Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

This guy does mostly GM stuff, but if you enjoy watching a master craftsman, he is enjoyable to watch. https://youtu.be/RoqQmXYSsEA https://youtu.be/0r8h7dbat1k https://youtu.be/rSRybZeoVH8 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

> Might give it a go can't really make matters worse. Digitally document everything. Back in the day I blew up the engine in an Olds Cutlass Cierra GT. I knew it would be a while before it got put back together, so I made a VHS video of everything before it came apart. I subscribed to this

Re: [MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

Shouldn't it be called a moonshade, then? Allan On Mon, Jul 5, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > What's a "moonroof" mean for this vintage? > > Same as the moonroof that's in my E320: the panel is glass, and you can > see through it. There's also a sunshade you can pull

Re: [MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

> What's a "moonroof" mean for this vintage? Same as the moonroof that's in my E320: the panel is glass, and you can see through it. There's also a sunshade you can pull over, if you want opacity. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

I guess I should have been paying closer attention. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 9:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I posted two that were listed on eBay for under $150, but they are long gone. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: July 4, 2021 9:30

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

I posted two that were listed on eBay for under $150, but they are long gone. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 4, 2021 9:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update I was thinking the

Re: [MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

What's a "moonroof" mean for this vintage? On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 2:09 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly. I have never seen one that color. Would be a nice car > > --FT > > On 7/4/21 2:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Love the color. > > > > -D

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

I was thinking the ones that were posted earlier were around $100 or less, maybe it was a shorter run of line or something. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 8:42 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > From Amazon: >

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

Yeah those console switches are not sealed AFAIK and are prone to gunking up with soda, coffee, etc. The German designers never imagined someone would be drinking and eating while driving. Allan On Sun, Jul 4, 2021, at 9:49 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Dr Booth used to say to spray

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

Dr Booth used to say to spray contact cleaner on console switch & move it 50-100 times. FWIW Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jul 4, 2021, 7:37 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think it does. The car is a mess. > I will search for a shorted wire

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FKYRTU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8=1 Direct from the manufacturer: https://www.rapidairproducts.com/shop/maxline/3-4-maxline-master-kit The wizard for getting the right system: https://www.rapidairproducts.com/product-configurator

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

You will have a blast doing that, with some help from your son.  Removal and installation will probably be the worst part, and once done it will last another 100k miles at least. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2021 2:23:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Been watching some YouTube. Tear

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

I’m getting ready to do this. Can you post the link to the one you used? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 5:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > I decided on the "Maxline M7500 Master Kit, 3/4-Inch x 100-Feet" system. > After adding another $300 or so in fittings, regulators,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

That's the right attitude. Kinda what I'm doing with the house on the northern estate. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 2:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Been watching some YouTube. Tear down of a Honda transmission doesn't look terrible. Just a lot

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

I don’t think it does. The car is a mess. I will search for a shorted wire in the door hinge area. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Swap switches left to right to test those, assuming the other rear window > works. > > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

True. And if you fail then get a used tranny. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been watching some YouTube. Tear down of a Honda transmission doesn't look > terrible. Just a lot of parts to keep track of. Described as "just a manual >

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

> I decided on the "Maxline M7500 Master Kit, 3/4-Inch x 100-Feet" system. Cool. I'm glad it worked out for you. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2012 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic - 115k miles - $17,800

There is so much that could happen with the OM 642 Bluetec engines and the problems caused by the emissions system. Some problems include too much fuel in the oil due to interrupting the regeneration cycle for the DPF, inefficient combustion and soot buildup in the oil due to the EGR, and in

Re: [MBZ] 2012 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic - 115k miles - $17,800

Buy my lemon Looks nice though --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 5:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > New engine after 7 years? Wonder what went wrong... > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fernandina-beach-2012-mercedes-gl350/7337597313.html > > Allan >

Re: [MBZ] Is this insanity? $26k for a 7yo C class?

Yes insanity --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 5:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Miles are low but still... > > https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-2015-mercedes-benz/7346204020.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Wonder what the story is on this 84 300TD

Probably has an NA engine? I don't think I see a "turbodiesel" badge. I have an 83 300D that could potentially be a donor of a turbo OM617... hmm. On Sun, Jul 4, 2021, at 5:58 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > Euro front bumper. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 4, 2021, at 5:20

Re: [MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

Thanks for the report. Good to know. -D > On Jul 4, 2021, at 6:01 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > I decided on the "Maxline M7500 Master Kit, 3/4-Inch x 100-Feet" system. > After adding another $300 or so in fittings, regulators, filters an driers, > etc., It's up and holding pressure now.

[MBZ] OT - compressed air system update

I decided on the "Maxline M7500 Master Kit, 3/4-Inch x 100-Feet" system. After adding another $300 or so in fittings, regulators, filters an driers, etc., It's up and holding pressure now. I have two drops in opposite corners of the hangar, can tell that the die grinder sounds like it's spinning

Re: [MBZ] Wonder what the story is on this 84 300TD

Euro front bumper. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Body doesn't look bad other than a dent on left rear quarter. Odd that the > rear fenders have chrome trim over the wheels but the fronts do not? > >

[MBZ] 2012 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic - 115k miles - $17,800

New engine after 7 years? Wonder what went wrong... https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fernandina-beach-2012-mercedes-gl350/7337597313.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Wonder what the story is on this 84 300TD

Body doesn't look bad other than a dent on left rear quarter. Odd that the rear fenders have chrome trim over the wheels but the fronts do not? https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-johns-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7343717294.html ___

[MBZ] Is this insanity? $26k for a 7yo C class?

Miles are low but still... https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-2015-mercedes-benz/7346204020.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 170k miles - $2,500

Just the sort of thing you need in Bloomington - for when those student demonstrations get out of hand. -D > On Jul 4, 2021, at 2:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Our local police dept. used to have one of those. It was their tactical > response vehicle. > > Now they have a

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 170k miles - $2,500

Our local police dept. used to have one of those. It was their tactical response vehicle. Now they have a Bearcat, which was purchased in a rather clandestine fashion with no public debate, which caused a bit of an uproar on both sides of the political spectrum.

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 170k miles - $2,500

It needs a refresh - to something like this: http://www.autoinfluence.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Holly-2.jpg -D > On Jul 4, 2021, at 2:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I kinda like the bread truck > > --FT > > On 7/4/21 2:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> An ad

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

Been watching some YouTube. Tear down of a Honda transmission doesn't look terrible. Just a lot of parts to keep track of. Described as "just a manual that shifts automatically" by more than one person. I've gathered that the most likely problem is that the 2nd gear clutches have worn out and

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 170k miles - $2,500

I kinda like the bread truck --FT On 7/4/21 2:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: An ad of few words https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/cedar-lake-2003-ml320/7346062915.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2009 R350 - 193k miles - $3,500

Photos carefully avoid a good view of the body damage, looks like it was crunched on the RF corner. Rusty brake disks indicate it isn't being driven. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-mercedes-r350/7346051970.html Allan ___

[MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 170k miles - $2,500

An ad of few words https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/cedar-lake-2003-ml320/7346062915.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

Exactly. I have never seen one that color. Would be a nice car --FT On 7/4/21 2:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Love the color. -D On Jul 4, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Shit myself a little when I gunned it once…

Re: [MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

Love the color. -D > On Jul 4, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shit myself a little when I gunned it once… > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250337216447783 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] $51 Dashcam Records Front, Rear, and Interior Views

Looks like a good deal if you want a dashcam https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/this-51-dashcam-records-front-rear-and-inside-views-1847227803 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 1985 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 TE Wagon 4D,$14,000

Reasonably priced, no doubt https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5590431704361046 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] some better pics Re: I kept my herd of warthogs in it 2005 Mercedes-Benz ml 350 special sports edition, $2, 700

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/224163916194307 On 7/4/21 1:15 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: I would be embarrassed to sell this car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1171680576637376 -- --FT -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] I kept my herd of warthogs in it 2005 Mercedes-Benz ml 350 special sports edition, $2, 700

I would be embarrassed to sell this car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1171680576637376 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class,$11,000

ML500 Driven 45,531 miles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274266317789208 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] car runes drives perfict 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D, $6, 300

It's really a 430S https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771725210183931 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Grandpa ain’t no cheap ass 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D,$25,000

Shit myself a little when I gunned it once… https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250337216447783 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Two windows are busted but not completely out that's why price has been reduced

I'm not even going to comment... 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D $3,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2974854642795656 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Mercedes 1978 350SE Euro Specification $15,000

Light green https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/998145184326694 -- --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: Frozen iMac computer at boot up

That all depends on the OS he was running… -D > On Jul 4, 2021, at 11:29 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Then you could reload your OS > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jul 4, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>  >>> >>> I can think of two

Re: [MBZ] OT: Frozen iMac computer at boot up

Then you could reload your OS --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 4, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> I can think of two possible actions: >> 1 - new batteries in the keyboard. >> 2 - buy a PC ... > > There are others. Boot into recovery mode, if you can, and run

Re: [MBZ] OT: Frozen iMac computer at boot up

> I can think of two possible actions: > 1 - new batteries in the keyboard. > 2 - buy a PC ... There are others. Boot into recovery mode, if you can, and run the diagnostics. Or boot into target disk mode and use another system to diagnose it. -- Jim ___

[MBZ] Happy birthday America!

From the beach! --FT Sent from iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Frozen iMac computer at boot up

I can think of two possible actions: 1 - new batteries in the keyboard. 2 - buy a PC ... On Sun, Jul 4, 2021 at 9:58 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was browsing a recipe website a couple days ago and my screen froze. I > powered off but when I restarted it

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

Swap switches left to right to test those, assuming the other rear window works. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 6:49:54 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Fuse was checked and replaced. No difference. To be clear, the old switch > also stopped working entirely before we replaced with

[MBZ] OT: Frozen iMac computer at boot up

I was browsing a recipe website a couple days ago and my screen froze. I powered off but when I restarted it never got through the booting process. On several occasions it made it halfway through and then ended up with a white screen. I fiddled around with the keyboard and eventually was able to

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

Check the timing chains for stretch? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 9:50:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > While I have the valve covers off I also need to adjust the valves. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 3, 2021, at 8:28 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

My vote is for a short in the wiring - it seems the most likely cause for the window going down uncommanded. It's probably where the wires enter the door at the hinge area or where they pass through a grommet that has deteriorated over the years. On Sat, Jul 3, 2021 at 7:32 PM Jim Cathey via