Re: [MBZ] Perhaps Poos could martha this up for Mrs Poos

Isn't that sweet, somebody put a pretty red bow on it for Christmas. It looks way better than the $60 burn damaged Delorean I saw at Louisville a few years ago. https://www.copart.com/lot/31200542/2004-mercedes-benz-clk-320c-ok-tulsa ___

[MBZ] Precarious cold start.

So it’s zero degrees Fahrenheit tonight in Brunswick, Maine and I had not intended to drive anywhere but I got a call from my tenants who were having a heating problem. I reluctantly got into the 85 300D turbo diesel, tripled glowed it and then started cranking but it wasn’t sounding promising

Re: [MBZ] Precarious cold start.

Trade it in for a Chevette. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, 9:17 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So it’s zero degrees Fahrenheit tonight in Brunswick, Maine and I had not > intended to drive anywhere but I got a call from my tenants who were having > a heating problem.

Re: [MBZ] Precarious cold start.

yes. I remember starting .y 240D @ 4F. Bet the 2.5t would start On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, 9:17 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So it’s zero degrees Fahrenheit tonight in Brunswick, Maine and I had not > intended to drive anywhere but I got a call from my tenants

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

They do, I can get a full blown Nest for about $150 with their rebates. I'm just not keen about buying something that will be non-functional in 2-3 years when Google decides to dump them. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

I also would not want one of Google's all-seeing eyes installed in my house. I prefer "dumb" devices myself, but that's just me. On that basis, I have no advice for you. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, at 9:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > They do, I can get a full blown Nest for about $150

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

My thoughts exactly. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I also would not want one of Google's all-seeing eyes installed in my house. > I prefer "dumb" devices myself, but that's just me. On that basis, I have no > advice for you. > >

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

We installed Honeywell internet thermostats on the four HVAC systems at church. It is a small church and nobody is there 95% of the time so these internet units allow key folks to check the temperature or change temp for a special event without traveling to the building. Honeywell emails

[MBZ] 1998 C230 W202 - conductor needs replacement - 183k miles - $1, 500

"has a broken conductor so it only goes on R or D in first gear" https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/libertyville-1998-mercedes-benz-c230/7431631179.html "I've never driven it in the snow (except to take these pictures across the street) so it has no rust." It looks like the side of the

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps Poos could martha this up for Mrs Poos

Retail value $33175 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 11, 2022, at 7:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/31200542/2004-mercedes-benz-clk-320c-ok-tulsa > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

Plug in the VIN on the form online and you will learn whether your vehicle qualifies or not On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, 7:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is a possibility > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 11, 2022, at 6:48 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Smart thermo

I’m in love with the nest … what I have at the beach … I have the high end one that Georgia power sold me for about $125 which was close to half price …. It’s prob 3 years old and seems to all be supported on the nest cloud See if your elec company offers any deals Xx rick

[MBZ] 1995 E320 - 123k miles - $6,500

Seats, carpet, and paint look good, but that's a lot of money for a car coming up on 30 years old? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-mercedes-benz/7431723286.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2002 C320 Wagon - 135k miles - $2,500

Looks clean and well-kept. I wouldn’t go over $2k for it though. Probably an easy fix, would just take some troubleshooting. Hitch might not be for towing much but could hold a bike rack, looks like a small receiver —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jan 11, 2022, at 1:28 AM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Very Tempting -- The Brake System Is Locked Up For Some Reason 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

SBC was never used in the 164, ended in 2006. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:00 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Likely SBC if it was used that late. I think it was. > > -D > >> On Jan 11, 2022, at 8:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> SBC issue?

[MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

Is there a class action suit against Mercedes relating to the Bluetec vehicles in the USA? The fellow that I had posted about a month or so ago in British Columbia who was having all sorts of issues with his, has just received notice that some of his issues will be addressed due to the

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

Yes, it’s been settled for a while now. You take car in to get fixed and they send you a check. https://www.mbbluetecsettlement.com/ Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2022, at 11:03 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is there a class action suit against Mercedes relating to the

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

But apparently the original guarantee was 8 years and the fix is only guaranteed for a year, which is what is making him unhappy. Randy On 11/01/2022 11:05 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it’s been settled for a while now. You take car in to get fixed and they send you a check.

