Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Florida = no fault state. Insurance companies settle up with the insured, then go after the other driver if they think they can recover. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So the po lice/insco will say it is his fault

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just go drive one and see what you think. The newer the better. I would try to get a 98 or up. 97 down still uses 104 and 119. You already have das which is much more useful on a 210 than a 140 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: We

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
98 has the newer engines. 99 had new much better radio and side curtain air bags. 00 or 01 is facelift models that have different trim tail lights and steering wheel controls Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Agreed.

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

2015-07-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
No engine pictures? How disappointing. I see what may be a set of what may be, 16inch wheels and tires, which would NOT be proper for that car. On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just spotted this one on the local craigslist. Kevin in

Re: [MBZ] B2

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I probably was only able to see it because they weren't trying to hide. *smiles* Scotty! Shields UP! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] B2

2015-07-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Ayatollah Hominy would need a new set of trousers if he saw that thing --R On 7/16/15 1:58 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: WILTON wrote: It's supposedly so stealthy, I surprised you saw it. ;) Heh. I was using ears and eyes - not radar. And since I could recognize the silhouette it

[MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car. Jeep bumper smashed headlight, crumpled hood and fender, no other damage and car is

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
There is a silverish 140 for sale up the road, was put out at the end of a guy's driveway a coupla days ago. It looks pretty nice on a drive-by. I think it is the same guy who had a white one a coupla years ago for sale. I have driven by but have not looked at it. I could do that, see what

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:46:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Double ouch! 'Glad nobody hurt. Remind me - is that a 140? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Cc: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:46 AM

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Please do. You've done well by me once, maybe you can make it two times... Thank you! To be honest, I don't think it's going to make a lot of sense to put any money into this car at this point. It pains me to say that, but the economics probably bear out just getting another car. Ideally I

[MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Anyone have one for sale or a lead on one?1987 MB 190D turbo.This is for my olde Bent 190D, so that It can be sold for paatz.Low mileage and rust, plus Bent. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Too bad you are not here, I have all those parts Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 9:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes, it's a W140 coupe (1995). Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Double ouch! 'Glad nobody hurt. Remind me - is that a 140? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] B2

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hominy did shoulda seen that in 1979 had jimmay cahtah had one ball ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OMG -- Mercedes 283S

2015-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/07/2015 10:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Rich wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5122180558.html fmiser wrote: A 250S (W108?) with a small block Chevy - is a rat rod??!!? Randy wrote: that is what a rat rod is. usually, just junk cobbled together - no paint etc.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Doesn't matter. Florida is a no-fault state, and he hit them in the rear, which effectively makes him responsible. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:07 AM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:46:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
How much for them plus shipping to 33596? Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Too bad you are not here, I have all those parts Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
OR - road trip! How far from FL to OK? Is the car drivable? Run it up there and swap the parts onto it and drive it home. RB On 16/07/2015 10:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: How much for them plus shipping to 33596? Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is where the economics as well as logistics kick in. The cost for fuel, and more importantly, time, would make it prohibitive, although I do appreciate the suggestion. If Kaleb were closer it might make sense, but between having to take PTO at work and the boy being in summer session at

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So the po lice/insco will say it is his fault for being young and male. Nice! Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car. Jeep

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:26:38 + Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Anyone have one for sale or a lead on one?1987 MB 190D turbo.This is for my olde Bent 190D, so that It can be sold for paatz.Low mileage and rust, plus Bent. Why do you want a replacement radiator when you

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Google says Miami to Tulsa is 1445 miles so round trip is pretty close to 3000 miles. At 20 mpg, that is about 150 gallons of fuel. I don't know about you, but I am getting to the stage in my life where I have no plans to drive a thousand miles a day so it would take some days. Even with 2 or

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would have to check, but I think everything ahead of the A pillar is the same between the coupe and sedan. I'll be looking into that this afternoon. Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 12:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Shipping would

[MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Engine failure. The mind boggles. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:11:03 + fred.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist: mercedes benz 300D turbo

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Shipping would be costly and I am not really setup to do large shipping anymore. Is this the coupe you are talking about? If so I don't have the parts I don't think. I have sedan parts. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I live in Tampa, but it's still a haul, roughly 1300 miles according to the Google. Agree with the other points. I'm not interested in a road trip unless it's for a replacement, and a darned good one at that. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Clutch is not hooked up! Not driveable! A/C ran ice cold last time I checked! On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 3:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No engine pictures? How disappointing. I see what may be a set of what may be, 16inch wheels and tires, which would NOT be proper

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What about the nearest junk yards? Or call LKQ: 301 428-8239 On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Florida = no fault state. Insurance companies settle up with the insured, then go after the other driver if they think they can recover. Dan

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Would a slightly leaky 190D 2.2l radiator work for your limited needs? IIRC it only oozes a little. Perhaps a slight pinch with some pliers could stop that. The price is right anyway... -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well you already have a 113 motor so you got that covered already. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That’s an option. Sticking with a W140 is best since everything I have around here is mostly W140 stuff. However, I

