Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
on SC > > > On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 10:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > The parking brake spring kit is a hollow tube with an outer flange to > > compress the spring and a slot to catch the straight part to turn the

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
com> wrote: > Karl, what is the source for the parking brake spring kit with tool? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 10:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > The parking bra

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I ended up with two new sets of 12 point sockets from Amazon to get it done. One long and one short. The dodgiest part is jacking the LCA up to compress the spring. Be sure that you are not under it if the jack tips over. It has o e too many degrees of freedom. The parking brake spring kit is a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie in PNW

2020-01-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It is always the floor :-) On Thu, Jan 16, 2020, 4:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > It can happen, but it’s very rare. One that’s made it this far can’t be > too far gone unless it’s the floor. > > -D > > > > On Jan 16, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Karl Wittnebel v

Re: [MBZ] Finnie in PNW

2020-01-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
No such thing on a finnie On Thu, Jan 16, 2020, 3:32 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like the one that someone posted a FB link to the other day. The > seller isn’t unrealistic on price if he can post more pictures and identify > “a little” rust. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

2020-01-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
What is the right solution? I actually bought that one you had recommended on ebay. It is huge and awesome. The tank has some pits but I will just weld them up if it springs a leak. On Wed, Jan 15, 2020, 6:57 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have two branson

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Vans

2020-01-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I had a 2006 Sprinter. I liked the inline 5 a lot more than the subsequent v6 that came out with the new body design in 2007. On Tue, Jan 14, 2020, 1:30 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > In looking for a replacement for our '89 Big Red Van, I found: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

2020-01-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Just print two halves and glue them together with plexus. Or put some plexus in a mold and jam the key down into it. Or do the same thing with epoxy with some milled glass fibers or similar. Done. On Tue, Jan 14, 2020, 6:52 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I

Re: [MBZ] I need some welding lessons!

2020-01-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Those m113k nannies are the nannies kids pray for. On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 10:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually that’s an interesting crackpot idea. The wheelbases Of the two > chassises (126 coupé and 163) are within an inch and body widths and tracks

Re: [MBZ] Progress 300D 2.5

2020-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have never welded sheet metal into a car before, but I might tear into various spots soon. There is a little edge bender I saw that helps make a little bevel on both sides so the weld ends up flush with the surface. On Thu, Jan 9, 2020, 2:07 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

2020-01-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have run one of those aluminum key heads on a 123 key for a year or two and aside from the black color wearing off the corners it is as good as the day I put it on. I agree the price is steep. I was going to have a machinist friend do a run in part because my mechanic always comments on how nice

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

2020-01-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I had all new links, new diff and axles and a new subframe, so I replaced the lower carrier bearings then assembled the whole shooting match on a table, then lowered it onto a dolly and slid it under the car with the car on blocks. Then I put a jack under the diff and lifted the whole thing into

Re: [MBZ] $33k for a project 190SL?

2020-01-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I sold one in 2007 for 22k. They have gone up since then. On Mon, Jan 6, 2020, 12:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ran into this guy at a Q joint in town last summer who I saw roll up > in a pretty nice red 190SL, he was standing in front of me in line. I >

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
When I was a kid my dad worked at an army base in Riyadh and you could always tell when the 135s took off to refuel the awacs because the rafters would literally shake and the skylights would rattle. His office was basically right next to the runway. That was in the 70s and 80s, before the 135

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
. The Tailwind might take another 100 - 200 feet, might > not. > > Stalls that kill people are the result of poor piloting - not managing > the > > airspeed and un-coordinated turns at slow speed and low > > > > On Sun, Jan 5, 2020 at 1:00 AM Karl Wittnebel via Me

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hard to argue that knowing the angle of attack is going to hurt, though. On Sun, Jan 5, 2020, 12:41 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Stall event is not just an angle of attack function. Many other factors can > and do come into play, such as aircraft weight [fuel load, cargo, drag, and > air

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
y others) were also Wittman's invention, and patented by him. > > On Sat, Jan 4, 2020 at 8:34 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > On January 4, 2020 at 7:14 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ll propeller... > (I am not a fan of Subaru or Mazda engines with gearboxes) > Mitch. > > On January 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Tailwind for the win! They even used 215 aluminum olds v

Re: [MBZ] Aircraft nerding out

2020-01-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Tailwind for the win! They even used 215 aluminum olds via turned around backwards with the prop bolted to the flywheel at about 160hp in those things. On Sat, Jan 4, 2020, 10:32 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On January 4, 2020 at 11:35 AM Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] What do you guys think of this weld?

