What I saw of John's Island last April seemed too nice for big subdivision. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 20, 2018 9:49 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > Front page article > > https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-oks-another- >

[MBZ] Did I post this crackhead turd before?

extra zero on the price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-c36-amg-1996/6559872034.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I've seen this car, the seller appears to have sucked on the pipe

I was at the substandard version of Whole Foods one day coupla months ago and this car pulled up next to me, I talked to the woman driving it, she loved it.  It was a nice car not $15k nice, but good luck.  She mentioned they might be thinking to sell it for some reason I don't recall.  So I

Re: [MBZ] Cargo voltage regulator brush packs?

On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:19:50 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Ever heard of this brand? > Sells for about the same as Bosch cost 15 years ago. > https://www.ebay.com/itm/152970946216 I have not heard of this brand. The web page says: MANUFACTURER

Re: [MBZ] Listed in SantaBarbara, located in Huntsville - nice.

It's clearly a nazi car, unclear if forced labor was involved in its production "over built perhaps from being produced on the same assembly lines that produced German tanks during WW2 in Stuttgart" But with this attribute we can overlook its fascist history: "With the nature of mechanical

Re: [MBZ] OT Go Navy!

A lap belt won't keep you from being sucked out of the seat when a window blows out, it's happened before (DC-10) due to engine failure. Cogent point is that the cowling is supposed to stay on and contain the flying bits, for several reasons, and in this instance, the cowling failed from a

Re: [MBZ] OT - but nice

I thought no politics here? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 20, 2018 12:02 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > some people may not like it, but it was inspiring > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qIXXafxCQ=desktop > tin.man > >

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

That might work out for me then. I won't have time to look at it this weekend anyways. On Apr 20, 2018 10:20 AM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Not going to happen. > > Just spent an hour on the phone with the owner. He’s got someone in the > area who will store it for

Re: [MBZ] Listed in SantaBarbara, located in Huntsville - nice.

And, reading the ad just about makes one gag. RB On 20/04/2018 10:51 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: nice, but crack price? https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercedes-benz-220d/6561361445.html tin.man ___

[MBZ] OT - but nice

some people may not like it, but it was inspiring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qIXXafxCQ=desktop tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Good Deals? -- Sportline

-Dan wrote: > ... I should probably call him today... Nice review by you posted at forum. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fairly Nice 123 FS on Mercedes W123 North America FB group

Seemed like kind of a Japanese name --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 20, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > --R wrote: >> Located in Dallas, TX area... > > Maybe this is Karl Strand car? - he used to read banned and okiebenz. > tin.man > >

[MBZ] Listed in SantaBarbara, located in Huntsville - nice.

nice, but crack price? https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-mercedes-benz-220d/6561361445.html tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT It is Friday

-D wrote: > Art Bell. Thanks. All these guys do the same, probably - they give place to air fun stuff, i.e. entertainment. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT It is Friday

Art Bell. In fairness to Art Bell, I don’t think he necessarily bought into a lot of the stuff his callers promoted, he just gave them a place to air it. -D > On Apr 20, 2018, at 11:37 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Max wrote: >> Time to restock the tin

Re: [MBZ] Fairly Nice 123 FS on Mercedes W123 North America FB group

--R wrote: > Located in Dallas, TX area... Maybe this is Karl Strand car? - he used to read banned and okiebenz. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT It is Friday

Max wrote: > Time to restock the tin foil... send it to Clyde Lewis - groundzeromedia.org tune-in to daily radio - sometimes interesting stuff, probably similar to the guy that died this week...whatshisname... tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

Not going to happen. Just spent an hour on the phone with the owner. He’s got someone in the area who will store it for him if he gets no takers. I told him he needs to get it detailed, photographed, then list it on BAT. I think it would be a blow out on BAT. It just seems like that kind of a

[MBZ] OT Friday agitation

Front page article https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-oks-another-big-development-in-a-johns-island-floodplain/article_8a553c08-43e0-11e8-a988-bf0c063bc992.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT It is Friday

I sent that to zapatopi to update his psychotronic mind control files --FT On 4/20/18 8:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Time to restock the tin foil... https://boingboing.net/2018/04/19/government-accidentally-sends.html - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

Buy this car or I'll make you bid on it among the wrecks at a charity auction. What would happen if you PM'd him for the name of the charity? Or maybe MMM should just troll the CoPart listings in MD in a couple of weeks? > On April 20, 2018 at 8:55 AM Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/392711-1973-450-slc-1-owner-car.html > On Apr 20, 2018, at 8:36 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Even signed in, I can't see it. Got another link? > > On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM, Craig via

[MBZ] OT It is Friday

Time to restock the tin foil... https://boingboing.net/2018/04/19/government-accidentally-sends.html - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] here is a good project for poos or somebody

Looks like the trunk lid and the exhaust manifold are still good! - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] MMM - Here's Your Car

Even signed in, I can't see it. Got another link? On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:40:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Cash out that Wally World retirement fund and get the car

Re: [MBZ] Good Deals?

That's what I meant, the 190D 2.5T engine. But yeah, if Larry were up to an engine swap project... > On April 20, 2018 at 8:25 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > An OM602 turbo is a more natural fit, Larry still has his 124 sedan with > the failed rear

Re: [MBZ] Good Deals?

An OM602 turbo is a more natural fit, Larry still has his 124 sedan with the failed rear suspension - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 9:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I figure a '93 5sp Sportline with a '87 turbo engine would be a

[MBZ] Fairly Nice 123 FS on Mercedes W123 North America FB group

One pic shows some rust and it has pimpish wheels from a later model Have to admit it but this caf just sits and only driven once or twice a month. Posting here first for $1500. See pics for details. Tint, Euro lights, working factory radio and antenna, new tires with e430 wheels, no tips on