Re: [MBZ] 1986 MB 190D Like new interior, 122k miles - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-04-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pop in a good used transmission and you're good to go. On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 9:25 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone lusting for a W201? > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/1986-mb-190d- > like-new/6554865711.html > > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] this guy won't give up his delusions

2018-04-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Slinging oil out the exhaust - great way to discourage pursuers. On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 12:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedesd-25/6536350645.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Bad oil-level anti-slosh delay circuit? -- 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

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
So sorry that your SDL is unhappy. Mine has decided to turn the oil level idiot light on at random. It began Wednesday, i changed oil yesterday. Both times the level was just fine. Anybody have a viable explanation for the butt pucker inducing light? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The engine is crapped up now that they are using ether to get it to light off. It is of minimal value now that it needs a new engine. Maybe the radio, if it works, will get $200 clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 -

Re: [MBZ] And people say that Florida is bad...

2018-04-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I never realized Florida had relative humidity at that level... On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 6:08 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mind boggling.keep it all in the,family. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 7, 2018 8:17 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You win on that one. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 7, 2018 9:28 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got home. Last year the wife used it 5 times. One tow was about 100 > miles. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 7, 2018, at 8:15 PM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just got home. Last year the wife used it 5 times. One tow was about 100 miles. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 8:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have come to believe tha,AAA with extra towing option is the friend of > owners of old Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s actually a hell of a nice car except for needing new front seat leathers. Not sure if it runs or not, will have to wait till the key shows up. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 7:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s a nice looking car.

[MBZ] 1986 MB 190D Like new interior, 122k miles - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-04-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Anyone lusting for a W201? https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/1986-mb-190d-like-new/6554865711.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have come to believe tha,AAA with extra towing option is the friend of owners of old Mercedes. For me,$100 well spent. I had my 79 240D towed 50 miles twice. Once was,center carrier bearing. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 7, 2018 8:11 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] And people say that Florida is bad...

2018-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Mind boggling.keep it all in the,family. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 7, 2018 8:17 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: http://cheezburger.com/8975607040/man-calls-his-mom- worthless-after-she-marries-her-own-daughter-after- already-being-divorced-from-her Poos

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a nice looking car. What’s wrong with it? --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well I will probably swing by tomorrow and see if it will work. > > I forgot to mention there was a car cover in the trunk

[MBZ] And people say that Florida is bad...

2018-04-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://cheezburger.com/8975607040/man-calls-his-mom-worthless-after-she-marries-her-own-daughter-after-already-being-divorced-from-her Poos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Redneck engineering: Here, hole ma beer an watch this time... Would be good if you could have a bungee in the ratchet strap to allow some "give", I think But then again... 20 miles is a nice walk in the dark... ;)) On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think I could make either bungee cord or ratchet straps work and was fixing to walk to the store to get some then aaa called, they are about 15 minutes away. Usually it’s 2 hours or so before they show up so I will not mess with it. I need to replace the belt also so I will just take care of

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe a ratchet strap, hmmm Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 6:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Bungee cord ? Must be a way to get some tension on the idler for a trip > back to the barn. > > On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 4:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Bungee cord ? Must be a way to get some tension on the idler for a trip back to the barn. On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 4:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Started getting belt squealing all the sudden. Pulled over into a parking > lot. No tension on the belt.

[MBZ] SDL broke down

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Started getting belt squealing all the sudden. Pulled over into a parking lot. No tension on the belt. Spring is broke. Belt has not come off but I’m not thinking it will make the 20 mile trip back home. Called AAA. I can’t think of a way to rig it for the trip back home. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Rustbucket 240D 4spd could be an interesting deal

2018-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Beyond a Dimitri floor replacement? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 7, 2018 3:18 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > I've seen that one, floor pan rusted out. Interior nice, good engine and > trans. Find a good body for cheap, swap drive train and parts over. >

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Got a bottle from Amazon for something else. 12,500. A little heavier than 10k.  https://www.consolidated-chemical.com/Silicone-Oil-High-Purity-12500CST-045635663374.htm Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

2018-04-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
About 50 miles. Kevin in Hillsboro Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 10:39 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > How far from Kevin in Hillsboro/Portland? > >> On April 7, 2018 at 12:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. I have a bottle of the stuff on my shelf. -D > On Apr 7, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > 10,000 centistoke. available at places that sell stuff for RC cars. I have > done clutches for 124 and 126, with OM603. (Successfully) > >

[MBZ] OT: FYI FMCSA wants to help you select a mover

2018-04-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
That's the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/select-mover https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/moving-checklist https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/moving-fraud

