[MBZ] I’m not a bank nor a dealership, I DONT offer financing. I’m embarrassed I even have to add this. STATIC 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic - $11,000 (Mooresville)

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Slammed cheep-class https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-mourne-static-2010-mercedes-benz/7338748389.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] Sprinter Becker code

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good work. Be safe, you’re gonna be driving into and through the storm --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 1:59 AM, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via > Mercedes wrote: > > Folks, > > I solved the code problem > > Messaged the ebay seller and he said it’s your lucky

Re: [MBZ] 1996 300D - front left suspension is broken - $600

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Rust bucket. Might be worth it for the million-mile engine. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 18, 2021, at 11:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m going to pick this thing up in a while. Needs a good cleaning and a small bit of body rash but looks mostly pretty good. AMG wheels with reasonably new tires, sort of a “base” model, not a lot of options. No tow package which is sorta disappointing. 280kmi. Runs ok though. Trans shifting

Re: [MBZ] 06 W211 E350 Coolant hose Connections

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hey Larry, have you tried searching on youtube? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 1:19 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hi Gang - > I am finally working to get my 06 e350AWD back on the road. When > replacing my Alternator I partially

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
We currently run an Azure environment. I’ve got a bunch of data scientists running their own environment in our tenant and they’re spinning stuff up daily. I’ve pointed out that every time they spin up a new instance of something the meter is running, but they don’t seem to care. Not sure who’s

[MBZ] Looks quite decent for the money 1997 Mercedes Benz E420 - $1, 565 (Saint George)

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-george-1997-mercedes-benz-e420/7338743298.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] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
fun fun fun! That was tempting me a bit but then I saw the high mileage and "no thanks". I do hope you can get the transmission figured out without too much $. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 8:31 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m

[MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
In a boring car with low miles. Watch the bidding transcend the level of rationality. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-190/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Good to know, thanks! I suspect they’re utilizing Github repositories, but I don’t know much more than that - I’ll check. We’re sorely in need of a cloud architect, as the one we had left for lots and lots more $$$. They’re actively recruiting for one, but I wonder how successful we’ll be since

[MBZ] I was really surprised at

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
how well the ML500 towed the ML500 on the trailer.  Great power, was hard to tell I was towing something.  Muy better than my 96 Chevy truck with a 305 or the Suburban with a 5.3L.  Much easier to back up the trailer too being kinda short and with short turning radius. I was on the way there

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yes On 6/19/21 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: WTF is this? Are people just stupid? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Watch for Southern Indiana/Midwest flood cars appearing on CL/FB

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Asked my brother in Indy (Greenwood) how it was there. He said they got a boatload of rain by no flooding. Must be all those hills you’ve got down there. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 3:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > From all the rain last night. > >

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I know but I have a heavy foot. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 8:28 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > 29 mpg is pretty unimpressive. My 2010 Dodge RAM 4wd 4x4 v8 will do 20mpg > without too much trouble and its huge by comparison. Newer trucks do way > better. > > My Jetta TDI has nearly made it to 60mpg, for

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
29 mpg is pretty unimpressive. My 2010 Dodge RAM 4wd 4x4 v8 will do 20mpg without too much trouble and its huge by comparison. Newer trucks do way better. My Jetta TDI has nearly made it to 60mpg, for a full size sedan that's pretty great. It scoots right along and a full size human (I'm 6')

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Harbor Fright has such a device, I have one. It has a plug that mimics a blade fuse with an ammeter attached to it. About $14, if I recall. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dig online first, figure out what the common reasons are, and try those. > You

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> they’re installing Microsoft software like SQL (database) whose licenses are > in the 10s of thousands of dollars a year, if not more. Or you can install and use Postgres, for free. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I remember seeing somewhere (Hoovies Garage? Car Wizard?) that some cars have computer systems that "wake up" if it senses a door opening or something. This one is going to be fun to find. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah, worth a look. I'm going to get some quotes and consider my options, I'm sure that paying someone to get it done will result in the work being completed in a day or two instead of over several weekends. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 12:16 PM dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Reporter, interviewing Albert Einstein. "Dr Einstein, what is the difference between brilliance and stupidity?" Einstein replies: "There is no shortage of stupidity." It was true then, and it's true now. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 10:24 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] 2006 GL350 - 160k miles - $2,000

2021-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"I think has a vacuum leak and a oil leak. Im not a mechanic." https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2006-mercedes-gl350/7339098562.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> These are the virtual equivalent of 100s of thousands of dollars of physical > hardware. The providers charge accordingly. ,,, and we're back to mainframe style technology. Rental/lease computing. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The same guys who squat their trucks, take off the mufflers, and put fart cans on their beat-up Civics On 6/19/21 1:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Hoons?? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Depends on the year. 07-08 is what you want but watch out for oil cooler seals and timing chain issues. 09 up have bluetec exhaust fluid. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 5:10 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I am contemplating skimming a few pennies from the sale of SEA abode into

