Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

I bought a Harbor Freight gauge set and vacuum pump a couple of years back. Used a few times, both seemed to work fine. Have not used the pump very recently. I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I get a new can tap valve. The valve I had was cheaply made and the hose connection broke

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

Craig inquires: >What are people's go to tools for A/C repair /recharging? Electronic leak detector, UV flashlight with glasses, oil injector, vacuum pump, o ring kit, valve core kit, valve core remove/replace tool (don't have to lose any refrigerant). All from Amazon and affiliates. >What

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

On Tue, June 23, 2020 1:34 am, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > What are people's go to tools for A/C repair/recharging? I use a Harbor Freight 2 stage vacuum pump. If China isn't to your liking, try to find an old Robinaire, Snap-On, etc in a pawn shop. Digital micron gauge would be nice, a digital

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

IIRC Kleb bought that pyramid of 30lb cans when Rural King would have it on sale for $79-89. BTW, the 12oz cans are handy when you don't have a 40lb refrigerant scale. System calls for 28oz? Throw in 2 cans, trickle in a 3rd until you think 1/3 to 1/2 of it is gone. Close enough for automotive

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:46:10 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC Kleb bought that pyramid of 30lb cans when Rural King would have it > on sale for $79-89. > > BTW, the 12oz cans are handy when you don't have a 40lb refrigerant > scale. System calls for 28oz? Throw in 2 cans, trickle in

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

That’s what I do. My consumption of R-134a is sporadic, so I didn’t want to bother with a 30 lb. tank and having to buy a scale. I buy nothing but DuPont SUVA so I know I’m not getting floor sweepings. I just bought a case of 12 cans on eBay shipped for $75. Not bad, considering what time of

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:19:14 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Craig inquires: > > >What are people's go to tools for A/C repair /recharging? > > Electronic leak detector, UV flashlight with glasses, oil injector, > vacuum pump, o ring kit, valve core kit, valve core remove/replace tool

[MBZ] Looks nice, semi-crackhead price 1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 450

Wheels by Bud Tugly https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/726305768184631 1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 450 Roadster 2D $11,000 Vehicles Listed 3 days ago in Savannah, GA

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

Last time I bought a 30lb bottle of R134a it was $100 at the local auto parts store. This comes out to $3.33/lb compared $8.33/lb buying those 12oz cans. Lots of savings to buy a proper refrigerant scale to use it. Jaime On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 9:32 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 23

[MBZ] Andrew needs this one Mercedes GL350 diesel 2011

In bland woman realtor colors Mercedes GL350 diesel 2011 - $14750 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-gl350-diesel-2011/7146307078.html Still running great, but selling because I don’t want to deal or fix the following problems that are popping up on the

[MBZ] Needs engine swapped but we have a new one being sold with the

*2004 mercedes-benz c-class* https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/murrells-inlet-2004-c320-4matic-needs/7146681176.html Cylinder 5 has no compression we believe its a bent rod. We bought a new engine and are selling it with car. Just not something me and my dad can do. Car has 167xxx and

Re: [MBZ] PoosProject 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Let’s say this: If you were looking for a Ponton to restore, this would be a good choice as long as the bottom isn’t rusted. It’s a 220S, not a 190E, which doesn’t exist as a Ponton. Six cylinder, best appointed as far as trim and such since it’s an “S” version. Price is too high for the

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

For something that size an overnight soak in citric acid will do a really good job, scrape it with a wire brush ever couple hours for maximum rust removal.Once the rust is gone a couple hours of naval jelly adds the phosphor that helps key the paint. You could use evaporust (or other similar)

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:10:48 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I get a new can tap > valve. The valve I had was cheaply made and the hose connection broke > off. May you be able to find one which is well constructed. I'm thinking about

Re: [MBZ] Needs engine swapped but we have a new one being sold with the

Their definition of new is not the definition I learned in school. Mitch. On Tue, June 23, 2020 10:05 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > *2004 mercedes-benz c-class* > > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/murrells-inlet-2004-c320-4matic- > needs/7146681176.html > > Cylinder 5 has no

[MBZ] PoosProject 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

Interesting resto candidate?  Looks very straight https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/271791150547844/ 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E $4,500 Vehicles Listed 4 days ago in Myrtle Beach, SC

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

Is citric acid more effective than vinegar? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > For something that size an overnight soak in citric acid will do a really > good job, scrape it with a wire brush ever couple hours for maximum rust > removal. > Once

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:08:54 -0400 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Is citric acid more effective than vinegar? I can't say if it is, but with a supply you will also be able to clean out your cooling system ... Craig > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Curt Raymond > > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

True, just harder to source on the fly. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2020, at 8:59 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:08:54 -0400 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Is citric acid more effective than vinegar? > > I can't say if it is, but with a supply

