[MBZ] OT: How COVID-19 causes smell loss

2020-07-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's called anosmia and not what you think. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/07/how-to-understand-covid-19-related-loss-of-smell/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing_medium=email_campaign=Daily%2520Gazette%252020200727%2520%281%29 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: How COVID-19 causes smell loss

2020-07-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Most people complain about a loss of taste. "I thought I couldn't taste anything, so I ate a lemon and couldn't taste it" On Mon, July 27, 2020 11:15 am, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > It's called anosmia and not what you think. > > >

[MBZ] Crack smoking in NC -- 1998 Mercedes E300D Turbodiesel - $3800 (Salisbury NC)

2020-07-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/salisbury-1998-mercedes-e300d/7166725083.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Euro spec 350 SL C on BAT

2020-07-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Despite obvious flaws, the frenzy is building into a crescendo. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-350-slc-euro-spec/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-07-27 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Euro spec 350 SL C on BAT

2020-07-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nuh huh. I already owned and restored one of these. Best thing that happened to it was my son totaled the car and I got a reasonably generous cash settlement from GEICO. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 12:56 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > This listing on BAT has Andrews name on it.. The only thing

Re: [MBZ] Euro spec 350 SL C on BAT

2020-07-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
This listing on BAT has Andrews name on it.. The only thing missing on the car is the personalized license plate that says "Andrew"... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-chrysler-imperial-4-door-sedan-2/ On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 8:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoking in NC -- 1998 Mercedes E300D Turbodiesel - $3800 (Salisbury NC)

2020-07-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
WHat is a fair price? Incidentally, on my 2014 GLK the headrests do not lower all the way. There is a 1" gap between the top of the seat and the bottom of the headrest. Is this normal? On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 12:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] Needs: Some more crack Mercedes Benz CLK 430 2002 for SALE - $3000 (Charleston)

2020-07-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-clk-for-sale/7166586452.html Mercedes Benz CLK 430 2002 for sale. 4.3 liter V8 engine with 166,927 miles. Engine runs great, just needs some interior cosmetic work. Needs: New canvas convertible top (it leaks when it rains

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

2020-07-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Some real world proof: https://youtu.be/sKxgne1J2pU On Sun, Jul 26, 2020, 10:34 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwcm4PjyIs=en-US > > On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 10:32 AM G Mann wrote: > > > Here is a short video of what happens when you introduce DEF into the >

[MBZ] W124 Headliner

2020-07-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pulled the headliner on Saturday from my 1995 E420 and dropped it off at my upholstery guy at lunch. To recover the headliner with the original fabric, including the sunroof section as well will be $250 if I’m not in a hurry. I’m not. I forgot to ask him about repairing the torn perforated

[MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
A pet cat has tested positive in the UK for the strain of coronavirus that is causing the current pandemic.. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53552557 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
We shall see. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 3:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Insurance companies are not in the business of giving away money. > They will get their $1183 back, if not from you, from someone. > My bet is once they get their $ back from you,you get

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Early on there was a tiger that came up having it. What possessed them to test a tiger back when tests were scarce I do not know... -Curt On Monday, July 27, 2020, 1:02:42 PM EDT, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: A pet cat has tested positive in the UK for the strain of coronavirus

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I think both cats and dogs are known to transmit it. Cats for sure On Mon, Jul 27, 2020, 1:19 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think there was also another cat early on. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, July 27, 2020 4:14 pm, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Early on there was a tiger that came up having it. What possessed them to > test a tiger back when tests were scarce I do not know... -Curt Allegedly the leader of a presumably backwards African country gave WHO a bunch of animal

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Insurance companies are not in the business of giving away money. They will get their $1183 back, if not from you, from someone. My bet is once they get their $ back from you,you get dropped. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think there was also another cat early on. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Early on there was a tiger that came up having it. What possessed them to > test a tiger back when tests were scarce I do not

[MBZ] 06 E500 wagon has air suspension?

