Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Yes, many years ago; 'don't remember a lot of it. 'Oughta read it again. Wilton Cap'n Eddie the race car driver never had a driver's license, even in the 60s. Before WWI (the war to end all wars) no DL was needed Afterward, he was so famous. He said if he got stopped he pulled out the

Re: [MBZ] Independent shop in Pensacola?

Check the repair shop forum on Benzworld. Might be something there, as it's organized by geographical areas. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 16, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > anyone know of a reliable MB shop in Pensacola, FL area? > >

[MBZ] Independent shop in Pensacola?

anyone know of a reliable MB shop in Pensacola, FL area? ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Max's bandaids Was: Prepping for the Q.

My '84 190D had more repair than original pipe. I had already replaced the section with the mufflers but the section from the manifold to the mufflers was just tinfoil. When I started I'd wrap it with some thin metal and weld that on. By the end I bought repair pieces from FLAPS and welded them

Re: [MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

I like the Sears Diehard. Even though two of them went south on me within 2 years, they were easy to exchange under warranty. On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not really relevant to me this week. I have a bad battery in the 4matic > but

Re: [MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

Mitch, That looks like a great price. I think Wal-Mart sells a group 49 for about $125. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

Been around since 1888, so they must have SOMETHING on the ball. On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 1:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not really relevant to me this week. I have a bad battery in the 4matic > but I'm > just going to use the 2003 Johnson/Autozone from the

Re: [MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

If thats a good battery (IIRC Exide are Johnson Controls so as good as anything) thats an excellent price. I paid $125 2 years ago for the Group 47 in my Jetta. That was at my local Car Quest and was $25-$50 less than Autozone and Advance. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Got exhaust all welded up. Will install tomorrow. Today's snag was an incorrect fuel line sent to me by classic center. They will overnight the correct one for tomorrow. Still some hope for making the Q on Saturday! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2015, at 11:56 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

This is very interesting. So the hose slides onto a pipe and is secured by a ferrule? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2015, at 7:22 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> Got exhaust all welded up. Will install tomorrow. Today's snag was an >> incorrect fuel line sent

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

That is awesome, it looks like an old mic cable... -Curt From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Prepping

[MBZ] 2002 C320 headlight cover

Is there anyone on the list who may know if the plastic headlight covers on a 2002 C320, which tend to degrade and fog up with age, are replaceable as I only seem to be able to find the complete headlight assembly availables? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Got exhaust all welded up. Will install tomorrow. Today's snag was an incorrect fuel line sent to me by classic center. They will overnight the correct one for tomorrow. Still some hope for making the Q on Saturday! Herr Welding GURU: Don't sweat the fuel line. Cut off, grind off, or pull

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

I do the same on some fuel hoses that are NLA... cut off the ferrule, clamp on some new hose. I had to do this on the original (and awesome) fuel hose on my ponton two weeks ago: http://images.jaimekop.com/2015_05_15_Mercedes_219/large-65.html I'd love to find a source for new ferrules and a

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Yes the hose they mistakenly sent me had some cool braided pattern. Too bad it was the wrong one! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2015, at 8:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is awesome, it looks like an old mic cable... > -Curt > > > From:

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

> On September 16, 2015 at 8:14 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd love to find a source for new ferrules and a crimp die set to avoid the > use of clamps. Turn to the yellow pages of the local phone book and look for Hydraulics?

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Haha. Cool category! So what's on the menu this Saturday? I'm trying to convince Kari's landlord who is a Mercedes buff to come. He owns a 62 220SE coupe and his son in law a 71 280SL. Both are in sorry shape! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2015, at 8:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

This can be dangerous! Another excuse to buy a tool! http://acehose.com/brass-hose-fittings-couplings.htm Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2015, at 9:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On September 16, 2015 at 8:14 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

I do the same on some fuel hoses that are NLA... cut off the ferrule, clamp on some new hose. I had to do this on the original (and awesome) fuel hose on my ponton two weeks ago: http://images.jaimekop.com/2015_05_15_Mercedes_219/large-65.html I'd love to find a source for new ferrules and a

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

This is very interesting. So the hose slides onto a pipe and is secured by a ferrule? Yes, the ferrule is just a permanent clamp that won't skin your knuckles (in theory) Take it off, replace the hose and put on a clamp. The fitting is all that is important.

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Well Dimitri this,is encouraging. Yes the most repairs,award is a new one for you. Prize is some broken 123 parts I have here that you can refabricate. Got couple hundred freshly dug clams sitting here waiting for transport in a MB to the Q. ___

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

This can be dangerous! Another excuse to buy a tool! http://acehose.com/brass-hose-fittings-couplings.htm Wow! $300 for the crimper for small hose? We need to get HF to make in China for $39 with a starter set of ferrules. None of these are as good as the Grainger one. It had more sizes

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Dwight sez: Well menu has Karen's famous,clam chowder as usual & Curt's chicken & his beef. New this year will be steamed, hardshell clams. Tell him we don't judge on car condition. Also veggies & fruit & the longest running MB informal gathering in New England. And MOST IMPORTANTLY -

Re: [MBZ] Prepping for the Q.

Well menu has Karen's famous,clam chowder as usual & Curt's chicken & his beef. New this year will be steamed, hardshell clams. Tell him we don't judge on car condition. Also veggies & fruit & the longest running MB informal gathering in New England. And MOST IMPORTANTLY - nice people who

[MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

Not really relevant to me this week. I have a bad battery in the 4matic but I'm just going to use the 2003 Johnson/Autozone from the 300SD, but is this a good deal? Exide group 49 Global Extreme, 40 month free replacement warranty, $115 at Menards through Sept 27th:

Re: [MBZ] Are Exide batteries any good?

I like the Sears Diehard. Even though two of them went south on me within 2 years, they were easy to exchange under warranty. Thus the name Die EASY Those are crappy batteries. They were crappy batteries and died easily 40 years ago. No snears anywhere around to replace the dead ones

Re: [MBZ] Max's bandaids Was: Prepping for the Q.

> WILTON wrote: > > In about '84, I was cruising along at about 60mph one > evening in my '80 240D with 40 kmi when suddenly what I > first thought might have been the sound of an R4360 recip > erupting around me. Exhaust system had broken in two at > front wall of muffler! Heh. It is rather