Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Not yet. I’ll keep it for awhile. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2023, at 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it’s not coming to Okie acres? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 24, 2023, at 3:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Current POV… > >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So it’s not coming to Okie acres? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2023, at 3:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Current POV… > > > New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New > thermostat installed and torqued. No leaks. Next, reinstall belt, fan

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dee-troit or Detroit Diesel? On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, at 11:17, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > What’s really important is if they pronounce it “Cummings”. If so, > avoid that person. > > -D > > >> On Mar 24, 2023, at 12:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Actually, yes I am. I

Re: [MBZ] CL600ing

2023-03-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes. Thanks. I was thinking of that approach this afternoon. At least it will minimize chance of combustion --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 24, 2023, at 9:32 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Put a metal baffle between the exhaust and the leak -- oil is cheap, fixing > leaks isn't. > >>

Re: [MBZ] CL600ing

2023-03-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Put a metal baffle between the exhaust and the leak -- oil is cheap, fixing leaks isn't. On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The CL600 seemed to be down on power last time I drove it a coupla weeks > ago. A scan showed that the new cam

[MBZ] CL600ing

2023-03-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The CL600 seemed to be down on power last time I drove it a coupla weeks ago. A scan showed that the new cam position sensor was not sensing. Ugh. Bah. I also saw that the right bank upstream lambda (O2) sensors were not sensing, showing 0V for the two (zylinders 1-3 and 4-6) sensors upstream

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Now, the old Cummings…ERR…Cummins will be happy once again! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Current POV… > > > > New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New > thermostat installed and

Re: [MBZ] Slammed. Might be worth a look 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 000

2023-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That will make the price go up. -D On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I’ll mention your name --FT Sent from iFōn On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote:  Go ahead and lowball. I

Re: [MBZ] Slammed. Might be worth a look 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 000

2023-03-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’ll mention your name --FTSent from iFōnOn Mar 24, 2023, at 4:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:Go ahead and lowball.  I will serve as a character reference.On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 4:27 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:I drove over to Sullivan's Island to look at this

[MBZ] there are no leans or nothing on it and I lost the title to it and it has 1 small hole in the roomf on the market as is is worth 28, 000

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
2009 Mercedes-Benz mercedes benz $2,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1323737478185109 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Slammed. Might be worth a look 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 000

2023-03-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Go ahead and lowball. I will serve as a character reference. On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 4:27 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I drove over to Sullivan's Island to look at this car. It's like 75-80 > today so there was some attractive scenery out and about. It's

[MBZ] city truck backed into it (not reported on insurance 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 se Sedan 4D, $1, 600

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So the city paid him some good money to fix the car and now he is trying to double dip on it and make some good ching off it. Brilliant move!  the interior looks nice though. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3487348471502916 -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] Slammed. Might be worth a look 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 000

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I drove over to Sullivan's Island to look at this car.  It's like 75-80 today so there was some attractive scenery out and about. It's pretty much a turd.  Has been sitting for a year and being on the island it is looking a bit grody.  Interior is not too bad, mostly, but paint is atrocious. 

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Nice. Strong work! -D On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Current POV… New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New thermostat installed and torqued. No leaks. Next, reinstall belt, fan shroud, air box

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Current POV… New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New thermostat installed and torqued. No leaks. Next, reinstall belt, fan shroud, air box and then make a pleasing sacrifice to the driveway mechanic gods to ensure my success. AZBob Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Costco H8 AGM Battery

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought one recently for some car, maybe the wagon.  I had another one in my truck that quit taking a charge, I took it back a few weeks ago and the guy grabbed another one off the shelf and gave it to me.  i think there is a 2yr warranty on them? --FT On 3/24/23 1:21 PM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I suppose that the majority of Cummins pickup truck owners are trades people who work the heck out of the truck and don't plan to keep it forever so they work the odds on what is "good enough". Randy On 24/03/2023 11:07 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Actually, yes I am. I read through a

Re: [MBZ] Costco H8 AGM Battery

2023-03-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The German made H8 AGM at Walmart is $169. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2023, at 12:22 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Noticed when I was getting tires today that Costco has a pretty good deal on > Interstate batteries. An H8 AGM is only $185.00. That seems like a pretty

Re: [MBZ] Costco H8 AGM Battery

2023-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
No, but you can get a hot dog and a Pepsi for $1.50 when you buy one. -D On Mar 24, 2023, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: Do you have to buy 6 to get the discounted price? On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 1:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Costco H8 AGM Battery

2023-03-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do you have to buy 6 to get the discounted price? On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 1:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Noticed when I was getting tires today that Costco has a pretty good deal > on Interstate batteries. An H8 AGM is only $185.00. That seems like a >

[MBZ] Costco H8 AGM Battery

2023-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Noticed when I was getting tires today that Costco has a pretty good deal on Interstate batteries. An H8 AGM is only $185.00. That seems like a pretty good deal? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What’s really important is if they pronounce it “Cummings”. If so, avoid that person. -D > On Mar 24, 2023, at 12:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually, yes I am. I read through a couple threads to see what Cummins > peeps are thinking. After comparing the Cummins forum

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Actually, yes I am. I read through a couple threads to see what Cummins peeps are thinking. After comparing the Cummins forum peeps treasure trove of knowledge to Mercedes forum peeps treasure trove of knowledge(one of my few data points), I’ve come to three conclusions: 1. Cummins people are

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Gut mechanical instinct says, use a factory pump, with factory warranty, all factory accessories, like belts and hoses [new clamps]. Also, check block drains and freeze plugs very carefully, along with doing a very complete block and cooling system flush, to remove any residual of tired coolant,

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are you on any Cummins forums? They might have good ideas of what else you should be watching for. Randy On 23/03/2023 6:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It looks pretty easy and straight forward. The cheapest I have found the water pump kit is $252, but I’d have to ship it. I can

Re: [MBZ] However if bought as is $7.000 MERCEDES BENZ 1986 Serious buyer only please Will negotiate !NEGOTIABLE !!!, $8, 900

2023-03-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My '85 300SD is the same color - cabernet red. Very attractive. On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 10:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A serious buyer negotiating with an idiot seller... it actually looks > reasonably decent but not a $7k car not running > > 560-SEC COUPE

[MBZ] However if bought as is $7.000 MERCEDES BENZ 1986 Serious buyer only please Will negotiate !NEGOTIABLE !!!, $8, 900

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A serious buyer negotiating with an idiot seller... it actually looks reasonably decent but not a $7k car not running 560-SEC COUPE AIR CONDENSER NEEDS REPLACEMENT. BURGUNDY EXTERIOR PALOMINO TAN INTERIOR. NO ACCIDENT ! About 240.000 Miles.$8.900 running. However if bought as is $7.000

Re: [MBZ] Not a crazy price for a 63 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 63 AMG, $6, 500

2023-03-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Tenorite gray. Very classy. On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks decent for 167kmi. Pretty color and the proper combo. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208384615118789 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Slammed. Might be worth a look 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 000

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm gonna go look at this.  Been sitting a year, guy's landlord has had enough.  I'm thinking $800 max --FT On 3/22/23 4:05 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: and a LOBALL https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/207436711979516 -- --FT -- --FT ___

[MBZ] Not a crazy price for a 63 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 63 AMG, $6, 500

2023-03-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks decent for 167kmi.  Pretty color and the proper combo. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208384615118789 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options