Re: [MBZ] without comment

The observation could be made that the difference between the Amish and the Environmentalist is that with the Environmentalist the horse chit comes first... not after the horse passes.. But then... it's France I understand the French military is in crisis. The only white flag company in

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

I forget where I was, but one place I used had a huge expensive looking hydraulic press, and dozens of collets of different sizes and number of segments to fit any imaginable crimp ferule. It had to have been either the Kubota dealer or the Cathey Company, probably CatheyCo, they made the oil

Re: [MBZ] without comment

Most of us won't be around to enjoy this. On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 06/07/2017 3:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > >> https://jalopnik.com/france-plans-to-ban-sales-of-gasoline- >> and-diesel-vehicl-1796677036 >> >>

Re: [MBZ] crack

Could be a BAT flip candidate (assuming reasonable miles) On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6204231031.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

Remind me - what color combo? On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The one I bought for cheepcheep is not too bad, it runs fine but has some > neglect that could easy be sorted out with a bit of time and money. But in > the meantime I will

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

Price creeping up. Now $2750. On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, it's some other guy on there. I'm jaimekop, but I don't comment too > often > > Jaime > > > On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 12:16 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

On Thu, 6 Jul 2017 18:50:47 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > It's a hydraulic steering assist system. > Take the hoses to your local farm implement or industrial hydraulics > dealer. NAPA makes hoses (at least in its downtown Albuquerque store). Craig

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

It's a hydraulic steering assist system. Take the hoses to your local farm implement or industrial hydraulics dealer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Generic Mercedes $4k

Hidden at the bottom I can see a description of what's wrong with it. Ask Clay for details: 2000 Mercedes CLS Miles:135,000 S-430 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 4:58 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Rattle can white paint all over it - - I hate black cars. > Ha! Beat me to it. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

Yep, umn-hmmm. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch I'll give

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

Yep, that was one of the nice things about the white, '87 300D (146 kmi) a damned fool destroyed for in Apr '16. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell"

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

Gloves? Oven mitts? -D > On Jul 6, 2017, at 5:58 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Rattle can white paint all over it - - I hate black cars. > > On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Start looking for a

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

Rattle can white paint all over it - - I hate black cars. On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Start looking for a white one to swap it for. > > > > > On 06/07/2017 2:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > >> At Lowe's coupla hours ago,

Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring

Sorry, no project cars. Thanks! -D > On Jul 6, 2017, at 3:32 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > '95 E320, 174k, philly area, $1300. Needs some cosmetic attention? > >

Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring

Probably rusty, I've sent a private message. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 6, 2017 4:08:45 PM EDT, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: >So, it just needs a transmission? Looks decent. > >Don Snook > >-Original Message- >From: Floyd

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

Call them and ask. You should be able to just give them the hose diameter and length to get a ballpark. The low pressure (return) line is 11mm ID hose that’s available just about anywhere for cheep. I think I bought a meter of it just recently form an online vendor for around $15. -D >

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

Start looking for a white one to swap it for. On 06/07/2017 2:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: At Lowe's coupla hours ago, outside of Schwartze (my black '07 E320CDI) was so hot I could not touch it while moving from driver's door to trunk to remove and assemble mobility scooter I keep

Re: [MBZ] without comment

On 06/07/2017 3:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://jalopnik.com/france-plans-to-ban-sales-of-gasoline-and-diesel-vehicl-1796677036 It will be like the old days. There will be horse manure in the streets. The Amish are ahead of the curve for once.

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

Last I remember I put it on the compressor first and slipped it on the crank pulley. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember it being a bugger to get over the pulleys on the SD but it was the > proper size >

[MBZ] without comment

https://jalopnik.com/france-plans-to-ban-sales-of-gasoline-and-diesel-vehicl-1796677036 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never

Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring

So, it just needs a transmission? Looks decent. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 2:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring MAx is hot on this one.

[MBZ] PS hose repair?

The PS hose(s) are leaking on the SEC, new MB parts are $98/$63 H/L for new MB parts. How much might a repair cost on these? There are various hose repair places around town like DP got his AC hoses fixed, Wonder if they would do it cheaper. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give

[MBZ] Generic Mercedes $4k

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6189534362.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

[MBZ] Klebmobile, KlebPrice, KlebKwality

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6194037083.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

[MBZ] Yo

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6194332743.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

[MBZ] crack

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6204231031.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring

MAx is hot on this one. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2848658-1994-e320-wagon-whole-part.html --FT On 7/6/17 3:32 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: '95 E320, 174k, philly area, $1300. Needs some cosmetic attention?

Re: [MBZ] Volvo phasing out gas and diesel cars soon

Volvo are building a big new facility up the road to make SUVs and other vehicles. I guess they will start cranking out electrified Volvos --FT On 7/6/17 3:28 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Volvo Car Corp. has vowed to abandon the traditional gas-powered internal combustion engine...

Re: [MBZ] Too hot to touch

I'll give you $500 to take the trouble off your hands. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > At Lowe's coupla hours ago, outside of Schwartze (my black '07 E320CDI) > was so hot I could not touch it while moving from

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1984 mercedes benz station wagon

I have a 617 in the 79TD I need to get taken apart sometime soon. it is not turbo --FT On 7/5/17 4:57 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Fred wrote: Paatz? Meade wrote: With a generous helping of rust! If it were free, it's so far away I couldn't afford it.. :( But I'd sure like a good

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

I remember it being a bugger to get over the pulleys on the SD but it was the proper size --FT On 7/6/17 2:09 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: 300SD The belt may be short, but by very little. Came with the car. It was living in the trunk and the only missing belt was for AC, so … must be AC?

