Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
that car (300D 2.5T) will start without glow. On Sat, May 6, 2023, 10:15 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > An OM60x ought to start without glow plugs if it's reasonably warm. Did > you let it crank for a couple seconds? > That '78 240D that had been Dwight's

[MBZ] 1997 SL500 - 60k miles - $10,000

2023-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like it might be nice. Is this one of the years to watch for biodegradable wiring? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/pittsboro-1997-mercedes-benz-sl500/7618121539.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This Car is From a Video Game

2023-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-06 16:30, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3514191195482559/ I have a very nice 1992 mercedes benz 190e this is the popular car from the need for speed game Somebody advertised an Evolution II on Facebutt?

[MBZ] 1975 450 SL - 62k miles - $6,000

2023-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It has rust on the floors but clean paint on the outside. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/niles-1975-mercedes-benz-450-sl/7618368813.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread greg via Mercedes
Or, if he drained it into a CLEAN container, just pour it back in! > If he drained it into a container, let it cool to ambient temperature, > measure how much was drained out, and put that same amount back. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Definitely use the proper CVT oil for that transmission, preferably Subaru, or at least OE. Regular ATF is not compatible with CVTs. On Sat, May 6, 2023, at 10:35, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > AFAIK changing fluids can't void your warranty as long as you put in > the right amount of the

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If he drained it into a container, let it cool to ambient temperature, measure how much was drained out, and put that same amount back. On Sat, May 6, 2023, at 10:44, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Glenny can go to Harbor Freight and buy a cheap IR thermometer (or one > of those oven

Re: [MBZ] 1985 500SL - 61k miles - $14,600

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Looks nice! I need some exhaust tips just like on that car. Who sells them? Those look stock to me. Perhaps polished? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] What Color is This Exactly

2023-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Signal red. On Sat, May 6, 2023, 4:58 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Red > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > On May 6, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >  > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6319937448057389/

Re: [MBZ] Maybe $200....

2023-05-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good way to start a war with the Archduke is to make an offer like that --FTSent from iFōnOn May 6, 2023, at 4:36 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/258845436521681/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows 

Re: [MBZ] What Color is This Exactly

2023-05-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Red--FTSent from iFōnOn May 6, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6319937448057389/ Haven’t seen this color too often. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.okiebenz.comTo search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This Car is From a Video Game

2023-05-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Live a real AND virtual life!--FTSent from iFōnOn May 6, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3514191195482559/ I have a very nice 1992 mercedes benz 190e this is the popular car from the need for speed game AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows 

[MBZ] Maybe $200....

2023-05-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/258845436521681/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] What Color is This Exactly

2023-05-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6319937448057389/ Haven’t seen this color too often. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] This Car is From a Video Game

2023-05-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3514191195482559/ I have a very nice 1992 mercedes benz 190e this is the popular car from the need for speed game AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1985 500SL - 61k miles - $14,600

2023-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks nice! I need some exhaust tips just like on that car. Who sells them? On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 3:27 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pretty low miles, and looks nice. > > >

[MBZ] 1985 500SL - 61k miles - $14,600

2023-05-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pretty low miles, and looks nice. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-1985-mercedes-benz-sl-class/7618334339.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] 300d 2.5 no start

2023-05-06 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks Can you just put some power directly to the glow plugs and start it right up Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> would there be any harm in using a 30 amp fuse temporarily? Worst case it > will just fail prematurely? If you define prematurely as immediately. 30A will barely run _one_ glow plug, if cold. In a pinch, I've used wire from CAT5 cable. As many strands in parallel as it takes to survive a

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wager it is the GP relay. On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 10:29 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh right. I’m not thinking! Thank you. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 6, 2023, at 8:12 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Glenny can go to Harbor Freight and buy a cheap IR thermometer (or one of those oven thermometers on a wire that can go down the fill tube) to point at the transmission case and when it reaches 100F take the level measurement and then the sister can rest easy that All Is Good With The World,

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
AFAIK changing fluids can't void your warranty as long as you put in the right amount of the right stuff. Keep receipts to prove that it is the right stuff. If Subaru fluid is used I'd keep my yap shut about it at the dealership, how are they going to know? I suspect the proper Subaru stuff has

[MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

2023-05-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Oh boy….we have a marriage on the rocks in Illinois. My brother-in-law, in an effort to change the oil on my sister’s new (5900 miles) Outback Wilderness, drained the CVT fluid by mistake. I’ve been coaching him via FaceTime on getting it filled back up while I’ve been encouraging my sister

[MBZ] Come find something wrong with it. 2008 Mercedes-Benz r-class, $8, 000

2023-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
R320CDI with a hitch, looks very clean Driven 240,000 miles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/691211456104865 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Mercedes R350, , Has a Transmission problem. I cannot seem to have it resolved.

2023-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And likely engine too. Very Clean Car. Has been sitting since December 2022 will need a jump to start. It will most likely need some sort of transmission work done but it is drivable. You can pay CASH and drive it away. This was my daily drive for 2 1/2 years. I bought another car and want

[MBZ] full restoration done to it! 1982 Mercedes-Benz gd300, $36, 000

2023-05-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This is very cool https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1192322781485240/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Oh right. I’m not thinking! Thank you. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2023, at 8:12 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Turn on the ignition switch and look/listen for the relay to close. Put a > volt meter on a GP and see if it gets electrons. > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I tried for a few seconds but no luck. I didn’t try super hard. Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > An OM60x ought to start without glow plugs if it's reasonably warm. Did you > let it crank for a couple seconds? > > That '78 240D that had been

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
An OM60x ought to start without glow plugs if it's reasonably warm. Did you let it crank for a couple seconds? That '78 240D that had been Dwight's absolutely would not start without glow but all my 190Ds would... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:59 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Turn on the ignition switch and look/listen for the relay to close. Put a volt meter on a GP and see if it gets electrons. —FT Sent from my iPad > On May 6, 2023, at 7:37 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK looking at more photos, the OE part does not have the fuse trip but

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
OK looking at more photos, the OE part does not have the fuse trip but the OEM part made by Hella does. So how do I check if the relay is bad? Or can I just assume that it is for lack of another possible explanation? Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2023, at 7:22 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I just pulled the cover off the gp relay and I don’t see a strip fuse. The pictures on line of the correct part all show a fuse strip. What’s going on here? Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2023, at 6:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Right. Makes sense. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 no glow/no start

2023-05-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Right. Makes sense. Sent from my iPhone > On May 5, 2023, at 11:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably the strip fuse for the blower motor. > > -D > >> On May 5, 2023, at 7:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> So after some more research, I think I may