Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

But beer is importanter. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good grammer is impotent > > --R > > On 2/9/16 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? >> >> On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

Hey! Sell me that computer man, and you better bring cash. Large bills. You know, for change. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 12:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Had a computer for sale on CL. Got a response that seemed sort of scammy, > pushy, saw mine when they were

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

Peter, My 1980 300SD was sold in the Atlanta area and has spent its entire life in Georgia. It has rarely ever been exposed to salt. Hence, the body is in excellent shape. I had the leather and seat pads redone about 18 years ago and they are still fine. It starts a little slow when it's below

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? publik skuls ___ 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] Something for Martha

Since I voted 230 times for Obama over two elections it must he his fault. On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? >> >> > Goobermnt goobers messing around with, then taking over, Lokal skools > > >

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "someone who knows what there doing" > > As long as there not loosers > > --R > > On 2/8/16 10:03 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > >>

[MBZ] Fwd: W123 stone guard/skid plate

Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/urf836e6ha11tki/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2029%2010%20PM.jpg?dl=0 Dan Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? Goobermnt goobers messing around with, then taking over, Lokal skools ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

"someone who knows what there doing" As long as there not loosers --R On 2/8/16 10:03 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5415121727.html Maybe Poos needs a new toy to add to the collection. Not sure I could get it all the way to Tampa, but worth a try not

[MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago

Pretty much a poorly maintained example of the beloved 123 300TD turbo wagon. To his credit, the seller disclosed everything - good, bad and ugly. Watch the video for a hilarious hula dance demo by the air cleaner assembly. Sold at $2,499 with only 2 bids.

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

How good do you think they could possibly be for that price? Whats the wear number? -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 4:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] Barum tires

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: W123 stone guard/skid plate

On 09/02/2016 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0

Re: [MBZ] Paint Question

I would doubt 040 was coated, as I found that it is not coated on the 300SE W140. I had to do a severe scuff coat (green pad, then 1000 thru 5000 grit) to deal with pine sap eating through the paint. Compound and polish to get the shine back. #1 boy sort of burnt through while buffing the

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean during the annual change, I figure I will move to Delo synth. clay 2002 s430 -

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

Coupla years ago here in the area a young kid, 19 or 20, was selling his pickup, met the guy, which turned out to be 2 guys, they wanted to go for a ride in it to check it out, OK, he went with them. The 2 buyers killed him and took the truck. They were caught the next day or two, had no

[MBZ] Barum tires

So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire for the 210 chassis for $68 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] OT What's on?

Netflix runs an English copper show titled "Vexed". Detectives, dude and dame. Guy drives a silver R107. clay On Feb 8, 2016, at 4:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > There's a really good Brit series with Charlotte Rampling called > "Broadchurch" that I got caught up in. The second

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

You gonna buy a NEW car??? Who does that in this community. On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would not mind one of the new s diesels, but I have my eye on the new > e250s > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 9, 2016, at 11:52 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

I've had a couple of sales on Craigslist where the buyer "forgets" or "couldn't get" change, which of course would result in a lower selling price. If I don't have change I turn them down. One guy went to an ATM to get some, another just paid me more because he couldn't make change. The

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

Yeah, I'm becoming less and less enamored of CL as a selling venue because of the creepy and questionable people that sometimes frequent it (present company excepted, of course.) I have gotten to the point where when I do use CL, I use a burner email account, never give out my address or phone

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Yabbut Bob's is a 210 or 211, OM 606. those take differ'nt oil than the old engines. I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I would not mind one of the new s diesels, but I have my eye on the new e250s Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2016, at 11:52 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I saw a couple of the new S diesels a year or so ago, I think they use the > "350 Bluetec" like is in

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

Well keep us updated Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:41 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > There's not a whole lot of technical information that I can find on them. I > bought some for my CLK 350. I've had them for almost a week. Nothing but > dry

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

like 440 or so, I am not ordering them because for twice the price I can get Michelins that will last at least twice as long but may try them on a flipper or something. On 2/9/2016 3:51 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: How good do you think they could possibly be for that price? Whats the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: W123 stone guard/skid plate

