Re: [MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:07:34 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the > parking/emergency brake shoes and cable?  (W124)    I've done it using > vice grips and other made up solutions, but it is awful and results in > lots of wasted

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

It is my considered opinion that the present principles of "Diversity" and "Political Correctness" have accelerated the Darwin Theory of "Only the Strong Survive". Ultimately, all those focused on whether the sit or stand to pee instead of improving the human race will perish, and those who know

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

> Mitch wrote: > So, either I learn how to swap a T-stat, I recall the electric thermostats are trivial to replace. Unless it's new enough to have a micro-computer on board... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

So is Europe at the mercy of vlad? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 10:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > They have Vlad’s gas now. They’ll be good. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Dec 20, 2019, at 10:10 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

Yup they’re making a big mistake. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dark nights in Confœderatio Helvetica in 30 years. > >> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> December 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

They have Vlad’s gas now. They’ll be good. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 10:10 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup they’re making a big mistake. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Dark

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Remember the simple and factual statement by the little boy in the movie Kindergarten Cop. Boys have a penis and girls have a vagina. You can want to be something else, but what you are is what you are. Our society is at the brink of dissolution. I hope we can save it. Best Wishes, Roger

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Good tip. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 7:31 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't forget, anytime you use a transgender bathroom leave the lid UP... > > > On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 5:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> My trees

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

>Dark nights in Confœderatio Helvetica in 30 years. More like a return to the dark ages. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

The screaming can be scale on the element - holding water there long enough to boil before letting other seep in and then boil. Hotter than it should be is the thermostat. Maybe both --- They are not that expensive and not hard to replace ... On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 12:58 PM Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

+1 OK Don via Mercedes December 20, 2019 at 1:06 PM The screaming can be scale on the element - holding water there long enough to boil before letting other seep in and then boil. Hotter than it should be is the thermostat. Maybe both --- They are not that

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

Don't bet on it. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 2:14 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dark nights in Confœderatio Helvetica in 30 years. > > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > > December 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM > > SWITZERLAND47-year-old nuclear

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

So it looks like drain the tank again and pull the lower element and clean or replace it. They sell kits for around $30 with two elements, two gaskets, and two thermostats. Or new elements are $5 (silver colored) $10 (copper) $20 (folded large surface copper) and $50 (titanium). I think I'll

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

And be kind to your add for it is that which bears you. ;) Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:07:46 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  I know the type, or rather I've got some that look

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:50:20 -0700 Craig wrote: > So, if you allow it, I presume, Google can track where you have been in > addition to where you are. Sorry, I forgot to include another part of the page: See your travels You can see how far you travelled and the way you travelled from

[MBZ] Axle boot replacement

Does anyone have the tool to put on new boots on axles?   Or the link to that company that sells one and blue super expandable boots?   I have 2 good axles off the 300D and 2 good axles on this car that need boots. Also have some 123 axles that need boots.

[MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

SWITZERLAND47-year-old nuclear power plant shuts down on live TVPublished: Friday, December 20, 2019 Switzerland today shut down one of its oldest nuclear power plants, part of a plan to end the domestic production of atomic energy before the middle of the century. Operator BKW took the

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

Agreed. Appliance color, as we refer to it at home. -D > On Dec 20, 2019, at 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Charcoal gray/red leather is an awesome look for finnies. > > On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 11:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

Dark nights in Confœderatio Helvetica in 30 years. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM SWITZERLAND47-year-old nuclear power plant shuts down on live TVPublished: Friday, December 20, 2019 Switzerland today shut down one of its oldest

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

LR subframe mount appears to be welded to the body by corrosion of AL-FE.   Soaking it now.   Tried beating with no effect.   tried bar, but that bends the frame tube.   Flame wrench is not an option because I don't have one.   Besides, burning rubber stinks and leaves carbon black on

[MBZ] Interesting information from Google

I have done so many searches for property in North Carolina Google thinks that is where I am ... Since duckduckgo.com is abandoning TLS 1, which is what my ancient Seamonkey uses, I did a Google search for a site (which turned up a negative result even though I was looking at the thing for which

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

If you do tear into it, go the kit route and swap both elements out. If you don’t the old one will fail in a week or two, guaranteed. -D > On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it looks like drain the tank again and pull the lower element and clean or >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

On 20/12/2019 2:25 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: There is no real need to drain the tank in order to install the anode. I usually do anode swaps during annual flushing/maintenance. Drain a few gallons off, swap the

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Do you have air and an air hammer? You might try seeing if you can vibrate things loose. On 20/12/2019 1:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: LR subframe mount appears to be welded to the body by corrosion of AL-FE.   Soaking it now.   Tried beating with no effect.   tried bar, but