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I purchased my GLK250 in April 2020 and have driven it approx. 5k miles - with no warning to refill the Bluetec fluid. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 6:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Having just picked up this 06ML500 (W164) and based on minimal time in > it, I think

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Clay via Mercedes
The cheepies were of the W164 type in a mostly urban setting where I do not think roads are salted, but sanded. The GL/R/ML and E cars with compression engines were also tending toward Camry and Highlander pricing, being much lower than comparable aged pickemups or semi-lux offerings. The

[MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
A couple summers ago I replaced all the ductwork under the house, now it's time for the attic ductwork. Should have done this during the winter when it was cool. I think I'm going to get some prices to pay someone to do this. It's only a few hundred dollars worth of material, well maybe 5-600,

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Check with your local utility, as they likely offer a rebate for the ducts or at least the duct sealing. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple summers ago I replaced all the ductwork under the house, now it's > time for the attic ductwork. Should

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
SWMBO's Infiniti has an alarm system that stays on high alert if anything is open, like the trunk or hood. I was diagnosing a high current drain, decided to ask online in a forum before I spent hours pulling fuses, and got an immediate answer to close all the doors and trunk and then tape down

Re: [MBZ] Looks quite decent for the money 1997 Mercedes Benz E420 - $1, 565 (Saint George)

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty car and not a bad deal if everything works. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 9:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-george-1997-mercedes-benz-e420/7338743298.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] I’m not a bank nor a dealership, I DONT offer financing. I’m embarrassed I even have to add this. STATIC 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4Matic - $11,000 (Mooresville)

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does "Static" mean in this context? That doesn't move?? On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 9:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Slammed cheep-class > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-mourne-static-2010-mercedes-benz/7338748389.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Delvac 1 at Tractor Supply

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't know why I bother to try Tractor Supply for anything, they rarely have what I want. Case in point: today I went looking for hydraulic parts to finish my loader. They had 3 of 4 hoses I wanted but 0 of 4 fittings.Surplus Center has all of the bits in stock, they'll be here Wednesday for

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Rebates for efficiency are great. Some of you might remember my talking about a hybrid water heater awhile ago. I talked to a high school buddy who is a plumber. In Maine plumber's get the rebate instantly so no paperwork to figure out, he just needed my address. We ended up getting a hybrid

[MBZ] It has Chevy engine and transmission in it. 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, $12, 334

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The elusive 350SL. Did run 6 Years ago. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/359801965575343 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I found one on CL in GWN very much like this for 20% of the price. Maybe I purchase, Martha, then toss it onto BaT for $40k clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On Jun 19, 2021, at 9:11 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > In a boring car with low miles.

[MBZ] OT ‘11 Roller

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I popped by C this morning just as it was ending. I forgot about it but went to the bank there so got out for a minute. Saw this old Roller there and the guy who owns it and several others walked by. He is the nicest guy too. I had seen him the other day driving a red car over the bridge so I

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Clay via Mercedes
R107 is Grand Touring, not in any way a sporty car. Miata or MG are sporty. SLK is sporty. Panzerwagon is a tank Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On Jun 19, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > $51k. I think it is quite pretty but the 107s never really did it

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The first time I hit $2,000 somebody in accounting freaked out. That was the first quarter and that was when I realized I needed more compute power for my VMs. I'd been using 8GB of RAM but the machines were very unhappy. I find it interesting that in my VMWare systems 8GB is adequate,

Re: [MBZ] 1996 300D - front left suspension is broken - $600

2021-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
No. Lower control arm. A kit from FCP euro is less than $400. I suspect that it will be gone very soon. I thought about it, but I don't have the time right now to mess with it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 19, 2021 1:49 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to:

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Be sure they aren't committing cloud authentication keys to public Github repositories. This happened at work and in short order one researcher's AWS account was charged tens of thousands of dollars. Amazon eventually refunded most of it but it was still a hassle for all involved. Github also

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, that is pretty typical.  I send messages to sellers asking questions that should be basic info in the ad already.  Crickets. I see they have read the message but no response.  There was a car that has been for sale locally for at least 2-3 months.  I messaged them and days later they

[MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After replacing the suspension pump on the GL yesterday, today I messed with that current draw deal.  No conclusions drawn as it seem to be behaving at the moment.  I then pulled the 85 300CD out of the shop so I could get the wrecked 97 E300 out.  This 97 was the car that used to be my daily

