Re: [MBZ] W108 heater levers - disconnecting tips?

2022-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
However long this job takes you, you will be more than amply rewarded when you drive along at night and see the multicolored lights in the center of the dash. Truly glorious. On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 9:01 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm glad my instructions

[MBZ] Airshow Crash

2022-11-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] W108 heater levers - disconnecting tips?

2022-11-12 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm glad my instructions are useful! As for the clips, there are two... the C shaped clips that hold the cable housing to the lever assembly can be removed with your fingers or a flat head screwdriver. They will go flying so be careful. The second clips are the ones that hold the cables to the

Re: [MBZ] NO calls about vin...CHECK IT YOUR SELF - 2006 E350 - 135k miles - $2, 995

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
He know what he got. On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, at 19:55, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Well there you go. CHECKED IT YOURSELF!!! > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Nov 12, 2022, at 7:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yep, at least according to Mercedes Medic: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] NO calls about vin...CHECK IT YOUR SELF - 2006 E350 - 135k miles - $2, 995

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Well there you go. CHECKED IT YOURSELF!!! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2022, at 7:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep, at least according to Mercedes Medic: > > Mercedes-Benz with the improved parts have engine serial numbers that are > higher than: > >M272 Engine

Re: [MBZ] This seems more appropriate for a hood stack

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Starts and dies. $3k. Yeah right --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2022, at 7:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473311811532680/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] NO calls about vin...CHECK IT YOUR SELF - 2006 E350 - 135k miles - $2, 995

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yep, at least according to Mercedes Medic: Mercedes-Benz with the improved parts have engine serial numbers that are higher than: M272 Engine Serial No. 2729..30 468993 M273 Engine Serial No. 2739..30 088611 On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, at 19:39, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] W108 heater levers - disconnecting tips?

2022-11-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:34:59 -0800 David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > So I followed Jaime's excellent instructions and I am now at the > "disconnecting" stage. Is there any advice apart from not losing clips > and so on? I'm guessing the castellated washers or whatever they're > called that

Re: [MBZ] NO calls about vin...CHECK IT YOUR SELF - 2006 E350 - 135k miles - $2, 995

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Bad? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2022, at 7:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'll save you the trouble: > > Engine 272964 30 236112 > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/markham-2006-mercedes-e350/7556802497.html > ___ >

[MBZ] NO calls about vin...CHECK IT YOUR SELF - 2006 E350 - 135k miles - $2, 995

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'll save you the trouble: Engine 272964 30 236112 https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/markham-2006-mercedes-e350/7556802497.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] This seems more appropriate for a hood stack

2022-11-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] MMM

2022-11-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] PRICE FIRM don’t ask me about it - 2008 C350 - 35k miles - $17,000

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good luck with that on a 14 year old car. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/northbrook-low-miles-35k-clean-title/7556758785.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2009 ML350 BlueTec - 147k miles - $11,900

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Boring colors but looks pretty nice otherwise. No tow hitch though. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/carol-stream-2009-mercedes-ml-350/7556704808.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] 400E work

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put a new throttle cable on today and went to adjust it per the procedure. This car supposedly has ASR per the build sheet and the idiot light for it is on. But the ASR actuator stuff on the throttle linkage is not there. Most curious. I’m waiting on all the intake manifold hoses and

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-12 08:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re already screwing people over on resales where they disable options when the car changes owners. That being the case, you’re pretty much at Elon’s mercy unless you find

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That could work in theory but refueling infrastructure is too sparse in most areas, which is also one of the problems that EVs have. On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, at 15:27, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > How about natural gas instead? > > On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 2:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Locomotives are all electric. Hydrogen recombines back into water while releasing electricity very nicely. The problem is that generating hydrogen isn't particularly efficient. If the problem of producing hydrogen could be solved it'd be handier than batteries although even more dangerous. Curt

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How about natural gas instead? On Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 2:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I can see long haul trucks going hydrogen fuel cell for more range. > > I think long haul trucks will stay with diesel for the forseeable future. > No electric technology is

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> I can see long haul trucks going hydrogen fuel cell for more range. I think long haul trucks will stay with diesel for the forseeable future. No electric technology is close to feasible for pulling 80,000 lbs for 10+ hours at a stretch. Local deliveries may be another story. Electric may

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I think the battery packs will limit the usability of old EVs. They are a LOT more complex and expensive than you'd think. This guy talks about the battery and charging it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDfV47il5mg He swapped a Tesla powertrain and running gear into a 1950 Jag sedan. There

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Maybe my Hertz Tesla has some sort of sport suspension on it. But why would Hertz do that? It just seems to be very stiffly sprung with limited suspension travel. I have never been in a car that hobby horses over uneven pavement like this thing. Frost heaves are what did Pobst in at Pikes Peak.