Re: [MBZ] Very Tempting -- The Brake System Is Locked Up For Some Reason 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

Ok thanks. I’ll see what the guy tells me from stealer conversation --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 11, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > SBC was never used in the 164, ended in 2006. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 11, 2022, at 10:00 AM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Looking for My next Mercedes

Good luck! Just be careful of rear window and rust issues. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:16 PM wrote: > Would still like to get the 1985 300CD that I have back on the road. > Stopped driving due need for and engine rebuild. Maybe one of these since I > have retired. > > Bob Massmann > > *From:*

[MBZ] This immaculate car has been used in car shows for years Mercedes SL500 Sport Coupe Show Car - $10, 000 (Hudson)

https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/granite-falls-mercedes-sl500-sport/7431515867.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This is cheap

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5069532026419556/?ref=browse_tab_code=marketplace_top_picks_story_type=top_picks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

I may have read that Mercedes had to update emission software similar to the issue VW had, only not to the extent that VW did. Bob Massmann -Original Message- From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

There is an ongoing campaign to compensate owners as a result of a settlement: https://www.mbbluetecsettlement.com/ On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 12:08 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But apparently the original guarantee was 8 years and the fix is only > guaranteed for

Re: [MBZ] Looking for My next Mercedes

Would still like to get the 1985 300CD that I have back on the road. Stopped driving due need for and engine rebuild. Maybe one of these since I have retired. Bob Massmann From: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:57 AM To: Robert Massmann Cc: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] 2009 E320 Bluetec - 191k miles - $5,500

This might be a decent deal? https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-hickory-2009-mercedes-benz-e320/7431223312.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2009 E320 Bluetec - 191k miles - $5,500

Owner will show you how to change the oil. Big whoop. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:16 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This might be a decent deal? > > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-hickory-2009-mercedes-benz-e320/7431223312.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Looking for My next Mercedes

I am not sure, prices ranged were from 18K - 23K. There also weren't as many diesel version to choose from. Diesels may not have been as desirable and were a little lower price. It is strange when looking at the cargurus web page itwas listing at 18.5K, but when I went to the dealer it was

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

You need to take the car to a dealer to modify the emissions system. Compensation could be over $3k. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:33 PM Robert Massmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I may have read that Mercedes had to update emission software similar to > the > issue VW had, only

[MBZ] I should have kept my Chevette...

A previously unrealized "classic car" has reached cult status. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-chevrolet-chevette-3/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Like mine, rear slammed -- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $3, 300

Very close to the beige-pink paint color in most NYC apartments when I was growing up. Yecch. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 10:15 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This could be a reasonable deal if you want Boring Beige. A new rear > bag would not be that much if

[MBZ] Wagon version of one of the true Mercedes. 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon - $3, 995 (Hilton Head Island)

Looks very clean, does not appear to be 4m https://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/d/hilton-head-island-2001-mercedes-benz/7431200819.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Might be a little rough 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 000

but could be a good hauler/tower for that price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4528704783905475 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Very Tempting -- The Brake System Is Locked Up For Some Reason 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

Likely SBC if it was used that late. I think it was. -D > On Jan 11, 2022, at 8:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > SBC issue? Trip to the stealer to get it fixed? Throw the scanner on it > and see what codes it is throwing > >

[MBZ] Very Tempting -- The Brake System Is Locked Up For Some Reason 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

SBC issue?  Trip to the stealer to get it fixed?  Throw the scanner on it and see what codes it is throwing https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1338069049949206 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Like mine, rear slammed -- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $3, 300

This could be a reasonable deal if you want Boring Beige.  A new rear bag would not be that much if indeed a shock is bad.  For some reason has a "new" engine https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/434552091685564 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Looking for My next Mercedes

Way to step up Robert. These are awesome cars, among the best Mercedes ever made. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, 9:59 AM wrote: > Well I purchased the 2012 ML350 Blue that I went to look at on Sunday. > Market is not in favor of the buyer. I paid 20,000 for it which included > all of the taxes, title,

Re: [MBZ] Very Tempting -- The Brake System Is Locked Up For Some Reason 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $3, 500

Being a nice guy I sent the seller a message to call the stealer and have them check to see if the car had the SBC which he said he was doing as we communicated.  I couldn't find out if the 07 GL was equipped with it or not, I said he could either send me the VIN and I would check or he could

[MBZ] 99 E300 UOA

Here is UOA on the 99 E300 running the cheap Sinopec T700 full synthetic. 99 e300 011022.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Cheap too

Not if the glowplugs work... -Curt On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 05:50:24 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: And bring a can of starter fluid just for kicks. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Throw a good battery

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 UOA

Where do you get the Sinopec oil? We need to change the oil in all the grooming machines which is going to need around 15 gallons. I'd like to go synthetic and can get Delvac 1 5w40 at Tractor Supply for $52/2.5 gallons or just under $21 a gallon. Considering Rotella T4 is nearly $15 a gallon

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 UOA

I used to order it from Walmart.com, but it does not appear to be available at the moment.  I stocked up when it was $39 for a 5 gallon bucket of full synthetic.  I think I got like 12 buckets of it.  It goes out of stock from time to time and I assume its probably sitting on a ship somewhere.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap too

And if it’s chilly maybe a torch to blow in some warm air --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 11, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Not if the glowplugs work... > -Curt > >On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 05:50:24 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via > Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] This is cheap

Too cheap apparently: " This Listing Isn't Available Anymore " On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:04 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5069532026419556/?ref=browse_tab_code=marketplace_top_picks_story_type=top_picks >

Re: [MBZ] I should have kept my Chevette...

an 11 at 2:59 PM jcp911s Nothing rivets the imagination more that a “heated” heater core battle on a chevette On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 3:18 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > There is nothing wrong with that car that an aluminum block 400-500 HP V8 >

[MBZ] Cheap too

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/606609577305579/?ref=browse_tab_code=marketplace_top_picks_story_type=top_picks Listing viewable at 4.41 eastern time ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

I think the aftermath is over. Summary, post-recovery: I checked the water pump at home, it was still stiff. Didn't feel 'notchy' like a bad bearing, it's a straight grinding stiffness, perhaps like the drive flange is contacting the face of the housing. Regardless, it's defective and needs

[MBZ] 642 air filters

The factory interval for air filters is 40k miles. These are the air filters on the GL after 20k miles. Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Cheap too

Throw a good battery in that car and glow it 3x and I bet it would start right up.  if not, give the primer some pumps and take a bottle of diesel to feed directly into the fuel line by the engine, drive it out of there and onto a trailer.  Check the glow plugs to make sure they are heating

Re: [MBZ] 642 air filters

What GL? On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 5:33 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > You're feeding it dirty air! It looks like the air filter on the Cessna > after a year's worth of take-offs on our grass strip. > > On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] I should have kept my Chevette...

There is nothing wrong with that car that an aluminum block 400-500 HP V8 won't cure. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 1:46 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A previously unrealized "classic car" has reached cult status. > >

Re: [MBZ] I should have kept my Chevette...

Bid to $8k but didn't meet the reserve!! On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > an 11 at 2:59 PM > jcp911s > > Nothing rivets the imagination more that a “heated” heater core battle on a >

Re: [MBZ] 642 air filters

You're feeding it dirty air! It looks like the air filter on the Cessna after a year's worth of take-offs on our grass strip. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The factory interval for air filters is 40k miles. These are the air >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap too

And bring a can of starter fluid just for kicks. On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Throw a good battery in that car and glow it 3x and I bet it would start > right up. if not, give the primer some pumps and take a bottle of > diesel to

Re: [MBZ] Cheap too

On 2022-01-11 18:55, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: And if it’s chilly maybe a torch to blow in some warm air Hair dryer or heat gun gives warm air with oxygen in it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Perhaps Poos could martha this up for Mrs Poos

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Re: [MBZ] Perhaps Poos could martha this up for Mrs Poos

What's amazing is that there are people out there who would actually buy that hunk of junk. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 7:29 PM To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps Poos could martha this up for Mrs Poos

I have been there picking up cars before and some old boy was loading up a car totally destroyed and just a burned out shell.  I told him I didnt know there were people that actually bought those.  He said there was a buyer for everything.  I assume they get it cheap enough to make money off

[MBZ] Testing starter amp draw

Can I use a clamp meter here to measure starter draw? Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Testing starter amp draw

So I really need to do it at the battery under the front seat? On 1/11/2022 6:44 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Not unless a power source is connected to that post. You're at a dead end, there's no current flow there unless something is connected to the post, like a jumper cable. -D

Re: [MBZ] Testing starter amp draw

Not unless a power source is connected to that post. You're at a dead end, there's no current flow there unless something is connected to the post, like a jumper cable. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

Maybe MBZ and Bosch owe you $3500 on your new truck. If so...BONUS! On 2022-01-11 14:32, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: I may have read that Mercedes had to update emission software similar to the issue VW had, only not to the extent that VW did. ___

[MBZ] OT - Smart Thermostats

Getting ready to replace the furnace and add AC to the Flagstaff house, and I'm trying decide what kind of "smart" thermostat I want. I had an "original" Nest which I was quite pleased with until they sold out to Google and Google decided not to support the original models. Functionally, it

Re: [MBZ] Testing starter amp draw

Yes. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 7:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Testing starter amp draw So I really need to do it at the battery under the front seat? On

Re: [MBZ] Class Action Suit relating to Bluetec issues?

That is a possibility Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2022, at 6:48 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe MBZ and Bosch owe you $3500 on your new truck. > If so...BONUS! > >> On 2022-01-11 14:32, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: >> I may have read that Mercedes had to update