Re: [MBZ] S550 etc. Benzing over the weekend

2024-05-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
great work On Tue, May 28, 2024, 4:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I changed the rear brake pads on the 09S550 on Saturday. Once I got the > calipers off (they were on TIGHT, I had to use a small floor jack to get > some leverage on my wrench and crack the

Re: [MBZ] Should I?

2024-05-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
life is short go for it On Thu, May 16, 2024, 10:20 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/share/zsLS65u3ha2rtsc1/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT these were probably like $350k new -- 2000 Bentley v8 turbo, $32, 000

2024-05-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
country music star monwy? On Mon, May 13, 2024, 6:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder how it ended up in BF, TN > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/460059030030617 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 2009 Ml320 door lock motor

2024-05-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sorry too new for me. On Sun, May 12, 2024, 4:59 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has anyone replaced the door lock motor on the passenger side? (W164 > 2009)The > fuse is OK, Although it has been replaced by an unknown fuse with no > markings. Should be 30A.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But it is a 300CD On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/share/TQraV7wrW6q4YJe4/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] What do you call an electric G-wagen?

2024-04-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
w On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 6:39 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A G-woken! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 28, 2024, at 6:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Trendy appliance > > > > --FT > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] What do you call an electric G-wagen?

2024-04-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
circuit breaker box? On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 6:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

Re: [MBZ] A car for Poos Jr

2024-04-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
agreed. On Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 10:02 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I still think there is a special place in Hell for those people. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 25, 2024, at 7:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

2024-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
happy Birthday On Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is my last year in my 40s. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > > > Happy Birthday!. Are you at the age yet where your birthday cake

Re: [MBZ] MBCA

2024-04-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I belong but don't go to section events. often a banquet not car related. Dwight 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic On Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 7:28 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $85 here or so says the site. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 22, 2024, at 3:54 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Finished paint correction on 09S550

2024-04-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wow! On Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 2:05 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And it looks amazing. No body dings but a fair number of ditzels from > gravel etc. I’ll live with it. > > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn___ >

Re: [MBZ] 300CD could be worth the ask -- Diesel Engine 3.0 V6 --1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 e 3.0 Sedan 4D, $2, 800

2024-04-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
shouldn't it be an OM617? On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 4:55 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He don't no what he got > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1531742804056734 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Today's Chuckle

2024-04-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> IC vehicle. > > --FT > > On 4/12/24 2:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > I think, like the Tesla owners getting screwed with price drops, that it > is very karmic. > > > > -D > > > > On Apr 12, 2024, at 2:20 PM, Dwight Giles > wrote: > &

Re: [MBZ] Today's Chuckle

2024-04-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
maybe there is justice. On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 1:25 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And we’re surprised by this? > > > < > https://mbworld.org/how-tos/slideshows/mercedes-eqs-reportedly-has-highest-depreciation-rate-of-any-new-vehicle-971484 > > > [1-718966.png] >

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs these Rims,$500

2024-04-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
 On Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 6:44 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > “No one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American > public.” H. L. Mencken > > “Nobody ever lost a dollar by underestimating the taste of the American > public.” P.T. Barnum > >

Re: [MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?

2024-04-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
good one Fred.藍 On Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 11:10 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Malt does more than Milton can to justify God's ways to man. > Hic. > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 7:24 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:19:07 + "dan

Re: [MBZ] The eclipse

2024-04-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
we had 90% Here in RI. so cool with the glasses On Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 1:09 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm teaching in Las Vegas, we got maybe 1/3 to 1/2 eclipse here. One of my > friends had eclipse glasses so we got a pretty good look. > > Sadly the great

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
where is Rusty when we need him? On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 1:56 PM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m going to replace the leaking coolant tank on my ML. The clowns at > Autohaus AZ have them, an OEM MB for $188, but they won’t allow me to pick > it up, it has to be

Re: [MBZ] Blue Benz antifreeze at El Mercado de Wal

2024-03-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have always refused to use any self checkout. comesfrom my union days On Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 9:48 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've stopped checking out my own groceries, even if it means I have to > wait longer. I hate how they record me and treat me like a

Re: [MBZ] Risqué Mercedes content

2024-03-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
藍 On Fri, Mar 15, 2024, 8:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But a 14yo would laugh like I did > > https://www.facebook.com/share/r/eEGyHo2LjQ3vbcyW/?mibextid=xCPwDs > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT The Light Dawns