[MBZ] Car for Dan's offspring

'95 E320, 174k, philly area, $1300. Needs some cosmetic attention? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2835625-f-s-1995-e320-174k-philadelphia.html - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Too hot to touch

At Lowe's coupla hours ago, outside of Schwartze (my black '07 E320CDI) was so hot I could not touch it while moving from driver's door to trunk to remove and assemble mobility scooter I keep there. 'Had to ask 2 men nearby to help me move around left, rear corner of car. I can usually hook

Re: [MBZ] Volvo phasing out gas and diesel cars soon

> Volvo Car Corp. has vowed to abandon the traditional gas-powered > internal combustion engine... > ... it will only offer new hybrid or battery electric vehicles > starting in 2019. Err, hybrids use internal combustion engines. > ... completely phase out the gas-powered engine that has >

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

‎Speaking of AC for W126, here's a new video from Pierre H. ‎https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RT9rj7anTc=em Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

The 617 has a small tensioner nut that takes a 10mm socket to release or increase the tension on the belt. It moves the compressor toward or away from the engine after you have loosened the holding bolts. You can see it in the manual pdf 83-522 on page 18 as nut 3 on clamping screw 4. Check

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

The one I bought for cheepcheep is not too bad, it runs fine but has some neglect that could easy be sorted out with a bit of time and money. But in the meantime I will drive it and enjoy it. I like the body style a lot. --FT On 7/6/17 11:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: W126 coupes are

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

Sounds like it. I was thinking about my diesel with the OM603. Piece of cake to swap a belt, takes all of a couple of minutes. -D > On Jul 6, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I bet you got the wrong belt. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] clock?

On 06/07/2017 11:01 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: And that name is painted on the face of the clock. The later, identical-looking clock that is _not_ mechanical has "VDO Quarz-Zeit" painted on it. I'll let you guess who made it. (Though electronic, it is not the now-ubiquitous

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

I bet you got the wrong belt. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2017, at 1:09 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > 300SD > > The belt may be short, but by very little. Came with the car. It was living > in the trunk and the only missing belt was for AC, so … must be AC?

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

300SD The belt may be short, but by very little. Came with the car. It was living in the trunk and the only missing belt was for AC, so … must be AC? Same Conti as the others. clay > On Jul 5, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What car

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

OM617 I had to remove the PS belt and loosened up the compressor bolts enough to adjust position of the compressor. There are no tensioner releases I know of clay > On Jul 5, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren’t you using the belt tensioner

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

> On July 6, 2017 at 12:26 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Styling isn't awesome but they ain't ugly either. http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/1990-Koenig-560SEC5.jpg

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

No, it's some other guy on there. I'm jaimekop, but I don't comment too often Jaime On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 12:16 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll bet this goes over $4k. "Jaime" is our Jaime? > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Thu, Jul 6, 2017

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

I must be in the minority. I really like the look of these. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 9:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

Styling isn't awesome but they ain't ugly either. On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > W126 coupes are especially desirable these days. There is a subgroup of > owners on Benz World that are pretty active, and they're always talking > about values

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

I'll bet this goes over $4k. "Jaime" is our Jaime? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And now, with a day to go on the auction, the seller is going to try to > resolder the CC amp? > > I think people are

Re: [MBZ] clock?

And that name is painted on the face of the clock. The later, identical-looking clock that is _not_ mechanical has "VDO Quarz-Zeit" painted on it. I'll let you guess who made it. (Though electronic, it is not the now-ubiquitous stepper-motor design. It uses a quartz oscillator to drive a

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

W126 coupes are especially desirable these days. There is a subgroup of owners on Benz World that are pretty active, and they're always talking about values going up. They never appealed to me, but I can see why they're well liked. You get a 5.6 liter V8 in that car and it's a bit of a rocket

Re: [MBZ] Surprisingly nice 1990 SEC W126 coupe on BAT

WOW! $12K for this with no a/c? I guess BAT strikes again. There is no way I would have predicted it to go that high! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 10:42 PM To: Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

And now, with a day to go on the auction, the seller is going to try to resolder the CC amp? I think people are holding off on bidding until the condition of the car quits changing. > On July 6, 2017 at 10:02 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > This

[MBZ] "Collectible" 1979 coupe attracts little interest on BAT

This W123 300CD lies at the bottom of the heap despite all the hoopla about how collectible this model is or would become. My theory is that they lack visual appeal. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-300cd/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

Are you now putting evolution in the same category as global warming? You really need to start taking your pills again. Next you'll tell us the world is 5000 years old. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Volvo phasing out gas and diesel cars soon

Super clickbait... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: ELECTRIC VEHICLESVolvo bidding end to gas-powered engines Published: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 [image: Volvo automobile on assembly line.

Re: [MBZ] Kurley is moving to FL!!

Thanks for sharing that Craig! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > https://www.technocracy.news/index.php/2017/07/04/fatal- > courtroom-act-ruins-michael-hockey-stick-mann/ > > Inventor Of Fraudulent