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's like ghost pepper, a little bit goes a long way. -Curt On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 1:39:02 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Reporter, interviewing Albert Einstein. "Dr Einstein, what is the difference between brilliance and stupidity?" Einstein replies: "There is no shortage of

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$51k. I think it is quite pretty but the 107s never really did it for me.  My buddy has a cherry 79? 450SL I drove a coupla times, it just felt heavy and slow, not what you would expect from a "sports" car.  My R129 SL600 is entertaining, fast as hell and handles quite well too, but it still

Re: [MBZ] Watch for Southern Indiana/Midwest flood cars appearing on CL/FB

2021-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Many roads (and a few bridges) washed out in Owen County (next county to the west from here). Allan "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" writes: > Asked my brother in Indy (Greenwood) how it was there. He said they got a > boatload of rain by no flooding. Must be all those hills you’ve got down >

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Having just picked up this 06ML500 (W164) and based on minimal time in it, I think I like the W163 05ML500 better.  No real reason other than the electronic shifter thing on the steering column is an abomination. Bought the former wife a 2011 ML350 Bluie (W164), that thing was fast as hell

[MBZ] runs ok , needs a little work 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 500

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517006202657339 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I was really surprised at

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Definitely not a Better Class of People. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > how well the ML500 towed the ML500 on the trailer. Great power, was > hard to tell I was towing something. Muy better than my 96 Chevy truck > with a 305 or the

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Dig online first, figure out what the common reasons are, and try those. You may get lucky. Maybe some computer somewhere thinks it needs to keep working day and night. Radio amp staying on, or something easy like that. Would be nice if someone made a meter adapter for those blade fuses, so you

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
0.01 = 1/100 of an amp, that is acceptable and sounds like normal. 0.06 is also not too bad. Sure hope this isn't "fixing" itself while you are looking. Follow Jim's advice, put some remote measuring device on it so you can close up all the doors and hood, and then let it sit for awhile to see

[MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
FB sellers have to be of a class of human that is missing some sort of understanding or logic. Or maybe intelligence. To-wit, I am sharing some of my FB experiences for consideration and support of my theory: “1 owner car” - I see a reference to an accident on the CF - “Before I owned it” -

Re: [MBZ] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hoons?? On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 10:46 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Get the codes cleared, put lipstick on that pig and flip for profit. The > hoons around here value the 500ML very highly. "It's a V8 yo!" > -Curt > > On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 8:31:46 AM

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Are people just stupid? Yes. It doesn't appear to be getting any better either. But you already know that. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am not really sure the Weezurd is all that great. I had to undo some of his "work" on this GL. On 6/19/2021 2:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Send it to the Weezurd! --FT Sent from iPhone On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well crap OK. Time

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
True facts --FT On 6/19/21 6:35 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: R107 is Grand Touring, not in any way a sporty car. Miata or MG are sporty. SLK is sporty. Panzerwagon is a tank Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur On Jun 19, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: $51k. I

Re: [MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My Jetta generally asks for a refill right around oil changes, so just about 10,000 miles. I give it a 2.5 gallon jug from Autozone and it's happy. -Curt On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 8:20:14 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I purchased my GLK250 in April 2020 and have

Re: [MBZ] Pretty and rare color

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My GLK 250 bluetec is zippy and sporty. Has great acceleration and wicked fuel economy (29 mpg in most recent fillup). On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 6:45 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > True facts > > --FT > > On 6/19/21 6:35 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > R107 is

Re: [MBZ] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Get the codes cleared, put lipstick on that pig and flip for profit. The hoons around here value the 500ML very highly. "It's a V8 yo!" -Curt On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 8:31:46 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’m going to pick this thing up in a while. Needs a good

[MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
On the ex Hoovie GL if the car sits for 3-4 days or so without being started battery is too low to start. I am checking amp draw right now and pic is what I am getting after everything shuts down. Is this normal or too high for one of these? Seems like it should be something like .05 but not

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's almost half an amp!  Way too high... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 11:11:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > On the ex Hoovie GL if the car sits for 3-4 days or so without being started > battery is too low to start. I am checking amp draw right now and pic is what > I am

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well crap OK. Time to start digging I guess Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 10:13 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's almost half an amp! Way too high... > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Jun 19, 2021 11:11:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > >> On the ex

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
W210s go to sleep after 30 minutes or so. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember seeing somewhere (Hoovies Garage? Car Wizard?) that some cars have > computer systems that "wake up" if it senses a door opening or something. > This one is going to

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> some cars have computer systems that "wake up" if it senses a door opening or > something. Yes, dynamic behavior makes the chase all the more fun. A likely better first pass would be to instrument the battery feed, close up the car and let it go to sleep, then start pulling fuses until the

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I finished doing the rear fuse box. I’m in the back with all doors closed lights off and let it settle down a few minutes first. I never came up with any conclusions. After a while it would drop to .06 and stay there a while. It’s now down to .01. I am thinking .06 to .01 is probably about

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well how about that, $300 Rebate for either sealing or complete replacement! That takes some of the sting out of the deal... - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 12:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check with your local utility, as they

Re: [MBZ] 1996 300D - front left suspension is broken - $600

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That would be a quick flip before it dissolves further --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 2:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ad has pics now (did not when I first posted). > > Yeah might be worth it for engine, transmission, parts if you needed them. > > I assume this

Re: [MBZ] 2006 GL350 - 160k miles - $2,000

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
350 boat anchor So sad --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 2:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "I think has a vacuum leak and a oil leak. Im not a mechanic." > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2006-mercedes-gl350/7339098562.html > > Allan > >

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Send it to the Weezurd! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well crap OK. Time to start digging I guess > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 19, 2021, at 10:13 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That's almost half an

[MBZ] Watch for Southern Indiana/Midwest flood cars appearing on CL/FB

2021-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
>From all the rain last night. https://bloomingtonian.com/2021/06/19/gallery-bloomington-floods/ Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
"Most men are of no more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into excrement." - Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yes > > On 6/19/21 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > WTF is

[MBZ] Why so cheap?

2021-06-19 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I am contemplating skimming a few pennies from the sale of SEA abode into a hoopty. Doing research in British Columbia CL, I see a great quantity of GLK and ML diesels selling for small prices. Is there a known trouble with these that is being reflected in the US$8-11k ask? I am seeing some

[MBZ] Yes,$1

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845095116085625 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines??? On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After replacing the suspension pump on the GL yesterday, today I messed > with that current draw deal. No conclusions drawn as it

Re: [MBZ] Photography is not my strong suit - 2001 CLK320 - $500 (and others)

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
For the benefit of the masses: Microsoft, like other “cloud” providers, allows you to create or “spin up” virtual computers, typically servers, in the cloud with nothing more than a few mouse clicks. It’s easy to do and can be done in a matter of minutes. This ease in accessibility tends to

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Time to start pulling fuses. A lot of fuses. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well crap OK. Time to start digging I guess > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 19, 2021, at 10:13 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That's almost half an

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yup. I just did an energy audit on another house and the rebates from the utilities will total $1000 if I have the work done. Well worth looking into. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:37 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well how about that, $300 Rebate for either sealing or complete >

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Becker code

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Rick, congratulations! This sounds like the kind of radio anyone would want to own. Along with the code, I also need 1) your home address and 2) hours when you are in the deepest sleep (not easily awakened by loud noises or car alarms, etc.). Thanks, On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 8:10 AM Buggered

Re: [MBZ] 1996 300D - front left suspension is broken - $600

2021-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He needs to add a zero to his price to reduce the flood of inquiries. On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 8:33 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rust bucket. Might be worth it for the million-mile engine. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jun 18, 2021, at 11:47 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] 1996 300D - front left suspension is broken - $600

2021-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad has pics now (did not when I first posted). Yeah might be worth it for engine, transmission, parts if you needed them. I assume this suspension problem is spring perch rusted out? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/fox-valley-mercedes-300-diesel/7338842612.html Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Sounds like a plan. Progress is always good. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 19, 2021 2:36 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop After replacing the suspension

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve had two of them and been very pleased with both. -D > On Jun 19, 2021, at 3:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rebates for efficiency are great. Some of you might remember my talking about > a hybrid water heater awhile ago. I talked to a high school buddy who is a >

[MBZ] Rashod Wavy -- 2001. Mercedes e320, $1 Just change fuel filter

2021-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The steering wheel cover is worth tens of dollars https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/500789274570715 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines??? Pex *may* work, but what you want is Pex-Al-Pex which is pex lined with aluminum somehow. This kit looks like the best compromise between price and flow. It has a 1/2" ID, so it should flow well.

Re: [MBZ] OT ‘11 Roller

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I guess they don't build that quality any more... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 6:17:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I popped by C this morning just as it was ending. I forgot about it but > went to the bank there so got out for a minute. Saw this old Roller there and > the

Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m going to use iron pipe Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2021, at 8:21 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines??? > >> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] It has Chevy engine and transmission in it. 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, $12, 334

2021-06-19 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
There is one of these parked locally. Floor pan has fallen out in the last six months, so there really isn't anything left to restore. Saw one driving here 15 years ago or so, might even be the same one. 1972 only, tiny Euro style bumpers. ___

Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

2021-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Make sure you use a dehydrator or dessicants or something like that so your pipes don’t rust —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2021, at 9:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m going to use iron pipe > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 19, 2021, at 8:21 PM, OK Don via