Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
en news? I cannot believe that Congress and the President are going to spend $8.5 BILLION on this, that is insane. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 6, 2020 7:45:31 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > Why would I trust you over health care professionals? > > On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 12:09 A

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Lotsa videos on you tube. Looks like the end cap on the stalk can be removed, so you can clean the contacts for the wiper function. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 5:34:02 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes : > Hi, > Thanks for the suggestions with my 2004 Mercedes E320 windshield

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4Matic Window Wiper Issue.....help!!!

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No idea, check you tube? In general, if anything like a 124 car: disconcert both batteries (I think your car has two?). Remove airbag from steering wheel. Remove steering wheel. Remove any other needed parts from steering column to get the combination switch off. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] The Kaleb Of Texas Try Again

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sad. Had more than 300, lost 200 to fire. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 5:10:33 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > https://m.facebook.com/williamsk8penrose/posts/pcb.2783485095051545/ > > Rick > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] 'Nother Kleb Car

2020-03-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That looks like a great deal. Wonder what's wrong with it. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 5, 2020 2:11:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/port-richey-mercedes-300-sdl-1986/7087470077.html > > <https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/port-ric

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

2020-03-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Train yourself to stop touching your face, practice good hygiene. Avoid going out in public. You can take these measures and probably more to reduce the odds against you. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 4, 2020 12:02:32 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > I am concerned for my own safety

Re: [MBZ] Covid 19 update

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Unless the shooter is a black man, then the press buries it. No thoughts and prayers when no coverage because it doesn't fit the narrative. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 3:17:55 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > Chill. We'll never run out of Thoughts and Prayers for mass shoot

Re: [MBZ] Covid 19 update

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm out and about today, I see this strapping young man, prime of his life, wearing a mask like he is scared. Probably also thinks the climate apocalypse will destroy the Earth in about 11 more years. Sheeple. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 3:11:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > P

Re: [MBZ] Covid 19 update

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hell, Sleepy Joe says guns have killed 150 million Americans, we'll all be dead before the Kung flu gets here. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 3:11:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Pick one, hype the $hit out of it... And ... > > IT'S A PANDEMIC! > Or > I

Re: [MBZ] I have a slammed 83 300 I’m looking to sell

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Take another look, think boy needs a ride, I can work on this easier than a toada. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 2:59:05 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Looked like it might have been a nice car before it was destroyed by this > idiot. > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Finding a car for kid

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I bet he'd love that slammed and stacked 300D! Only $1700, use the remaining $ to get some 22s yo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 2:58:49 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > You all recall the incident of my father/wife trying to buy a different car > for the kid. The 87 Buick C

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Should work fine. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 1, 2020 10:54:00 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Can you bleed the clutch with a pressure bleeder like I use for the brakes? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Mar 1, 2020, at 9:49 AM, Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-03-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
was that I needed to pump the pedal to get clutch release. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Either slave or master cylinder is probably leaking. Master will drip in the foot well, look for a stain. Slave can fail with no visible leak. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 9:19:12 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > Start by checking fluid levels in master & look for leaks i

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I wonder if you could replace that belt from below, remove the oil pan and oil pump. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 8:42:11 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > https://youtu.be/NFNsg7bCtdA > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > &

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

2020-02-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm sure that Iran's enemies are watching closely and formulating plans to exploit this crisis to overthrow the regime. Their leadership's advanced ages are a huge vulnerability. Ditto for NORKs, but their dear leader is younger. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 29, 2020 11:56:02 AM G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

2020-02-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 27, 2020 11:57:39 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > Good article from a sharp investment advisor: > > *Monthly Client Letter * > > *February 2020* > > Recent outbreaks of the novel coronavirus (a.k.a., COVID-19) outside of > China h

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

2020-02-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
is driven by emotion. Fear is winning against greed for now. I think fear will continue to win for a bit. I may start getting back into the market tomorrow, the break from trading over the weekend may allow the fear to fade. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 27, 2020 6:11:30 PM Rick Knoble via

[MBZ] Action Required!

