Re: [MBZ] OT GB1 GameBird

A Walmart division? -D > On Feb 8, 2023, at 2:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > It's a very nice aircraft - made in Bentonville, AR. You can have one for > only $608,000. > > On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 12:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I’m outside

Re: [MBZ] Coolant for M113

Yes I noticed it was kinda pee color but no idea what it is, could be the universal stuff. I don’t recall adding any to it. But whatever the Zerex stuff is would be good. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 8, 2023, at 12:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Planning to change the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 15:24:14 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I don't remember where I left you guys on the Pisten Bully saga. Thank you for the update. > I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. This is the first I have heard of that. How long has

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

I got one today too for the 211. but I got another one a few years ago.??? On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 1:17 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > yes that is all they did on my 211 sunroof recall > > On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 8:59 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yeah I haven’t

[MBZ] very well kept up and molested 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $12, 345

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[MBZ] has jumped time (not running, needs repaired) 2007 Mercedes ML63 AMG - $3, 000 (Oakwood)

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Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

I think you just need the covers --FT On 2/8/23 4:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Dan -- you mentioned replacing the steering wheel buttons, having trouble finding these on the dealer part sites. Looking mostly to see what they cost, on the E500 they have the icons rubbed (mostly)

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

Yeah aliexpress.  I bought some steering wheel switch covers for the S550 but have not put them on yet.  Proper color, were like $3.50 for the set.  I got a new headlight switch surround too but it was darker than the color of the trim (but it was cheap!).  They probably have the steering

Re: [MBZ] Coolant for M113

Supposedly g05 is nearly identical and can be used. I know it’s a lot cheaper than g48. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I noticed it was kinda pee color but no idea what it is, could be the > universal stuff. I don’t recall

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

He no what he got. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 5:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's been a really good car all things considered, but time to send it > on... the rust is just too extensive. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

Do you have something under it to indicate leaks, or the lack thereof (snow or cardboard)? On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 3:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. > > >This is the first I have heard of

Re: [MBZ] No title i repeat No title - 2016 E350 - 29k miles - $5, 000

Do the mice that left their droppings on the front seat convey? On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 3:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Extra zero in price? > > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2016-mercedes-benz-e350-with/7587184290.html >

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

Dan -- you mentioned replacing the steering wheel buttons, having trouble finding these on the dealer part sites. Looking mostly to see what they cost, on the E500 they have the icons rubbed (mostly) off and if the switches (or ideally just the covers) are cheap enough I might replace them. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

Yup, big sheet of cardboard. In the time we ran it I could detect no leaks. Fortunately it's pretty easy to see from the front. I haven't been back to look at it, maybe tomorrow... -Curt On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 04:55:30 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Do you have

[MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

It's been a really good car all things considered, but time to send it on... the rust is just too extensive. https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/unionville-for-parts-2003-ford-focus-se/7587421399.html Guessing I get no buyers and will sell it to the scrapper for $200 or so.

[MBZ] No title i repeat No title - 2016 E350 - 29k miles - $5,000

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Re: [MBZ] OT German Engineering

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 08:12:03 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/VGzRfvgnS_s German engineering indeed! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] No title i repeat No title - 2016 E350 - 29k miles - $5, 000

If the engine is intact it could be a good donor --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 8, 2023, at 3:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Extra zero in price? > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2016-mercedes-benz-e350-with/7587184290.html >

Re: [MBZ] has jumped time (not running, needs repaired) 2007 Mercedes ML63 AMG - $3, 000 (Oakwood)

"Great running vehicle before this" Now, not so much On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, at 15:14, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > oops > > https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-2007-mercedes-ml63-amg/7587341197.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

>> I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. >This is the first I have heard of that. How long has it been available? No idea, I saw it on a YouTube video once and it stuck in my mind. It's several times more expensive than regular RTV but for something like an oil

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

Good point. Wasn’t someone on AliBaba or one of the Chinee web sites selling just the covers? Might not have been for this model, though. Interestingly, Mercedes sells these switches as a set, not individually. Every other model I’ve had with the steering wheel switches you could buy them

Re: [MBZ] OT GB1 GameBird

Very well designed piece of kit. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-worlds-finest-aerobatic-aircraft-with/id1613754487?i=1000577653001 On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 11:07 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It's a very nice aircraft - made in Bentonville, AR. You can have one for > only

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

Needs a few things to be perfect --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 8, 2023, at 7:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > He no what he got. > >> On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 5:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> It's been a really good car all things

Re: [MBZ] No title i repeat No title - 2016 E350 - 29k miles - $5, 000

I'm thinking that is bits of glass from the shattered sunroof. So assume that the interior is wet now also, unless he's keeping a tarp on the car. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, at 16:03, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Do the mice that left their droppings on the front seat convey? > > On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023 21:17:30 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > > >> I bought the spray cheese type Super Black RTV 1 minute gasket maker. > > >This is the first I have heard of that. How long has it been available? > > No idea, I saw it on a YouTube video once and it stuck in my mind. It's >

Re: [MBZ] Yay me!

