Re: [MBZ] OT local fauna

Somebody forgot to gate the gators Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 22, 2019, 9:38 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The luxury gated resort lifestyle community down the road > > >

[MBZ] OT local fauna

The luxury gated resort lifestyle community down the road https://www.live5news.com/2019/06/22/authorities-searching-gator-after-mans-body-found-with-bite-marks-kiawah-island/ --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] More FB loosering

Disable  cylinders 2 and 4. Adjust the valves so they don't close and pinch off the injector lines for those cylinders. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Date: 2019-06-22 3:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

I seem to remember somebody buying a car with a new conductor plate that still had issues. Turns out they somehow managed to break the conductor plate where the connector attaches to it so that the terminals were no longer attached to the plate. ___

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

club tech event at a local dealership had our cars on their racks and the techs doing a once over of the car. Basically a safety check. For free. It got our data into their marketing machine. The funnest part for me was to be able to assist the techs who had never seen w115 or the

Re: [MBZ] More FB loosering

he could install a small electrical motor, a spare group 49 and secondary alternator to charge > On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since I have to do mechanical work anyway is there anyway possible to make a > 80 300d non turbo get 40-45 mpg overdrive

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:43:48 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > > Thanks for sending it. I have already posted it on another list, with the comment I just received it on another list. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

Thanks, I see about a million vids on these same issues, looks like the 722.6 is so common and the issues are so common, so that is good.  Best news is that these trannies seem pretty easy to deal with so that is good.  I'm hoping I don't have to open it up again, will check the connector and

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

Thanks! --FT On 6/22/19 7:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: P410 is your EGR or a clogged breather tube, a very common issue on these engines. You’ll find plenty of YT videos on clogged breather tubes, I’m sure. -D On Jun 22, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

P410 is your EGR or a clogged breather tube, a very common issue on these engines. You’ll find plenty of YT videos on clogged breather tubes, I’m sure. -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Plugged in my OBD reader on the ML this afternoon and got these

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

I'm watching a vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4=QvwxeCy8xRQ of the connector changing procedure so that looks easy enough with the proper attention.  Will see what that does then chase further if need be. tnx! -_FT On 6/22/19 6:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 0161

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

HAHA just 2!  The $300560SEC was too good to pass up! --FT On 6/22/19 6:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: How many 126 coupes do you have now? Mitch. On June 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Charleston, SC· $1,500

Re: [MBZ] More FB loosering

Glad you ask. Send a suitcase full of $100 bills and the car, we have a special program here in Nigeria that will fix it in no time. Remain blessed, Prince Achmed Bin Invisible On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 1:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since I have to do

Re: [MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

0161 is a "if that sensor doesn't heat up I'll have difficulty monitoring the performance of the catalyst" code. In other words, safely ignored unless you have to pass an emissions inspection. All those transmission electrical circuit codes are not governor pump related, they sound like "your

[MBZ] ML codes/diagnosis

Plugged in my OBD reader on the ML this afternoon and got these codes.  All but that last two are transmission related, which is what the guy told me when I got it (he said the oil pump was bad and after it warmed up would not go into gear or stay in gear, per a tech who plugged in the magic

Re: [MBZ] The guy I got it from cut a hole in the hood...

The thing on the hood must be where the warp drive was mounted, cause if anything needs warp drive, it's a 240. ;)) On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 1:52 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess if you could find a replacement hood there would still be hope… > > -D > > > >

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

How many 126 coupes do you have now? Mitch. > On June 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC > Charleston, SC· > $1,500 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

Thanks Craig. I wondered why all that Weboost stuff showed up in an Amazon search for Wilson, I had no idea that WE stood for Wilson Electronics. When I got my internet service from cell towers I had a Wilson car antenna outside my window with a Wilson antenna adapter plugged into the socket

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

I'm gonna go look at it tomorrow afternoon, its not too far away, close to Costco it seems and I need to make that stop anyway. --FT On 6/22/19 5:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Agreed. If it’s decent and can be cleaned up it could be a nice flip. -D On Jun 22, 2019, at 5:19 PM,

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

haha just set up your own burner account, no one will know the difference.  Get some burner gmail address and make up a name and off you go. --FT On 6/22/19 6:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: So for years in my junkmail account, I've been getting these notices from FB about my new

Re: [MBZ] Uhhh, its been stripped

Speaking of I checked Row52.com while at the local club tech event to show one of the officers how valuable a tool it is. Not sure I impressed him, but I did find a massive treasure trove. It has been at least five years since I saw a R107 in the yards. This day there are five. Good thing