2020-02-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Amazon prime membership suspended. Update your credit card information here. This email send from trusted sender." Yeah right... How do I send an email bomb? Maybe start a go fund me page to hire a hacker to encrypt their data... Max Dillon Cha

Re: [MBZ] OT Stock Market

2020-02-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
in. A typical correction has a graph that looks like a W. The first bottom hits, markets will climb a bit, then another sell off with a bottom about the same as the first. That second bottom is the buy signal that I'm looking for. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 24, 2020 5:37:09 PM Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D FENTIL BODY ($11,000)

2020-02-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fentil, fintil, fintail, whatever! You guys are sooo picky with your spelling! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 23, 2020 3:46:13 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > FENTIL- is that code for Heckflosse? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sun, Feb 23, 2020, 3:41 PM And

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

2020-02-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The leak was on the high pressure side of the filter, where the fuel enters under pressure from the pump. Maybe the filter was plugged up and starving the injection system. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 23, 2020 4:36:46 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Waytago! Well if the press

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

2020-02-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
a no start condition. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 27, 2020 9:56:53 AM Meade Dillon : > Well I bought some starter fluid, and then immediately tried it and > the car started right up and stayed running. I wish I had tried to > start without using the starter fluid to make sure it

Re: [MBZ] Take this bitches!

2020-02-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Watcha need that for? Your new diesel that you drove back with the dead alternator? Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 22, 2020 7:23:22 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Ooooh oooh oooh a new vented w124 fender! > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

2020-02-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The converter would be easiest I think. I think it would run fine on a US receptacle? I am sure that would not fry it, but maybe it would not be safe from a shock hazard perspective? Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 22, 2020 2:35:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > A buddy of mine bou

Re: [MBZ] 500SL or SLC?

2020-02-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If I substitute the leading 2 with a W, it comes up as a 500SL. Too bad it will be crushed. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 22, 2020 2:00:18 PM Max Dillon : > > This just arrived at local LKQ, it is a Euro model with small bumpers and > Euro lights. They have it labeled as

[MBZ] 500SL or SLC?

2020-02-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
This just arrived at local LKQ, it is a Euro model with small bumpers and Euro lights. They have it labeled as a 500SEL, but it is an R 107. 2DB1070461A009403 Can someone run that VIN? Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2020-02-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Seems like > there should be some merc stick option from an amg or something. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.oki

Re: [MBZ] I might have to pursue this one

2020-02-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That sounds ok, just drop the head at a machine shop and let them deal with the broken plug. Take the head now, come back for the rest later. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 18, 2020 7:00:56 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Auction ended yesterday with me on top at $675. I then recei

Re: [MBZ] OT front loading washing machine bearings

2020-02-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! I need to do some work on our clothes dryer. One on a long list ... Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 16, 2020 5:35:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > For the last year or 2 our 11 year old Maytag front loading washing > machine has sounded like a jet taking off when it starts t

Re: [MBZ] I leave town and people get a brilliant idea to buy the kid a car while I am gone

2020-02-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Divine Providence? Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 15, 2020 8:54:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Wife listed it on fakebook and within an hour it was sold for $1200 cash. > Unbelievable. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 15, 2020, at 7:39 PM, Kevin Kraly

Re: [MBZ] 200 Watt Magnetic Block Heater

2020-02-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Need that torque multiplier that Craig posted a couple days ago. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 15, 2020 11:57:31 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > If outside in the cold on the ground is the only option, then I agree > with Bob. Installing is best done on a lift with a flame wrench

Re: [MBZ] W124 606 valve spring replacement

2020-02-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The preferred tool is basically a lever, one end can be anchored somehow. I'll bet it could be fabricated if needed. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 14, 2020 4:20:48 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > Anyone ever replace valve springs? I am putting some stiffer ones on due to > hi

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet if you took it into pieces, it would fit in the box! Getting the pulley off might be a challenge though... Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 14, 2020 2:12:43 PM dan--- via Mercedes : > Won’t it fit in a Priority Mail flat rate box? At best that would set you > back $20. &

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Virus

2020-02-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
One of the articles I read said that so far, each person has infected 3 other people, on average. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 14, 2020 11:52:28 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > Yeah. They dont call them computer "viruses" for nothing :-/ > > > > On Fri, Feb 14,

Re: [MBZ] 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D - $6800 (Summerville) -- CRACKHEAD ALERT!!!!

2020-02-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Green on green, can't go won't, Kaleb needs to send money so you can hold it for him. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 13, 2020 3:47:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Or this one that looks fairly nice for less than half the price > > > 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $299

Re: [MBZ] 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D - $6800 (Summerville) -- CRACKHEAD ALERT!!!!

2020-02-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I don't like the two-tone, quite sure that is not factory. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 13, 2020 3:44:48 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Although it does look nice > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/summerville-1993-mercedes-benz-300d/7073624299.html > >

Re: [MBZ] An interesting product

2020-02-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How about lug nut shearing? Seriously, that looks like the tool for the front crank bolt on an OM60x engine. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 13, 2020 2:00:28 PM Craig via Mercedes : > I got an email from Northern Tool about their most recent sale this > morning and ended up searching for

Re: [MBZ] OT coronavirus

2020-02-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
and economies globally, compared to when SARS hit, and we've got a big economic and human impact. How big remains to be seen. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 13, 2020 7:30:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > WSJ reporting today suggests outbreak much worse than previously reported, > which

Re: [MBZ] 380SL BAT wuz: Why no love for a RED 1973 450SE?

2020-02-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I give up, share the secret. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 12, 2020 6:39:17 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > Anyone wanna guess why the brake booster looks 35 years old, not factory > fresh? I know the seret. > > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Did you take any special precautions during the trip home, like pull fuses or unplug things? Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 12, 2020 4:34:01 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Successfully replaced the alternator today in the driveway and the car seems > to charging well. It w

Re: [MBZ] Commiefornia

2020-02-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
ompanies. If you ever need to fly into San Diego, call up > mossy's rental office and save money. > > Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D alternator replacement?

2020-02-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 11:28:35 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > I drove the car home today without replacing the alternator. It made the trip > from RI to Boston just fine. I’ll try to replace the alternator this week > sometime. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] This 211 $500E500

2020-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A beautiful day to be outside! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 3:40:03 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I’m out fooling with this thing I bought off this guy who took it on an > off-road excursion. I noticed the rear seat backs fold down like on an SUV > and you can get

Re: [MBZ] Barn find of the century?

2020-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, evidence of the decline of civilization. Too many "news" websites do this, and other sites as well. They write a headline, maybe a brief intro, and then link to a video. I rarely watch the video. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 12:15:20 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Oel

2020-02-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well it meets the spec for my Mercedes. Lately I cannot find the big jugs of M1 at Wally world, and the individual quarts are about $8 each so that's not a good deal. Maybe I'll try this, but I'd rather use M1. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 9, 2020 8:50:24 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Oel

2020-02-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well look at this! Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4 meets a host of licensing requirements and specifications: API SN, API SM, API SL, API SJ, API CF, ACEA A3/B3, ACEA A3/B4 Meets Ford WSS-M2C937-A MB-Approval 229.3/ 229.5 Porsche A40 VW 502 00/ 505 00 Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 8, 2020 1:38:24

Re: [MBZ] OK interior crappy paint crack price

2020-02-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If not rusty, may be worth a look. Getting hard to find nice examples. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 7, 2020 11:02:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2972474212783119/ > > 1985 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D > Savannah, GA· 18 hours

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max another turdwagon parts car

2020-02-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I like silver better, but that is really rough compared to my '94. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 7, 2020 11:17:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/671321437009050/ > > 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class > Conway, SC· 2 days ago > <https:

Re: [MBZ] OT old wind machines blades

2020-02-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dump them at Sea, make artificial reefs to replace the natural reefs killed by Trump. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 6, 2020 8:40:29 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > An interesting externality of “no-carbon” energy production > > https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-0