2024-03-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But you saw the light. On Fri, Mar 15, 2024, 8:55 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We wanted a video doorbell sans WiFi crap etc. > Bought one and installed it. Tested it and it worked great, except that the > video was slightly fuzzy. > Checked all kinds of

Re: [MBZ] Uhhh, well, Gastonia.... Car Mercedes,$6,500

2024-02-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
w211? On Wed, Feb 28, 2024, 7:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Adjust your expectations... > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1824035508018700 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] W124 delivery valve leak

2024-02-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mechanic-IIRC-MERCEDES dealer On Tue, Feb 27, 2024, 6:51 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Yes I remember you saying. Did you source them or your mechanic? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 27, 2024, at 6:45 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > I changed fuel lines on that to

Re: [MBZ] W124 delivery valve leak

2024-02-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I changed fuel lines on that to viton On Tue, Feb 27, 2024, 6:04 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually it’s the number 5 delivery valve…. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 27, 2024, at 6:01 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

2024-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
no. i had one in the day On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 11:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Not that there's anything wrong with that. > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 11:11 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> yup and an old McCarthy sticker >&g

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

2024-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
12, 2024, at 10:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Saabs and Peugeots, only in New England. Those and Volvos made "Click & > Clack" some very comfortable men, even before the radio show. > > > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

2024-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
. > > -D > > > On Feb 12, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > i used to be a Saab devotee. State of Nine in NH used to have a lot of > > parts. Also EEuroparts in CT. > > > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 1:1

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

2024-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
i used to be a Saab devotee. State of Nine in NH used to have a lot of parts. Also EEuroparts in CT. On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 1:18 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder what parts availability is like these days? > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, at 13:08, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

2024-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
which is the rodbender? On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 6:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No. This is the million mile engine. Only Arnold can bend the rods. > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 5:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 617.

Re: [MBZ] Gold 18s - 1988 190E - 62k miles - $8,500

2024-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Butt ugly On Sun, Feb 11, 2024, 1:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/hammond-mercedes-190/7716624364.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
that was a southern Car. Georgia & NC On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 3:27 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? > > When I bought Dwight's '78 240D it had been cleverly converted to pencil >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another win for synthetic oil

2024-02-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good call Curt. On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 3:36 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't know if you guys remember the ASV snowmobile trail grooming > machine. > > This little fella: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FeHCrBiQsoafrPZD8 > > It's always been a struggle to get it

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
one hopes. On Tue, Feb 6, 2024, 11:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You'll always be 4min early to your appointments > > --FT > > On 2/6/24 11:31 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > i have given up resetting the clock in

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
i have given up resetting the clock in my w211. i just live with 4 minutes fast. On Tue, Feb 6, 2024, 11:28 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I finally figured out how to set the clock on the my W211. The user > interface for settings is fairly unintuitive in my

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

2024-02-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
keep that w124 300D 2.5t on the road. On Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 7:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That *and* when they’re not in the car, too! > > < grin > > > -D > > On Feb 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] Mercedes news

2024-01-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
https://www.motortrend.com/features/features-mercedes-benz-classic-cars/?fbclid=IwAR1BSLKmjqXGc5Mi9SzCBODLgZduS9xdI19j3b9ohBevyX5BddDImW7Ps1s ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 17

2024-01-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> But yes lots of cool cars and the days for specific marques was always > fun. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jan 22, 2024, at 1:59 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > That would be great Bob. While i

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 17

2024-01-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
e to make Chowdah Q land in the midst of a > month long drive about. We will see what curveballs the universe has for me > this year. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 20, 2024, at 4:13 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

[MBZ] Chowdah Q 17

2024-01-20 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Save the date-September 14, 2024 at Goddard Park, Warwick RI. Details to follow. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Leather in the W163

2024-01-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
4, at 13:39, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Two reasons why I wouldn’t buy it, despite liking Jay Leno. > > > > -D > > > >> On Jan 19, 2024, at 11:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >>

Re: [MBZ] Leather in the W163

2024-01-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I see the new issue of Linkage magazine has full page ad for Jay Leno's leather cleaner and leather conditioner. Says it is available at the evil W. walmart On Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 12:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like the products made by Zymol. The car

Re: [MBZ] Leather in the W163

2024-01-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
that is what i have used on leather seats. On Thu, Jan 18, 2024, 11:39 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What’s the stuff smart guys use these days for returning leather to its > original awesomeness? > > Leatherique? > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Mercedes, E320 4-matic

2024-01-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mine (2005 E320)called for 91 but all the 91 pumps disappeared around here so i use 89 with an occasional tank of 93. On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 3:46 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > These take only premium fuel? > > You can probably get by with mid grade, maybe

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes E320 - Low Miles - Excellent Condition

2024-01-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes that is what I thought too. I have one of these, only it is a 4matic. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 11:50 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I believe that’s an M112 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > On Jan 16, 2024, at

Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions Not Available

2024-01-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
If i recall correctly that message on my w211 was indeed the auxiliary battery. On Mon, Jan 15, 2024, 11:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I get this message intermittently on my W211 dashboard message area. > > Starter cranks strong, so battery seems good. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

2024-01-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes that is the oversight of the green movement. also how about the Lithium in the EV batteries? On Mon, Jan 8, 2024, 6:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > All energy is generated by fossils fuels. How much fossil fuel is used to > produce wind mills, or the

Re: [MBZ] Handicap parking

2023-12-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
i have a handicap parking hang tag but I use it sparingly. i have 2 artificial knees. On Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 8:21 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mrs. Dan has had temporary H stickers due to hip replacement surgeries, > but we rarely used them. I typically dropped

Re: [MBZ] '05 E320 4Matic

2023-12-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
ld do for sure, but not a W123. Even today a W126 is still > like sitting on your living room couch while you go down the road. > > -D > > On Dec 29, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > yes Dan. of course I am partial to my 1982 300CD. > > On Fri, Dec 29, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] '05 E320 4Matic

2023-12-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
already has 185k on the clock and it works perfectly. > > -D > > On Dec 29, 2023, at 8:08 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > i have a w211 2005 E320 4matic sedan. 198k miles. great automobile even > though it doesn't stir my soul like my 123

Re: [MBZ] '05 E320 4Matic

2023-12-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
i have a w211 2005 E320 4matic sedan. 198k miles. great automobile even though it doesn't stir my soul like my 123's & 124. great road car for commuting & trips. On Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 11:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a 05E320 4m wagon. Great car.

Re: [MBZ] Handicap parking

2023-12-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
藍 On Fri, Dec 29, 2023, 4:00 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did she get an emotional support emu, too? Tough getting those on planes > now, I hear. > > -D > > > On Dec 29, 2023, at 3:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > So

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Brasilia

2023-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
so are you lusting Curt? On Thu, Dec 28, 2023, 5:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Type IV? Not common anyway. > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/715227570029175/ > > -Curt > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use

2023-12-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
just bought HP office jet 8025 for $149. On Mon, Dec 25, 2023, 2:56 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mother-in-law asked me to get her an inkjet printer. I see this as a major > concern, as we probably all know how poorly inkjet printers are when not > used

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

2023-12-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
go for it. On Mon, Dec 25, 2023, 11:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m thinking I ought to go get this thing > >  Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/CPfcLscbv5k2bB56/?mibextid=79PoIi > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Dec 25,

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

2023-12-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Merry Christmas from Sunny Semi warm Rhode Island. Local clams and lobster for christmas dinner. Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 25, 2023 at 9:34 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And to you and yours from chilly,wet north central MA.

Re: [MBZ] Attractive '83 240D on BAT

2023-12-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sold for 15k On Tue, Dec 19, 2023, 10:43 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has PW and an unusual "burgundy" interior. Any guesses on the final bid > price and whether it meets the reserve? I predict it will reach $13 K but > no sale. > >

Re: [MBZ] BlueTecs

2023-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes great list of diesel engines. I have had 616, 617, & 602. On Sun, Dec 17, 2023, 7:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like OM615, 616, 617, 601, 602, 603 and 606 are the way to go….. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 17, 2023, at 9:23 AM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Those Seats Though

2023-12-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
and the green door panels. On Sat, Dec 16, 2023, 12:36 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Weird. Like it was painted with Rustoleum. And yes, those seats aren’t > quite an abomination, but they’re close. Someone paid a lot of money for > those, and for the life of

Re: [MBZ] Your New Car is a “Privacy Nightmare”

2023-12-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
why I am hanging on to my 1982 & 2005 MB's On Thu, Dec 14, 2023, 12:46 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.cchfreedom.org/your-new-car-is-a-privacy-nightmare/ > > It seems Big Government and Big Tech are prying into everything that’s > yours these days. Have you ever wondered if your car

Re: [MBZ] Easy Fix?

2023-12-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my wife just bought one of these. wonderful Benz On Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 12:09 PM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/371252542054333/ > > > > Easy fix and you have yourself a drop top. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] crackhead pricing -- 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300cd Turbo, $11, 900

2023-12-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
may not be‐ look what CD's are bringing on BAT. I have one so I follow sale prices carefully On Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 12:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1031019518150430 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Bad fuel leak.

