[MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

I have always heard that one should not do secure transactions like banking or ordering something with a public WiFi hot spot (like when one is in a hotel on travel). I always thought that was a good idea, but lately I have been thinking about the public-key security used in https. Since the

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

I see a few of these at PnP. Too high tech for me. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995

Re: [MBZ] where to buy touch-up paints?

I used the drcolorchip on the SL. Using the color code was not the right approach, as the original paint had faded and the new stuff made the car look like it had a pox. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a

Re: [MBZ] Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner

Good results. I have been using the stuff for a year and have not found there to be finish damage to the wheels. I am refinishing the wheels at the moment. The wear I have come across is age related (35 year old wheels) and lots of curb rash. The UV damage and rock chipping to the clear

[MBZ] Hey y’all Rodilandahs

I’m headed to Buddy’s town on Wed for a coupla days to visit Dr boy-child (former Benzer) if any y’all insane Benz folks might want to have a beah or a nosh at some point. Lemme heah --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car. How do I convince myself to get one of these? Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

For what it's worth, I've been getting excellent service from Dual mechless head units for years, now... https://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XR4120/Dual-XR4120.html On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I agree. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 21, 2018 8:28 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > Do you like it? It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on > it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it. > > On Mon, May 21, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Ok - there were,some recalls on 4matic issues. I have an Indy who only does,MB so i don't worry about repairs if you do any amount of driving it is,a great road car. At 160K it only used 1 qt of M1 in 6K miles. Here in NE 210's rust by the hour & 211's don't. Truth in disclosure- I keep my

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

The first one I bought malfunctioned after six months, and the radio reception became very weak. Second radio has lasted over a year now, no problems. The first should have been covered under warranty but the German online seller refused to honor the warranty. I bought the second from a

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Do you like it? It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it. On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 2:38 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone know much about the 210 Chassis?My friend and

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

If your radiator has tanks on the ends, and a pressure cap on a separate tank, then it's an expansion tank, not an overflow tank. On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure if there is such a beast on my w123... > > On Mon, May 21,

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

Thanks, Max. > On May 21, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150. > > https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm > > -- > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150. https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

2003 Sedans were W211. S211 Wagons came out in 2004, the 2003s were still S210. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > > What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car > radios with no frills? With good/reasonable quality and pricing. > Looking for something for my MGB. I sent an email to the

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

Dan and I have bought Continental radios. Last I looked there were two sources with good prices, an EBay seller and an electronics shop in Michigan, I'll see if I can find a link. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes

[MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car radios with no frills? With good/reasonable quality and pricing. Looking for something for my MGB. Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Another One For Okie Acres

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MB-Tex-/222981358661?nav=SEARCH Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

The overflow hose/tube just goes down to the wheel well in your car. The EPC refers to it as a “De-aeration tube”. -D > On May 21, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Not sure if there is such a beast on my w123... > > On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 4:47 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

Not sure if there is such a beast on my w123... On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 4:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not so. > > There is an overflow tank, but it’s inside the right side fender behind > the splash shield. The expansion tank allows the expansion and

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

Not so. There is an overflow tank, but it’s inside the right side fender behind the splash shield. The expansion tank allows the expansion and contraction of the coolant, and is part of a closed system. The overflow tank is connected to the filler neck where the pressure cap is located and

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Yes after 2002 is w211. I have,an E320 4matic. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 21, 2018 3:42 PM, "Donald Snook via Mercedes" wrote: > I Think I got that wrong. It is the 211 Chassis? > > Don Snook > > From: Donald Snook > Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 2:39 PM > To:

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I was wondering, as the W210 was pretty much done in 2002, although I think there may have been some overlap/transitional models. Got a VIN? -D > On May 21, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I Think I got that wrong. It is the 211 Chassis? >

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

They are all worth $500 (cash price). On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I Think I got that wrong. It is the 211 Chassis? > > Don Snook > > From: Donald Snook > Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 2:39 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

Oh. I call that the overflow tank On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s talking about the expansion tank for the cooling system. > > - D > > > On May 21, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

He’s talking about the expansion tank for the cooling system. - D > On May 21, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you mean radiator?? > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I Think I got that wrong. It is the 211 Chassis? Don Snook From: Donald Snook Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 2:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: 2003 MB E500 Anyone know much about the 210 Chassis?My friend and Mechanic has a 2003 E500 for sale and I'm

Re: [MBZ] Coolant tanks

Do you mean radiator?? On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There was a big debate on peach parts about this, some claim the 124 > gasser coolant tank will work just fine in the 124 diesel cars. > > Take the tank from your cabriolet, try it

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I do. What do you want to know? -D > On May 21, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone know much about the 210 Chassis?My friend and Mechanic has a 2003 > E500 for sale and I'm driving it for a couple of days. > > Donald H. Snook >

[MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Anyone know much about the 210 Chassis?My friend and Mechanic has a 2003 E500 for sale and I'm driving it for a couple of days. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Rubber chicken exhaust mod - YouTube

Thanks - very enjoyable. On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:34 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 124 + rubber chickens = comedy gold! > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRFQk2PjO8 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Austin, TX?

-D wrote: > Anyone in or around Austin or know someone that is who could eyeball a car > for me? > > Drop me a PM if you do. Sam at mercedeslist? tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] where to buy touch-up paints?

The only stuff I’ll buy (and yes, it’s not cheap) is from Tower/APS. Their stuff is consistently high quality and the best match I’ve found. At about $20/can it’s not cheap, but I’ve always been pleased with the results. -D > On May 21, 2018, at 10:34 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >

[MBZ] where to buy touch-up paints?

The ones I know of are: http://www.apstowerpaint.com https://www.paintscratch.com http://www.automotivetouchup.com https://www.drcolorchip.com I need a spray can for the ML350, a spray can or two and some adhesion promoter for the 2017 Cruze, a bottle of touchup for the Saturn, some clear

Re: [MBZ] Austin, TX?

There is a guy valled austincarnut on superturbodiesel. Not sure if he would do it. Works at a dealer I think. I was going to buy a wagon head from him but the machinist junked it. On Sun, May 20, 2018, 11:10 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone in or around Austin

Re: [MBZ] New 722.6 Gearbox in you old [sic] Car

Yes that thing will run a vnt turbo also I think. The most full featured one is the powertrain control solutions tcm 2300 (i think thats the latest one) fromSound German Automotive in seattle, but it is trickier to set up. Most diy types seem to prefer ole fejer's ofgear box. On Sun, May 20,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trucks

Get an old Mopar with 225 1bbl or 273 2bbl, let the kid spruce it up. Next summer, if he hasn't gotten in trouble with it, put the V10 and some rod bearings in the kids car. Just a '65 Cuda with a V10 mill. But she'll walk a Thunderbird like its standin' still...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trucks

> > Interesting, that is good news. Bad bearing noise from transmission or ??? > Rods. Can you sell a V10, tranny and computers for anything? Perhaps not so much. See above. Otherwise, it's running great. I'm fairly impressed with the thing's torque. I saw one set on a pallet on the 'Bay,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Activating wireless service on CentOS 7 / MATE

Unfortunately Red Hat 7 changed *everything* Network checks are now done through the Network Manager. So command calls start with nmcli. *nmcli connection modify wlan0 help* Also, ifconfig has been deprecated since Red Hat 6 and in 7 I believe it is just a symlink to the net ip command. *ip

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trucks

Interesting, that is good news. Bad bearing noise from transmission or ??? - 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] Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner

Absolutely. I have a wheel brush for just such an occasion that I applied quite vigorously. -D > On May 21, 2018, at 12:26 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > It will need some agitation once spewed upon the wheel > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone