Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

I found that the wire racks for pliers work well. https://www.harborfreight.com/wire-pliers-rack-70022.html I also found this rack for holding battery powered tools: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F98P9S5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I haven’t found a place to hang it ju

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

I suppose I should browse more when I go in to HF to look for things like that. Typically, I just go in, walk straight to what I need, turn around, head to the cash stand and leave. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 6:18 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found tha

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

to do otherwise is very dangerous --FT On 5/3/23 9:31 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I suppose I should browse more when I go in to HF to look for things like that. Typically, I just go in, walk straight to what I need, turn around, head to the cash stand and leave. AZBob Sent from my

[MBZ] Need to rebuild transmission! Mechanics special 1991 Mercedes 300D - $900

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-mechanics-special-1991-mercedes/7617050039.html -- --FT ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Yes it is Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 8:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > to do otherwise is very dangerous > > --FT > >> On 5/3/23 9:31 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> I suppose I should browse more when I go in to HF to look for things like >> that. Typi

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgQeSrsAXgE Best value is DeWalt, best bit is Bosch according to his tests. DeWalt and Temo for step bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbMQul6_Bc On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 8:14 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 2 May 2023 16:35:09 -0700 Bob Rentfro via M

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

You guys are a bunch of lightweights. I have a HF not 5 minutes from my house. I might go there once a month. No problem getting in/out without impulse buys. I try to limit my exposure to Chinesium as much as possible. Yes, HF is a great resource, but it’s also got a lot of crap. -D > On May 3

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

As my HF kit increases I'm increasingly impressed with their tools. For instance if you're still cramming a screwdriver into the caliper to push pads back you really need this: https://www.harborfreight.com/disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-11-piece-63264.html?_br_psugg_q=brake+caliper

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

I had to buy one of those little “cubes” to crank the piston down when we had Ford Focii in the house. C-clamped and beat on the thing before I did some research to discover that the piston has to be screwed back into the caliper. Weird. I’m very pleased with the HF hand tool set I bought to st

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Poos can’t get enough of the Chinese tools Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 12:22 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had to buy one of those little “cubes” to crank the piston down when we > had Ford Focii in the house. C-clamped and beat on the thing before I did > som

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

They’re fine once you wash off the blood of the CCP prisoners --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 3, 2023, at 1:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Poos can’t get enough of the Chinese tools > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2023, at 12:22 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wr

[MBZ] Speaking of tools

Max and I went to the knacker Saturday to get some 211 parts.  I was going to get a mirror off a car (black, matches the $400E500) and it appeared to have torx screws holding it on.  So I got torx drivers and they wouldn't fit.  I look and the screws have these little nibs in the middle for "se

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

On Wed, May 3, 2023, at 08:17, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Organizing things is fun, but can get expensive. Yes -- if you ever watch Adam Savage on YouTube, it seems that about half his projects are just building things to organize other things. He's definitely got some OCD going on to

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

I've heard of this but never had a car where I could not just press the cylinder back with a clamp. Ford must have introduced it in a later model year than the Focus I had ('03). On Wed, May 3, 2023, at 12:21, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I had to buy one of those little “cubes” to crank

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

It would have been a 2006 or 2008 model, I don’t recall which one. At least I think it was the Focus. Could have been Mrs. Dan’s former 2006 Mazda6, which was a Ford for all intents and purposes. -D > On May 3, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've heard of this but

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

On the subject of brakes, if I wanted to do a fluid flush on my W211 can I just use my pressure bleeder on the fluid reservoir as I have done with older (non-ABS) cars? On Wed, May 3, 2023, at 13:32, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > It would have been a 2006 or 2008 model, I don’t recall whi

[MBZ] Many, Many Dollhairs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/9171907266215180/ I guess these are fetching this kind of money, yes? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

The highest quality HF stuff comes from Taiwan. If or rather when mainland China takes them over, all bets are off. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 3, 2023 12:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tedious sho

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

On 03/05/2023 8:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I found that the wire racks for pliers work well. https://www.harborfreight.com/wire-pliers-rack-70022.html I also found this rack for holding battery powered tools: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F98P9S5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_as

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

I have had good luck with Bosch drill bits. Randy On 03/05/2023 10:19 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgQeSrsAXgE Best value is DeWalt, best bit is Bosch according to his tests. DeWalt and Temo for step bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbMQul6_Bc On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

I went on a wire shelf bender a few years ago. You know, the stainless steel ones like they use in commercial kitchens. You can pick up the real thing stupid cheap on FB marketplace and Craigslist. Most of mine have casters, too, so they can be moved around if I chose to. The only drawback is t

[MBZ] 1992 300CE - 86k miles - $8,000

Wonder if this is just an oil leak from a valve cover. Poor photos and not enough. Still likely crack pricing but IDK what the coupes are worth. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/schaumburg-1992-mercedes-300ce-low-miles/7617175387.html ___ http://www.ok

[MBZ] 2003 AMG S55 - 187k miles - $5,500

Hm. How hard could the air suspension issue be worst case? Doesn't look slammed in the pics so those must be from at least last winter. Miles are kinda high but Interior looks nice. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2003-amg-s55/7617095564.html __