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

So for years in my junkmail account, I've been getting these notices from FB about my new friends and posts I might like, with some guy's name attached to the account. A few days ago SWMBO asks about all my Italian girlfriends on FB, and I said "huh?". She points out these emails in my junkmail,

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

It's FB Marketplace.  You should see something at top left of your home page that says Marketplace.  You click on that (or open in a new tab) and then you can put in a search for "Mercedes" and there are some other parameters too.  I have All Marketplace selected and you can put in your

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

So how do I join this MB group on facebook? What is the name of the group? - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201510190033588/ > > 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC >

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

Agreed. If it’s decent and can be cleaned up it could be a nice flip. -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 5:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think that is definitely worth checking out. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 22, 2019, at 3:59 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] uhoh tempting

I think that is definitely worth checking out. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 3:59 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201510190033588/ > > 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC > Charleston, SC· > $1,500 > > * About This Vehicle > > * >

[MBZ] uhoh tempting

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201510190033588/ 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Charleston, SC· $1,500 * About This Vehicle * o o Driven 146,000 miles * o o Automatic transmission * o o Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black * o o

[MBZ] who wants a pink kids mercedes

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/380679732799938/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] More FB loosering

Since I have to do mechanical work anyway is there anyway possible to make a 80 300d non turbo get 40-45 mpg overdrive transmission different air intake whatever please help thanks in advance -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The guy I got it from cut a hole in the hood...

I guess if you could find a replacement hood there would still be hope… -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 4:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Okay. Look at this otherwise beautiful car. I'll try to find the ad. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: June 22, 2019 12:21 PM >

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 15:02:08 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks Craig and Jim, that's worth a book mark! I'm glad you found it helpful. Craig > On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 2:12 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:53:48 -0600 Craig via Mercedes > > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The guy I got it from cut a hole in the hood...

Extra 0 in that price --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > …to let in more air. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336776207160222/ > > > -D > >

Re: [MBZ] 1982 MERCEDES 300CD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

the Million Mile Motor. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 2:39 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1982-mercedes-300cd/6917501570.html > > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

Thanks Craig and Jim, that's worth a book mark! - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 2:12 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:53:48 -0600 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:09:35 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > >

[MBZ] 1982 MERCEDES 300CD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1982-mercedes-300cd/6917501570.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:53:48 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:09:35 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What is a "Wilson amplifier / antenna system"? > > Indeed, what are they? Please enlighten us. > > I see "boosters" advertised by a company named

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Diesel vs. Electric

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Re: [MBZ] The guy I got it from cut a hole in the hood...

OMG. We should start a contest for these loosers. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 22, 2019, 1:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > …to let in more air. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336776207160222/ < > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336776207160222/> > >

[MBZ] The guy I got it from cut a hole in the hood...

…to let in more air. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336776207160222/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:09:35 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > On June 22, 2019 9:51:39 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > The 1W and 3W transmitters and real antennae were the reasons why > > > the old phones had much better range. > > > > Agreed. I had _much_ better

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

I haven’t heard back anyway but will let you know if I do. Maybe can still get in a Pawleys Ross trip --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 10:40 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like the price and I like the color, and it has a trailer hitch. > > Wonder what needs fixed,

Re: [MBZ] This Might Beat the CoPart Submissions

Seller is using "Special California Crack" at that or any price. That hulk is so destroyed it should come with it's own disposal fee. On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 6:22 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are various 600 body parts worth $1000 of labor to refurbish? > As in

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

What is a "Wilson amplifier / antenna system"? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On June 22, 2019 9:51:39 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> The 1W and 3W transmitters and real antennae were the reasons why the >old phones had much better range. > >Agreed. I had _much_ better coverage on the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

Gotcha. -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 10:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not on the 98-99. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The AAM is located in the box on the side of the engine compartment in front >> of the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

Not on the 98-99. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The AAM is located in the box on the side of the engine compartment in front > of the driver. There’s nothing under the coolant tank on mine. > > The little blower fan is there to keep

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

I like the price and I like the color, and it has a trailer hitch. Wonder what needs fixed, maybe AC? There were some recalls on the early MLs I think? I remember that the power steering hoses or pumps was one of them. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 8:11 AM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

The AAM is located in the box on the side of the engine compartment in front of the driver. There’s nothing under the coolant tank on mine. The little blower fan is there to keep the brain box cool, but won’t cause major problems with it if it fails, which seem to be fairly common. I bought a

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

It’s mainly related to the AAM that they mounted directly under the coolant tank Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 8:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kleb might be able to provide some insight on this, I don’t recall, either. I > just know that I’ve heard over time to

Re: [MBZ] Hoonday sold at auction, no cheap ML

So this is the thing I was thinking about, they probably got like $3k off it at auction, maybe 4. That’s why I was thinking $5k would be a good offer on it. Would have been a reasonable deal all around. --FR Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > The

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

It’s not REST. This is identified in the service literature, and clearly states that the auxiliary pump can be used to circulate coolant to cool down the engine when the operating temperature is above a fixed point. This takes place automatically. REST has to be invoked using the heater buttons

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

> I am surprised that the auxiliary pump will run after the car is shut off. It's called "REST" mode, there should be a button for it. For running the heater on low in the car using the residual engine heat after shutdown. Remember, in Europe it's illegal to idle the car for any length of

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

The SL does something like that, I hear stuff running. No idea what. That $500E500 does too. I think the 99ML does that too. It annoys me. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I‘ve got a fuse holder in line with the new auxiliary pump

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

> The 1W and 3W transmitters and real antennae were the reasons why the old > phones had much better range. Agreed. I had _much_ better coverage on the road with the bag phone than with anything newer. Just another example of "new and improved" actually being worse in many ways. However, with

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

I‘ve got a fuse holder in line with the new auxiliary pump on the ML500 I’ve got to put a fuse in to make the pump operational and I’m pretty much done with it. If the auxiliary pump fails it can poof the ACC controls - does that sound familiar? Don’t these engineers learn from their previous

[MBZ] Hoonday sold at auction, no cheap ML

The dealer sales guy the other day told my friend they had taken this hoonday to the auction last week where it didn’t sell so he said he’d pull it and bring it back for her. I was on my way to pick her up this morning to go up there and look at it when she called and said the guy just sent her

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

The 1W and 3W transmitters and real antennae were the reasons why the old phones had much better range. Which was necessary when they didn't have towers every 3-5 miles. About 15 years ago a telco wanted to put a tower at my boss' house. I suspect he would have gone for it, but his wife told

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

I’m thinking today I might work on this 99 ML I have with the supposed tranny issue, replace the connector and see if that makes a difference. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kleb might be able to provide some insight on this, I don’t

Re: [MBZ] This Might Beat the CoPart Submissions

Are various 600 body parts worth $1000 of labor to refurbish? As in "that fender would be good with 20 hours of bodywork". Or is a 600 VIN worth $4k to build your own brand new 600 from scratch? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

Three watts! Don't hold that by your head when making a call! - 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] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

My 2.3-16 had a big analog phone in it, permanent install with a little springy antenna on the back glass. It was probably a good phone when I bought the car, but they took down the analog towers in 2007. Looks to be early 1990s vintage, a bag phone without the bag.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

Kleb might be able to provide some insight on this, I don’t recall, either. I just know that I’ve heard over time to avoid the early MLs. The interior and telematics are definitely different from later models. -D > On Jun 22, 2019, at 9:07 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > They

Re: [MBZ] Cheap ML

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Re: [MBZ] My crack dealer wants to me to pay up

That's a supercharged C240 Buy a SLK with mechanical damage and you've got yourself a kit to make a mini MBZ roadster. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2000 Mecrdez Benz E 430 - $2200 (Savannah)

I think I posted this before but now it is a Mecrdez https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-2000-mecrdez-benz-430/6916583671.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] My crack dealer wants to me to pay up

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[MBZ] Cheap ML

I'm headed up that way today, maybe I should go look at it https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/pawleys-island-1998-mercedes-benz-ml320/6917014069.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Our '93 E300D had a permanently-installed cell phone

Old analog phone. My SL and E300 have phones in them --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2019, at 11:47 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > The attached pictures show what I just removed from the metal inside the > trunk underneath the parcel shelf. > > I'm guessing it is a cell phone

Re: [MBZ] This Might Beat the CoPart Submissions

Good restoration candidate --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 22, 2019, at 6:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > $6500 for parts. I haven’t figured out what parts. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/383017909048?ul_noapp=true > > > -D >

[MBZ] This Might Beat the CoPart Submissions

$6500 for parts. I haven’t figured out what parts. https://www.ebay.com/itm/383017909048?ul_noapp=true -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To