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

yes, but no good way to get at the rear subframe mount.   NO way to beat it in the right direction.  with the lfh, I am trying to twist the alum part of the mount clockwise and CCW.   I guess I could do that with the air hammer, but it is pretty puny in comparison to the 2 lb lfh.   It does

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

Verizon is garbage where I live. Both places. Sitting in my SEA living room I have almost two bars. Massive picture window with line of sight to the tower. Using it as hotspot, there is almost 56k baud using USB cord. Wireless hotspot is about 32k. ANC is not that good either. Verizon is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:55:36 -0500 dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > If you do tear into it, go the kit route and swap both elements out. If > you don’t the old one will fail in a week or two, guaranteed. And be sure to replace the T valve ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

> On December 20, 2019 at 2:55 PM dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you do tear into it, go the kit route and swap both elements out. If you > don’t the old one will fail in a week or two, guaranteed. > I'm assuming those who think I have scale in the water heater or at least on the

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

Unless the place has done some serious upgrades to power supply in the past 45 years, there is going to be many cold/dark nights. I recall when the plant they just shuttered came online. Big cheers that there would be reliable power so the economy could grow and Helvetia would be safe for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

I think I would agree. Given the reasonable cost of elements, I think I would put 2 new ones in. Then you should be good for a while.  No sense working on it again soon. I don't know that I would bother changing thermostats if they appear to be functioning properly. If the pressure relief

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

> On December 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is no real need to drain the tank in order to install the anode. I usually do anode swaps during annual flushing/maintenance. Drain a few gallons off, swap the anode, then decide if I want to drain it totally

[MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the parking/emergency brake shoes and cable?  (W124)    I've done it using vice grips and other made up solutions, but it is awful and results in lots of wasted time and skinned hands. The right side had no shoes or guts whatsoever.   THe

Re: [MBZ] Axle boot replacement

Unless someone recent.y got one, probably not. I asked earlier this year and came up empty. -D > On Dec 20, 2019, at 4:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone have the tool to put on new boots on axles? Or the link to that > company that sells one and blue super

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

Here’s the straight poop from someone who was involved heavily in the buildout of both AT and Verizon’s cellular networks: Both carriers have the highest number of cells nationwide of any carrier that is a primary, with Verizon having the most. All the others, save Sprint, are piggybacking on

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I have spent quite a few times comparing cell coverage maps. Vz isn’t best overall but T mobile came in a close 2nd. I may give them a try and if they don’t work where I need it I will move to VZ. I may check out CC. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 5:32 AM, Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

We switched from Sprint / Ting to T-Mobile last year, happy so far. Family plan, unlimited data. I don't know about using both data and phone line at same time. We brought our own phones, right now two are Android, one iPhone. No rural use to speak of, so I can't help you there.

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

Right, but Republic is google spyfone  only.   No ifones allowed. Scott Ritchey via Mercedes December 20, 2019 at 1:01 AM I would add Republic to that list. Especially if good Wi-Fi available where you spend the most time. For a land line OOMA reduced my cost a

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I agree with that assessment 5-10 yrs ago, but I think it is dated now.   Kleb needs to look at the current coverage maps for vz and att, and the piggyback carriers mentioned that WILL save him a ton of money and enable buying a few more MBb per year.   The one with the best coverage for the

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

My neighbor asked me about CC because she can get it cheap through AARP, so I looked into it last month. I didn't see any CC plans that I couldn't equal or beat with Red Pocket or Tracfone (now that Tracfone has monthly plans), and the AARP 5% off didn't change that. TF gives 5-10% off to

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

When I was  on the road in the boonies, I had to have verizon, who delighted in ripping me for $200 to $300+ a month  (30¢ to 60¢ a min, unless someone from Canada called me when it was dollars per min) CC has highly rated customer service (WAY better than Vz was) with people in the USA for

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I transferred my land line to ooma years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 1:01 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would add Republic to that list. Especially if good Wi-Fi available where > you spend the most time. > > For a land line OOMA reduced my cost a lot

Re: [MBZ] How do I pull the radio head unit?

The lights in my HVAC unit are out, which makes for confusion at night.  Apparently they are just small standard bulbs, so I need to pull that out and get some new ones.  Trouble is, I never remember to do it when it is daylight, only after trying to adjust it at night! --FT On 12/19/19

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

Well, I'll add some info too. I've used ConsumerCellular for a long time now and have not been disappointed. Of my over 50 years dealing with businesses, they have by far the best customer service. I use two older iPhones and they work fine on the road. I use the ATT sims. My home is

Re: [MBZ] How do I pull the radio head unit?

