Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

> Michael wrote: > The latest symptoms are good heat at belowq 2000 RPM’s but then > heat would cut out completely at any thing over 2000. Classic symptoms of damaged diaphragm in the monovalve. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

That's pretty heinous. Could there have been galvanic action driven by the botched wiring to the solenoid? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Air fryers

Stay focused on air fryers please. Sous vide is a plastic abomination. On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 10:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sounds like frog talk to me. Probably some kind of frog glop. > > Mountain Man via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

I wondered about the fluid as well. I’ll have it tested tomorrow. It is the right color but I don’t remember if I have ever changed it in this car. The odd thing is that I did not see this build up 2 weeks earlier when I had the part out to check for holes in the diaphragm. Michael E.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Air fryers

Sounds like frog talk to me. Probably some kind of frog glop. Mountain Man via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 7:55 PM Do any of you cultivated gourmet cooks know sous vide? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide tin.man ___

[MBZ] Polei, WUZ Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

Sounds like you need to clean and grease the battery terminals, maybe replace a cable if there is corrosion under the jacket. clay monroe via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 7:11 PM My adventure was trying to figure out why the SDL hates me. This has happened

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

Cooper sulfate. Corrosion from copper or brass. Do you have good Go5 in the radiator at the proper ratio? Michael Esh via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 5:04 PM I just replaced the damaged mono valve on the car. The one I just took out has a blue/green crusty

Re: [MBZ] Really?

(John Wayne voice:) Hey Okie Boy! Loooks like ya gotta new name! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 4:37 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT - proposed new rule

You must have made it home. On 2/1/2018 9:22 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: +1 Live free or die! That said, I am not a fan of fakebuch. ROGER HALE via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 8:49 AM So, would this new rule be considered a form of censorship on

Re: [MBZ] OT - proposed new rule

+1 Live free or die! That said, I am not a fan of fakebuch. ROGER HALE via Mercedes February 1, 2018 at 8:49 AM So, would this new rule be considered a form of censorship on this list? It would seem that if you don't like FB, do what I do, ignore it. But

Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This...

I dislike v-8s and despise v-6 engines. A v6 is completely unnecessary. There is no reason for a v6 over a straight 6. They only add complexity over a simpler, well proven design. Mitch Haley via Mercedes January 31, 2018 at 8:45 PM I'd rather have a V6

Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This...

There, I fixed it. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes January 31, 2018 at 8:35 PM Our friend/driver had a 2001 SLK320 with 84K miles that she sold for just north of $5K a few months ago. She moved down to a 2006 Lexus SC430 hardtop Convertible, more power and a back seat

Re: [MBZ] 400E in Greenville, SC -$995.00

You need to go big, so you can have your own airport and a nice crawler too! Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 31, 2018 at 7:01 PM Nope. Youngest son is saving to buy 10-20 acres in the south county, which is very, very rural. I’ll build a 40 x 60 shop for my cars

Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This...

Glad to hear the tires have lots of threads!! Must be his first car. "This the best car I ever had having a comfortable, handling and engine response" Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 31, 2018 at 7:27 PM But this just popped up:

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

Guess I will take battery back to NAPA and let them run magic tests on it clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was

Re: [MBZ] OT - lights for the shop/hangar

I'll find out . . . On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 8:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonder how long they will live? That is a great price! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On February 1, 2018 8:17:41 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT - lights for the shop/hangar

Wonder how long they will live? That is a great price! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 1, 2018 8:17:41 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >I was looking for more and brighter light for the hangar - I'm tired of >straining to see what I'm

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

I'm thinking dead cell in your battery, or dead short in starter. Next time it happens, see if the starter has gotten warm. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 1, 2018 8:11:41 PM EST, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >My adventure was trying to

Re: [MBZ] Same finny

I'll take the trailer! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 1, 2018 7:11:18 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >67 Mercedes Benz > >https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/67-mercedes-benz/6481171925.html > > >Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Air fryers

Andrew wrote: > Any of you cultivated gourmet cooks ever purchased an air fryer, such as > any of these? The prices have come down a lot so I'm tempted... Do any of you cultivated gourmet cooks know sous vide? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide tin.man

[MBZ] OT - lights for the shop/hangar

I was looking for more and brighter light for the hangar - I'm tired of straining to see what I'm working on, and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I ran across this on Amazon, and it seemed to be a lot of light per $. I bought one to try - seemed too good to be true - and liked it so much that

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

My adventure was trying to figure out why the SDL hates me. This has happened before. I got in after she had been sitting for a few weeks. Figured I should give her legs a stretch. I gave her a glow, then tried to light off. Everything went dead. No lights, no dash, nothing. All manner

Re: [MBZ] Really?

