Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: > I have an 1100 page factory manual I found on the webs that really > covers everything. I am sure 1100 pages could thoroughly cover everything! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

Sounds like a productive day. I was down in that region today going down 95 and 17 to Hinesville today to pick up some wheels. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 12:01 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folks > > I bought some lawnmower gas today here on tybee island … I

[MBZ] And it’s a diesel

Folks I bought some lawnmower gas today here on tybee island … I like to use ethanol free and it cost $16 to over fill a 2 and 1 gal gas can … almost $5 a gal!! In Savannah the spread between diesel and petrol is only about 20 cents … I think diesel is about 3.69 or 3.79 and gas .20 less. So

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oooooops

Did the same with the BaT W123/300D. Was taking it for a test drive of about 20 miles, and when I was out on the interstate it got really wonky so I pulled over. I think there were two lug bolts left in the loose wheel. Got me home OK, scared the heck out of me, too. -D

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oooooops

On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 19:30, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > After sending my reply, I realized you probably had a different problem > than I: You did remember to initially torque the wheels, but they loosened > up after driving some. Yeah some do that. It's a bit of a PITA but what I try to do is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oooooops

On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 17:34:01 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 23:10:00 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I guess I'd never re-torqued the bolts and that one got loose. I > > tightened it up and checked 'em all, only that one was bad. I used to > > have

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

They seem to have the lowest prices. I’ve ordered from them, no issues --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 5, 2023, at 8:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 18:34:41 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I order from mboemparts.com, or mbpartsource.com. > >

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

Yes, that is correct. On 8/5/2023 7:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 18:34:41 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I order from mboemparts.com, or mbpartsource.com. According to its area code (956), mbpartsource.com must be the one in Laredo, TX. Thank you. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 18:34:41 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I order from mboemparts.com, or mbpartsource.com. According to its area code (956), mbpartsource.com must be the one in Laredo, TX. Thank you. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 19:12:51 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I have ordered from MB Northlake several times. Easy to reach them, > good prices, quick delivery and no BS. Sounds good! Thank you! > MB of Covington has slightly lower prices but they are less reliable. Aha! That one was not in

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

I order from mboemparts.com, or mbpartsource.com. On 8/5/2023 6:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: In looking for a caliper pad sensor wiring harness for my W116 300SD, I found several which seem to be Benz dealers. I have listed them below with comments about the sites. Note several of them have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oooooops

On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 23:10:00 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I guess I'd never re-torqued the bolts and that one got loose. I > tightened it up and checked 'em all, only that one was bad. I used to > have that problem with my '98 Jetta but never with this car. Guess I > need to be

Re: [MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

I have ordered from MB Northlake several times. Easy to reach them, good prices, quick delivery and no BS. MB of Covington has slightly lower prices but they are less reliable. On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 7:02 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > In looking for a caliper pad sensor wiring harness for

[MBZ] OT: Oooooops

Some months ago, maybe May? I put the summer tires/wheels on Angie's '05 Golf. I didn't pay attention and after a couple days one went flat. I pumped it back up but Angie returned the car calling it "undriveable". I figured going flat had ruined the tire and made a note to deal with it. We

[MBZ] Ordering from Benz dealers on-line

In looking for a caliper pad sensor wiring harness for my W116 300SD, I found several which seem to be Benz dealers. I have listed them below with comments about the sites. Note several of them have the same "power" by RevolutionParts. Have any of you ordered from any of these? Which would you

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I need this

Too late. Kaleb beat you to it, whatever it was. On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6367303393366350/ > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > ___ >

[MBZ] OT I think I need this

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6367303393366350/ --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] A Seller of Few Words

Interesting seats. I haven’t seen those before. Looks nice but a little high for the age --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 5, 2023, at 12:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > >

Re: [MBZ] A Little Optimistic

Check engine SN. Looks decent but more than this bottom feeder would pay --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 5, 2023, at 12:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > But not unreasonable considering the miles. If it has good provenance I > could see it. > >

Re: [MBZ] And It's Green!

