[MBZ] 'Lektroniks

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/10/24/why-should-wrap-your-keys-in-aluminum-foil.html Now you need a tin foil case (not a hat) for those 'lektronik "keys" I checked my MB on their list not even there, but I am safe. My cars have real keys! http://www.komando.com/happening-now/329328/un

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

That doesn't mean I don't get cheap stuff though, I bought a new garden hose at Harbor Freight the other day, its excellent... Very best garden hose I've ever had is one I bought at the local industrial hose shop. They had a big bin out front of 25' black rubber garden hoses, with machined fitt

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

I got a 350 in the garage --R (sent from my miniPad) On May 11, 2016, at 10:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: It is not a front drive car. It is not a transverse engine car. No way! No how! I'd do that or even look at the finished "POSproduct!" MB makes diesels with Plenty HP that wo

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

It is not a front drive car. It is not a transverse engine car. No way! No how! I'd do that or even look at the finished "POSproduct!" MB makes diesels with Plenty HP that would pretty much bolt right in. You might have to do some chasing to find OE motor mounts, but I'd bet there are ones t

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

Drop in the OM603 from Wilton's sedan... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Won't fit! You'd have to start with a 111 or 108/109 for that. A 602 might fit with extensive modifications. The V-6 would fit. If there had been a short MB turbodiesel that would fit, I'd'a had one 3

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

That doesn't mean I don't get cheap stuff though, I bought a new garden hose at Harbor Freight the other day, its excellent... Very best garden hose I've ever had is one I bought at the local industrial hose shop. They had a big bin out front of 25' black rubber garden hoses, with machined fitt

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

60 hp > How much HP would one have had originally? It'd probably be easier (though > sacrilege) to put in a VW TDI engine. The VE engines can make 150HP pretty > easily, for $1000-$1500 in mods, bigger injectors, turbo and a chip upgrade. > In a VW you have to worry about the stock clutch for an

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

Drop in the OM603 from Wilton's sedan... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ 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/listi

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

It would be awesome especially since you have maybe one of the only 280 diesels on the road I bet. I wonder how they restart? Bob R On May 11, 2016 5:57 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > How much HP would one have had originally? It'd probably be easier (though > sacrilege) to put in a VW

Re: [MBZ] Amazing

I've been buying Amazon Basics low self discharge (LSD) rechargeable batteries and they work great in this kind of application.They're more expensive than alkaline batteries but also pack more power (much more power in the AAs) and can discharge faster better than cheap batteries can. Way cheape

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

How much HP would one have had originally? It'd probably be easier (though sacrilege) to put in a VW TDI engine. The VE engines can make 150HP pretty easily, for $1000-$1500 in mods, bigger injectors, turbo and a chip upgrade. In a VW you have to worry about the stock clutch for anything over abo

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

All we need to do is raise our import tariffs to match the Chinese, the added expense would make a lot of the tomfoolery go away. Back when Tyan still made motherboards in the US I was talking to one of their reps. At the time (this would have been about 2004) the tariff for motherboards enterin

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

They are great cars to drive. If you put in a 07+ v6 OM??? High HP Dissel engine, it could turn into a rat rod of sorts. In my experienced eye.. that one looks like it WILL actually buff out... after a complete wash and a clay bar rubdown, of course.. Plenty of storage patina certainly.. but

[MBZ] Amazing

You know those little 1" round flashlights HF gives away, next to the 20% off coupon? They are about 1" dia and 3" long, with LEDs and use 3 AAA batteries. I have one that has been around for probably 3 years and has been used off on on. I left it on at about 10 am yesterday in a cabinet

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Speaking of funky parts, I ordered a "genuine" Mercedes hood star from Amazon, $25 versus $40 from a dealer. Amazon picture even had the "genuine" Mercedes parts box in the picture. It arrived from China today, it is junk. I will complain to Amazon and get a refund. It seems to me that ICE o

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

Do it, that car is cool. -Curt From: clay via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: clay Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 7:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5549273339.html Since y'all like poking fun at me, I am sure it would

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

Yep, yep, yep. What'd I say? Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile I could bring that finish back, I bet. Dan On May 11, 2016, at 7:56 PM

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

'Bet Dan could buff that right out. Wilton - Original Message - From: "clay via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "clay" Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 7:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5549273339.html Since y'all li

[MBZ] RockAuto Closeouts

They’re closing stuff out again at RockAuto. I just scored six Bosch glow plugs for $5.58/each. With a discount code and shipping it cost me $34.80. I don’t really need new glow plugs, but for that kind of money I’ll put some on the shelf. Dan ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

There’s something funky about these guys. I say that because just for grins I put my KLIMA part number in. They say it lists for $282.00 and their price is $202.80. In reality it lists for $245.05 and my price is $196.04. Strange. Dan > On May 11, 2016, at 8:02 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

I could bring that finish back, I bet. Dan > On May 11, 2016, at 7:56 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5549273339.html > > Since y'all like poking fun at me, I am sure it would sell for three times > asking once you buff it out > > > > > clay > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

"It is good for restart or part. But I want to sale the whole car not parting out." I vote to restart --R On 5/11/16 8:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: In my experienced eye.. that one looks like it WILL actually buff out... after a complete wash and a clay bar rubdown, of course.. Plenty o

Re: [MBZ] CL retard of the day

It looks pretty nice --BB On 5/11/16 8:08 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5579236512.html This could be a pig in a poke or a gem in the rough hard to tell with absolutely no data clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - F

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

In my experienced eye.. that one looks like it WILL actually buff out... after a complete wash and a clay bar rubdown, of course.. Plenty of storage patina certainly.. but looks like it has some possibilities, if you want to go the distance on a Finny...

[MBZ] CL retard of the day

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5579236512.html This could be a pig in a poke or a gem in the rough hard to tell with absolutely no data clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

This "anonymous" MB dealership near Atlanta GA: http://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/ I think Curly found this and posted the link originally? Someone on this list posted it several weeks / months ago. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Currently $178.50 from www.MBNORTHLAKEPARTS.com MSRP is $238. On Wed, 11 May 2016, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >From where? > >Dan Penoff wrote: >> >> My price is around $184.00 plus tax. >> >> You've been burned by cheap seals, why would you cheap out again? >> Dan >> _

[MBZ] Looks Like a Toad Mobile

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5549273339.html Since y'all like poking fun at me, I am sure it would sell for three times asking once you buff it out clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silve

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

The only place I would ever buy a rubber or suspension part for my cars - the dealer. Dan > On May 11, 2016, at 6:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > From where? > On May 11, 2016 6:28 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> My price is around $184.00 plus tax. >> >> You

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

I don't think this is a liberal issue, after all Wal-Mart does best selling cheap crap in red states. In the current world we've been taught that "cheapest is best" and quality doesn't enter into the conversation. Personally I'm tired of it, "best or nothing" is my new mantra. That doesn't mean

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Dan sez: >‎You've been burned by cheap >seals, why would you cheap out >again? Because he is liberal.  It seems to me a common liberal practice to keep repeating the same actions, expecting different results.  Over...  And Over... And Over... Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ _

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

>From where? On May 11, 2016 6:28 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > My price is around $184.00 plus tax. > > You've been burned by cheap seals, why would you cheap out again? > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 11, 2016, at 5:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

My price is around $184.00 plus tax. You've been burned by cheap seals, why would you cheap out again? Dan Sent from my iPad Sent from my iPad > On May 11, 2016, at 5:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tom's best price is $205. > > On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 4:11 PM, Meade Dil

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Which dealer is asking "only" $170? On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Tom's best price is $205. > > On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 4:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Dealer price is only $170, compared to $215 at Autohaus. Why not call T

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Tom's best price is $205. On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 4:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dealer price is only $170, compared to $215 at Autohaus. Why not call Tom > Hanson / classic center? > > Maybe Dan can get it a little cheaper, you can pay him in pepper jelly?

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Dealer price is only $170, compared to $215 at Autohaus. Why not call Tom Hanson / classic center? Maybe Dan can get it a little cheaper, you can pay him in pepper jelly? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Gary Hurst --R On 5/11/16 3:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: 1-800Jabba? 1-800-Trent?? On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Call Jabba. Or Trent. --R On 5/11/16 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

1-800Jabba? 1-800-Trent?? On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Call Jabba. Or Trent. > > --R > > > On 5/11/16 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> I know that. >> >> Speaking of 123s, can someone find me a reasonably pr

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

It looks like thats the price:http://www.partsgeek.com/1f2bkdk-mercedes-300td-hatch-seal.html?utm_source=shoppingcom&utm_medium=pf&utm_content=sc&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+ShoppingCom&fp=pp&utm_term=Mercedes+Hatch+Seal Autohaus is a little cheaper:  http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Call Jabba. Or Trent. --R On 5/11/16 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I know that. Speaking of 123s, can someone find me a reasonably priced hatch seal for my 123 300TD wagon? Part number is 123 740 02 78. I would gladly buy an after market version, since the only ones selling

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

I know that. Speaking of 123s, can someone find me a reasonably priced hatch seal for my 123 300TD wagon? Part number is 123 740 02 78. I would gladly buy an after market version, since the only ones selling on ebay are "genuine" - and uber costly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mercedes-W123-300T

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

That is a 116, we were talking about 123 Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > The 1978 300SD was the first turbo in NA. > >> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> 81 is non turbo except wagons that had both tur

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

The 1978 300SD was the first turbo in NA. On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 81 is non turbo except wagons that had both turbo and non turbo available > in 81 > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 11, 2016, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfoge

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

81 is non turbo except wagons that had both turbo and non turbo available in 81 Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2016, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is the 1981 a turbo or non? > > On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Non. IIRC the wagon was first in '80 or '81 followed by the CD and finally the D in IIRC '82. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel ; Dan Penoff Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Package Deal Is the 19

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal

Is the 1981 a turbo or non? On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 7:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5575275823.html > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] Nazi Craigslist Corvette

Minus the twisted crosses, $4500 might be possible, if you can find a buyer who wants a plastic bumper C3 with WiltonWheels. $45,000 is good for a laugh. Mitch. On May 10, 2016 at 9:20 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:Amazing.http://jalopnik.com/the-swastikas-arent-even-the-most-ridiculous-thing-

Re: [MBZ] Nazi Craigslist Corvette

"only driven to the synagogue on Saturday morning by a little old lady" WTF is this guy thinking? Although I guess it is good clickbait. --R On 5/10/16 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Amazing. http://jalopnik.com/the-swastikas-arent-even-the-most-ridiculous-thing-abou-1775847049 Dan

[MBZ] Package Deal

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5575275823.html Dan Sent from my iPad ___ 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