They are dual purpose: instrument clusters and parking brake springs, but not MB OE radios like yours. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 11:13 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I thought the hooks were dual purpose; apparently not, though they will > work as parking brake

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

+1. WiFi calling on T-Mobile has not worked well for us. I disabled that on my phone and SWMBO's. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 10:14 AM ROGER HALE via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I tried WIFI calling via Tmobile, but it was terrible > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

Looks like he is over on Jim I?  I was over by there last night. --FT On 12/20/19 10:40 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Approach with caution. I think I've dealt with Kenny before, was not pleasant to talk to. Maybe he was having a bad day. He had a nice 124 2.5 turbo on craigs list

[MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-mercedes-benz-200d-4/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

Last night I heard a loud noise from the water heater, a continuous high pitch squeal. Pulled the disconnect and it went away. Hmm, it's not time to flush it but I'll do that. Flushed it out, turned it back on and 90 minutes later it's squealing again. Turn a faucet to relieve the pressure,

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I know the type, or rather I've got some that look similar and I don't like them. Socks are probably one of the most "personal taste" items around. If your feet aren't happy you won't be happy... -Curt On Thursday, December 19, 2019, 10:11:32 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I need the address of the sock orphanage to reunite my former pairs. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 9:08 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I know the type, or rather I've got some that look similar and I don't > like them. Socks are probably one of the most "personal

Re: [MBZ] Nice 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

Approach with caution. I think I've dealt with Kenny before, was not pleasant to talk to. Maybe he was having a bad day. He had a nice 124 2.5 turbo on craigs list some years ago, someone asked me to get the particulars on it, after 1 phone call the interest from the potential buyer withered

[MBZ] OT I probably couldn't fit in it

but I bet it would be grand fun https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-genie-v8-sports-racer/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

Engine wiggles quite a bit. Martha would be replacing mounts galore. What is that random white gauge between the HVAC sliders and the instrument panel? I would drive that Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 8:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I've got Republic. All the new phones are GSM on T-Mobile which is not anywhere near as good as Sprint was. Its super spotty even in big cities like LA and New York. Around here its weird pockets. For instance I've got no service at all at camp, the phone says "no service" as opposed to the

[MBZ] Nice 06 mercedes E320 cdi - $6500 (Charleston)

Kinda high but looks nice https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-06-mercedes-e320-cdi/7041699288.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] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Or just buy about 30 pair of the same socks! Or don't GAS about whether they match or not! -_FT On 12/20/19 10:34 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Try this: get about fifty big safety pins (Amazon), and always pin your dirty socks together when you take them off. SWMBO implemented this

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I’ve mentioned this previously and it’s probably not an option for Kaleb, but around here Spectrum (Charter bought out Brighthouse and this is their new name) piggybacks on VZW for $14/month for 1Gb or $44/month for unlimited data. You can BYOD for newer phones (iPhone SE or 6s is the oldest

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

FYI my 4GLTE speed this morning is .002 MBps Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 9:14 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, I'll add some info too. I've used ConsumerCellular for a long > time now and have not been disappointed. Of my over 50 years dealing with >

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Try this: get about fifty big safety pins (Amazon), and always pin your dirty socks together when you take them off. SWMBO implemented this policy when SWMBette made her appearance, I really like the result. No more orphans, faster folding of clean cloths. Heck, I don't even fold the socks

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

I recall this one from the last time around. Nice car, but lots of work done on the body that would concern me for the long run. I’ve got my eyes on a 1966 gasser that a guy has had on CL over by Orlando for awhile. It started at $12k and several months later it’s down to $9k. The seller is

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

The fun is in the hunt! --FT On 12/20/19 11:11 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I recall this one from the last time around. Nice car, but lots of work done on the body that would concern me for the long run. I’ve got my eyes on a 1966 gasser that a guy has had on CL over by Orlando for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

There are two thermostats. Upper, and lower. -- 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] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

Electric tanks normally last better than that in my experience. Is it leaking somewhere? That might account for the high pitched squeal. I think I would look first at the pressure relief valve. That might be the source of the sound if it is leaking slightly. If the tank is really hot that is

[MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Karl or others: Since Karl has recently done this, I think he has most of the answers.  I am fixin ta take out the rear subframe of the 124 2.5.   As I recall, I have to take out the exhaust, driveshaft rear flex, sway bar links, shocks, brake calipers, ABS Sensor in Diff., parking brake

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:07:46 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I know the type, or rather I've got some that look similar and I don't > like them. Socks are probably one of the most "personal taste" items > around. If your feet aren't happy you won't be happy... -Curt If

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric water heater screaming at me

Looking at thermostats online, it looks like they have cheapened them and the removable pin is no longer there. The pointer just bumps up against the plastic housing now. No quality anymore. Just junk. Randy On 20/12/2019 10:33 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: There are two thermostats.