2020-01-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Usually in this situation I just replace the rusty section with a factory part. It bolts right in and the parts are not typically too expensive. On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 1:54 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Post his name on Twitter with pic-or threaten to if they don't

Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

2020-01-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
2019 still in full swing out here in Phoenix. On Tue, Dec 31, 2019, 10:30 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Indeed.We watched the festivities in NYC on YouTube, definitely the > discount coverage... > -Curt > > On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 12:00:35 AM EST,

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

2020-01-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard is a good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and fail quickly. On Tue, Dec 31, 2019, 10:38 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Depends on the quality of the parts,

Re: [MBZ] You think 123 prices are crazy?

2019-12-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ebay and expand the pool of buyers to Japan. On Mon, Dec 30, 2019, 6:53 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > BaT that and hope some fools on the west coast find it. Big dollar sale > for sure. Craig McCaw (cellular One) has a racing shop that restores > vintage race

Re: [MBZ] OT - POE Setups

2019-12-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ubiquiti stuff is all motion triggered with alerts that go to your cell phone if desired. The app to review events is very slick and works on a smartphone. It all updates firmware regularly and just gets better and better. I have 6 cameras, all POE. The switch fan is noisy, but it is in its own

Re: [MBZ] 129 5 speed

2019-12-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Not sure how rare but I believe that transmission setup will bolt right into a w123 On Wed, Dec 25, 2019, 4:11 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > " fewer than 200 examples powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a > five-speed manual transmission." Sold for $24k yesterday - must be rare, >

Re: [MBZ] OT - POE Setups

2019-12-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes but we just bought all Ubiquiti stuff including the cloud key, cameras and 16 port poe switch. Not the most cost effective but it all works perfectly and is accessible with a great phone app. On Wed, Dec 25, 2019, 2:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Looking at what I might do for

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2019-12-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My buddy in school drove a prelude with about 250k on it. 5 speed manual. Thing drove great. Never needed anything. He drove it through residency and fellowship, at which point his wife convinced him to buy a used, new style volvo wagon. That was a big step down in just about every department

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-12-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
On sls cars the sls valve adjust does the height. I just made the axle shafts about level on the bench and tightened everything down. It is hard enough to get it all tight on the bench; like 10 fasteners of varying sizes per side. Complete pain. It is about right once the sls is adjusted to

Re: [MBZ] OT Chicken Attack

2019-12-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I thought it was sons of the pioneers. On Sun, Dec 22, 2019, 3:30 PM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll bet no one here is old enough to remember the first singer who sang > Ghost Riders in the Sky. > Hint: He was a truck driver whose throat was injured in an

[MBZ] Ok this is weird

2019-12-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

2019-12-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have some h and r lowering springs if you want to slam it. :-). I went with OE sportline stuff and a feind swaybar yada yada. Pretty sure I have some diff bushings if you want them. V8 bushings are larger and I bought some small ones by mistake. The lemforder link kit might be this one:

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

2019-12-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have 2 new backing plates but I think they are a 210 part number. Let me know what number you need and I will cross check it. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 3:31 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting: Both springs were broken. between 1/4 and 1/2 of bottom >

Re: [MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

2019-12-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes there is a t handle thingy that makes it a one minute job. Get some new springs also. And grommets for the cable thru the subframe. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 1:08 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

2019-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ours ate the pointy end of a fishing rod after ingesting the lure and spooling the leader around the brush. Broke the tip clean off. The eufy 200 dollar version is dumb as a rock but keeps on ticking. No virtual fences it just randomly goes where it will. Makes finding it an adventure sometimes.

Re: [MBZ] Scam? Hey Max check it out

2019-12-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That is about what the vehicle is worth. I had a 2005 g55 for awhile. Sold it to a friend who still drives it. If anyone wants a well maintained one then let me know. It is in Maryland. On Fri, Dec 13, 2019, 12:34 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No pix of the

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

2019-12-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
W124 300D sedan in > showroom condition. > > Then some idiot wrecked it for him. > > Max got the whole car. I don't know how much he still has. > > Mitch > > > > > On December 9, 2019 at 9:57 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Is this madness?

