Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Do you have a 722.6 dipstick? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it would > not shift out of first and he replaced the conductor plate. He then drove it > out here in

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2024, at 3:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > So I had the car up on four jackstands to bleed the brakes and had the > thought of looking for the date code on the tires. I had trouble finding

Re: [MBZ] OT What could go wrong -- 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 000

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Pre-Ford acquisition. Avoid unless you’re into self-flagellation. -D > On Jun 8, 2024, at 1:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > ANS: Not much at this point as it has all already gone wrong > > Car not driven in number of years. Needs TLC. > >

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
When are you getting a Kirkland tattoo?  -D On Jun 8, 2024, at 12:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: COSTCO FOREVER!!! --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 7, 2024, at 11:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic…  -D On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I don’t believe overfilling would cause that unless it was majorly overfilled, and then again, I can’t think of a way that excessive ATF would cause a problem. When you overfill the fluid will cause cavitation, but even then the typical complaint is intermittent operation or slipping as the air

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is there a code for "transmission fluid level too high"? Simple enough experiment to drain and refill to spec, no? On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, at 15:39, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it > would not shift out of first and he

[MBZ] 722.6 wtf?

2024-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have this 98 e320 that I have had for a while. A guy in town said it would not shift out of first and he replaced the conductor plate. He then drove it out here in limp mode and I reset it: it was also a little low on fluid. I topped it off for him but am pretty sure I way overfilled it.

[MBZ] OT What could go wrong -- 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D, $2, 000

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
ANS: Not much at this point as it has all already gone wrong Car not driven in number of years. Needs TLC. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1735428916985482 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2005 Sprinter Class B RV - $37,500

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice looking camper. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/burbank-2005-mercedes-benz-sprinter-t1n/7754855428.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1994 E320 - 151k miles - $10,000

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, almost could be a BaT candidate? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/carol-stream-mercedes-benz-e320/7754775551.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
We have Sam's Club here, no Costco conveniently close. I think Sam's is similar but Costco seems to be a bit nicer, from what I've heard. Even Sam's is a bit outside the radius of my normal drives so I rarely buy gas there. On Sat, Jun 8, 2024, at 12:35, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
COSTCO FOREVER!!! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 11:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic… > >  > -D > > > On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day > >

[MBZ] doesn’t run , no title 2006 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D,$500

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Go armed. Worth it for parts https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1386741815235740/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting colors on a CL -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

2024-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks to be factory.  Interesting.  price is ambitious but perhaps not unrealistic https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/467194735797122 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Grind some ice cubes, They will help move whatever might still be in the grinder, and have enough water to sort of "lube the move" as they are being ground up. Unless the Mrs. sent a stainless steel spoon into the grinder... then it's time for a new one anyway.. [No, she will not confess .. don't

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Says the confirmed Kirkland fanatic…  -D On Jun 7, 2024, at 1:10 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day --FT Sent from iFōn On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 17:40, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Thank you for pointing them out. Agreed. Website looks like it's from 1998 but that's not all bad. https://www.samstagsales.com/ Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might still have a bit of bone or whatever it was stuck it it that still rubbing. Try cycling it on and off with a lot of water running. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 21:07, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Might. It might go tits up pretty soon but shall see. It just doesn’t > sound the same to

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? > Same one. Same price. Now manufactured by Gedore. I got mine in the mailing list group purchase almost 30 years ago. I don't remember exactly what it cost, then, and it predates my keeping a log. $400? I believe the group purchase was a

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? Same one. Same price. Now manufactured by Gedore. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Might. It might go tits up pretty soon but shall see. It just doesn’t sound the same to me. This is THE top of the like most powerful insinkerator that is only about 4 or so years old. It’s wisper quiet and you can hardly hear it running when turned on. It’s now noticeable louder and not sure

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Strong work. Bearing might have let go --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 7:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well that worked. It doesn’t sound as smooth as I think it should but it > kicks on and spins. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> A spring compressor...Very, very pricey. More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
rcedes Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 4:40:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Samstag On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the abs

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well that worked. It doesn’t sound as smooth as I think it should but it kicks on and spins. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > Good idea, maybe I will try that right now before buying a new one. What’s > the worse that can happen. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds overcooked. Wild goose is red meat and should be treated as such, never to be cooked beyond 150F, ideally 145... I usually pound 'em out to get them more tender, lightly season with a rub like my favorite Dinosaur BBQ rub, then brown in a cast iron pan on the stove and into the oven for

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Good idea, maybe I will try that right now before buying a new one. What’s the worse that can happen. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 5:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > yeah once. I just banged it back and forth and it finally let loose. Get > an impact tool with a