Re: [MBZ] Benzing yesterday

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I got the new wheel speed sensor on the ML. Was easier to get at the connector by taking off the wheel well liner. Kinda glad I did, there’s huge amount of crap up behind the lower rear part of the fender I’ll hose out of there. It amazes me the engineers still design these hidden rust

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I drove a Model S a few years ago, I don't remember it handling poorly but it's the top model car... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 10:08 AM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Mercedes content: Our 2019 Sprinter had no tactile buttons or knobs for radio presets either.

Re: [MBZ] Benzing yesterday

2022-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Coolant tanks and power steering reservoirs are common sources of leaks on these and the parts are surprisingly cheap. I’ve got a new reservoir for the AZ ML350 just for cosmetics but I haven’t swapped it out yet. -D > On Nov 12, 2022, at 8:44 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Benzing yesterday

2022-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The overflow nipple on the coolant tank was leaking on the ML500 so I ordered a new one (surprisingly inexpensive, $35 I think) and put it on the car yesterday.  It was not a hard job except for those spring clamps on a couple of the hoses that were hard to reach.  I think I might put some

[MBZ] won’t shift past 2nd 1997 Mercedes-Benz e-class E300,$2,000

2022-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$500 car Missing front bumper cover but everything else is there. Will trade for a running or core Chevy 6.0. I have the title but not in my name. The guy that it’s titled to lives across the street from me and I can hook you up with him to get it transferred.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Mercedes content: Our 2019 Sprinter had no tactile buttons or knobs for radio presets either. However, it did have the capability of voice activation so I was able to say “Play 98.7 FM,” and it would immediately obey my command. I could also turn on the seat heater, check fuel economy

[MBZ] Selling as part of my dad’s estate 2001 Mercedes CLK - $3,000 (West Ashley)

2022-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I know he said the top does not work and there are directions to reset the computer but I have not done that yet. May give it a shot today. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2001-mercedes-clk/7556562354.html -- --FT ___

[MBZ] Two For athe Price of one - $4, 500 (Jacksonville) 1981 and 83 Mercedes 380 sl project.

2022-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-two-for-athe-price-of-one/7556502267.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] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My new pickup has no tactile buttons for radio presets which is irritating. At least it has knobs for HVAC... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 9:03 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: If I'm understanding Karl correctly, my hate for the touchscreen crap has

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes that’s the key. Need to find some hackers who could reverse engineer the control systems and escape the Elon gulag Sent from my iPad > On Nov 12, 2022, at 8:41 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re > already

Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

2022-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve been watching CL closely for both Ft. Myers and Naples. Not a lot of stuff, yet. I’m curious to see how sellers are addressing concerns about flood cars. -D > On Nov 12, 2022, at 6:08 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-11-11 21:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You would have to find a way to gain control of the systems, as they’re already screwing people over on resales where they disable options when the car changes owners. That being the case, you’re pretty much at Elon’s mercy unless you find a way to gain control. That or be able to disable

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I wonder if these things will ever get to beater status where you could buy them cheepcheep and just hoon the hell out of them, or if they will just suffer massive multiple system failures to where they couldn’t even be rat rodded. I suppose some cult dudes will figure out how to run them with

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-12 07:41, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yes, thanks, Karl! This is good to know, never having even sat in a Tesla. Makes me want one even less. Although I would like to experience the acceleration. Yeah. A 3 Performance or any late model S would feel like the street/strip

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-11 22:41, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Man the stereo is insane though. Almost makes up for the fact that it handles like a RedBull soap box derby racer. The stereo is good to know. The ride quality is good to know. I knew the mass was high and assumed it would cause

Re: [MBZ] Not a bad deal for a mild hybrid -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400H - $13, 995 (Vero Beach, FL)

2022-11-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-11 21:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Make that weeks, buddy. Cars are just starting to come out of SW Florida where Ian went through. And I'm saying I'm not buying anything with a FL title history until a year after Ian, assuming there isn't another huge event to reset the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, thanks, Karl! This is good to know, never having even sat in a Tesla. Makes me want one even less. Although I would like to experience the acceleration. -D > On Nov 11, 2022, at 9:24 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Great review > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Nov