On 09/02/2016 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

There's not a whole lot of technical information that I can find on them. I bought some for my CLK 350. I've had them for almost a week. Nothing but dry conditions. They're just as quiet as the Michelins were. They seem pretty sticky for no more of an aggressive driver than I am. They're not quite

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete" which I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and the analysis came back the same as it did before. Have you had an analysis pulled on the Delo? Without analysis the only thing you can really

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

I sold a boat prop last week, first sale on CL for me. It sold in less than 24 hours. The guy who bought it presented himself well in email and on the phone. I should not have had him come to the house, newbie mistake, but no harm came of it. He was very excited to get it, showed up with

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Yeah I figured. I can't take the Walmartians, I try really, really hard not to darken their door. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, February 9,

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

The labeling has changed look over the past decade. It is being marketed as light truck diesel oil. There should be ASTM stamp with a C rating. I have not purchased in a few years as I am working through a few cases I had on hand for Gump and the E300D. clay On Feb 9, 2016, at 3:15 PM,

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

On 09/02/2016 4:20 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean during the annual change, I figure I

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

That m1 15w50 is not diesel rated is it? The Delo synthetic is as good as m1 as far as I can tell Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why go to a cheaper/lower quality oil? > I used 15w50 year round in the 240Ds

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I think the peak of MB design and engineering straddles the W116 and W126 chassis’. While I have never owned a W116, and am not terribly excited about their looks, they are very luxurious cars for the time and well appointed. I would say the same about W126 cars as well, although they’re a

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Depends on what engine for my Golf with the BEW engine, no.The BEW is a "Pump Deuse" with the injectors being fired by the cam shaft, no injection pump on that one. This puts extra load on each cam lobe, in this case convention oil = flat cam lobes and much sadness. Also remember some of us

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I get it at Walmart Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete" > which I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and > the

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

It is coming out black, but getting lighter with each change. First change resulted in near immediate change to diesel black on the stick after ten miles. Now it remains amber for far longer. Since I am only getting 2500 miles per annum, I make sure if she goes out, she goes OUT! for a long

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

New bottles don't have a C rating. I emailed Mobil and they claim it still meets CF but they dropped it because its obsolete. I seem to remember reading somewhere that once a standard was obsoleted the oil manufacturers weren't allowed to use it anymore which seems silly to me... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Have you had analysis done to know exactly what the schmoo is? My '85 190D had high iron levels when I got it that went down with each subsequent oil change until it would stay normal through a 10,000 mile run. The previous owner was kinda on the sketchy side... -Curt From: clay via

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

You are correct. I have not owned a W116, but, even in the PnP they scream quality and superior build quality. Just close the door for that bank vault sound. Parts are very viable after 40 years, where the W220 is junk plastic after a few years. The SDL was modern and tank like, but

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

So is the Delo synthetic best for engines like the OM603, or “regular” Delo 400 LE 15W-40? Aren’t there some issues with the proper amount or lack of zinc in some of the synthetics? Dan > On Feb 9, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have used

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Why go to a cheaper/lower quality oil? I used 15w50 year round in the 240Ds since they both leaked less with it than with 5w40. The 190Ds both got 5w40 since neither leaked terribly bad.When I lived in the apartment and had the 240D in the winter 5w40 was critical... -Curt From: clay via

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

And he’ll give it to his wife so it will get destroyed and then he can drive it. See? There’s some logic in there…..somewhere. Dan > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You gonna buy a NEW car??? Who does that in this community.