Long Live Poos! clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

And you are trying to buy up a bunch of cars, so it sounds like you need to move to Oklahoma. On 2/1/2018 6:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Replaced what appeared to be the original factory shocks on the front of my 98 wagon tonight with a set of Bilsteins from FCP Euro. Best price and

[MBZ] Today's Fun - Cars & Guns

Replaced what appeared to be the original factory shocks on the front of my 98 wagon tonight with a set of Bilsteins from FCP Euro. Best price and ordered them with free shipping and still got them in three days. Took a short test drive and the ride is noticeably better. Looking forward to the

Re: [MBZ] Really?

Sorry, I dropped those at the gun shop today when I picked up my new Springfield Arms 1911 Range Officer .45 ACP. But it wasn’t the least bit painful. -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was hoping maybe you dropped a few

Re: [MBZ] Really?

I was hoping maybe you dropped a few stacks of $100 bills in there but i guess not.  Oh well. On 2/1/2018 6:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It is. I was feeling benevolent when I filled it. -D On Feb 1, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Really?

It is. I was feeling benevolent when I filled it. -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I opened it and there appears to be a ton of stuff in there, but I have not > got thru it all yet. It is an impressive amount of parts. >

Re: [MBZ] Really?

It’s addressed to “Kleb Okie Boy Striplin”. That’s what i put on my label and the FedEx gal put it in the computer verbatim. Hee. -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Really?

I opened it and there appears to be a ton of stuff in there, but I have not got thru it all yet.  It is an impressive amount of parts. On 2/1/2018 6:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You’re welcome. Have you opened it yet? I want to hear your reaction. -D On Feb 1, 2018, at 5:55 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Really?

You’re welcome. Have you opened it yet? I want to hear your reaction. -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan did. I got a package going out to you. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 1, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes

[MBZ] Same finny

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Re: [MBZ] Finny

Yes I know Oklahoma is a big state. I was in Langston last fall. A 190 finny was the first MB i ever drove. Unfortunately i couldn't get the loan to buy it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 1, 2018 6:43 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > About 2 hours

Re: [MBZ] Finny

About 2 hours away Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 1, 2018, at 5:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that near you? Finnies are getting scarce. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Feb 1, 2018 6:13 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Finny

Is that near you? Finnies are getting scarce. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 1, 2018 6:13 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1972828422978633 > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ >

[MBZ] Finny

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[MBZ] 85 300D monovalve

I just replaced the damaged mono valve on the car. The one I just took out has a blue/green crusty substance all over the screen and any metal part. This is new in the last week. This stuff was not there a week ago. What would cause this? The only change was putting a valve in with poorly

Re: [MBZ] Really?

On Thu, 1 Feb 2018 16:55:13 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Dan did. I got a package going out to you. Great. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Really?

Dan did. I got a package going out to you. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 1, 2018, at 4:46 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 1 Feb 2018 16:37:49 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > So who sent the package? > > Your picture

Re: [MBZ] Really?

Gary was best at that. I remember getting parts when I worked at Becker and the label said “Becker of North America, home of the Grand Prix!” On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 5:46 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 1 Feb 2018 16:37:49 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] Really?

On Thu, 1 Feb 2018 16:37:49 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: So who sent the package? Your picture is too small and fuzzy, Kaleb "Okie Boy" Striplin, to read the label. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Really?

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Re: [MBZ] My Two Cars

7 years?? How's your squash game? Fluent in Arabic? On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 3:37 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Another item to add to the "sale list" would be your snow shovel... you > won't be needing one in Dubai > > I spent 7 years in that theater of operation.