Re: [MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah once.  I just banged it back and forth and it finally let loose.  Get an impact tool with a hex bit on it --FT On 6/7/24 6:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Anyone ever had a garbage disposal locked up so tight it bends the Allen wrench when trying to turn it manually completely

[MBZ] Stuck garbage disposal

2024-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Anyone ever had a garbage disposal locked up so tight it bends the Allen wrench when trying to turn it manually completely removed from the sink? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever > encountered. Ever. Thank you for pointing them out. What tools did you order? Craig

[MBZ] Samstag

2024-06-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever encountered. Ever. Rick Get Outlook for Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Damn. It was $3.59 at Costco the other day --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy and it's come down. > Reporting about the same ($4.25) here now. Was much higher last time I filled > up

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-07 12:12, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Have they invaded your area? Where? I believe Georgia is ground zero. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm well I take that back, I just checked gasbuddy and it's come down. Reporting about the same ($4.25) here now. Was much higher last time I filled up about 2 weeks ago. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:34, Allan Streib wrote: > Premium here is closer to $4.65 these days. > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Premium here is closer to $4.65 these days. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:28, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I’ve been paying $4.25/gallon for premium at Shell for probably the last > month. > > -D > > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Here in AZ,

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve been paying $4.25/gallon for premium at Shell for probably the last month. -D > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here in AZ, diesel has been stuck at $3.99 for months. Unleaded has danced > between $3.85 and $4.10 in that same time frame. > Lately I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No none here. The worst we have in spiders are black widows and brown recluses. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024, at 12:12, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Have they invaded your area? Where? > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s because it has so much power left in it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m amazed that the cracked windshield does not affect the way it drives. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2024, at 8:09 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Here in AZ, diesel has been stuck at $3.99 for months. Unleaded has danced between $3.85 and $4.10 in that same time frame. Lately I have noticed quite the disparity in price among places like QT, Circle K, Chevron, Fry’s (Kroger). It seems like their prices used to be pretty much identical

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have they invaded your area? Where? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Good news, I guess. > > > > > https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html > > Not

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m amazed that the cracked windshield does not affect the way it drives. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2024, at 8:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a lot of > power left in it > >

Re: [MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The outside temperature display works. Buy it. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 11:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a > lot of power left in it > >

[MBZ] it's a 560 SLE 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,500

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Marketplace wouldn't let me place what it is Solid running car with a lot of power left in it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/933965721863514 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Good news, I guess. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html Not poisonous to humans, but they're big, annoying, their webs are very strong, and they kill hummingbirds.

[MBZ] the car looks better sitting low. 2003 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $4, 800

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pounding the $h1t out of the suspension and rubbing on the fenders. Yeah that's worth 4800... Cons~ hydraulic leak on suspension, never fixed, personal preference, the car looks better sitting low. Feel free to fix leak and raise it back up.. Check engine light is on for a $40 sensor that has

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My former FIL would go hunt those things on the Eastern Shore every winter and bring a bunch of them home to cook later.  The MIL marinated them in red wine and herbs for a day or two then baked them in the oven.  They were always dry and tough and chewy and didn't have a good flavor to my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If my hunting buddies can't figure out how to make Canada goose breast edible (hint, don't overcook it) then it seems unlikely... -Curt On Friday, June 7, 2024 at 09:14:38 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Within 2 days someone will publish a recipe book for these

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I sure haven't seen that in a long time. Interestingly around the great northern estate diesel has held steady around $3.99 from April into June. In in north central MA we're averaging more like $4.09 with a big spread from $3.99 to $4.49. I may be headed back north this weekend, my class next

[MBZ] Sick price for an '88 Volvo SW

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Comparable '88 Mercedes wagon would fetch half this amount, if that. What's the world coming to? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-volvo-240-23/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Within 2 days someone will publish a recipe book for these critters. On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 1:44 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good news, I guess. > > > https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html >

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pricers have been dropping like a rock in the past 2 weeks. I paid $3.69 at my last visit (credit card price same as cash). On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 10:43 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I was surprised recently to see diesel LESS than gasoline! > > > Craig >

Re: [MBZ] 2006 S430 4matic - $3,500

2024-06-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A little cronched on RR but otherwise looks quite nice, price not crazy. $2200? —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:59 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Re-listed at $2,550 > >

[MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

2024-06-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good news, I guess. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2006 S430 4matic - $3,500

2024-06-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Re-listed at $2,550 https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/north-aurora-2006-mercedes-benz-s430-awd/7754422389.html On Wed, Jun 5, 2024, at 22:55, Allan Streib wrote: > Miles getting up there but looks reasonably nice. > >

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On this note I really need to dig into my AC on the 2004 E500. Still have warm (ambient) air on the left side and cool air on the right. I know that this is said to be a symptom of low charge but I've checked pressures and they look OK. I don't think the heat is stuck on because the air on the

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Evap temp should be low 40s or high 30s, ideally. ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I was surprised recently to see diesel LESS than gasoline! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, what is this?