2019-12-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Converting gas to diesel is not trivial. All you wiring will need to be different, unless you can harvest a terminal block, instrument panel and all wiring from a diesel sedan. At that point you might as well put a 606 in, and if you are doing that, maybe just go one better and drop a salvage

Re: [MBZ] OT - Roomba

2019-12-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We have a eufy and we love that thing. All wood floors with some rugs. Sure it chokes on legos and other random objects but after it runs it is always full of dirt and lint that would otherwise still be in the floor somewhere. 200 bucks on Amazon. Runs every day at 9am. No gimmicks, apps, programs

Re: [MBZ] Decent mileage

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah the non turbo 606 is a great motor. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019, 1:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Million mile engine, too, along with being one of the last hand built > Mercedes. > > -D > > > > On Dec 7, 2019, at 3:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] turbo 300d

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
A wavetrac is about 1250, plus bearings and seals. Finding a good rear end shop to do it cheap is a challenge in LA. I swapped it myself and the original shims seemed to give the proper gear lash and mesh pattern. But they are only avail for w124 afaik. On Sat, Dec 7, 2019, 6:57 AM Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
the line. Doesnt make much racket; just goes. 11:1 compression. I have a 2.65 lsd in the wagon now. It will be fun to see if it is traction limited with the new 606 turbo setup. On Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 9:49 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 4 Dec 2019 21:35:08 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Merce

Re: [MBZ] oil grade for m119

2019-12-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes. His comment was "that car has a really low first gear!" My mother spilled the beans about the stoplight drags. They are 77 this year, so I guess no one is expecting anything to happen. On Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 12:44 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 4 Dec 2019 10:04:32 -0800 Karl W via

Re: [MBZ] Calling the Klebster for a Rescue!!

2019-12-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I should think an m113k would be the motor to have in an r129. Did they do an s55? That would be lots of fun. On Mon, Dec 2, 2019, 5:17 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $2300 > > On 12/2/19 7:24 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> On December 2, 2019 at 5:22

Re: [MBZ] [OT] #SHARPSHOOTERS [WAS] Snow in Southern Climes

2019-11-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Do these dudes need to graduate from sharpshooter school to apply for the job? When I lived in DC, I used to Hash through Rock Creek with the DC3 Hash House Harriers. In fact there was an annual "Chandra Levy - Where Are You?" run for several years, until her remains were actually located...in

Re: [MBZ] no traffic this AM - are you folks celebrating Thanksgiving early?

2019-11-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Are these 95 cars diesels Max? On Tue, Nov 26, 2019, 10:47 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Working, last efforts so I can be gone from work for a few days. > > I did install new shocks in my "new" '95 E300 over the weekend, and also a > "new" trunk seal from LKQ.

Re: [MBZ] hmmmm

2019-11-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. The 300sl with the m119 and 500sl running gear seems like a much better fit. I think the royals in Brunei had 11 of them retro modded by amg to that spec. On Mon, Nov 25, 2019, 1:27 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 25/11/2019 1:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] The list

2019-11-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I feel ok for the moment. On Tue, Nov 19, 2019, 8:46 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Folks > > Am I still on the list? Or did y’all all die > > Thanks xx rick hawkins > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob did not screw me over on a car deal

2019-11-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
If you switch the alternator pulley to the freewheel version, it will not jiggle the spring to death at idle. But springs are pretty cheap. On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 4:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > All it takes is a tire iron/lug wrench, a couple of 13mm wrenches and a > minute and you can

Re: [MBZ] Not Diesel

2019-11-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah, the one time I made that mistake it was at a BP station. I looked it up and cutting the diesel with gas was recommended for cold climates. I only had a few gallons in I think, so I just filled the rest with diesel and kept driving. It was after BP bought the station on P or Q street in

Re: [MBZ] Car not start

2019-11-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You can download a phone app that will tell you noise levels. We use it at parties or other kid establishments to show the owners when the music is too loud for kids' ears. On Fri, Nov 15, 2019, 11:25 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does not say how close to the

Re: [MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I am on the same page. I have always viewed the cars as primary forms of transportation but now the e420 with the short diff ratio has me spoiled for modern power and even though the 123 wagon is probably in the best condition of all of them, it may need to get liquidated to make room for a w123

Re: [MBZ] List Mom

2019-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Diesels put out less co2 than gas motors. That is the only reason they are still sold in europe, because they have co2 emissions standards to comply with. The CEO of Daimler has said that CO2 emissions are the reason diesels will continue to be offered in the lineup for some time. So I dont think

Re: [MBZ] OT phone/internet and WSJ bills

2019-11-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I put in a ubiquiti network at home with a cloud key, security gateway, a poe switch for the cameras (DVR is in the cloud key), a couple of wifi access points. Seems to work great. Best part is the app where I can block and unblock every client on the network individually. I pi-holed all the ad

Re: [MBZ] Oh my gosh the same guy ruined 2 nice cars

2019-11-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
tion, etc. as the > stuff can kill you from either breathing it or skin contact. > > On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:57 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > Can it be applied by roller or brush? > > > > Max Dillon > > Charl

Re: [MBZ] Oh my gosh the same guy ruined 2 nice cars

2019-11-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Awlgrip is two part linear polyurethane. There is no better paint for boats, planes etc. On Mon, Nov 11, 2019, 7:22 AM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Awlgrip is its own thing, and it really does produce a remarkable, durable > finish. Used on millions of

Re: [MBZ] This looks interesting

2019-11-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Or this https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/714281915755890/?ref=browse_tab_query=Mercedes On Wed, Nov 6, 2019, 5:27 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2404168306500307/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Random/stupid question:

2019-11-09 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The injectors will not support a huge amount of fuel. You would need to retrofit the cp3 pump from the v8 cdi, buy some new custom injectors, and totally remap the ecu. For maybe 350hp you can just upgrade the turbo, intercooler and remap. On Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 4:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300TD engages another bidding war on BAT

2019-11-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Man the jack points were rusted on that thing. That seller is making a career of flipping wagons. On Wed, Nov 6, 2019, 8:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sold for $35K. Unbelievable. > > On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 2:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] FB123 Pierre Responds

2019-11-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Let's start our own FBG. We can call it "Banned from w123 North America" with the following motto: "The ethical place for a just person in an unjust FB Group is in FayBee Jail" On Tue, Nov 5, 2019, 12:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lord don’t use the term

Re: [MBZ] FB123 Pierre Responds

2019-11-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Gosh. It is so refreshing to see someone call a spade a spade. On Tue, Nov 5, 2019, 12:11 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Not for the faint of heart or easily offended. Some vulgarity and > exceedingly passionate language. > > Note to Kaleb. > Don't ever let

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension part numbers

2019-11-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > The wheel carrier bushing, the “220” number, is the one that's the kit. > > -D > > > On Nov 4, 2019, at 8:04 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Is there an actual part number for a kit from

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension part numbers

2019-11-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
, 2019, 4:58 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > The kit is what Mercedes provides as well, it’s not just the bushing. > > -D > > > On Nov 4, 2019, at 7:54 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Lemfoerder makes a kit with al

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension part numbers

2019-11-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Lemfoerder makes a kit with all of it except maybe lower control arms. Not sure if the carrier bearings are included, but they also make those. Nice thing is the kit usually comes with new hardware. FCP euro also has a kit but I dont know what brand. I think I have a set of diff mounts in a box

Re: [MBZ] You dont find these no where!!!

2019-11-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The roadster got a better rear suspension than the gull wing (!). Of course the roadster was a later car, introduced in 1957. Some sort of compensating spring was added. fundamental improvement: the rear-axle suspension. The single-joint low-pivot swing axle – familiar from the 220 W – was

Re: [MBZ] You dont find these no where!!!

2019-11-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I just took some pics of one on a hoist the other day, but I think I was focused on the interior. To remove the transmission you have to remove the radio and a bunch of other stuff as I think it comes out the top. That is what this particular car was in for. On Fri, Nov 1, 2019, 9:41 PM OK Don

Re: [MBZ] You dont find these no where!!!

2019-11-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Has anyone on this list ever actually done a drivetrain swap? I'm thinking there is far too much common sense around here for that. On Fri, Nov 1, 2019, 9:14 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah I was thinking of you on that one. Offer him $500 cash, put the >

[MBZ] 2003 500 sedan in LA

2019-11-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Just in case anyone wants one: https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/24084ecd-c165-4a30-8f1c-5efa659e652c?init_source=copy_link_share ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Clean 300TD on BAT

2019-10-31 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I just put a rebuilt 500e subframe into the 87 wagon. Everything OE except the toe links, which are nla. New half shafts from cvj reman are over $400 plus shipping. Parts for the links and new control arms are way over 600. New fasteners, axle nuts, subframe mounts, lower ball joints for the

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I can buy a lot of diesel for what a model 3 costs. On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 7:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > 55 gal drum of electrons? > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 7:47 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yeah, that is a major point

Re: [MBZ] Clean 300TD on BAT

2019-10-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ork to be well sorted again. > > > > Jaime > > > > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 7:37 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > 10k was the answer. Seems like it was well bought, pretty rust free and > > > m

Re: [MBZ] All electric cars

2019-10-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah, that is a major point of electric cars: no trips to the filling station. Unless you drive long distance, which most people dont. Neighbor had a Cmax for awhile with a 40 mile range. He drove it 37 miles wo work every day, plugged it in, and drove it home again after work. Never went to the

Re: [MBZ] Clean 300TD on BAT

2019-10-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The cop enforcing our fire evacuation didnt let me in today, but he went on and on about how great my car is and how I should never sell it. I was like "great. Now can I go get some underwear?" No luck. On Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 8:56 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Clean 300TD on BAT

2019-10-30 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
10k was the answer. Seems like it was well bought, pretty rust free and maybe a new transmission with new front ball joints etc. I suspect these cars are going to people who wont mind spending some maintenance dollars on them, which is what they will need to do. On Tue, Oct 29, 2019, 8:56 AM

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> Charleston SC > > > On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 12:44 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Yeah, they came out fine. Getting them back in without a compressor is > the > > question. One is supposed to torque all the bolts with t

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
< mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought the rear springs would come out with the car up and the shock > unbolted. I know they do with 110 and 123, and I am pretty sure i've > done it on the 124. > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 10/27/19 9:43 PM: > > Is it

[MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-10-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Is it possible to get these back in without the compressor? I torqued everything with the subframe on the bench and there is no way I am doing that again, the control arm wont go down all the way even with my 100lb kid standing on the hub. I guess I am looking for a compressor tomorrow. On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] GM Trying to Shame It's Employees

2019-10-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Man how is it possible that Tesla has market cap higher than GM? Tesla is at 53B, GM at 51B. Maybe Tesla will figure out how to make money reliably soon. Which would help justify things. On Sat, Oct 26, 2019, 3:42 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting to watch, not just for the

Re: [MBZ] Nuts

2019-10-25 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
On a related note, Anybody know where to buy the little black nylon nut that holds the fuel pump shield onto the bottom of a w124 ahead of the right rear wheel? On Fri, Oct 25, 2019, 6:54 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > A new user for the term "Nuts to you!". > > Max Dillon > Charleston

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2019-10-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
, 2019, 12:55 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > I drive right past BH mercedes twice a day so it is a natural option and > making two trips is easy. > > Of course aftermarket is often best, so it doesnt help for that stuff. > > Tom Hanson gives a nice wholesale discount and ships of

Re: [MBZ] buying parts is starting to suck

2019-10-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
; > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Just print out the part list with all the prices from whatever website > you > > like, walk into the

Re: [MBZ] buying parts is starting to suck

2019-10-23 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Just print out the part list with all the prices from whatever website you like, walk into the dealer and tell them you want these parts and will they match the price. They arent going to say no. On Tue, Oct 22, 2019, 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Or just

Re: [MBZ] buying parts is starting to suck

2019-10-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Or just get your local dealer to match the discount and dont pay any shipping at all. On Tue, Oct 22, 2019, 2:01 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've been buying from the first on that list, parts hub, and they've been > pretty good about answering questions via

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor engage signal on a euro 123 wagon

2019-10-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
t the plug closest to the clutch. Likely if you > have voltage there when the clutch should be engaged, the clutch coil is > bad. If no volts there, every case I have encountered has been a Klima > relay gone over the hill. > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 10/19/19 9:33 PM: > >