Re: [MBZ] My Two Cars

Another item to add to the "sale list" would be your snow shovel... you won't be needing one in Dubai I spent 7 years in that theater of operation. Good luck to you and keep safe. On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 12:08 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rentfro Prime

Re: [MBZ] My Two Cars

Rentfro Prime free 2-day delivery right? --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 1, 2018, at 11:54 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it looks more like I will be going to Dubai instead of Michigan. That > being the case, I think I will need to sell my two cars. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Air fryers

As I understand them the term “air fryer” is a bit misleading. They still use oil, just less of it. Unless I totally misunderstood the process... -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 12:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Any of you cultivated gourmet cooks ever

[MBZ] OT: Air fryers

Any of you cultivated gourmet cooks ever purchased an air fryer, such as any of these? The prices have come down a lot so I'm tempted... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/361983528950 What's been your experience? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

Much the same as the W210. There are a couple of things unique to them, like supercharger bearings and folding top microswitch boots, as with the yellow example, but they’re all minor. Probably the worst thing with the R170 is the crappy plastic they used for the center consoles, in which the

[MBZ] My Two Cars

So it looks more like I will be going to Dubai instead of Michigan. That being the case, I think I will need to sell my two cars. I think I will give all you clowns first crack at them. 1998 E300D, 312K miles, zero rust, white/blue MB Tex, two small spots of clear coat peeling, steering rack

Re: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

What are the red and yellow sports cars lineage and potential problems? Any new info on them? Gerry Dan wrote: > I have a first gen (1998) W210 wagon and a second gen (2002) sedan. > > No problems on these of any significance. Purely “gas and go” cars that > require a minimal amount of

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagon

What's with the funky headlights? Euro? On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 9:14 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It has 313K Miles. Not a lot of detail. Its cheap! But, could be nice. > Too bad I'm not in Ohio. > >

Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This...

W210 quality. Chrysler hadn’t gotten ahold of Daimler at that time. More plastic than earlier models, but these have the reliability and longevity of the W210 chassis’ cars for the most part. 2003 and later were W220 build quality. -D > On Feb 1, 2018, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

Barrister Snook inquires: >‎So, what are the problems on these?  The biggest issues are the transmission conductor plate and related wiring (<$300 DIY fix) and the front spring perches (mounts). I suspect they are an under $100 fix for the proficient welder. Either of these failures are deemed

Re: [MBZ] I May Buy This...

The yellow might appeal in the beginning but it will get old fast. The red is stunning. On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 10:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Same w220 quality there Dan. > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > 1986 SDL - Polei > 1982 300 SD -

Re: [MBZ] Might be nice

If it has records since day 1 it might be worth $1500 as a flip candidate. On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 9:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks,good to me. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jan 31, 2018 7:23 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Easy fix wagon

How difficult is it to diagnose the cause of "limp mode"? On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 7:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1998 mercedes benz 320e wagon parts or all black runs drives stops > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz- >

Re: [MBZ] If miles are real might not be too bad of a deal

It obviously has some sort of "minor problem", e.g. "needs a tuneup." On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1995 Mercedes Benz s500 > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-mercedes-benz- > s500/6479133835.html > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Could be worth messing with?

Definitely worth a look. Who lives in AR? On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But might have a mold problem > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1981520918538698 > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] The price of ennui continues to climb

How does dull design evolve into "iconic" no matter how old? On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 4:36 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Boring, low mile, near perfect example of the model. Price is spot on > based on all factors and the care given over the past five years. Not

Re: [MBZ] crazy prices for service at the stealer

If you need 5 and they charge you for 4.5 that's incompetence but not a ripoff. On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 3:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:33:59 + Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Speaking of check lists and

Re: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

I have a first gen (1998) W210 wagon and a second gen (2002) sedan. No problems on these of any significance. Purely “gas and go” cars that require a minimal amount of maintenance and repairs. I got both of my cars last year and haven’t had to do anything to speak of on either outside of

Re: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

Wow. That looks pretty nice. I wish the pictures were better. So, what are the problems on these? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 6:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Facelift 210 wagon

Re: [MBZ] OT - proposed new rule

So, would this new rule be considered a form of censorship on this list? It would seem that if you don't like FB, do what I do, ignore it. But taking the possibility away from others seems a bit harsh. I don't like BAT, but I haven't asked for it to be censored on this list. Loosen up

[MBZ] 123 Wagon

It has 313K Miles. Not a lot of detail. Its cheap! But, could be nice. Too bad I'm not in Ohio. https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-mercedes-diesel-wagon/6475054540.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - proposed new rule

> On February 1, 2018 at 6:07 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Aye! I third the motion. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - proposed new rule

Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 31, 2018 9:48:33 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah, I loathe FB and do as little there as possible. > >-D > >> On Jan 31, 2018, at 9:47 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] CD For Kaleb

Windoze has a program Character Map that will let you copy and paste. Russ W On Wed,1/31/18 20:45, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Ok. I don't have a Mac. Will try the previous solution for umlaut on Dell. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 31, 2018 9:41 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"