Nice color combo. Too bad it has a suspect engine. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 5, 2023, at 2:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-2006-mercedes-ml-350/7651411876.html >

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Get It

Well it has been deleted. I guess all the love overwhelmed him. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 5, 2023, at 2:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah it's ugly. Greatly diminishes the value for all but weird novelty > seekers. > >> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 13:56, dan penoff.com via

[MBZ] Picked up the staggered 211 AMG wheels today

Bit of a road trip down to Jawja in the GL450, which’s AC was wheezing like a wall unit in a cheap motel. And it was 90F+. Might be the duovalve sticking or needs some cool juice. Gotta check on that. There were actually 5 wheels and 3 sorta half tread Continental tires (one still mounted). I

Re: [MBZ] Possible Flood Car?

But the price would surely be lower? On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 3:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/ctd/d/fort-myers-2008-mercedes-e350/7651026127.html > [https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_26Pl7kfneaM_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]< >

Re: [MBZ] 2000 E320 first Gear Only

Offer $1200, throw in a new CP and fluid/filter for less than $200-300 and it will be a good flip. --FTSent from iFōnOn Aug 5, 2023, at 11:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/213548978350941/ Easy fix, yes? Who wants a realtor spec you can carry your

Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500

You might be able to, I don't recall. Even if it's close you could get an inspection mirror in there or a borescope. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Allan Streib via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Allan Streib

[MBZ] Possible Flood Car?

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Re: [MBZ] I Don't Get It

Yeah it's ugly. Greatly diminishes the value for all but weird novelty seekers. On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 13:56, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Sorry, I wasn't suggesting it was a convertible top, if that's the way > I came across. I just commented about the top because it was butt ugly. >

[MBZ] And It's Green!

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Re: [MBZ] I Don't Get It

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting it was a convertible top, if that's the way I came across. I just commented about the top because it was butt ugly. The "frame" it seems to have makes it look even worse. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of G Mann via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Get It

"If you want more from it, it's an excellent car for a project, making its value over $40,000." On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 12:46, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > The top, that is. > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd/7650821885.html >

Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500

On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 10:43, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> Gotta check for double timing chain, too. Probably has one due to the model >> year, but those weren't definitive back in the day. > > This has a replacement engine, so you must check by looking directly. Can you see the chain from

[MBZ] Otherwise unremarkable 2006 CDI on BAT

A beautiful color nets $20k. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mercedes-benz-e320-cdi-7/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Get It

It appears to me that is a fabric top applied to the normal metal top, just like a vinyl top, only with convertible top material that has simulated top bows .. Rear window treatment of some kind to alter the visual shape of the rear window, exterior and interior, thus giving it street cred as a

[MBZ] I Don't Get It

The top, that is. https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd/7650821885.html [https://images.craigslist.org/00u0u_53MoizRVFtO_08b09x_600x450.jpg] 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300sd - cars &

[MBZ] A Little Optimistic

But not unreasonable considering the miles. If it has good provenance I could see it. [00x0x_l1PDdwdF12g_0x20oM_600x450.jpg] Mercedes-Benz ML350 (77,000 miles) - cars & trucks - by owner

[MBZ] A Seller of Few Words

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[MBZ] O.T. Where's Davide?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/242287611939050/ That’s random. 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:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500

> I don't think it's missing a hose for the snorkel. While many of the models > in this time frame had a hose that would extend to the radiator support, it > doesn't look like there's room for one. Our '82 had one. See: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SL2/engine.jpg

[MBZ] 2000 E320 first Gear Only

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Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500

I don't think it's missing a hose for the snorkel. While many of the models in this time frame had a hose that would extend to the radiator support, it doesn't look like there's room for one. Gotta check for double timing chain, too. Probably has one due to the model year, but those weren't

[MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500

Cosmetically it looks pretty nice, seller did a good job cleaning it up. Even the seats are not the worst I've seen. Is there a hose or duct missing on that air intake? I'd expect to see it run to the front of the car.