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I buy those too, they are good.  Probably made in the same factory, or a reasonable analogue. The Costco white cotton socks are really good too, nice and thick and wear very well. --FT On 12/19/19 11:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Look like a knockoff of smartwool.   When I had to

Re: [MBZ] OT I probably couldn't fit in it

On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:42:53 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > but I bet it would be grand fun > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-genie-v8-sports-racer/ And you can take a passenger with you! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

We just discovered the fancy wool socks after our backpacking son raved about his Darn Tough socks. We went to the newly opened REI store in OKC and found many choices - multiple thicknesses in multiple brands. I bought one pair each of Darn Tough, Smartwool, and the REI house brand. So far, I can

[MBZ] Very nice 210 in NJ with bad transmission pump

I don't know why he doesn't pop in a junkyard tranny, but it looks like a really nice car. Somebody up NJ way needs to grab this https://www.facebook.com/groups/222890474957451/596815980898230/ Thomas Ritter

Re: [MBZ] Poos should buy this one for his new big garage

Charcoal gray/red leather is an awesome look for finnies. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 11:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The fun is in the hunt! > > --FT > > On 12/20/19 11:11 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I recall this one from the last time around. Nice car,

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Diff is only connected to subframe. I think you've hit all the right points. I've got a spare subframe (no diff or axles) you can have if you want to drag it away from SC. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

I just looked, there were only 5 data points for a limited time (mostly specific days recently), one at Lowes, 2 at road intersections, one in the middle of the airport here, and one at the beach.  On another day it had me at home.  I'm thinking that this is when you might use Google Maps or

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Interesting:  Both springs were broken.  between 1/4 and 1/2 of bottom coil.   I have springs. The brake backing plates are rusted tight to the wheel carrier.  I am soaking them.  I had wheel carriers, but I guess last year when I cleaned out the shed, I junked them.  So I need brake backing

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Yup that’s what big government gets you. Nothing like the de-regulation that we have going on now. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or maybe the corporate bosses are too busy complying with overbearing > government threats, coercion,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Yeah transgender bathroom requirements. F-ing ridiculous. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2019, at 4:59 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't forget such things as business licenses, inventory taxes, business > taxes, employee required health care, minimum wage, OSHA, EPA, and parking >

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Curt’s mom knits the best socks! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 9:07 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I know the type, or rather I've got some that look similar and I don't like > them. Socks are probably one of the most "personal taste" items around. If > your feet

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

My trees and bushes are woke and accommodating to all 57 genders. They do not discriminate at all. There’s at least that many to choose from, any sort of individual can have zhing’s own. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 20, 2019, at 7:18 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Don't forget, anytime you use a transgender bathroom leave the lid UP... On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 5:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My trees and bushes are woke and accommodating to all 57 genders. They do > not discriminate at all. There’s at least

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

The restrooms at my house are unisex. I will personally escort anybody who demands to have a transgender throne out by the scruff of the neck and toss them and their unwiped fanny down the stairs clay > On Dec 20, 2019, at 4:31 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don't forget, anytime

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

> On December 20, 2019 at 4:26 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > .without my knowledge or permission...don't you? > By continuing to power up this phone for the first time, you agree to the Goolag Terms of Service... Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Can you just vibrate it a bit from whatever direction you can get at it just to loosen it up a bit? Then if you can spray more fluid into the joint it may soak down where it will help. Are you certain that it might not be a better idea to find a better car and let this one go? On

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

It is all in the fine print somewhere. Whenever you use any sort of software, there is an offer to let you read the rules and a button that lets you say "I Agree" without having to read it all. Do you know anyone who reads it? It is not like they give you any choice if you need or want the use

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

I feel so safe and un-molested now that a major company, with a history of closing access to anyone who doesn't fit their specific algorithm is tracking my every keystroke, then selling my information for profit.without my knowledge or permission...don't you? On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 12:53

Re: [MBZ] Axle boot replacement

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dorman+614-030=nb_sb_noss On 20/12/2019 3:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone have the tool to put on new boots on axles?   Or the link to that company that sells one and blue super expandable boots? I have 2 good axles off the 300D and 2 good axles

Re: [MBZ] Axle boot replacement

https://www.stretchcvboot.com/cv-boots/ On 20/12/2019 3:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone have the tool to put on new boots on axles?   Or the link to that company that sells one and blue super expandable boots? I have 2 good axles off the 300D and 2 good axles on this car

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

Legally, I believe that qualifies as a "Contract of Adhesion". Which is illegal and specifically forbidden. Both parties must be fully informed and freely enter into said contract... Failure to inform one party, or coerce entry, voids any contract. But, I only observe and judge, not advise. YMMV

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

A few hours soaking, wiggling and a final little pry with the prybar, and it popped out.    I have the whole thing on a bench now.   Subframe has worrisome rust on a link gusset, but it will probably be ok.   Max has a new one, and there is one here that is not rusty, but I have to drive to

Re: [MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

Yes there is a t handle thingy that makes it a one minute job. Get some new springs also. And grommets for the cable thru the subframe. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 1:08 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the >