Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
bearing brand does not matter much, however FAG are considered better and SKF is better than most, but perhaps not quite up there with FAG.  I got FAG for the tensioner because they were available for pretty much the same price, and it seems to be a fairly high failure rate at 150 to 250k

Re: [MBZ] Dumb car question

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
that used to be true. Dunno if it still is.  My uncle in Hawaii was provided company cars in Hawaii without heater.  That part was ok most of the time.  However in Hawaii, on cold rainy nights or days, you DO need a defroster to take the condensation off the windshield.  Especially when your

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Actually, the original is 565592.  I misread the last number the first time.  565592 does show up, but nobody has   one. Craig via Mercedes wrote on 3/5/19 7:37 AM: On Tue, 5 Mar 2019 06:42:59 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: For the belt tensioner, You can substitute 2 bearings for

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes wrote on 3/4/19 11:06 PM: On Mon, 4 Mar 2019 22:38:47 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Well, the problem was the carrier bearing mount for sure.  It was torn up and rotten.  The carrier bearing was an SKF 6006-2RS and is in good condition.  I put on the new FAG and

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I got a meyle, which may be just repackaged uro crap. If you mean the original, I didn't look.  Probably had tristar.  it was probably the original.  it lasted at least 175k miles, and maybe 335k miles. Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 3/5/19 12:28 AM: Which vendor sold the mount?

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 5 Mar 2019 06:42:59 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > For the belt tensioner, You can substitute 2 bearings for the original. > 6004-2RS with a 3mm spacer in between.  I sliced off about 3.5 mm from > the old bearing outer race, then faced it to under 3mm with a cutoff > wheel

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

2019-03-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 5 Mar 2019 07:58:31 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Actually, the original is 565592.  I misread the last number the first > time.  565592 does show up, but nobody has   one. Thank you for the correction. If no one has one, it is still unobtainium. Craig

Re: [MBZ] pahtz suppliers

2019-03-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yup - TANSTAAFL! Someone has to pay the shipper, and it's going to be you, one way or the other. On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 11:54 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > > > Subtotal > > $25.22 > > Shipping > > $8.74 > > Total > > $33.96 >

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D squeal when turning

2019-03-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I make them loosen them by hand and re-tighten with a torque wrench. They fought me the first time until I said "If you can loosen them all with a lug wrench I'll buy lunch for the shop." They can't without jumping on it so I don't have to buy, never had to argue again... -Curt On Monday,

Re: [MBZ] pahtz suppliers

2019-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've yet to find a parts site that doesn't have a minimum order to qualify for free shipping. For AutohausAZ it's $50 On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 12:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > > > Subtotal > > $25.22 > > Shipping > > $8.74

Re: [MBZ] pahtz suppliers

2019-03-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > Subtotal > $25.22 > Shipping > $8.74 > Total > $33.96 [...] > Price:$32.77 & *FREE Shipping* I have found that "free shipping" really isn't, in most cases. They just include it in the base price for the item. Allan

[MBZ] pahtz suppliers

2019-03-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
These seem to have decent prices on some stuff I checked, OEM/jennyoowine pahtz. Anyone used them? This looks like the dealer in Charlotte where we bought the ML https://www.mboemparts.com/ Shipping is as much as the part!  Whussup wif dat? 1. Upper Hose $25.53 Part #

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D squeal when turning

2019-03-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I take the four wheels off the car and take them to the tire shop. I install the wheels with a torque wrench - no problems with lug bolts that way. I've never had (knocking on wood) a tire emergency on the road where I couldn't do the wheel R myself - yet. On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 11:18 PM

Re: [MBZ] a car for AZ bob

2019-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Way too pricey for a nonturbo. On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 11:05 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not bad. I think I left this dude a message and sent him a text a couple > of weeks ago. No response. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 4, 2019, at 8:54 PM,

[MBZ] Huh?

2019-03-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372618226362 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

2019-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No need to share that filth. On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 2:23 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372618226362 > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

2019-03-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 5 Mar 2019 19:23:06 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F372618226362 File a report Thank you for taking the time to submit this report.This information is very important to us, so please

[MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This salvage title 201 diesel is getting into crack territory and the auction has not even started yet. https://www.copart.com/lot/26117589 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] This might be a good deal

2019-03-05 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Other than the evil crypsler ACC, it looks like a good car. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 3/5/19 8:26 PM: 1978 Mercedes 3CD Turbo diesel https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1978-mercedes-3cd-turbo/6834296491.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Severe metal retardation combined with a long night of hookers and blow

2019-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now THAT is REAL patina! On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 9:22 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1969 Mercedes 230 > > > https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/kansas-city-1969-mercedes-230/6834364049.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Maybe this would be worth it for parts?

2019-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How rare are these? On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 9:24 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or is there nobody looking for 4matic parts anymore? > > 1992 Mercedes Benz 300te 4matic wagon > > >

[MBZ] Does somebody need this?

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Diesel-Timing-Special-Tools-617589082100-60158900800-601589052/283405607276?hash=item41fc4a616c:g:ad4AAOSws1Zcfpbq --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Does somebody need this?

2019-03-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 5 Mar 2019 22:03:42 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Diesel-Timing-Special-Tools-617589082100-60158900800-601589052/283405607276?hash=item41fc4a616c:g:ad4AAOSws1Zcfpbq When one needs it, it would be useful. In the meanwhile,

[MBZ] Severe metal retardation combined with a long night of hookers and blow

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1969 Mercedes 230 https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/kansas-city-1969-mercedes-230/6834364049.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] Maybe this would be worth it for parts?

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Or is there nobody looking for 4matic parts anymore? 1992 Mercedes Benz 300te 4matic wagon https://loz.craigslist.org/cto/d/gravois-mills-1992-mercedes-benz-300te/6834331569.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But it is,a,somewhat rare combo with the 2.5. Now if it were a turbo. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 7:07 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > This salvage title 201 diesel is getting into crack territory and the > auction has not even started

Re: [MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice but over $1k is crackhead money --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 5, 2019, at 7:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This salvage title 201 diesel is getting into crack territory and the auction > has not even started yet. > > https://www.copart.com/lot/26117589

[MBZ] This might be a good deal

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1978 Mercedes 3CD Turbo diesel https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1978-mercedes-3cd-turbo/6834296491.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks nice but salvage title and damage to rear Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2019, at 8:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice but over $1k is crackhead money > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 5, 2019, at 7:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>