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:27:35 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It’s the golden driller. > > > Golden Driller > wikipedia.org Thank you! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I suppose it’s possible but I’m not thinking it’s a high probability --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I wonder, if it completely leaked down, did any moisture or air get into > the system? ___

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I’ll watch pressure drop and see how it holds up --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 6, 2024, at 8:55 PM, OK DonN via Mercedes > wrote: > > Now you just need to find and stop the leak ... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 19:47:20 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > The AC in the 2012GL450 was blowing no cool air.  It hasn't been too > hot here up until just recently so when I have driven it I had the > windows down which was not unpleasant.  It has started to get warm now, > in the

Re: [MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
Now you just need to find and stop the leak ... On Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 6:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > The AC in the 2012GL450 was blowing no cool air. It hasn't been too hot > here up until just recently so when I have driven it I had the windows > down which was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:53:44 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-06 15:30, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html > > 5gW is 200,000 acres? 312 square miles? That's more than 17 miles > squared.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Standard economic theories don't apply in the PRC. On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Imagine the damage a solar flare or an EMP strike would do to that. > I wonder if there are any such protections built in the design. > Desert wind storms in that area? Hail? > Huge

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Imagine the damage a solar flare or an EMP strike would do to that. I wonder if there are any such protections built in the design. Desert wind storms in that area? Hail? Huge investment, could be a huge loss quickly. On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-06

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-06 15:30, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html 5gW is 200,000 acres? 312 square miles? That's more than 17 miles squared. That's smaller than the county I live in, but it's still pretty big.

[MBZ] AC fun today

2024-06-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The AC in the 2012GL450 was blowing no cool air.  It hasn't been too hot here up until just recently so when I have driven it I had the windows down which was not unpleasant.  It has started to get warm now, in the 80-90s and with the windows down it is noisy. I took a look at it this

[MBZ] code on dash says take to repair shop. 2008 gl450 Mercedes Benz, $1, 500

2024-06-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Probably would not be hard to get sorted but no title issue is a concern No title as is. I do not have scanner/diagnostic tool to find out issues. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/488649543589213 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] STOP ME!!!! 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 600 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2024-06-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Matches the 2001 CL600 --FT On 6/6/24 4:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Too bad it's not a pretty color. On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Needs some work but some spendy stuff has been done -The car will need to be towed, as the front driver side

Re: [MBZ] STOP ME!!!! 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 600 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2024-06-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Too bad it's not a pretty color. On Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Needs some work but some spendy stuff has been done > > -The car will need to be towed, as the front driver side shock will not > always bring the car up -Accelerator

[MBZ] STOP ME!!!! 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 600 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2024-06-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Needs some work but some spendy stuff has been done -The car will need to be towed, as the front driver side shock will not always bring the car up -Accelerator pedal sensor must be replaced, as the engine will not fully rev up at the moment

[MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

2024-06-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] indestructible engine, bulletproof transmission - 2006 E320 CDI - $10, 500

2024-06-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Must have spent $$$ on replacing the headliner, hence the high asking price. On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Arguably > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 5, 2024, at 10:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] indestructible engine, bulletproof transmission - 2006 E320 CDI - $10, 500

2024-06-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Arguably --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 5, 2024, at 10:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-e320-cdi-diesel/7754246423.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2006 S430 4matic - $3,500

2024-06-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Stealth spec but with the black interior I like it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 5, 2024, at 10:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Miles getting up there but looks reasonably nice. > >

[MBZ] 2006 S430 4matic - $3,500

2024-06-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Miles getting up there but looks reasonably nice. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/north-aurora-2006-mercedes-benz-s430-awd/7754193894.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] indestructible engine, bulletproof transmission - 2006 E320 CDI - $10, 500

2024-06-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix

2024-06-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah me too. About 2000miles --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 5, 2024, at 7:25 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > That really messes things up. I shall stay as far away as possible . > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 5, 2024, at 4:16 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix

2024-06-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That really messes things up. I shall stay as far away as possible . AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2024, at 4:16 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > For all you Arizonans, > >

[MBZ] I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix

2024-06-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
For all you Arizonans, https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15676844/drivers-death-prompts-incab-carbon-monoxide-warning-new-paccar-mx13 I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix NB Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend, June 7-10, between Happy Valley Road and Loop