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I used the M1 stuff in the OM606 in the E300D. It was the most current recommended for the car in 2013. I had a few cases left on the shelf when I had to sell the car. Waste not, want not. clay On Feb 9, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Yabbut Bob's is a 210 or 211, OM

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I have used M1 15w-50 in my OM602 for 10 years. I do a lot of highway driving so I like the 50. I change @ 11 or 12k. I add 1 qt ca 7k. I have put 140k on it using this. I use 5-40 in my OM617 & in the 616's I had. YMMV. I like an oil thread now & again. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D

Re: [MBZ] Paint Question

Every instance of it I’ve found it’s been single stage, I just wanted to be sure. Someone asked me about cleaning up a finish on a W126 that has it, and I was reluctant to give them advice not being sure if it was clear coated or not. Thanks, everyone! Dan > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:08 PM, clay

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

How do you judge "dirty"? I'm running most everything on a 10k change which is whats recommended in the VWs and what oil analysis supports in the Dodge Ram. We know from our diesels that looking at the oil tells you nothing. -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

On 09/02/2016 5:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete" which I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and the analysis came back the same as it did before. Have you had an analysis pulled on

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

Well keep us updated Yep, we wanna know what is the half-life of barum ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I am thinking the stuff will stick to the metal bits longer than the dino oil does. SL does not get out much, so having that initial lubrication is a must at start up. The car had not been run much between 2002 and when I got her in 2012. Record showed she had service prior to that, but no

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

So is the Delo synthetic best for engines like the OM603, or "regular" Delo 400 LE 15W-40? Aren't there some issues with the proper amount or lack of zinc in some of the synthetics? Dan We need to contact Larry our oil expert. He was having trouble with his comcast email. I don't think

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

Owning a W220, I would venture to say that anything Mercedes built from 2000 until at least 2005 is (excuse me) a piece of shit. The first time my youngest son sat in the S430, the first words out of his mouth were, “Look, the dash is pleather!” I have to agree. The interiors are plasticky

Re: [MBZ] Airbag recall SAFETY: It's not an Oil Thread

<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.autonews.com/article/20160209/COPY01/302099965?template=mobile=1 > > So far there is no mention of what years or models. > > Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii Section facilbuch. > > ___ > http://w

[MBZ] BBA Remanufacturing & Top Controller

Got the top controller installed. It was a bit of a PITA having to pull the hard top and raise the soft top manually, but I got it done. I was a little concerned, as when you raise the soft top manually you can't lock the rear of the top down - the rear latches only lock using hydraulic

[MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

Dan, I always used Mann in both my 617s and they've kept the engines clean. Although the last few changes I've used STP oil filters. I know it sounds strange, but when removed the paper held up good and the filter was full of soot just like the Mann filters always were, and they look

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

Aren't 123 and 126 axles interchangeable with 116? For the later 126, you'd need to get the stubs that are held in the Diff with the same clips as the 116/123 axles. Dan, I understand your liking the 126. I almost got one about 20 years ago when I got my 123, but I wanted something a

Re: [MBZ] Fun W/Craigslist

I have to admit that nearly 99% of my CL transactions have been good and the people pretty sane and decent. I sold a MacBook Pro to a teenage kid from Sarasota a couple of months ago, and the way I presented probably made them think I was some sort of a weirdo. Minimal conversation, burner

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I have not done any analysis since there is so little use on the car, and I want to see how much hope and change I get with each oil swap. I would probably send it in at the last M1 drain, and then again the next swap out with less expensive goo. clay On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

Hmmm, so it still rates as Compression grade, just not visible on the bottle On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > New bottles don't have a C rating. I emailed Mobil and they claim it still > meets CF but they dropped it because its obsolete. I seem to remember

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

I think the zinc is a bigger issue for the older cars that used to run on leaded, or diesels. The newer stuff probably does not need that formulation. I seem to recall Marshall saying that the OM603 was not dependent on the older formulations and the current (2004 era) oils were just fine. I

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I track the values because #1 boy is still dealing with system failures due to age. Valuations seem to have hit bottom with the real junkers getting ready to hit the parts yards. The few shining examples are still asking decent prices. An S600 will likely never be collectable given the

[MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

Is one any better than the other? Why? I’m just curious. I use mostly Mann on everything I own, but I understand that Mahle is considered an equal as far as OEM, I believe. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

If you only change the oil once a year you realize you'll be saving maybe $10 a year right? -Curt From: clay To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] One

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

I tried different filters some years ago and never saw any difference. On an OM6xx the Car Quest filter's o-ring didn't fit right but other than that I never saw any problems there either. IIRC Loren says Mann filters are required for 124 transmissions. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