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

2020-02-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It has a sun roof, AND a sunroof! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 5, 2020 8:38:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Missed that one. > > -D > > > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Allow

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

2020-02-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hmm, on that engine the EGR is tied to the vacuum controlled waste gate on the turbo, so perhaps if the EDC loses power and dies, then the engine might lose power. I'd forgotten about that. I still contend that the battery should hold up fine for a 1.5 hour drive. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

2020-02-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Only for idle speed control. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 5, 2020 6:34:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > So this car has computer controls for injection pump? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:50 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > &g

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

2020-02-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
; > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

2020-02-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ah, thanks for the update. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 3, 2020 10:14:10 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > That was importec. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 3, 2020, at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I t

Re: [MBZ] $600E320 almost strands me

2020-02-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think Floyd's car is a 98 (210). Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 1, 2020 1:28:30 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > What year? 94? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Feb 1, 2020, 11:59 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > I'm

Re: [MBZ] $600E320 almost strands me

2020-02-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm wondering if that car has a disposable wiring harness that has degraded. Haven't researched that for my '95 wagon yet. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 1, 2020 10:52:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Last night I was leaving Costco and it would not fire off. Crank fine > but no

Re: [MBZ] Airbus Doesn't Believe in Cupholders, Either

2020-02-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Gerry has nailed it! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 1, 2020 8:00:10 AM archer75--- via Mercedes : > THERE IS AN EASY SOLUTION THAT ONLY COSTS ABOUT 11 DOLLARS PER PILOT AND A > FEW MINUTES PILOT TRAINING: > > Truly leak-proof, the 360-degree design of this Sippy cup is great for

Re: [MBZ] paint

2020-01-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, thanks for sharing! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 30, 2020 11:17:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > saw this, good reference info > > https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/paint_color_reference_mercedes > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Clean '94 E320 cabriolet on BAT

2020-01-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sold for $21,320. That's pretty crazy. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 29, 2020 11:09:57 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > Sold new for $80 k and now lucky if it reaches $20K. This depreciation is > shocking for those of us taught the party line that Mercedes "hold their >

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

2020-01-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ok, let's try to get it, divide up the spoils after we drag it away. I'm hoping the exhaust system is complete and not rusted out. May need to run the VIN to see if it lived in tin worm country. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 29, 2020 10:10:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > It was a n

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

2020-01-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Parts car. Maybe I could use the muffler and injectors (if they did just install those, no WVO usage), then might be useful to remove the starter, alternator, compressor, and put those on the shelf. Were the tires any good? Radio stock? Wonder if the antenna would fit in a 124. Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] 97 E300

2020-01-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd be worried that the rings are ruined by fifteen years of WVO. That's a parts car. $300 is about right. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 27, 2020 9:02:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Come on dude, you should have jumped on it. Find a $300 IP and then have a > $2k car maybe. >

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

2020-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Curt, that's a simple test. I don't have any starter fluid, have to buy some. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 26, 2020 4:50:38 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > Easy to test the fp though, shoot a little go juice in, if it fires it's > probably a fuel issue. > > Curt &g

Re: [MBZ] It's raining cheap diesels

2020-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If you get that, I'll buy the muffler system if it is not rusted out. I'll also buy the injectors and the starter, maybe the mono-valve. Well maybe I should buy it then sell you the body. Can I store it on your land? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 26, 2020 1:21:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] It's raining cheap diesels

2020-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Plugged fuel filters. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 26, 2020 2:15:34 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > What's the most obvious yet least costly diagnosis for "doesn't run"? > > On Sun, Jan 26, 2020 at 2:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: Life cycle costs for manufacturing waste, recycling for wind turbines

2020-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Somebody already mentioned it: heat the wind turbine blades to keep ice from forming. Easy solution. Next problem? Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

2020-01-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think it does, need to learn my way around this engine. No idea where that is, beyond somewhere on the engine, front or rear. Fuel pump relay / fuel pump is another possibility. I think that relay is behind the battery? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 26, 2020 7:43:42 AM Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Caulk tube cap