[MBZ] OT This is cool -- Jimmy Buffett's camper

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A guy here who is good friends with a friend of mine, and whom I met once or twice, built out this van for JB and traveled around in Kollyfawnya with him a lot.  They used veggie oil in it.  JB was a friend of his father, and they got to be really good friends too, JB would stay with them in

Re: [MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yes I will deduct it from my tax payments --FT On 6/5/24 3:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: If I underwrite the cost of your wheels is this tax deductible? On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Donations gladly accepted --FT Sent from iFōn >

Re: [MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If I underwrite the cost of your wheels is this tax deductible? On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 3:45 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Donations gladly accepted > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 5, 2024, at 3:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have actually seen a couple of them around being driven by rich old white dudes who probably leased them then get something else in 2-3yr so there’s no pain involved. I haven’t seen one in maybe 3yr so perhaps they’ve moved on. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 5, 2024, at 2:32 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Donations gladly accepted --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 5, 2024, at 3:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That should be on PPV. > >> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:43 AM OK DonN via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Nice, thanks for sharing. >> >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, June 5th,

Re: [MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That should be on PPV. On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:43 AM OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: > Nice, thanks for sharing. > > > > > On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > Walkaround vid of the 09S550 after detailing. I need to

Re: [MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s interesting that there’s little to nothing in the way of information on these models out there. I mean, I’m sure that there’s plenty of MB documentation, but they must not have made many of these, as they seem to be relatively rare and you rarely see/hear about them in forums and stuff. I

Re: [MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There was a guy here who had the motor for sale.  It bolts on the back of the engine between it and the transmission.  Easy to change!  I think he wanted maybe $2k for it? --FT On 6/5/24 1:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Enough to avoid. Lots of serious hurt there. Add a restored

Re: [MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Enough to avoid. Lots of serious hurt there. Add a restored tittle and it’s a hurtful cherry on top. I’ve mentioned that there was a guy in Orlando who was selling NOS parts, one of which was a battery for one of these. I think he wanted $2k for a 10-year-old battery that had been sitting in a

Re: [MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's all great until the battery or motor fries then you have a S350, which I suppose would be OK unless the electricals bugger up other parts of the drive train and then you are looking at wayyy more than it is worth to fix it so it becomes scrap --FT On 6/5/24 12:46 PM, Bob Rentfro via

[MBZ] Boy, This is Random.

2024-06-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
What do we know about these? https://www.facebook.com/share/R8LKA67KEM9ma3vd/ Someone want to dip their toe into the hybrid pool? AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] OT needs a replacement Cadillac converter Food Truck , 1994 Firebird Formula Convertible - $1 (Hinesville)

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For a Pontiac?  A twofer ad! https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/hinesville-food-truck-firebird-formula/7753996203.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
Nice, thanks for sharing. On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > Walkaround vid of the 09S550 after detailing. I need to get an external > microphone with a wind shield > > https://youtu.be/8Ipu-Hzjhos > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Otherwise a good running car. NOT RUNNING! 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml350, $1, 000

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If this was closer I would go get it and replace the ISM and have a (maybe) decent vehicle transmission shift module went out. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1490855425144164 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] transmission needs to be replaced 2006 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $4, 500

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
722.9 transmission, conductor plate likely fried.  Price is too high by $3k.  Plus the headlights look wonky and the hood/bumper are not quite right.  Missing one parking sensor. The transmission just went out. It will not change into second gear. It will drive it will go in reverse.

[MBZ] Should anyone be interested...

2024-06-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Walkaround vid of the 09S550 after detailing.  I need to get an external microphone with a wind shield https://youtu.be/8Ipu-Hzjhos -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Ex- Johnny Carson W126 SEC

2024-06-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Heyyy-h!! On Tue, Jun 4, 2024, at 22:57, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Sold for $36,750. $26K for the provenance? > > On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> That's the FB Marketplace price. >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 1:07 PM Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Ex- Johnny Carson W126 SEC

2024-06-04 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
People are crazy. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2024, at 7:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sold for $36,750. $26K for the provenance? > >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> >> That's the FB Marketplace price. >> >> On Tue, Jun 4,

Re: [MBZ] Ex- Johnny Carson W126 SEC

2024-06-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sold for $36,750. $26K for the provenance? On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > That's the FB Marketplace price. > > On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 1:07 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Maybe $8-10k as it looks to be in fairly presentable

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm pretty sure I should if I knew where Saskatoon was

2024-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Just down the road from Corner Gas... -- Jim ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

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