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:17:54 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That’s what I do. My consumption of R-134a is sporadic, so I didn’t > want to bother with a 30 lb. tank and having to buy a scale. I buy > nothing but DuPont SUVA so I know I’m not getting floor sweepings. Have you been burned

Re: [MBZ] Somebody should buy this

I bet that would fire right up with a good battery and some fuel in a can.  Then it would need a lot to get it roadworthy but would be an interesting project if anyone is inclined --FT On 6/23/20 10:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

Very rare. On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 12:35 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have black interior in my china blue CD. Rusty told me once that black > Coupe interiors were rare. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

Except you can buy vinegar with 30% acetic acid on Amazon. I use it for weed killer mixed with salt. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 12:39 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > You can easily make it stronger, whereas vinegar can only easily be made > weaker. > > On Tue, Jun

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

Gelb - lovely color. I would prefer a green interior. Beige doesn't cut it. On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This needs a black interior, I could do an exchange with my CD > white/black interior, it would be perfect. The white might

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

I have black interior in my china blue CD. Rusty told me once that black Coupe interiors were rare. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This needs a black interior, I could do an exchange with my CD >

[MBZ] I smoked a PCP-laced loosie then decided to paint my car

And couldn't figure out how to hold my phone to take pics https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/708850483008724/ 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D $2,500 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Fayetteville, NC

Re: [MBZ] PoosProject 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

If you could get it for $1500 and transplant the E$500D into it, you'd have a cool, if historically worthless, vehicle for a decent price. On Tue, June 23, 2020 11:01 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > yeah it has the 220S badge on the trunk.  i don't know anything about > them but that I

Re: [MBZ] Andrew needs this one Mercedes GL350 diesel 2011

"This posting is being held for review" and you should refresh your browser. Didn't work... On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > In bland woman realtor colors > > > Mercedes GL350 diesel 2011 - $14750 > > >

[MBZ] Somebody should buy this

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Re: [MBZ] PoosProject 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

I like that: "historically useless". Really sums it up... On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 11:05 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you could get it for $1500 and transplant the E$500D into it, you'd > have a cool, if historically worthless, vehicle for a decent price. > >

[MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

This needs a black interior, I could do an exchange with my CD white/black interior, it would be perfect.  The white might be better with this tan interior https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2566045086828835/ 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D $4,800 Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] PoosProject 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 E

yeah it has the 220S badge on the trunk.  i don't know anything about them but that I like it, these old cars are very cool.  yeah seems a bit high for a non-runner but it seems in decent condition otherwise, but with the patina.  Would a new engine be reasonably easy to source? Or I guess it

[MBZ] Geriatric and senile MBCA members

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Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

You can easily make it stronger, whereas vinegar can only easily be made weaker. On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 7:09 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is citric acid more effective than vinegar? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Andrew needs this one Mercedes GL350 diesel 2011

It's possible it's a fake ad. It appeared the car was locked and the person taking the pictures didn't have the keys. Overpriced for a ten year old ML anyway, as far as I'm concerned. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: "This posting is being held for review" and you should refresh your

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

Molasses also works very well as a stripper/derusting agent. Takes a bit of time though. https://youtu.be/mzoQj91glP4 https://youtu.be/h7EOw5Thuo0 https://www.christinedemerchant.com/molasses-rust-removal.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

I will have to check the glass in my CD Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 1:43 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They are. Also 123's with black interior got specially tinted glass. > > Rick > > > > Original Message > > > From:

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

Not in itself but your ability to mix to the strength you want is a big advantage in vinegar. Got something heavily rusted? Add a bunch of crystals. Something delicate? Use fewer. Its cheaper (5# for $20 delivered from Amazon has lasted me 8 years.) and doesn't smell as strongly. Mixed strong

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

They are. Also 123's with black interior got specially tinted glass. Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 23, 2020 11:36 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before?

Re: [MBZ] W123 battery tray getting derusted

On Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:45:08 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Except you can buy vinegar with 30% acetic acid on Amazon. I use it for > weed killer mixed with salt. I used the 30% acetic acid in grad school for cleaning out a YAG laser's cooling system. Strong stuff! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

What's a fair offer, given these issues? On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 6:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or an airplane > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 3:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Buy a boat. It will

[MBZ] Sheet metal for my W123

What's a good source for replacement sheet metal, e.g. rear rocker, rear quarter, patch panels, dog leg etc.? K advertises in The Star magazine but they don't have 123 metal. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Sheet metal for my W123

Ecklers? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 7:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's a good source for replacement sheet metal, e.g. rear rocker, rear > quarter, patch panels, dog leg etc.? K advertises in The Star magazine > but they

Re: [MBZ] Somebody should buy this

1 am confused-i thought 79 was W116. This looks like w126? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 10:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/270362234280993/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

You should offer to accept the car plus a 50,000 dollar donation from the seller. On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 4:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's a fair offer, given these issues? > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 6:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Benz in Spain