Re: [MBZ] Rustbucket 240D 4spd could be an interesting deal

2018-04-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've seen that one, floor pan rusted out. Interior nice, good engine and trans. Find a good body for cheap, swap drive train and parts over. Seller used to want several thousand, he's getting closer to a fair price. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 7, 2018 12:51:56 PM

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 2, 2018 at 8:30 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > you need to show copart the picture WITH the keys, and demand THEY send > them to you or replace them. Worth a try! CoPart doesn't guarantee anything. They give it their 'best effort', and you

Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
How far from Kevin in Hillsboro/Portland? > On April 7, 2018 at 12:35 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Right up my alley, who is close? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
10,000 centistoke. available at places that sell stuff for RC cars. I have done clutches for 124 and 126, with OM603. (Successfully) Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Karl sez: I thought there was a way to resurrect those>things by refilling them with special oil or>something. Yeah.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 2, 2018 at 3:14 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I just picked up that 560 from copart I got for $350. This copart was the > least organized and most unfriendly one I have been to so far. I go in and > pay. They give me title. Then I have

Re: [MBZ] Rustbucket 240D 4spd could be an interesting deal

2018-04-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 7 Apr 2018 12:51:56 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/77-mercedes-240d-4-speed/6549175144.html > > > '77 Mercedes 240D - 4 speed manual - $1000(Downtown Charleston) There is rust / paint chipping around

Re: [MBZ] OT: One less diesel

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Buy a rolled vergasser on CoPart and put your body and drivetrain on the frame. > On April 3, 2018 at 2:06 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Engine good except for oil pan. All bodywork and interior, tranny back is > OK. Front pumpkin and suspension gone,

Re: [MBZ] THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BATH SALTS

2018-04-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Checker cab? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 7, 2018 12:48 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > asking 9000 or beat offer > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6552572322.html > > > -- > --FT > > > ___

[MBZ] Here you can buy a For Sale by Owner - $15500 (1244 Winchester Drive, Charleston, SC)

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
CL intelligence-challenged https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/for-sale-by-owner/6548537165.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I was hoping it would go down to $450 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 11:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > US $1,450.00 starting bid > > Wayy outta your league > > --FT > > >> On 4/7/18 12:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>

[MBZ] Rustbucket 240D 4spd could be an interesting deal

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/77-mercedes-240d-4-speed/6549175144.html '77 Mercedes 240D - 4 speed manual - $1000(Downtown Charleston) -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BATH SALTS

2018-04-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Bath salts with a chaser of Tide Pod Entertaining at best... On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > asking 9000 or beat offer > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6552572322.html > > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] this guy won't give up his delusions

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedesd-25/6536350645.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BATH SALTS

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
asking 9000 or beat offer https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz/6552572322.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Another crackhead

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-mercedes-s350-diesel-big/6551019710.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Speaking of ponton crack

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Barn find.Running when it was parked. Has been sitting under a barn for years https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1959-mercedes-model-number-219/6552190328.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
US $1,450.00 starting bid Wayy outta your league --FT On 4/7/18 12:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Right up my alley, who is close? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD/253545949401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 ---

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would pay $2500 for it maybe Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 11:36 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > A whiff of "Diesel Death Gas" is like Zlyclon B. Bad news practice. > > Trailer it home, fix the glow plugs. Looks like it would be a clean car for > a

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A whiff of "Diesel Death Gas" is like Zlyclon B. Bad news practice. Trailer it home, fix the glow plugs. Looks like it would be a clean car for a long time to come with the mileage showing. On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bingo >

[MBZ] Bad paint, bad engine

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Right up my alley, who is close? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD/253545949401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Bingo Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 10:54 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:33:10 -0500 tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Why is she a moron?Car looks pretty decent.Probably bring more on BAT > > Using starting

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:33:10 -0500 tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > Why is she a moron?Car looks pretty decent.Probably bring more on BAT Using starting fluid will crack the prechambers. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Why is she a moron?Car looks pretty decent.Probably bring more on BAT Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date: 2018-04-07 9:56 AM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin"

Re: [MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Thatun'll git all blowed up --FT On 4/7/18 10:56 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1973 Mercedes 220 Diesel https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1973-mercedes-220-diesel/6553855563.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Moron of the day

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1973 Mercedes 220 Diesel https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/1973-mercedes-220-diesel/6553855563.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Pontoon with lost of love

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1960 Mercedes-Benz https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1960-mercedes-benz/6554284109.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The W124 clutches don't typically leak out like the later W140 ones. The bimetallic spring gets ‘tired” and fails to engage at the proper temperature, if at all. You can bend the bracket the holds the spring to change the point of engagement, but after a while even that won’t get it to work.

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2018-04-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Karl sez: >I thought there was a way to resurrect those >things by refilling them with >special oil or >something. Yeah. XXX centistoke silicone oil.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe