Re: [MBZ] GL

Modern cars don't like to sit for very long without being driven. Too much parasitic load on the battery. Your charging system is suspect. Low battery voltage will cause all sorts of weirdness. Find/fix power supply problems, only then look for trouble. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] GL

I would agree but it should still be able to sit for more than 4 days before getting too low to start. I am going to start with load testing the battery. Also it appears to be putting out around 14 volts when idling. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 8:06 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Was running before we lost the key. 2008 ML350 - $1,200

The picture of the open electrical panel doesn't inspire much hope. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 7, 2021 6:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was running before we lost the key. 2008 ML350 - $1,200 08

Re: [MBZ] Is This Dan's Next ML?

I forgot Poos was looking for an ML. I have one that just came into stock that is available Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 10:23 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No beaters, thank you. I’ll pony up for a decent example. > > Thanks! > > -D > >> On Jun 7, 2021, at 11:08

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

Yea that was kind of strange Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 2:23 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can if you drive it with no oil. > > Bizarre that he didn't try to make a claim on the oil change shop. That > would have been my first reaction. > > Allan > > Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

The wife had let the GL sit for about a week  because it had a flat while I was out of town.  Actually it probably only was sitting for maybe 4 days.  Battery was too low to start it.  I noticed before that it seems like it turns over slower than I think it should.  I hooked my small hand held

[MBZ] 240D shifter

Rick, That is not unreasonable, I’ll try to find a shifter first then that. He has a lot of work and likes to choose what he wants to do. JI [Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him push the car back in, reinstall the

Re: [MBZ] Is This Dan's Next ML?

No beaters, thank you. I’ll pony up for a decent example. Thanks! -D > On Jun 7, 2021, at 11:08 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-used-2005-mercedes-ml350/7332979125.html > > A bit rough for the money, but nothing Dan hasn't done

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

That issue might be related to the low battery. All the electronic gizmos seem to have very picky requirements for battery voltage. Check with Hoovie’s boy The Weezard to see if he replaced the pump or if the PO (someone Hoovie knew) has info on it. I doubt if it is bad though. --FT Sent from

Re: [MBZ] W124 with sportline seats?

Aw, Chuck. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:53 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > If Chuck L were alive, would he call it a panzerwagen? > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

I think the pump was replaced before Hoovie got it, but very recent. Hopefully the battery is now fully charged so I will check it later and see what happens. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 7:47 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That issue might be related to the

[MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

Should I? https://respectmotors.com/en/auctions/1/Z4qZkHS1GT76TZ/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] GL

> I would agree but it should still be able to sit for more than 4 days before > getting too low to start. I am going to start with load testing the battery. > Also it appears to be putting out around 14 volts when idling. Check the parasitic draw on the battery too. -- Jim

[MBZ] Is This Dan's Next ML?

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-used-2005-mercedes-ml350/7332979125.html A bit rough for the money, but nothing Dan hasn't done before. Pre timing gear issues. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Is This Dan's Next ML?

Details? If it’s got an M272, no thank you. -D > On Jun 7, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I forgot Poos was looking for an ML. I have one that just came into stock > that is available > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2021, at 10:23 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Was running before we lost the key. 2008 ML350 - $1,200

08 might be out of the issue range but yeah you could be right. Check VIN. Key from stealer. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 6, 2021, at 10:57 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-06-06 20:27, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water heater

> I took cold showers spring through fall. I eventually replaced it when my > family members complained! Cold showers? Or room temperature showers? There's a difference! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

Yeah I remember reading that I followed the link of a guy who posted in a UK 211 FB group Who bought one for 500lb then it was apparently 600 to get it delivered so all in for 1100. UK must have some other rules. I don’t know what shipping to here would be, maybe land it on the west coast and

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

>And yet the Chinese can sell you some piece of crapola on AliExpress and ship it to you for a nickel. That is because shipping from China is subsidized by the USPS. Also known as our tax dollars. As was something else that came from China in the last 16 months or so. Lovely, isn't it? Rick

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

And while there purchase a mothballed oil tanker for 5 cents on the dollar to ship it back home. On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 1:52 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > YOu buy the car online, fly to Japan, drive it around seeing the sights, > park it in a long term lot, fly home. Six months later, go back

[MBZ] wiring hardness, 1995 Mercedes SL600 SL 600 - $28, 200 (Yulee)

This exactly like my SL but with stuff fixed.  I guess I should throw $20k at mine and I would still come out way ahead https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fernandina-beach-1995-mercedes-sl600-sl/7333168436.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

Our vicarious collective thrill: priceless On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 12:46 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s not left hand drive, but… > > https://jalopnik.com/i-ordered-a-brand-new-chinese-900-ev-online-1842363027 > > You can get a good idea of what’s involved in

[MBZ] Car has a rebuilt title. It does not start- cannot test drive. Serious inquiries only

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Re: [MBZ] Grey/grey 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $4,500

SBC probably gone bad, he probably doesnt know the stealer will fix it.  Can't really tell from the pic of the panel. If it is just the pads you have to use the computer to disable the SBC so it won't go crazy when you mess with them, so that can get a bit spendy without the majik box.  Would

Re: [MBZ] Car has a rebuilt title. It does not start- cannot test drive. Serious inquiries only

h that is intriguing.  I'd offer $2k and be very serious doing so.  That could be massive fun. --FT On 6/7/21 2:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes-class/7332899006.html ___

[MBZ] OT: George Carlin wisdom

*Weekly Focus – Think About It* “‘Meow’ means ‘woof’ in cat.” *--George Carlin, Comedian*13 13 https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/animals ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 124 95E320

And Marzaydees parts are not cheepcheep! Sachs Front struts $97 Bilstein Rear shocks $73 Strut mounts $28 So like $400 to redo all, OUCHIE --FT On 6/7/21 3:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: It is a Marsedes, after all. On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 2:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

[MBZ] Grey/grey 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $4,500

"Reason im selling is that it needs new brakes" https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/dublin-2003-mercedes-benz-e500/7333080193.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] I'm not the best at taking pics. 1987 Mercedes 190D 2.5 Turbodiesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

Or not adding an extra 0 to the posted price https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-1987-mercedes-190d-25/7333134388.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

It’s not left hand drive, but… https://jalopnik.com/i-ordered-a-brand-new-chinese-900-ev-online-1842363027 You can get a good idea of what’s involved in getting a car stateside from reading this. -D > On Jun 7, 2021, at 12:35 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go for it. It will be an

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

And yet the Chinese can sell you some piece of crapola on AliExpress and ship it to you for a nickel. G Mann via Mercedes writes: > Go for it. It will be an experience you will never forget. > Car ... $500.00 > Shipping $5000.00 > Port fees ... > Ocean shipping fees ... $ > Loading

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

YOu buy the car online, fly to Japan, drive it around seeing the sights, park it in a long term lot, fly home. Six months later, go back to visit and have your car waiting for you (with a dead battery). Perhaps rent it out to other tourists, like an Air B for cars --- On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 12:28

Re: [MBZ] Loud knock.

Kaleb. Ah yes, keep the people docile and give them bread and circuses. We don't need to know anything about the machinery, just get in and drive, or play cards, or sleep, or not.. I hope that the ML is a fabulous deal! On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 11:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Can I buy a left handle drive car in Japan?

Go for it. It will be an experience you will never forget. Car ... $500.00 Shipping $5000.00 Port fees ... Ocean shipping fees ... $ Loading $1,200.00 Unloading $1,400.00 [union labor stateside] Japan customs fees $ export US customs fees $ import + taxes. DOT compliance before

[MBZ] 124 95E320

So I’ve been driving the daughter unit’s former car and I like it. It’s in decent shape, I put new front brake pads on it and replaced driver door window regulator so that works well now. Drove it today for first time with AC on and it BLOWS ICE COLD. I recall she had to get it recharged last

Re: [MBZ] Loud knock.

There is probably a sensor that will turn a dash light on, which most drivers would just ignore and not know why they are being told to water the flowers --FT On 6/6/21 11:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: If you are talking about this ML I just bought it has no oil pressure gauge,

Re: [MBZ] 124 95E320

It is a Marsedes, after all. On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 2:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I’ve been driving the daughter unit’s former car and I like it. It’s in > decent shape, I put new front brake pads on it and replaced driver door > window regulator so

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

How is Hoovie’s GL doing? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 8:28 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea that was kind of strange > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 7, 2021, at 2:23 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> You can if you drive it with no oil.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water heater

I replaced a water heater that died (the day before I got hit by a truck while riding my bike, a cold shower DID NOT feel good) that had one of those remote control devices on it, wired into the power lines to the WH. I deleted it as it never seemed to do anything although I guess it might be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water heater

Actually now that you mention it this would be REALLY handy in the winter. Start the block heater on the tractor a couple hours before arrival, have the tractor ready to move snow when we get there... -Curt On Sunday, June 6, 2021, 4:27:05 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: There

Re: [MBZ] Grey/grey 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $4,500

You need the SDS to drill down and disable the SBC --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 7, 2021, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> If it is just the pads you have to use the computer to disable the SBC so it >> won't go crazy when > you mess with them, so that can get a

[MBZ] 1991 300E mechanic special - $1,500

With the misfire, rust, non-working AC -- probably an extra "1" in the price. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1991-mercedes-benz-300e/774175.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressure washer

You might want to reconsider taking the paint off with the pressure washer. Is it lead paint? I was involved in a case where the painters had to re-landscape a whole yard because they stripped off old paint with a pressure washer and contaminated the whole area with lead. On 6/6/2021 2:12

Re: [MBZ] OT: George Carlin wisdom

Here is some George Carlin wisdom. Extreme vulgarity warning. https://youtu.be/kJ4SSvVbhLw Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 7, 2021 2:36 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: George Carlin wisdom *Weekly Focus –

[MBZ] 2007 GL450 - 160k miles - $8,800

Seems a bit spendy but looks nice. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes-benz-gl50-4matic/730322.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: George Carlin wisdom

It would fun to have been able to hear his observations on the past few years. Social media, cancel culture, COVID... it would have all been a gold mine for him. Allan Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Here is some George Carlin wisdom. > Extreme vulgarity warning. > >

Re: [MBZ] Grey/grey 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $4,500

> If it is just the pads you have to use the computer to disable the SBC so it > won't go crazy when you mess with them, so that can get a bit spendy without the majik box. Will the icarsoft scanner do it, or is the SDS needed? Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electrical question

I wonder how old the rest of the plumbing is? Those galvanized fittings look like new (at least on the outside). We find that the current crop of galvanized fittings that come from the far east don't last long on our setup out at the lake. On 6/6/2021 7:33 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

[MBZ] 2000 SL500 - 98k miles - $10,250

Map shows it located in the middle of the river. https://peoria.craigslist.org/cto/d/peoria-beautiful-mb-sl-500/7333018350.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

I have zero tech information of this particular engine, but, like many late version diesel engines, it has computer controlled injectors, which use high pressure oil controlled by an electrical device, controlled by an engine computer. IF that is the system, in principle, this car uses, I posit as

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

You can if you drive it with no oil. Bizarre that he didn't try to make a claim on the oil change shop. That would have been my first reaction. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > You can't kill a diesel in less than 1 million miles. > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 11:13 PM Kaleb Striplin