The 60x engines are far from the flat tappet engines of yesteryear. I was thinking MAYBE the 61x engines might benefit As of Sept 14 Mobil says the 15w50 has 1300ppm zinc while the 5w40 turbo diesel truck has 1250ppm. Not a big difference. 0w40 comes in at 1100. The lowest are the fuel

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

All I know is that FLAPS filters are junk that does not have all the required bits. In a pinch, I purchased a FLAPS filter because I did not have a MANN on hand. It was missing the bottom O rings and meant for maybe another example of the car. I had to wait two days for the proper filter to

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:03:09 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > A very helpful email indeed. Thank you! Craig > Bob R > On Feb 9, 2016 8:14 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I do not find them to be anymore expensive to maintain than a 126, and they are still very DIY friendly On 2/9/2016 7:35 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks. But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

It gets really expensive to run the M1 for such low miles. Froggy is classic car plated, so very little usage with annual oil change. If I had an old diesel (like a 220D) I would consider sharing it out, since it would have less than 2500 miles wear. clay On Feb 9, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I concur. The W220 is crap. The Mercedes-Chrysler era cars are junk. Compromises from looking for the lowest common denominator to blend the brands. The Chryslers were not of higher quality, but the Benz examples really did suffer.I think DBAG saw they had a steaming pile of poop on

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire > for the 210 chassis for $68 They are made by a Czechoslovakian company in cooperation with Continental Tire. I sent a long

Re: [MBZ] Barum tires

A very helpful email indeed. Bob R On Feb 9, 2016 8:14 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire > > for

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

> Randy wrote: > > I doubt that synthetic oil is any better most of the time. Not true. Especially a group IV synthetic. The point of the synthetic is the lack "junk". All the oil molecules are the chosen ones - not just a majority like a typical dino oil. > If you want to run higher miles

[MBZ] Airbag recall SAFETY: It's not an Oil Thread

http://www.autonews.com/article/20160209/COPY01/302099965?template=mobile=1 So far there is no mention of what years or models. Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii Section facilbuch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks. But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind of car that can survive well hundreds of miles from the nearest stealer, like the 116 and 126 can. 140 is more expensive per mile to own and maintain. The

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

ZDDP only really matters in flat tappet engines. AFAIK diesel oils are generally high ZDDP oils... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:37 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

The less expensive oil comes to $0.01 per mile driven, instead of $0.24 with M1. That is around $30 between not M1 and Mobil 1 for a change if I never drove the SL at all. On a higher mileage basis, I would probably be even, doing two low cost oil changes to one M1 fill. clay On Feb 9,

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

Dan, I understand your liking the 126. I almost got one about 20 years ago when I got my 123, but I wanted something a little smaller for around Atlanta traffic. About 6 months earlier I had acquired the 116 for my wife as all of its metal made me feel better about her safety. The only things

Re: [MBZ] Not an Oil Thread - Mann vs. Mahle

Just be sure they weren't made in India. I ordered a case of German branded filters that were made in India. When I tapped them on the bench, small pieces of something that looked like soft wood came out. I called the seller who insisted they were okay. I told her to get one out the warehouse

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

What does any of this have to do with the Continuing Crisis (aka politics)? Or Guns? Hard to believe... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

I saw a couple of the new S diesels a year or so ago, I think they use the "350 Bluetec" like is in our ML350 Bluetec. That engine puts out some good torks, moves the ML right along. I drove a GL350 Bt dizzel along with the ML, the GL seemed a little slower and struggling but moved OK just

Re: [MBZ] Something for Martha

Good grammer is impotent --R On 2/9/16 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling? On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: "someone who knows what there doing" As

Re: [MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago

New breaks! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houdini lock lube

You need a new SWMBO --R On 2/8/16 10:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: N.E. should get ready for a major storm followed by frigidity ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Replacement Leather

Came across this guy in Sacramento that has replacement MB leather seat covers for a really good price. If I understand correctly, he salvages good leather from cars at the knackers and repairs or restores it. He can also make small stuff out of the pieces as well, like armrest covers. He