Allan, DM me the VIN and I’ll look them up for you. You’ll likely never find them on the RevParts sites, they make it near impossible to find stuff like this. -D > On Feb 8, 2023, at 4:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan -- you mentioned replacing the steering wheel buttons,

Re: [MBZ] This might be nice

The interior alone is worth the asking price. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 10:54 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very shinny > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 7, 2023, at 10:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Does the

[MBZ] OT German Engineering

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[MBZ] Safety recall notice

My usps informed delivery shows I am getting one from MB today. Will be interesting to see what it is. —FT Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

VW TDI engines are rated for 10,000mi OCI in the USA and 30,000 (or presumably whatever that is in Km) in Europe. Mobil doesn't have a VW rated oil though. Supposedly the difference is because VW figured no Americans will ever read the manual... IIRC the Mobil literature says "Up to 20,000

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

Yeah I haven’t taken the wagon in for the sunroof issue. They basically just look to see if it is loose. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 8, 2023, at 8:56 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The GL had one, took it by the dealer and they just look at the booster. > Ours was good. On

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

You do not need a tube that does all the way to the bottom. You will get all the oil out from the guide tube. I use a tube that seals to the top and there is not a drop of oil left afterwards. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2023, at 11:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

My ML550 still has a “Do not drive” recall. I need to get that checked one of these days… -D > On Feb 8, 2023, at 8:17 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > My usps informed delivery shows I am getting one from MB today. Will be > interesting to see what it is. > > —FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

> I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the years > and they have all needed a suck tube to the bottom of the pan so I've never > tried just hooking a hose to the top of the guide tube. Most probably do, but even the MB dealer sucks from the top of the dipstick tube.

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

Probably varies by engine, not all are designed for topside oil extraction? On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, at 09:55, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Based on your experience, I stand corrected then. > I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the years > and they have all needed a suck

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

The GL had one, took it by the dealer and they just look at the booster. Ours was good. On the 211 they have a sunroof recall. All that involves us inspecting the roof to see if it is coming loose. I thought there were parts to replace but the dealer said no. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8,

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

Yeah, I can never remember to pop the hood and pull the piece of tape off the booster to look for corrosion. It’s the joint between the halves of the booster, where under some circumstances moisture could collect and cause it to rust. It’s covered by a piece of tape that they pull off to do a

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

Based on your experience, I stand corrected then. I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the years and they have all needed a suck tube to the bottom of the pan so I've never tried just hooking a hose to the top of the guide tube. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 6:07 AM Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

yeah on the Benzes the tube goes all the way to the bottom of the pan, so it will suck out everything.  I have a 3/8" (?? I think) plastic tube that fits in tightly, and the other end goes to a barb fitting on a refrigerant tank, I drilled a hole in it that a small vac hose fits into.  Heat up

[MBZ] OT: Pisten Bully update

I don't remember where I left you guys on the Pisten Bully saga. I pulled the oil plan on Jan 28. We sent it out to be welded which was done last Friday. The guy said it was terrible to weld, lots of oil in the metal. It's probably a strange aluminum alloy too which doesn't help. He baked it

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

On either of these recalls. What is the sunroof is not delaminated now and they compete the recall, but on 2 years it is? Same with the booster. What if it’s not rusted now but is down the road? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2023, at 8:03 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

I use this. https://hftools.com/app56384 I got it on sale for like $100. I stick whichever tube fits to the bottom of the dipstick tube, and it sucks out the oil pan completely dry. I've used it on a Dodge four cylinder, Taurus V6, and a W210. Pulled the drain plugs when the sucker started

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

I always find it difficult to get the filter housing back into place. The opening does not allow much room so you have to mostly work by feel. If the car was on a hoist, it likely would be an easy task but on the ground, I don't find it to be easy. I only do it about once a year so I don't get

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On 07/02/2023 5:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:48:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go to the bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the dipstick tube? It will work if it

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On 08/02/2023 9:00 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the years and they have all needed a suck tube to the bottom of the pan so I've never tried just hooking a hose to the top of the guide tube. Most probably do, but even the MB

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

Your link does not work for me. https://www.princessauto.com/en/30-litre-air-operated-oil-changer/product/PA0008886095 We have one like that for the inboard-outboard boats. Randy On 08/02/2023 10:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I use this. https://hftools.com/app56384 I got it on

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

> My ML550 still has a “Do not drive” recall. I need to get that checked one of > these days… With technology what it is, in the future if you get a "do not drive" recall, the vehicle will be remotely disabled. Reminds me of why I am a bit of a Luddite. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

I have a W212 GLK but I have not received any recall notice. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 11:36 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > My ML550 still has a “Do not drive” recall. I need to get that checked > one of these days… > > With technology what it is, in the future if you

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

I used to think of it (W115 oil filter) as lubrication for my elbow --- On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 10:45 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 08/02/2023 9:00 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the >

[MBZ] OT GB1 GameBird

I’m outside working and there is plane flying around. I looked it up it’s a GB1 GameBird aerobatic plane. Thing sounds like a straight piped 350 with a hot cam, popping and growling like a race car. Kinda cool --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT GB1 GameBird

It's a very nice aircraft - made in Bentonville, AR. You can have one for only $608,000. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 12:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m outside working and there is plane flying around. I looked it up it’s > a GB1 GameBird aerobatic plane.

Re: [MBZ] Safety recall notice

yes that is all they did on my 211 sunroof recall On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 8:59 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah I haven’t taken the wagon in for the sunroof issue. They basically > just look to see if it is loose. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 8,

[MBZ] Coolant for M113

Planning to change the coolant in the '04 E500 just so I know how old it is. FCP Euro is recommending G48 and Zerex website recomends G40 but also lists G48 as "compatible" Not sure what's in there now, at a glance it looks like yellow (G05?) or green or a mix? Going to suck some out and see.

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

They have the manual model. https://www.harborfreight.com/23-gallon-manual-fluid-extractor-62643.html I was looking at it yesterday. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, at 12:26, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Apparently it is discontinued. > This one is air operated. > >

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

This is what you need: [46149_zzz_500.jpg] 6.25 gallon Oil Extractor