[MBZ] 2004 E500 4Matic - 76k miles - $10,000

Pretty low miles and 4matic model but still -- holy crack! https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-2004-mercedes-benz-e500/7616992328.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

If it’s SBC, then no. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 1:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On the subject of brakes, if I wanted to do a fluid flush on my W211 can I > just use my pressure bleeder on the fluid reservoir as I have done with older > (non-ABS) cars? > >>

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Anytime I see shelving for sale it seems like they want more than it would cost new. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 3:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

[MBZ] Holy crack

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1200991477224131/ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

I like the big sets of cheap bits. When they are worn or are not up to the job I replace them with Latrobe (high Cobalt alloy). So my cheap bits container has all the most used bits replaced with really good ones. Greg > I suppose I’ll see how they function. They got through the metal studs > t

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

One clue for quality is that the Taiwanese stuff is usually better IME. Greg > Yeah Harbor Freight is hit and miss. Some of their stuff is absolute junk, > other items are quite good. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] 2003 AMG S55 - 187k miles - $5,500

I didn’t look at this, but if the air suspension is totally borked, probably about $2300 for parts. That’s everything, meaning four new air shocks, parts to rebuild valve blocks, etc. Floyd knows these better than I, let’s see what he says. -D > On May 3, 2023, at 1:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

For the heavy pallet racks, yes. -D > On May 3, 2023, at 2:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anytime I see shelving for sale it seems like they want more than it would > cost new. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2023, at 3:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

I’m tellin’ ya…you need an Okie Q for doing all that stuff. Several of us of her over the course of a couple of days could probably get that joint squared away. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 4:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > For many years I operate with t

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

I’m game Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 6:10 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m tellin’ ya…you need an Okie Q for doing all that stuff. > Several of us of her over the course of a couple of days could probably get > that joint squared away. > > AZBob > > Sent from m

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

I have a Harbor Freight retractable air hose and it's been an absolute game changer. I think mine is 50' and will reach to any of the 3 vehicles in the yard. The hose failed last summer, I replaced it with one from Amazon (made in USA no less) which has been fine. It was easy to put the replacem

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

There is a very specific procedure for SBC cars. It might have been changed when they did the accumulator replacement --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 3, 2023, at 2:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On the subject of brakes, if I wanted to do a fluid flush on my W211 can I > just u

Re: [MBZ] 2003 AMG S55 - 187k miles - $5,500

You would have to got through the system to see what the issues are. Could be a line or block or valve leaking, pump issue, or one or more air shocks. A scan could give an indication but to be certain you’d have to go through the entire system. Unless there is a clear indication of what the pa

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

You have to bleed it with SDS. Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 7:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

Other than busting some wheel bolts off one of the cars with my 1/2” Milwaukee cordless impact, I haven’t had a chance to try it or the smaller ones I have on some serious repair related jobs. I was using a 1/2” rough/long spade bit to drill holes in railroad ties for rebar with my 1/2” Milwauk

[MBZ] I Thought Only 450s Did This?

Toasty! https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1984-mercedes-benz-380-sl-parts-car.3119521/ -D ___ 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/li

Re: [MBZ] I Thought Only 450s Did This?

Yea, and they are totally on crack. It appears to be a $5-600 car to me Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2023, at 8:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Many, Many Dollhairs.

Wow that’s beautiful --FTSent from iFōnOn May 3, 2023, at 3:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/9171907266215180/ I guess these are fetching this kind of money, yes? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] I Thought Only 450s Did This?

Extra 0 in price --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 3, 2023, at 9:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Toasty! > > https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1984-mercedes-benz-380-sl-parts-car.3119521/ > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search l

Re: [MBZ] Many, Many Dollhairs.

I was just looking at this, too. Beautiful car, love the color. I don’t follow 190SL prices, but the ask seems a bit over the top without knowing more. That and don’t forget that this is a 1950s era sports car, so it’s very spartan. -D On May 3, 2023, at 6:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Many, Many Dollhairs.

190s until recently were not particularly desirable. Looked nice but not a lot of performance. A decent one might be available for $20-30k if even that much. Prices have been going crazy the last few years. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 3, 2023, at 9:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote

[MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

Can't quite make out the front plate (which he forgot to obscure) but not an Indiana car because Indiana doesn't have front plates. https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/leo-mercedes/7617287195.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Holy crack

Seems like a fair price until you see the photos. On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 5:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1200991477224131/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

On Wed, 03 May 2023 20:29:02 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Can't quite make out the front plate (which he forgot to obscure) but > not an Indiana car because Indiana doesn't have front plates. > > https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/leo-mercedes/7617287195.html 5Y_W926 (I cannot

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

To me it seems obvious that he omitted a zero in his asking price. On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 11:17 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 03 May 2023 20:29:02 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Can't quite make out the front plate (which he forgot to obscure) but > > not an Indiana car

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want to contact this guy and see what sort of scam he tries to run?

Agreed --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 3, 2023, at 11:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > To me it seems obvious that he omitted a zero in his asking price. > >> On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 11:17 PM Craig via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> On Wed, 03 May 2023 20:29:02 -0500 Allan Streib v