2020-01-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hmm, I thought the threads inside a wire nut are a spring. I'm sceptical that will be a good seal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 24, 2020 7:20:21 PM fmiser via Mercedes : > I have a new favorite caulk tube cap. > > A wire nut!! > > Low cost, readily available, threa

Re: [MBZ] Herbie Rides Again

2020-01-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I had a '63 beetle, black, with the big sunroof. Single carburator, but I did have the Bosch mechanical advance distributor. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 22, 2020 9:29:38 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volkswagen-beetle-19/ > > And your f

Re: [MBZ] OT: Life cycle costs for manufacturing waste, recycling for wind turbines

2020-01-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They (DOE) are part of the Deep State Department, until drained and reclaimed for proper usage. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 21, 2020 9:53:30 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > probably more appropriate to say "the Dept of Energy President Trump > inherited." unless

Re: [MBZ] 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

2020-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've heard of black death referring to a car AC system, and some adverse reaction with R134 and some contamination, the details of which escape me. Similar concept in that it can be very expensive to fix. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 20, 2020 7:24:11 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Ra

Re: [MBZ] 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

2020-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, the leak is combustion gases, right? I don't recall that it is a fuel leak. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 20, 2020 5:10:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > That’s it! > > -D > > > > On Jan 20, 2020, at 4:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 124 Convenience Control Module

2020-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How long did you have to hold the key in position to activate it? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 20, 2020 5:01:04 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > My 90 300D 2.5 had that. Roll up windows & close sunroof with key in > driver's door. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI >

Re: [MBZ] 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

2020-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Black death is a leak at the injector that builds up a carbon deposit that can be very onerous to remediate. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] E500

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What about Rick's eBay key programmer? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 19, 2020 6:09:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > She’s getting the title so that aspect would be cool I guess. But not > running, no way to check codes... > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > &g

Re: [MBZ] E500

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
year old car, big risk for you, nobody wants to mess with old cars anymore, blah blah blah. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 19, 2020 3:48:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > So I saw this 211 05 E500 from an estate sale in amongst all the other crap > the old man had. Didn’t sell at th

Re: [MBZ] Uhoh

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They lost me at "leaks water inside when it rains". Are all of these MLs 4-matic, or are there 4-matic versions and non-4-matic? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 19, 2020 10:22:55 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/107105014064844/ >

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Has anyone found a source for rear bumpers for 124 cars? I've found front bumpers, but no rear. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 19, 2020 8:49:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > The only bummer about ortho seats is that by now most, if not all, of the > inflatable bladders are leaking or

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Time to DIY then, Shoe-goo and inner tubes and some redneck engineering, all set. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 19, 2020 8:49:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > The only bummer about ortho seats is that by now most, if not all, of the > inflatable bladders are leaking or failed and they’

Re: [MBZ] Green/green 1993 Mercedes Benz 300Diesel - $3200

2020-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well there you go Kaleb, time to wire some funds to Rich! Jan 19, 2020 7:48:00 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes : > I’d be all over this if it was local. The car is well optioned, not just > green/green, but I also spy orthopedic seats. I wonder if it has ASD also. > Max Dillon Char

Re: [MBZ] Save this 240D

2020-01-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Ran when parked". Pretty sad. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 17, 2020 6:37:55 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes : > 350.00 > https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-falmouth-mercedes-240d/7056353390.html > > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > ___

Re: [MBZ] Kirkland full synthetic oil

2020-01-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wonder who the real maker is. Are you going to use that in an MB? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 16, 2020 4:40:32 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Now $25 for 2-5qt jugs. Apparently it is good stuff. > > --Ft > Sent from iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] OT GPS jamming in SE

2020-01-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks for passing that on! I wonder how many Teslas will crash? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 16, 2020 11:20:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/january/14/gps-jamming-expected-in-southeast-during-military-exercise >

Re: [MBZ] Might be cutting the cord

2020-01-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can you get that channel some other way? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 14, 2020 11:13:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It does appear to have my locals and was looking good but it appears they do > not have the history channel? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > O

Re: [MBZ] Keys Benz content

2020-01-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow. I wonder if you can buy a used MB fob on eBay, and get that programmed and fitted with the right physical key (blade). I'll bet the programming can be done pretty cheap, bring a box of donuts on a Friday morning and ask real nice. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 14, 2020 4:15:43 PM Rick

Re: [MBZ] Look Out, Mitch!!

2020-01-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Mixing speeds is dangerous in my opinion. I remember reading or hearing that some majority of accidents occur when vehicles are in the bottom 20% or the top 20% of all the speeds driven. In other words try to keep an even flow, extremes are dangerous. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 14, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Might be cutting the cord

2020-01-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Does you tube tv have local channels? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 14, 2020 11:14:52 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > I would second YouTube TV. It’s around $56/month with taxes or thereabouts, > but it’s got a wide range of programming, including your beloved Fox network, > and unli

Re: [MBZ] Car Shipping

2020-01-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hmm. Good to know! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 14, 2020 9:21:59 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Just saw a note from someone about car shipping on another forum I belong to. > They were looking for a shipper that could pick up a car and arrange for > storage for a couple

Re: [MBZ] More Windows 10

2020-01-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Compatibility tool!? Next you'll be recommending he back up his data... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 13, 2020 10:34:46 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > I did tell him there is a compatibility check tool, and asked if he had > run it, but there was no reply. maybe the message nev

Re: [MBZ] CHECK YOUR FUSES!

2020-01-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
e get bugs and humidity. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 13, 2020 5:36:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > The SL driver window went inop last week sometime. Just now CHECKED THE > FUSES!!! Looked ok, I jiggled it a bit, window worked. Yay me! > > It is warm and very humid her

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm, rear

2020-01-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Somewhere I may have that number. I replaced that bushing on two sets, and you may need a hydraulic press to R I had to take the work to a shop, could not do it with hand tools. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 13, 2020 11:40:04 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > they are $75 each and shipp

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

2020-01-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Mitch - yes, Wilton made one from wood, for his 300D, and that ignition cylinder is now in my long languishing cabriolet, and I have the key too. It is very nice, I simply don't have time to replicate it. Maybe Floyd can set up his DIY CNC machine to cut a batch from wood? Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] One for Clay

2020-01-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, good catch. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 11, 2020 8:39:48 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:59:13 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Solo with only one commination link? Wow. > > > > Is that supposed to be: "So

Re: [MBZ] One for Clay

2020-01-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
for surviving. Sticking right there at the site was smart, as was keeping presence of mind to build a viable shelter. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 11, 2020 4:38:01 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > The dangers of living in the wilderness: > > https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/11/us/man-surviv

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key Head for 124

2020-01-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think the most possible scenario would be your right hand or arm striking that area, and yes that would be a minor concern in such a collision. Point is, other than the price, there is much to like about it, not much to quibble about. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 11, 2020 3:19:32 PM Dan

Re: [MBZ] What is the switch by the shifter?

2020-01-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rear window shade? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 10, 2020 4:03:58 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > Windows, mirror and radio fader in the wood panel, but you knew that. > Seat heaters between shifter and radio. > I don't know what the heck that thing left of the shifter that l

Re: [MBZ] Windows 7 to 10 upgrade

2020-01-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Correct, and software to make the .iso image. Easier to dedicate a USB drive, as long as the boot up order can include boot from USB. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 9, 2020 9:50:34 PM Craig via Mercedes : > On Thu, 9 Jan 2020 21:42:04 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Windows 7 to 10 upgrade

2020-01-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Mitch, good call on getting a new hard drive. Don't bother loading 7, just install 10 and plug in your 7 license key when asked. This worked perfectly for me. I put the install onto a external hard drive, need about 7 GB, but you could also burn it to a DVD. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 9

Re: [MBZ] Mountain Man?

2020-01-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Gone. Now we have tin man mao. Maybe still here? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 8, 2020 4:35:35 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes : > What has become of mao? > > Randy > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archi

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