Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

2020-09-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Racist Palmetto Cheese is one step away from racist water. Watch this video, you'll understand. https://legalinsurrection.com/2018/06/watch-overly-woke-support-group/ Sep 27, 2020 9:08:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > What is Racist Palmetto Cheese?  I can't even fathom non-racist

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
He needs to sell it while it’s working well if he’s not planning on keeping it. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 8:41 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That does sound good! Any update? > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Sep 25, 2020 9:38:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > >> Not expecting

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That does sound good!  Any update? Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 25, 2020 9:38:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Not expecting much, I decided I'd try changing the transmission fluid on > the Element that won't stay in gear. My alternative was to try selling > it as-is and probably getting

[MBZ] Drives like a smooth slow tank., , Brakes are not working at all.

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/apex-1982-mercedes/7204201692.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] well. that should hold up well

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
At least until you jack up the car and it collapses on you Seiji Fujimori

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't know about conductor plate in an 06, that's a 722.7 trans?  I have changed a couple in the 722.6 transmission.  That is a common problem.  You should be able to see codes for the solenoids if it is going bad.  A filter and ATF change couldn't hurt (get it out of the lines and torque

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Thanks. I also tried http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_GroupAction.php?lang=E=BM=1=FG=06H=163175=0=33 and some links on Front Axle work http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_GroupAction.php?lang=E=BM=1=FG=06H=163175=0=33 but this one, the one I think I need,  is gorked

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Does it dissolve concrete and/or mortar? Mitch On 2020-09-28 11:01, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: That is 30% acetic acid vinegar I get it from Amazon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] located in a barn in rural NC, making it a "Barn Find". Therefore it is a Rare Barn Find.

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Perhaps medium rare https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-1995-mercedes-e320-coupe/7203879650.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 maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That makes me think that changing mt ATF might fix my 06 E350.  Last last year, I reported the AT would not change from Sport mode to Standard Mode - even the indicators nest to the Odometer went blank  - I replaced the battery with one having specs like MB recommends - the AT Mode came alive

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I know this is not carpet but Folex works wonders on carpet stains! It’s an enzymatic cleaner. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 1:58 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > What about vinegar? It's safe, cheap, and should penetrate porous > materials. I understand the acid

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

2020-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Me. Correct usage is "whom did I insult." I am deeply offended by grammar snobs, who diminish me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] located in a barn in rural NC, making it a "Barn Find". Therefore it is a Rare Barn Find.

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Shoulda left the car and bought the barn. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 9:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perhaps medium rare > > > https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-1995-mercedes-e320-coupe/7203879650.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maybe you need the more powerful "cleaning vinegar". -Curt On Monday, September 28, 2020, 9:29:20 AM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Tried that several times with no luck. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 12:58 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > What

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Tried that several times with no luck. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 12:58 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > What about vinegar? It's safe, cheap, and should penetrate porous > materials. I understand the acid in vinegar breaks down the proteins in > animal urine.

[MBZ] Can someone try this please

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
http://mbepc.net/1/fg/ml/06h/163175#gsc.tab=0 I click on http://mbepc.net/1/fg/ml/06h/163175/0/33/ to go to Front Axle (and any other links on that top page) and get this apparent error: uncomment: mysqli_conn line 86 Tried 2 browsers, neither works -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

2020-09-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
That was so funny I spewed my shade grown coffee picked by empowered third world farmers, all over the screen.. Ohh, dear, who did I just insult now... On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 5:15 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Racist Palmetto Cheese is one step away from racist

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please

2020-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have EPC access. What are you looking for? Give me a VIN. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks. I also tried > > http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_GroupAction.php?lang=E=BM=1=FG=06H=163175=0=33 > > and some links on Front Axle work > >

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If your 5 or 7 speed starts out in 2nd and stays in 2nd, you're in limp home mode due to an electrical fault. Most common reasons for 722.6 5 speed are failed conductor plate ($100-200 plus removing the valve body) or connector ($10-20 plus getting messy). Either one probably requires a

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please

2020-09-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Same error here. It's at the website. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 10:02 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://mbepc.net/1/fg/ml/06h/163175#gsc.tab=0 > > I click on http://mbepc.net/1/fg/ml/06h/163175/0/33/ > > to go to Front Axle (and any other links on that top

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Me. Correct usage is "whom did I insult." On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 11:10 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > That was so funny I spewed my shade grown coffee picked by empowered third > world farmers, all over the screen.. > Ohh, dear, who did I just insult now... > > > On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 5:15

[MBZ] 4 speed 220 diesel on BAT on sale

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Supposedly had a $36k restoration. Selling for 50% off. Gray with red interior. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-220d-6/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-09-28 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please -- ML500

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
4JGAB75E85A553276 This 05 ML500 I just got on the road has a clunk in the RF wheel when accelerating from a stop, trying to figure out if it is the axle, front diff, or something else in the suspension gone bad so I wanted to look at the parts diagram and list to see what all was up in there

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That is 30% acetic acid vinegar I get it from Amazon Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 11:50 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe you need the more powerful "cleaning vinegar". > -Curt > > On Monday, September 28, 2020, 9:29:20 AM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Or Home Despot. Kills weeds but really stinks. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is 30% acetic acid vinegar > I get it from Amazon > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Mon, Sep 28, 2020, 11:50 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I was thinking that it is terribly sad that the former tenant's pet urine soaked through the floors and corroded the natural gas piping to the point it began leaking. Quite the tragedy. Fortunately no one was home when the furnace kicked on. Too bad about the cops house next door Rick

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe some gasoline would get rid of that smell? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does it dissolve concrete and/or mortar? > > Mitch > > On 2020-09-28 11:01, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > That is

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Take a sledgehammer to the brick wall and cart the smell to wherever the previous tenants are living now. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 11:47 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe some gasoline would get rid of that smell? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please -- ML500

2020-09-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > There is a buzzing/grinding sort of sound coming from somewhere around > the engine too, varies with RPM, present when stopped so I guess it is > something mounted to the engine, or maybe the torque converter but I'm > not sure how that could buzz. Sounds

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please -- ML500

2020-09-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I did check the PS fluid but I’m not hearing the sound from the front of the engine. In thinking it through I’m leaning towards the front differential --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like some kind of hydraulic pump low on

[MBZ] Free MB Kids car, RI.

2020-09-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://providence.craigslist.org/zip/d/pawtucket-free-merc-kids-car/7199745745.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I probably will keep it if this resolves the problem. Nobody's really crazy about the car but it does have a very large and configurable interior rear-seat/cargo area, the side doors open barn-style so getting stuff in and out is a breeze, and it is all-wheel drive which is useful in the winter in

[MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Got a recall letter today from MB. Seems that 2001-2011 various models have a glass separating issue. I Have to go see the dealer for my w211. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4Matic Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Still pending - Takata PS airbag recall. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will take it in but will also check it first. I never open the > sunroof-just tilt it. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
hmmm I didn't get anything --FT On 9/28/20 4:23 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Got a recall letter today from MB. Seems that 2001-2011 various models have a glass separating issue. I Have to go see the dealer for my w211. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4Matic Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
This came from NJ so might another day to get to the Island Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > hmmm I didn't get anything > > --FT > > On 9/28/20 4:23 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > Got a recall

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Mine has VIN-need to check it. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would call first. Last time I checked on this recall they had a “range” > of vehicles but hadn’t pinned down the actual VINs that were

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well if that stuff is flammable then you probably need another heavy coat. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 28, 2020 4:33:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Well the Thompson water seal appears to have done the trick. No more smell, > or at least a vast major improvement. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Diesel fuel would certainly mask it. It'd probably wick into wood too.Kerosene is a good solvent. Maybe try all 3, then hang around the place smoking a big cigar, that cigar smoke would help mask the pee smell... ;) -Curt On Monday, September 28, 2020, 12:47:09 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Homeowner's insurance? On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:20 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Diesel fuel would certainly mask it. It'd probably wick into wood > too.Kerosene is a good solvent. > Maybe try all 3, then hang around the place smoking a big cigar, that > cigar