Re: [MBZ] W124 Hood Release will not work

2015-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Uh oh On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: Worse case scenario is you find out after the fact that a replacement grille insert is NLA. LOL I worded my instructions _very_ carefully! Cut the green wire. After cutting the red wire. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s an option. Sticking with a W140 is best since everything I have around here is mostly W140 stuff. However, I was thinking about an E class, which I mentioned in my original post. Just don’t know a lot about them. Thanks, Dan On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Wasn't there a nice green W124/OM606 on Benzworld recently in Ann Arbor or something like that? To be honest, I don't think it's going to make a lot of sense to put any money into this car at this point. It pains me to say that, but the economics probably bear out just getting another car.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would be looking at a 210 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah, but it’s gone. He’s not a diesel driver, either. I wouldn’t put him in one unless he was willing. A few nice S320s just came up on CL here, so I’m

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig.Because it is easier to move around in my space limited driveway if it is more or less whole.Parting it out is not an option.Okay? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:29:59 -0600 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator From:

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig.Because it easier to move around in my space limiter driveway if it is more or less whole.Parting it out here is not an option.Okay? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:29:59 -0600 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator From:

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Photos of the victims and their injuries: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/psuhragtdbv8e6b/AAA1mWR_7ulHa0AAgQDP9noUa?dl=0 I was able to extract the headlight assembly and straighten out the little portion of the radiator support that is forward of the oval opening in the support back to pretty much

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'd check the engine fan to be sure it turns freely. I think it is one of the highest energy consumers in that list I removed the fuse placard and carefully cleaned away the soot and scorching as best I can. I have deciphered the fuse #7 list to read: backup lamp, heating water valve,

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Sounds like a project for you and Clay and Jim to collaborate on! Just spotted this one on the local craigslist. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/5125549123.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Energy Positive House built in Wales for not much $$!

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/15/britains-first-energy-positive-house-opens-in-wales?utm_source=EnergyGuardian_emailutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=13999 ___ When are you moving? Should be nice to live there. All quite refined, you know!

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What about the nearest junk yards? Or call LKQ: 301 428-8239 car-part.com is your friend ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Must Be a Boob Man

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looking forward to checking out that “Titronic” automatic all wheel drive. rim shot Thanks folks, I’ll be here all week. Be sure to try the veal…. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig.1. I have to keep it whole and mobile.2. It is not a reasonable car to restore.3. Anyone in need of an low mileage engine with a rebuilt head or transmission or suspension and other parts will get very good parts.4. Before I got it, the car was in at least two accidents and not well

[MBZ] Bent.

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig.What Curt said, so much more elegantly. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Chain? On Jul 16, 2015 12:18 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Engine failure. The mind boggles. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:11:03 +

Re: [MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dwight.Probably.May also be loose crank-bolt/sheared key. Either way cranking over an interference engine to check that the cam does not turn will cause all sorts of damage. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:27:36 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Promises Best-in-Class Towing, Torque

2015-07-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Eight years to develop the engine??? That explains a lot... Still, a promising turn for more diesel fueled vehicles... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 15, 2015 12:57:59 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The 97 still had the 119. 98 up is 113 v8. The 6 cylinder 112 is identical just 2 less holes Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for sale in the

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Clamp Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If the monovalve insert is leaking, but I really want the AC on full, can I unplug the monovalve to stop the flow of hot water to the heater core, or do I need to clamp off the

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:45:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sold in one piece to be used as parts by somebody else as opposed to the massive and annoying job of selling parts off of a car and then being stuck with a rusting hulk. -Curt Now that makes sense!

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for sale in the area, but I don’t have a feel for prices yet: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5099166133.html New Tampa = new money http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5120792376.html Salvage title doesn’t concern me

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Didn’t you say the W210s are pretty decent on gas mileage? Dan On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well you already have a 113 motor so you got that covered already. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

2015-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
clutch is not hooked up because it has an auto tranny in it now he says it had a manual tranny at one time in the past RB On 16/07/2015 4:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Clutch is not hooked up! Not driveable! A/C ran ice cold last time I checked! On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 3:55 PM,

[MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

2015-07-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If the monovalve insert is leaking, but I really want the AC on full, can I unplug the monovalve to stop the flow of hot water to the heater core, or do I need to clamp off the hose? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

2015-07-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks. Just clamped it off with a big hemostat I had in the tool bag, we'll see if that helps. This weekend I'll probably examine the insert to see if I need to order a new one. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 16, 2015 6:34:52 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. Newer = better for sure. Thanks for pointing out the break between 97 and 98. Not a lot in the wiki or forums on BW about that. The boy is busy catching up on school work and I have an HOA meeting in about 30 minutes, but I’ll have a chat with him later tonight and see what he

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh and the v8 will get about the same mileage as the v6 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for sale in the area, but I don’t have a feel for prices

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

2015-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We get about 26 with our e430 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Didn’t you say the W210s are pretty decent on gas mileage? Dan On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sold in one piece to be used as parts by somebody else as opposed to the massive and annoying job of selling parts off of a car and then being stuck with a rusting hulk. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Craig

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

2015-07-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:42:32 + Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Craig.Because it is easier to move around in my space limited driveway if it is more or less whole.Parting it out is not an option.Okay? Here you say it's not going to be parted out, but earlier you said,

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should tackle a floor rust project

2015-07-16 Thread clay via Mercedes
I will sell you my 300D race car for $499 clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS

Re: [MBZ] OT Energy Positive House built in Wales for not much $$!

2015-07-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: Nice!! mao ___ 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