2020-07-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I know the sedans have it, interesting that the wagons must have it too https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421972848729202/ 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 500 4MATIC Wagon 4D $3,000 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Conway, SC

[MBZ] EYE BLEACH!!! No low ballers I have a lot of time invested into this car

2020-07-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/601923887391179/ 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E · 2.6 Sedan 4D $3,000 Vehicles Listed 2 weeks ago in Ormond Beach, FL About This Vehicle

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 350 4MATIC timing need to be adjusted

2020-07-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, July 27, 2020 6:48 pm, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > uhhh, no... the printout says "ENGINE NEEDS BALANCE SHAFT REBUILD AT > MINIMUM" Didn't LarryT recently dump a W211 for that? Or did he just dump the W124 on Curly? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The one I was thinking of was in a zoo, I thought it was in the US.Bronx zoo, in April: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/04/tiger-coronavirus-covid19-positive-test-bronx-zoo/ -Curt On Monday, July 27, 2020, 4:26:30 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, July

[MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Looks like the warranty company is giving me 3 options to choose from. Option 1 is they replace it with some sort of Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Option 2 is they send me a Home Depot gift card for $1183. Option 3 is I send them a receipt for dishwasher and they send check for up to $1183. I will

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
PS whoever mentioned this is right. In order for new dishwasher to be covered in the future I have to send them receipt regardless of gift card or not proving it was replaced. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
FYI this is the dishwasher they are willing to provide if I go that route. Looks pretty good but will do some research to see how it compares to Bosch

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Or his new premium will increase substantially. -D > On Jul 27, 2020, at 4:43 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Insurance companies are not in the business of giving away money. > They will get their $1183 back, if not from you, from someone. > My bet is once they get their $ back

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bosch used to be rated as the quietest DW. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jul 27, 2020, 4:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > FYI this is the dishwasher they are willing to provide if I go that route. > Looks pretty good but will do some research to see how

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Been very happy with my Kitchen Aid, however it is a much simpler model than that one. Two cycles: Normal or Heavy Duty. Two other options: high temp wash, and heat or air dry. No bluetooth, no display, no error codes, very simple. It is still all stainless steel. It's pretty quiet, but you can

[MBZ] 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 350 4MATIC timing need to be adjusted

2020-07-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
uhhh, no... the printout says "ENGINE NEEDS BALANCE SHAFT REBUILD AT MINIMUM" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/378527886450590/ 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D $2,500 Vehicles Listed 2 weeks ago in Hope

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So how come cats and dogs aren't wearing masks? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 27, 2020 1:02:41 PM archer75--- via Mercedes : > A pet cat has tested positive in the UK for the strain of coronavirus that is > causing the current pandemic.. > > https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53552557 > >

Re: [MBZ] Covid infected cat

2020-07-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I saw a car yesterday that somebody had a mask strapped on to. I wonder what it does to the cooling system... -Curt On Monday, July 27, 2020, 7:57:07 PM EDT, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: So how come cats and dogs aren't wearing masks? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 27, 2020 1:02:41

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I want front controls so you can see where in the cycle you are. On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 5:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been very happy with my Kitchen Aid, however it is a much simpler model > than that one. > > Two cycles: Normal or Heavy Duty. Two other

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
On Bosch they are sealed, its just a solid touch panel. On 7/27/2020 9:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, July 27, 2020 10:26 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I want front controls so you can see where in the cycle you are. Not to mention controls that countertop spills

Re: [MBZ] A solution in search of a problem

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
He might be listening to uncle kent, but he "learned" a lot from the idiots on the 123 fakebook group. On 7/27/2020 9:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Why would an OEM equivalent radiator be an "upgrade"? Sounds like he's been reading uncle Kent too much. Or maybe... Is he an advocate of removing

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would like of like front controls for a change.  The last 2 dishwashers we had were top controls.  It seems most of them are top controls now days. On 7/27/2020 9:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I want front controls so you can see where in the cycle you are. On Mon, Jul 27,

Re: [MBZ] A solution in search of a problem

2020-07-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Why would an OEM equivalent radiator be an "upgrade"? Sounds like he's been reading uncle Kent too much. Or maybe... Is he an advocate of removing the oil cooler from a 240D? I know from experience that will cause high engine temps on hills in the summer. A 240D really does need its oil

Re: [MBZ] Dishwasher

2020-07-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, July 27, 2020 10:26 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I want front controls so you can see where in the cycle you are. Not to mention controls that countertop spills won't land on. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A solution in search of a problem

2020-07-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Was he wanting to draw cold air from the fender, in front of the radiator, behind the radiator? I used to laugh at CAIs which were a fancy aluminum tube leading to a K cone placed between the radiator and the transverse engine's exhaust. On Mon, July 27, 2020 10:27 pm, Buggered Benzmail via

[MBZ] A solution in search of a problem

2020-07-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
There is this kid on various Fakebook groups who sells all sorts of useless crap including hood stacks. I see he is offering this kit that seems pointless to me.

Re: [MBZ] A solution in search of a problem

2020-07-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Saw some guy wanting to add a “cold air intake” the some cheap class of some sort. Someone pointed out it would make the nannies go crazy but he was insisting doing it for some stupid reason --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 27, 2020, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Why