2023-12-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
nice. thank you Fred. On Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 4:40 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks to Fred, I got the car fixed. The line was sheared right under the > flare nut. Fred gave me a new line and clips and other related goodies! Now > I can head back to

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
might makes right On Sat, Dec 9, 2023, 6:40 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mrs. Dan’s 2003 E320 needed rear brakes, probably for the first time (119k > on the clock). I went to the dealer and picked up a set of rotors and pads > for a whopping $160 total. Nice!

Re: [MBZ] OT: "Figaro, Figaro Figaro!"

2023-12-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sold 26500 On Thu, Dec 7, 2023, 5:34 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:37:59 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I love the different colors. I’ve seen that same green , a coral pink, > > and a blue > > The colors were supposed to represent the four seasons

Re: [MBZ] MERCEDES‑BENZ USA CEO ADDRESS

2023-11-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
藍 On Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 2:55 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With apologies to Dimitri at al, Beware of Greeks bearing gifts? > Fred > > On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 2:31 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:24:02 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] A MB repair shop void is opening up in Tulsa

2023-11-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes i get that. a well seasoned cast iron frying pan is an object of desire On Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 7:37 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hey now. I give my frying pan (cast iron) far more care than most people > give to their cars... > > > -Curt > > > > On Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT Medicare Questions

2023-11-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
i have been on Medicare for 11 years. DO NOT fall for Medicare Advantage promises unless your research is 100% certain it is an advantage in coverage. On Sat, Nov 25, 2023, 5:44 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rick, > > I’m in the same boat as you - a year out

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240d,$1,000

2023-11-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
huh? must be a rare one off 240D On Sat, Nov 11, 2023, 9:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > gotcher letters one over there bud > > Need work. Over 20 Mileage. Great car 240D….1000 or best offer > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300130562894214 > >

Re: [MBZ] Jeep-cedes

2023-11-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
neighbor here had old Jeep with 240D On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 11:05 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/316842101105748/ > > -Curt > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Many things have been restored/replaced, 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 cd, $43, 000

2023-11-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
easy replacement of Hirschman unit? On Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 1:19 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For starters, the antenna doesn't retract. Deduct 23,000 from offer. > > On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 10:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Glorymobile -- 2007 Bentley continental GT Coupe 2D, $26, 000

2023-11-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
藍 On Wed, Nov 8, 2023, 10:30 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Jesus might be the only thing that can help this car > > custom paint, 55000 miles, selling AS-IS, check engine light just on, > rebuild title. > >

Re: [MBZ] Can someone explain this mentality?

2023-11-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
can't help you Curt. unless my grandfather had it right "turn the horse around before the party starts" On Tue, Nov 7, 2023, 9:20 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is much easier to pull out of a space which you have backed into. Its > safer too because you can

Re: [MBZ] W124 OM602 serpentine belt

2023-11-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I know I changed the shock absorber once but that could have been a quarter million miles ago. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Tue, Nov 7, 2023 at 1:37 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I finally got to replacing the serpentine belt on the 90

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

2023-10-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
makes sense. cheapo Sam's On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 11:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I do not have any specific testing or proof, but it just seems like I > get better mileage when I filled up at other stations than I do with > Sams or Walmart diesel. I suppose

Re: [MBZ] other than that, none wrong with it - 1976 300D - 39k miles - $4, 750

2023-10-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
that will buff right out On Thu, Oct 19, 2023, 12:15 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It just need some body work... > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1520579008686590/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

2023-10-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I need one for the OM617 in my 300CD On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, 1:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That and you can replace the rubber seal. I can post the part number later > after I get home.i used to keep these on the shelf when I had older models. > Newer ones

Re: [MBZ] Ml320 Diesel

2023-10-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Happy Birthday Fred. Spouse had to get a new key for her 2000 CLK320. dealer item. a little less than 300USD. On Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 5:11 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Alles. > Is a new key for a 2009 ML320 a dealer only option? > Which scan tool is recommended

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Car for Clay — Kleb needs to move to ND

2023-10-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Quonset huts were invented about 5 miles from where I live. Quonset point RI. in WWII they were easy to transport & set up on battlefield. I see one now and again still used for storage or even a garage frame. On Fri, Oct 13, 2023, 7:00 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Molested Abomination -- 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300cd,$3,800

2023-10-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
criminal. this from a 300CD owner On Mon, Oct 9, 2023, 6:41 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1150589439235118 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Windows 11

2023-10-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes I have avoided 11 & stay with 10. On Fri, Oct 6, 2023, 5:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I got this new z3 workstation fired up and it’s running windows 11. > Very different. I should have stuck with 10. What in the world was I > thinking. I wonder if I

Re: [MBZ] Always Wanted A....

2023-09-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I get it. I have always wanted a Checker since we lived in NYC in early 1970'S On Sat, Sep 30, 2023, 6:02 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > ...Checker ever since I rode in/worked on one when I was in high school. > Guess it goes along with my preference for

Re: [MBZ] Might not be too bad

2023-09-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
looks good. great engine On Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 9:47 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1400320444230199/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little game

2023-09-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Duh you got me. On Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 12:51 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let's play "Where is Curt this time?" > First hint: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJWDHrERCg4wiYL77 > It's my second work trip since Feb 2020 and the first that was actually > planned. A

Re: [MBZ] What every electric vehicle should have.

2023-09-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
 On Thu, Sep 14, 2023, 11:26 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You want to pull your hair out, then get a Mercedes EV. They are overly > complicated nightmares. Better off with a leaf or a Tesla or even better, > keep driving your old diesels. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] What every electric vehicle should have.

2023-09-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
 On Thu, Sep 14, 2023, 10:25 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > The sticker on the right side of the trunk lid, that is. > > > Craig > > P.S. When I saw this ahead of me as I was driving home from church > on Sunday, I rushed to get my cell phone out and powered up > so I could take the

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T serpentine belt

2023-09-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
oh no. any misaligned or burrs on pulleys? On Thu, Sep 7, 2023, 11:40 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The serpentine belt just broke a mile or so from home. I managed to coast > back home mostly downhill with some short spurts where I drove the car > until it

Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

2023-09-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think I bought that holder but don't recall for sure.probably will know when I see it again. On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 11:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a black plastic cup holder thing that fits in the center console. > It came with the car. Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Wallmarks AC juice

2023-09-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I personally won't go near wallsmarks- don't like their unfair competition with local business. my thing On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 4:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I got 2 cans instead of 2 crates of 12 which is what the order was > for. Immediately contacted

Re: [MBZ] Faux wood grain wrapped 2001 E320 wagon

2023-09-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
a real woody On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 2:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am speechless. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon-4/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Jay Leno

2023-09-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes was watching his show today & he made a reference to his shirt. On Mon, Sep 4, 2023, 9:32 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I watched a YouTube vid of his shop update and at the end he did a tour of > his denim shirt collection. He has a room with a bunch of

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2023-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
vintage Mercedes car service from the airport. On Sat, Aug 26, 2023, 7:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, I forgot about the voucher for the car service. > > -D > > On Aug 26, 2023, at 6:33 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > &am

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2023-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
& airport limo On Sat, Aug 26, 2023, 7:17 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You haven’t heard from the concierge about your round trip tickets? I got > mine weeks ago. > > -D > > (Just kidding) > > > On Aug 26, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2023-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sept 9. can you be there? love to have you On Sat, Aug 26, 2023, 6:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When is it? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Slightly used

2023-08-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mafia car? On Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 9:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230793626401508/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] I accidentally won this auction for $200

2023-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
your lucky day On Wed, Aug 16, 2023, 7:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/59583673 > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A Solid W123

2023-08-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my 82 300CD has a tach. can't remember if my 79 240D had one. On Mon, Aug 14, 2023, 10:22 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe the OM617 cars had the tach? I've seen the clock only option in the > 240D also. > > On Mon, Aug 14, 2023, at 17:11, dan penoff.com via

[MBZ] Fwd: One month untill ChowdahQ 16

2023-08-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI *A Reminder* Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 5:16 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > > [image: image.png] > > > Mark your calendar for September 9, 2023 for another wonderful celebration > of vehicl

Re: [MBZ] Keep Driving Our Cars!!!

2023-08-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
makes me appreciate my 82 300CD or even w211 320 On Mon, Aug 7, 2023, 7:09 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting story: > > > https://www.marketplace.org/2023/08/07/why-have-car-repairs-gotten-so-expensive/ > [ >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ?

2023-08-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
g weekend. I’ll have to ponder the logistics of the 9th v that > plan. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Aug 3, 2023, at 6:30 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > yes Sept 9. sure hope you can join us. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

2023-08-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes we tried that too On Thu, Aug 3, 2023, 10:14 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No mow May was kind of funny, we don't really even get dandelions until > near the end of May... > > -Curt > > > On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 09:25:57 PM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via >

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