Re: [MBZ] Buzzing sound in $600E320

2019-10-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes the little suction fan is under the passenger side of the dash and the tube runs up the A pillar and across. Apparently they disintegrate over time. My little fan honked like a goose, but that noise was from under the dash. If it is coming from the visor area it must be a suction phenomenon

Re: [MBZ] This is what a 4x4 should look like WUZ Re: Forget the $500 S55 I'm going for this

2019-10-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Icon makes new land rover copies now I think. I saw one earlier today. Over 100k for sure. On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 6:51 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes my 1973 Land Rover was a REAL 4wd. Used to go over snowed over > stonewalls on fire calls > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Forget the $500 S55 I'm going for this

2019-10-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Attractions are as follows: 1. Better resale than any car pretty much 2. 5000lbs 3. Pretty durable. Lots of guys driving them hundreds of thousands of miles. Except the rust factor. 4. Can tow and offroad with the best; 3 diff locks. 5. Pretty good on the highway. Nothing steers like a solid

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
y Level 1 life safety > facility. Red outlets and covers designate a branch circuit connected to > backup power source(s). Gotta make sure Grandpa’s respirator is plugged in > to one of these…. > > -D > > > > On Oct 18, 2019, at 1:22 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Solar power, wes:] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
s like the grid down feasture only powers a dedicated circuit, > not general use circuits since it has no grid disconnect capability. > > On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 9:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Seems like this thing is able

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
on the house > side > >> of the meter, so electric company only sees a reduction in your usage. > I > >> did not study their claimed ROI, so economics aside... > >> If a home-owner installed this DIY or acted as his own general > contractor, > >> and assuming

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Seems like this thing is able to keep the net to zero, so maybe it would limit the panels to whatever you are using and not drop out just because the grid is down. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plxdevices/legion-solar-4-permission-free-energy-and-storage On Tue, Oct 15, 2019, 7:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Some similar options: https://m.facebook.com/search/top/?q=datsun%20pickup=content_filter=0.6612099121608328=typeahead On Tue, Oct 15, 2019, 5:10 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > My point precisely. If you think the Grand Canyon is forbidding, remote or > unimproved, you need to recalibrat

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My point precisely. If you think the Grand Canyon is forbidding, remote or unimproved, you need to recalibrate your definitions of those terms. If a bunch of Bedouin with no formal mechanical training can run these things in the open desert, to the near exclusion of any other sort of vehicle at

Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

2019-10-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a hilux, unless the bat fj40 crowd has discovered them. Lightweight, simple, efficient, easily maintained, durable. It was the unofficial vehicle for pretty much all the Bedouin in Saudi in the 70s, except the bootleggers who drove GMC pickups with marine 454

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

2019-10-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Hey. I resemble that remark. On Fri, Oct 11, 2019, 10:27 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I could care less about the morally and socially bankrupt LA crowd. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 11, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Painting my alloy wheels.

2019-10-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Fuchs stuff is forged - not cast. But I still would not sandblast it. On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 2:18 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: > DO NOT SAND BLAST > > the wheels are cast, soft, and have voids that will be exposed under that > intense abrasive action. Soda blasting is about as vigorous as

Re: [MBZ] Wheel pics

2019-10-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
m Springs, Springs,currently in Palm Springs, > California > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 8, 2019, at 4:59 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > If anyone wants a set of 5 14" Fuchs bundts, I have a set at the

Re: [MBZ] Wheel pics

2019-10-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
If anyone wants a set of 5 14" Fuchs bundts, I have a set at the powdercoater I will sell shortly. Otherwise going on ebay for whatever I have in them plus shipping. On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 2:53 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not necessarily. I believe the painted

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SL diff mounts r129

2019-10-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
How hard was it > to track down a source? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On October 5, 2019 10:45:03 AM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >Hi Max. The SLS is going back to stock. I got two of the last 3 > >sportline &g

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SL diff mounts r129

2019-10-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
com> wrote: > Attaboy. > Max beat me to asking for the 124 SLS control valve. > I think my 2.3-16 ate another one when the spheres dies. > Mitch. > > On October 5, 2019 at 12:22 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >

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