[MBZ] OT: New Gun day

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Actually Friday but I've been busyhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/Uc6rSb8gJhGRDjLb8 You might remember the gun auction I watched a couple weeks ago. This is one of two things I bought, the other is modern and needs to come through the FFL process.It was sold as a "Fusil de Chasse or "Gun of the hunt"

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The Element has a dedicated community of weirdos that love them and fight to keep them on the road. Find one of those folks and fob it off while it works, before it breaks... -Curt On Monday, September 28, 2020, 2:55:10 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I probably will keep

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would call first. Last time I checked on this recall they had a “range” of vehicles but hadn’t pinned down the actual VINs that were affected. It’s Kaleb’s problem now… -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will take it in but will also check it

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Very true, I used to work with one of those devotees.  Both he and his wife drove them.  Best Appliance Ever! Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 28, 2020 4:22:15 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > The Element has a dedicated community of weirdos that love them and fight to > keep them on the road.

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The one thing I do not like about the car is that it has a ridiculously thick A pillar in combination with a minimally curved windshield, which creates a blind spot wide enough to completely obscure a car or pedestrian. I have to actively look around it by leaning to the left or right. Had a

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea me too, well me 3. I got 3 of them. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 3:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got a recall letter today from MB. Seems that 2001-2011 various models have > a glass separating issue. > I Have to go see the dealer for my w211. > > > Dwight

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well the Thompson water seal appears to have done the trick. No more smell, or at least a vast major improvement. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 2:35 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking that it is terribly sad that the former tenant's pet urine > soaked

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I will take it in but will also check it first. I never open the sunroof-just tilt it. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:33 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yea me too, well me 3. I got 3 of them. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 28,

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-09-28 19:42, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I may need another heavy coat. I started noticing the piss smell faintly before we left. Did it give off a smell which overwhelmed the piss smell? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It had somewhat of an oder when applying it but not a really strong Oder like I thought it would. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 7:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-09-28 19:42, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I may need another heavy coat. I started

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just make sure the doors are open and you’re beating a heater when you put the next coat of the stuff on. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 8:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It had somewhat of an oder when applying it but not a really strong Oder like > I thought it would. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

2020-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I see, it's not California that did this, it's Lord Governor Nuisance who did it, all by his lonesome. I just assumed, naturally, it was the legislature doing it, as that's how laws are enacted in my country. Either CA's Constitution includes some very incredible executive powers that pretty

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Didn't end up driving it yesterday. Drove it about 10 or 15 miles today at a variety of speeds, then did the final drain/fill with the last of the fresh fluid I have on hand. It's about $8.75/qt so I don't want to be too frivolous with it. A drain and fill is about 3.5 quarts. I'm assuming it

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I may need another heavy coat. I started noticing the piss smell faintly before we left. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2020, at 4:11 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well if that stuff is flammable then you probably need another heavy coat. > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Sep

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

2020-09-28 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Got mine last week. Russ W On 9/28/2020 15:23, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Got a recall letter today from MB. Seems that 2001-2011 various models have a glass separating issue. I Have to go see the dealer for my w211. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4Matic Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"when you can't even keep the lights on today." That's hilarious... -Curt On Monday, September 28, 2020, 9:42:02 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I see, it's not California that did this, it's Lord Governor Nuisance who did it, all by his lonesome. I just assumed, naturally,

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

2020-09-28 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Uh oh, PETH (People for the Ethical  Treatment of Heaters) is going to get after Dan... ;) -Curt On Monday, September 28, 2020, 9:00:16 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just make sure the doors are open and you’re beating a heater when you put the next coat of the stuff on.

[MBZ] Pretty clean looking E350 wagon

2020-09-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I like the color. Something other than the usual silver, white, or black. Looks like the right-hand headlight/foglight was replaced. W211 but not the first gen. Are these to be avoided? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7204527341.html Allan