I have been streaming https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/brigada_costa_del_sol/s01 There are a bunch of nice example of Benz on the show. Green w123 and C107 mainly, with a few others. For some reason the cars have aftermarket radios. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

I found out that this 6.9 has been sitting for a while and has the following issues: 1. Recently lost reverse while in the shop. 2) Rear accumulator is shot 3) Needs a center link that is NLA, although steering was recently addressed and play is minimal 4) Coolant leak that is not related to

Re: [MBZ] Benz in Spain

That’s one of the reasons my very limited TV watching is usually 1950s-60s shows, like Perry Mason. Saw a really nice split window Beetle parked next to Perry’s Cadillac Series 62 in last night’s episode. I saw the magic bus got helicoptered away from the wilderness. Where are the idiots from

Re: [MBZ] Did I post this before? I'm in lust

Now that you mention it I am thinking the white/black CD has darker windows --FT On 6/23/20 2:42 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I will have to check the glass in my CD Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 1:43 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

Buy a boat. It will end up saving you money. -D > On Jun 23, 2020, at 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > I found out that this 6.9 has been sitting for a while and has the following > issues: > 1. Recently lost reverse while in the shop. > 2) Rear accumulator is shot > 3) Needs a center

[MBZ] This is Cool

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Re: [MBZ] Rusty 2004 dodge sprinter travails

Rick Hawkins says:>An inspection under the left Front showed me this leaking hard steel line Ah the joys of rust belt vehicle ownership.  Rick

Re: [MBZ] Rusty 2004 dodge sprinter travails

My brother bought a Ford van when he lived in Livonia, Michigan. Great mileage, ran good, most of the body was in decent shape, but six or seven years after he moved to Seattle, he got rid of it. Had to do brakes and was afraid to touch anything underneath for fear large chunks would break

Re: [MBZ] Rusty 2004 dodge sprinter travails

On Tue, June 23, 2020 10:48 pm, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Ladas were the worst though -- not uncommon for things to fall off and > axles to come out on corners. Lada Signet, or Si? Nyet! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Sheet metal for my W123

Jc whitney has w123 rockers I think. There used to be a website called fixmyrust.com that had all sorts of random patch panels but they stopped selling so either they were purchased or they retired. They had all the little random panels and fender arches etc, so someone must still be making them.

Re: [MBZ] This is Cool

I can't believe Crockett and Tubbs were rollin in only a 500SEC. They were more 560 kind of guys http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_1345556-Mercedes-Benz-500-SEC-C126-1984.html But Tony got the SL600 and the sales babe too... http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_26397-Mercedes-Benz-SL-600-R129-1999.html

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

Roll the dice, buddy. -D > On Jun 23, 2020, at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Or flip it on BAT as a "Project" > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 4:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Buy a boat. It will end up saving you money. > > -D > > > On Jun 23,

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

Or flip it on BAT as a "Project" On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 4:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Buy a boat. It will end up saving you money. > > -D > > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > I found out that this 6.9 has been sitting for a

Re: [MBZ] Working on A/C systems

Allan Streib writes: > I bought a Harbor Freight gauge set and vacuum pump a couple of years > back. Used a few times, both seemed to work fine. Have not used the > pump very recently. I am planning to recharge our Honda as soon as I > get a new can tap valve. The valve I had was cheaply made

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

Or an airplane Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2020, at 3:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Buy a boat. It will end up saving you money. > > -D > >> On Jun 23, 2020, at 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> >> I found out that this 6.9 has been sitting for a while and has the

Re: [MBZ] Sheet metal for my W123

Did you call K? I’ve never used this place but they seem to have a good selection of mb patch panels: https://raybuck.com/panels/mercedes-benz/?query_type_make=or Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's a good source for

Re: [MBZ] Somebody should buy this

It’s a 116 Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2020, at 8:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > W123 > >> On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 7:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> 1 am confused-i thought 79 was W116. This looks like w126? >> >> Dwight

Re: [MBZ] Sheet metal for my W123

Thanks! On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 9:40 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Did you call K? > > I’ve never used this place but they seem to have a good selection of mb > patch panels: > > https://raybuck.com/panels/mercedes-benz/?query_type_make=or > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 23, 2020, at 7:38 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Somebody should buy this

But an SD? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 9:55 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > W123 > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 7:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> 1 am confused-i thought 79 was W116. This looks like w126? >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford

Re: [MBZ] Rusty 2004 dodge sprinter travails

WOW! That's the worst brake line I've ever seen ... On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 6:44 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Folks, > > I noticed the brakes on the 2004 sprinter from Pennsylvania were a lot soft > > The fluid was about a pint low, so I topped it off.

Re: [MBZ] Somebody should buy this

W123 On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 7:48 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1 am confused-i thought 79 was W116. This looks like w126? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 10:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmm

US or Canadian? On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 8:09 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You should offer to accept the car plus a 50,000 dollar donation from the > seller. > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020, 4:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >