Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diagnostic report of Mercedes

Time for a new CP--FTSent from iFōnOn Jul 12, 2024, at 1:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:The transmission speed sensor fault that this shows….possible cause of the intermittent limp mode? For my W163…’04 Ml350 Dear customer, has given you a diagnostic report from the product(SN:9

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diagnostic report of Mercedes

Conductor plate Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 12, 2024, at 12:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:The transmission speed sensor fault that this shows….possible cause of the intermittent limp mode? For my W163…’04 Ml350 Dear customer, has given you a diagnostic report from the product(SN:

[MBZ] Fwd: Diagnostic report of Mercedes

The transmission speed sensor fault that this shows….possible cause of the intermittent limp mode? For my W163…’04 Ml350 Dear customer, has given you a diagnostic report from the product(SN:960744074353), please check it! Click here to download the diagnostic report Best regards, LA

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: DEF system eliminated - 2012 Sprinter 2500

The SCR is like a catalytic converter that you add special fuel to. So by eliminating it, I wouldn't expect much other than not having to buy fluid for it. The DPF regenerates by blowing diesel out the exhaust valves to burn in the exhaust. Eliminating that should save you some diesel. -

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

--FTSent from iFōnCBegin forwarded message:From: Clay via Okietalk Date: October 13, 2023 at 5:38:12 PM EDTTo: okiet...@okiebenz.comCc: Clay Subject: Re: [Okietalk] Car for ClayReply-To: okiet...@okiebenz.comI can not Fakebuch any more, lost the account.What #1 boy found while house hunting is thi

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL

How difficult would it be to find a replacement engine? On Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 9:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That looks pretty nice > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Sep 24, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL

That looks pretty nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 24, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not. (Dammit!!) > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM > Subject: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL > To: Frederick Moir >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL

Stunning. I wonder if it's a scam... On Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:08 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not. (Dammit!!) > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM > Subject: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL > To: Frederi

[MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL

Not. (Dammit!!) -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM Subject: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-derry-1978-mercedes-450sel/7669617677.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: Luxury car storage

Sent from my iPad >  > Interesting idea in the right markets. Looks like one planned in my > neighboring neighborhood > > Luxury car storage firm to build in Mount Pleasant with eye on 5 other sites > in Southeast > By Warren L. Wise ww...@postandcourier.com > Published Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:00

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Kaleb needs these — green + silver 300SEs $1200

If closer yes Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > Sent from my iPad >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1060750641758414/ >> >> Sent from my iPad > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

[MBZ] Fwd: Kaleb needs these — green + silver 300SEs $1200

Sent from my iPad > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1060750641758414/ > > Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz

[MBZ] Fwd: One month untill ChowdahQ 16

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 vehicles and camaraderie. On

[MBZ] Fwd: ML63 needs a TCM 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

> > I need to go get this. I’ve got another TCM in this ML I’m taking apart > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1300290040924193/ > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

I might have to do that on the bolts with the missing chrome caps if I can’t get a grip on the capless bolts --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 10, 2023, at 10:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've done this a couple of times when nothing regular worked... got a nut > that would work in the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

I've done this a couple of times when nothing regular worked... got a nut that would work in the space available, held said nut against the offending lug and welded the nut with a MIG wire feed welder inside the thread area to lug bolt/nut Having a new nut, that fit a socket, allowed for enoug

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

I did try a standard 17mm hex socket but that has nothing to grab really. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 10, 2023, at 3:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have you tried metric sockets to see if there is one that fits? > > Randy > > >> On 10/01/2023 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via M

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

Have you tried metric sockets to see if there is one that fits? Randy On 10/01/2023 12:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Forwarded Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why does it have to be so difficult? Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:03:21 -0500 From: Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

> pound the socket onto the head and get it to go on enough to get a grip to > take off the bolt, but then it's a PITA to get them out of the socket. Nah, that's easy. Pound it on, back it off most of the way, but before it comes all the way off, with a few finger-tight threads still in the brak

[MBZ] Fwd: Why does it have to be so difficult?

Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] Why does it have to be so difficult? Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:03:21 -0500 From: Floyd Thursby To: Jim Cathey So the socket came today from Amazon.  I tried it on all the bolts.  It fit one OK and was sorta too big for

[MBZ] Fwd: New Year, New Directions

Title: New Year, New Directions Sent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: MBZ Parts Date: January 3, 2023 at 12:24:15 PM MSTTo: Mercedes Enthusiast Subject: New Year, New DirectionsReply-To: MBZ Parts  L

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

On 09/12/2022 11:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: But he or she cared enough to repaint the car... Maybe they just liked that colour better. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

But he or she cared enough to repaint the car... On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 12:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think Jaime nailed it -- owner didn't care. > > On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, at 12:32, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Why repaint a car in the wrong sh

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

I think Jaime nailed it -- owner didn't care. On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, at 12:32, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Why repaint a car in the wrong shade of dark green? That takes a genuine > moron. > > On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 7:51 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

Why repaint a car in the wrong shade of dark green? That takes a genuine moron. On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 7:51 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I caught most of those things. I’m being more observant it seems. Thank, > Jaime, for the validation. > > AZBob > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

I caught most of those things. I’m being more observant it seems. Thank, Jaime, for the validation. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2022, at 4:37 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not super impressive. > > Poor repaint with overspray and orange peel. And even too light

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

Not super impressive. Poor repaint with overspray and orange peel. And even too light of a green for 291. Rough interior (all the seat pads are dead). Missing rear window trim isn't easily installed. Wrong wipers (not so big, but shows how much the owner doesn't care). Belt off the AC. Rust

[MBZ] Fwd: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaT

Did the big we see this?AZBobSent from my iPhoneBegin forwarded message:From: Bring a Trailer Updates Date: December 8, 2022 at 4:40:16 PM MSTTo: azbob...@gmail.comSubject: No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed now live on BaTReply-To: m...@bringatrailer.comClick the link in this email to he

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT A second question

Sounds like good advice. Randy On 25/11/2022 2:50 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Consider using a piece of heavy wall 3 inch steel pipe mounted with equally heavy brackets bolted to the frame. The bending moment of the round pipe is quite high, and it should "hide behind" the chrome bumper and

[MBZ] Fwd: OT A second question

Consider using a piece of heavy wall 3 inch steel pipe mounted with equally heavy brackets bolted to the frame. The bending moment of the round pipe is quite high, and it should "hide behind" the chrome bumper and could be tucked out of sight. Doing that would however most likely remove the "rear c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

On 2022-11-12 08:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re already screwing people over on resales where they disable options when the car changes owners. That being the case, you’re pretty much at Elon’s mercy unless you find

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

That could work in theory but refueling infrastructure is too sparse in most areas, which is also one of the problems that EVs have. On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, at 15:27, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > How about natural gas instead? > > On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 2:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Locomotives are all electric. Hydrogen recombines back into water while releasing electricity very nicely. The problem is that generating hydrogen isn't particularly efficient. If the problem of producing hydrogen could be solved it'd be handier than batteries although even more dangerous. Curt

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

How about natural gas instead? On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 2:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I can see long haul trucks going hydrogen fuel cell for more range. > > I think long haul trucks will stay with diesel for the forseeable future. > No electric technology is

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

> I can see long haul trucks going hydrogen fuel cell for more range. I think long haul trucks will stay with diesel for the forseeable future. No electric technology is close to feasible for pulling 80,000 lbs for 10+ hours at a stretch. Local deliveries may be another story. Electric may have

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

I think the battery packs will limit the usability of old EVs. They are a LOT more complex and expensive than you'd think. This guy talks about the battery and charging it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDfV47il5mg He swapped a Tesla powertrain and running gear into a 1950 Jag sedan. There w

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Maybe my Hertz Tesla has some sort of sport suspension on it. But why would Hertz do that? It just seems to be very stiffly sprung with limited suspension travel. I have never been in a car that hobby horses over uneven pavement like this thing. Frost heaves are what did Pobst in at Pikes Peak. Jo

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

I drove a Model S a few years ago, I don't remember it handling poorly but it's the top model car... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 10:08 AM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Mercedes content: Our 2019 Sprinter had no tactile buttons or knobs for radio presets either. How

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Mercedes content: Our 2019 Sprinter had no tactile buttons or knobs for radio presets either. However, it did have the capability of voice activation so I was able to say “Play 98.7 FM,” and it would immediately obey my command. I could also turn on the seat heater, check fuel economy instantane

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

My new pickup has no tactile buttons for radio presets which is irritating. At least it has knobs for HVAC... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 9:03 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: If I'm understanding Karl correctly, my hate for the touchscreen crap has mult

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Yes that’s the key. Need to find some hackers who could reverse engineer the control systems and escape the Elon gulag Sent from my iPad > On Nov 12, 2022, at 8:41 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re > already

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re already screwing people over on resales where they disable options when the car changes owners. That being the case, you’re pretty much at Elon’s mercy unless you find a way to gain control. That or be able to disable updat

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

I wonder if these things will ever get to beater status where you could buy them cheepcheep and just hoon the hell out of them, or if they will just suffer massive multiple system failures to where they couldn’t even be rat rodded. I suppose some cult dudes will figure out how to run them with r

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

On 2022-11-12 07:41, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yes, thanks, Karl! This is good to know, never having even sat in a Tesla. Makes me want one even less. Although I would like to experience the acceleration. Yeah. A 3 Performance or any late model S would feel like the street/strip ca

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

On 2022-11-11 22:41, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Man the stereo is insane though. Almost makes up for the fact that it handles like a RedBull soap box derby racer. The stereo is good to know. The ride quality is good to know. I knew the mass was high and assumed it would cause handling

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Yes, thanks, Karl! This is good to know, never having even sat in a Tesla. Makes me want one even less. Although I would like to experience the acceleration. -D > On Nov 11, 2022, at 9:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Great review > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Nov

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Great review --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 11, 2022, at 10:42 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Man the stereo is insane though. Almost makes up for the fact that it > handles like a RedBull soap box derby racer. > > View out the front is beautiful. > > Climate is controlled very

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

Man the stereo is insane though. Almost makes up for the fact that it handles like a RedBull soap box derby racer. View out the front is beautiful. Climate is controlled very well. Definitely a computer with wheels and a motor. It shows little diagrams of everything you are driving by, for no a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

If I'm understanding Karl correctly, my hate for the touchscreen crap has multiplied tenfold. Having to take my eyes off the road and focus on a tactile free screen to do anything is a safety hazard. What pisses me off to no end is when my Chevy puts up a long paragraph of verbiage on the screen

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1959 Mercedes ponton 190 gas

"stuck motor" which could be anything.  Maybe a transplant candidate?  But $4500 is kinda high for bad engine car unless you have a spare sitting around gathering dust --FT On 11/11/22 6:01 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: H? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick M

[MBZ] Fwd: 1959 Mercedes ponton 190 gas

H? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM Subject: 1959 Mercedes ponton 190 gas To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/7556251740.html Sent from Mail for Windows

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

I suspect that when Mercedes ups their EV game, Tesla will be relegated to the minor league of auto makers. It was basically a tax farm anyway. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

See below for day 2 report Somehow it went only to Andrew. For Day 3 I will only add that the fore and aft hobby horsing is super annoying and I dont know what their chassis dynamics people are smoking. Still have not charged it. No key or off switch still annoying. I leave my kid inside and if

[MBZ] Fwd: [UPDATE] New Article Posted: Mercedes-Benz 210 E-Class Central Locking System

--FT Sent from iFōn Begin forwarded message: > From: Automotive Tech Info > Date: November 9, 2022 at 3:25:35 PM EST > To: > Subject: [UPDATE] New Article Posted: Mercedes-Benz 210 E-Class Central > Locking System > Reply-To: Automotive Tech Info > >  > View this email in your browser >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD Project Car

With the rising price of fuel that grease car kit is probably pretty valuable to some rube who will then ruin a TDI with it... -Curt On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 01:52:46 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: yes On Fri, Nov 4, 2022, 1:32 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercede

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD Project Car

yes On Fri, Nov 4, 2022, 1:32 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Soo tempting. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM > Subject: Mercedes 300CD Project Car > To: Frederick Moir > > > https://hartford.cr

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD Project Car

Soo tempting. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM Subject: Mercedes 300CD Project Car To: Frederick Moir https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/7552966626.html Sent from Mail for Windows

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OOOOOOHHHHH 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE - $48,000

Yeah I saw it in different geographies. I wonder if there is some mechanism for doing that as I see sometimes 10 of the same car but in different CL towns. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 3, 2022, at 4:24 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seller is spamming CL. I saw it listed in TP

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OOOOOOHHHHH 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE - $48,000

Seller is spamming CL. I saw it listed in TPA as well. -D > On Nov 3, 2022, at 9:41 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I feel the seats look odd. Could just be me. > CL-ed in Charlotte but the car is in MO? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 3, 2022, at 8:27 AM, Randy B

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OOOOOOHHHHH 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE - $48,000

I feel the seats look odd. Could just be me. CL-ed in Charlotte but the car is in MO? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2022, at 8:27 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not sure who is copying who at the moment, but back around 2000 the big > Lexus sedan certainly looked to b

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OOOOOOHHHHH 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE - $48,000

Not sure who is copying who at the moment, but back around 2000 the big Lexus sedan certainly looked to be pretty much a clone of a Mercedes. Randy On 03/11/2022 10:06 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: In my experience, convertible interiors always take a beating and need replacement after about

[MBZ] Fwd: OOOOOOHHHHH 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE - $48,000

In my experience, convertible interiors always take a beating and need replacement after about 5 years of use. Top down and wind in your face works on interiors and drivers about the same. All said, it is a collectors model.. it makes you wish Mercedes still built real cars instead of shoe box clon

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

My '79 300SD does not have that battery enclosure. I don't know if it's missing or if the car was was never equipped with it. On Mon, Oct 31, 2022, at 15:12, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:57:48 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On the good side, I don't think I've e

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

tempting On Mon, Oct 31, 2022, 1:47 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dizel? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 1:20 PM > Subject: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES > To: Frederick Moir > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

I've never seen one with an 85 mph speedometer either. That was from the Carter-era 55mph interstate speed limit. On Mon, Oct 31, 2022, at 13:18, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Is that battery thing factory? I don’t recall ever seeing one > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 31, 2022, at 1

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

On 2022-10-31 14:28, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Nuh huh. Must have been scavenged from a late 80s SD. So, 126 had those? (along with the 15 hole wheels) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

On 2022-10-31 14:18, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Is that battery thing factory? I don’t recall ever seeing one In case the listing gets deleted, here's the pic. I have one of those NAPA Legend batteries in my 126. Came with the car in 2015, not sure how old it is. Ran it flat twice last

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

Nuh huh. Must have been scavenged from a late 80s SD. On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 2:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that battery thing factory? I don’t recall ever seeing one > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 31, 2022, at 12:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

Is that battery thing factory? I don’t recall ever seeing one Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 31, 2022, at 12:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-10-31 13:46, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > >> https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/7550780965.html > > Rusty but crusty. > I don

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

On 2022-10-31 13:46, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/7550780965.html Rusty but crusty. I don't believe there's such a thing as a 15 hole wheel with 116-appropriate offset. On the good side, I don't think I've ever seen a 116 that still had that batter

[MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

Dizel? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 1:20 PM Subject: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES To: Frederick Moir https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/7550780965.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: MERCEDES BENZ 230SL EXHAUST PIPES

Pahtz. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM Subject: MERCEDES BENZ 230SL EXHAUST PIPES To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/zip/7536836105.html Sent from Mail for Windows

[MBZ] Fwd: Anyone used one of these? Plastic welder

My .02 cents worth. I've been welding for more than 50 years, and during that time progressed pretty much through all processes for joining all types of metal [ie worked for a while doing weld repair on turbine engine blades (very complex exotic metals and specialized weld repair). However, I had n

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

> Have you used the induction heaters? Yep, and it works better than I had hoped for. I bought it to remove a frozen bolt with a stripped head from a driveshaft yoke on a truck with a leaky gas tank (not mine). Fire was not an option. I have used it many times since with much success. Frozen bra

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Have you used the induction heaters? The shop that my son works in took out the torches and provided induction heaters. The mechanics were not impressed and the torches are now back. I think they still have the induction heaters but don't know if they ever use them. Randy On 08/09/2022 3:21

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

> Exactly! You need a torch. You need heat. You don't need a torch. https://youtube.com/shorts/ww9kmVtXToc?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/zzmJnEwcOFw?feature=share https://youtu.be/K5EcZ3exRY8 If you've ever used a fire extinguisher in a panic, you know. Rick __

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Exactly! You need a torch. Randy On 08/09/2022 12:21 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: But breaking nuts is harder than unscrewing nuts, if only the nuts could be unscrewed... Red heat! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

> But breaking nuts is harder than unscrewing nuts, if only the nuts could be > unscrewed... Red heat! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Depends on whether there's enough room to get a nutbreaker on the nuts. If you break the nuts open, then you can try to clean the stud threads after you take the manifold off. But breaking nuts is harder than unscrewing nuts, if only the nuts could be unscrewed... On 2022-09-06 15:01, Allan St

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

> Curt wrote: > Yeah, the 6.5 is also known for injection pump issues. I expect > if it hasn't been off yet it needs to be. Pump controller more than the pump. A bigger issue is head gasket. It can be done with the engine in the car, but reaching the back isn't great. Removing broken off head

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

> Curt wrote: > Dang, that'd be a good camp truck. I wonder how hard the > manifold is to replace? Seems like it shouldn't be that big a > deal really... Intake manifold? Easy. Exhaust? A bit harder. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

No shouldn’t be Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2022, at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dang, that'd be a good camp truck. I wonder how hard the manifold is to > replace? Seems like it shouldn't be that big a deal really... > > > -Curt > > > > On Monday, September 5, 20

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Yeah, the 6.5 is also known for injection pump issues. I expect if it hasn't been off yet it needs to be. You could throw a bunch of money at that pretty easily... -Curt On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 03:02:06 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 13:55, Cu

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 13:55, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Dang, that'd be a good camp truck. I wonder how hard the manifold is to > replace? Seems like it shouldn't be that big a deal really... You say that now, next thing you know you're pulling the heads off to drill out and re-tap the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Dang, that'd be a good camp truck. I wonder how hard the manifold is to replace? Seems like it shouldn't be that big a deal really... -Curt On Monday, September 5, 2022 at 09:46:48 PM EDT, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Barn on wheels? -- Forwarded message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

motor home? On Mon, Sep 5, 2022, 9:46 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Barn on wheels? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 8:09 PM > Subject: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel > To: Frederick Moir > > > > http

[MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

Barn on wheels? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 8:09 PM Subject: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/boxford-suburban-turbodiesel/7530337929.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EMP PROOF

That was a Quantum turbo. LT Don called it a rocket ship, I didn't trust the speedo. It was speedier than a 240D though. The shocks were bad and none of the door locks worked. If I'd been by myself I would have bought it... -Curt On Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 07:15:35 PM EDT, mitch--- vi

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EMP PROOF

Looks like the kid brother of a 300TD. On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 7:15 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-09-01 18:56, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > > Once had one of these. > > > > > > https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-emp-proof/7520249154.html > > I seem to remember C

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EMP PROOF

On 2022-09-01 18:56, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Once had one of these. https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-emp-proof/7520249154.html I seem to remember Curt and Angie going to Iowa for one and deciding not to bring it home. ___ ht

[MBZ] Fwd: EMP PROOF

Once had one of these. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM Subject: EMP PROOF To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-emp-proof/7520249154.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE

To paraphrase, "nothing is more expensive than a FREE Mercedes." On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:09 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Klassick? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM > Subject: FREE '92 MERC

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz for sale

Thrashed/trashed/vandalized/buggered. Take your pick. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:04 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 250C for you? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Fred Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM > Subject: Mercedes Benz for sale >

[MBZ] Fwd: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE

Klassick? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM Subject: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/holbrook-free-92-mercedes-300e-sportline/7522554355.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz for sale

250C for you? -- Forwarded message - From: Fred Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM Subject: Mercedes Benz for sale To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/keene-mercedes-benz-for-sale/7527525266.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes parts car

On 2022-08-21 20:16, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/randolph-mercedes-parts-car/7523900850.html Didn't know there was a 1986 S124 diesel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes parts car

Pahtz? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Aug 21, 2022 at 7:46 PM Subject: Mercedes parts car To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/randolph-mercedes-parts-car/7523900850.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D

couple projects for you Fred. if I take on another project it well be a 240D stick On Wed, Aug 3, 2022, 3:24 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM > Subject: 1984 Silver M

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D

-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM Subject: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/chesterfield-1984-silver-mercedes-benz/7515462269.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel Wagon

Leno also says that French cars are the most comfortable. Only two pics on that ad, looks like the paint is totally shot. Also, "would need some attention in order to be a dependable daily driver" could mean almost anything. Still, for a grand, could be fun to play around with. On Sun, Jul 17

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