[MBZ] Hey, K'leb! Buy this for Regina!

https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1997-mercedes-benz-e420-amg/6570037091.html It even has all its lug bolts now! ;-) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Trucks

Today I procured a potential donor, or at least a temporary (?) fill-in. $1450 for the 1996 V10 4x4 extended cab long-bed. Same basic truck as mine, but with a V10 and an automatic. Rattly POS at this point, with a weak tranny. Still, don't need it to be much, except intact where it counts

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

You could always use some prophylactic De-ox-it. -- Jim ___ 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] OT big huevos

“NPR” and “unbiased expert” together comprise “oxymoron” --R Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I heard on NPR from an unbiased expert that this has information was known > at the time of negotiations leading to

Re: [MBZ] Battery

Yeah whussup wif dat --R Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 10:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Resetting the windows?? "And such"? > > On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 9:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Thanks! We

Re: [MBZ] OT big huevos

I think the term is ratify, which requires a 2/3 Senate vote. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 4:49 PM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Cc: Greg

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

    The headlight wiring on my 91 300D melted within a year of me buying the car.  Bought a replacement from a re-cycler in NC and never had any more problems with it. Good luck to you! LarryT 91 300D 06 E350 On 05/01/2018 5:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The rationale behind

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

This is what my loader looks like when off the tractor: http://kioti.dyndns.org/kl451.jpg The hydraulic lines have quick couplers. The only mechanical fastener is one big pin on each side (in the brackets on the left) that locks the loader brackets into the towers on the mount. Removal was

Re: [MBZ] Battery

Resetting the windows?? "And such"? On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 9:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks! We like those easy fixes… and it’s important to keep SWMBO happy, > too. > > -D > > > On May 1, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

The nice thing about Holiday Inn now is they've got both Intercontinental and Kimpton under their umbrella. Last year I did a week in Miami (well Doral but...) at an Intercontinental. It was $20 more a night than a Holiday Inn but the customer wanted me to work a Sunday and it was the week

Re: [MBZ] Battery

Thanks! We like those easy fixes… and it’s important to keep SWMBO happy, too. -D > On May 1, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 1 May 2018 21:26:39 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Spent all of maybe 10 minutes

Re: [MBZ] Battery

On Tue, 1 May 2018 21:26:39 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Spent all of maybe 10 minutes swapping the batteries out (I had a spare > I was able to take for the core) and resetting the windows and such. > Done and ready to go. Congratulations! Craig

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

When I was traveling for business on domestic trips I tried to stick with Holiday Inn. The Express places were always pretty nice and Holiday Inn also had some spiffs with the airlines that would net you bonus points. Marriott and Hilton always cost more, so they were never an option unless

[MBZ] Battery

Spousal unit said her SL500 wasn’t happy about cranking tonight when she was done filling it up at the gas station. I had previously gone through the charging system when the car was out of service a few months ago while she was recovering from surgery. I knew a battery was in its future, but

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

On Tue, 1 May 2018 18:00:10 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I thought about Marriott, but most everyone else in the company is > Hilton Honors. I have never really stayed at Marriott properties that > much. I have been a member of the Marriott Rewards

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

I put HD on my Volvo 740, a choice I greatly regretted. I'm not a rally driver, I'm just going to work and back. Very hard ride. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

Yes that was my answer too Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 1, 2018 7:48 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Well I guess I have my answer. Thanks everyone! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 1, 2018, at 7:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

Well I guess I have my answer. Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 7:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Standard unless you want to feel every pebble/rock/imperfection/bump in the > road. > > -D > > >> On May 1, 2018, at 7:01 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

Standard unless you want to feel every pebble/rock/imperfection/bump in the road. -D > On May 1, 2018, at 7:01 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > The rear end of the 78 240D is bouncing and banging down the road. It’s > really starting to get on my nerves. So I

Re: [MBZ] Shocks for 240D

On 01/05/2018 6:01 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: The rear end of the 78 240D is bouncing and banging down the road. It’s really starting to get on my nerves. So I see that both a heavy duty and standard Bilstein shock is available. What should I order? You missed a recent thread that

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

Hilton seems pretty desperate, they email me all the time with offers. Used to call a lot too trying to get me to buy a timeshare... Our corporate is Holiday Inn which is mostly what I use, I'm Spire Elite with them which is the top of their system. I'm silver with Hilton. I mostly only stay

[MBZ] Shocks for 240D

The rear end of the 78 240D is bouncing and banging down the road. It’s really starting to get on my nerves. So I see that both a heavy duty and standard Bilstein shock is available. What should I order? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

I thought about Marriott, but most everyone else in the company is Hilton Honors. I have never really stayed at Marriott properties that much. On 5/1/2018 5:55 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Call customer care, loyalty care, whatever they call themselves and let them know you're upset

Re: [MBZ] 1st world problems

Call customer care, loyalty care, whatever they call themselves and let them know you're upset that the small print got you. Also let them know your position as a manager arranging travel for your employees, they can probably fix this easy. Marriott is way better, you can probably make

[MBZ] 1st world problems

So I have been doing more traveling for work lately and also having to book hotels for my employees.  I use Hilton so I can accumulate points.  Anyway, Hilton has been running a promoting that ended at the end of April that you get 2000 bonus points for each stay and another 10k bonus points

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

I want a smaller one for our airport . . . On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Yeah. I posted on thorium reactors several years ago. The Chinese are WAY > ahead of us on that technology. > > Rick > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

Probably. The bucket needs a redesign anyway, its a small(ish) bucket from a Kubota, way overkill for this application and too big/heavy for my machine. I intend to lighten it considerably, while I'm at it I'll rework the curl cylinder so it works right and can't over extend. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

The rationale behind using relays is to reduce voltage drop to the lamps by using a much larger gauge wire directly to the lamp (through a relay to handle the higher current) from the power source, e.g., the B+ terminal on the alternator or battery terminal. The stock wiring can introduce

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

But supposed to help make the standard bulbs brighter so you don't need to buy the higher wattage bulbs. I have no idea if that applies to this particular situation but I know from experience that when my son complained that the lights were not bright enough in his old Maxima, I got him some

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

Yeah. I posted on thorium reactors several years ago. The Chinese are WAY ahead of us on that technology.  Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] OT big huevos

Correction: there was no treaty. A treaty is something passed by the legislature. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 1:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

On Tue, 1 May 2018 15:42:03 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Am I the only one who read that as a "Morton's Salt Reactor"? > > http://admascots.wikia.com/wiki/Morton_Salt_Girl Yes, I think you were. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT big huevos

I heard on NPR from an unbiased expert that this has information was known at the time of negotiations leading to the treaty. No surprises, but headline grabbing nonetheless. We'll see what happens. On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 4:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 1

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

Am I the only one who read that as a "Morton's Salt Reactor"? http://admascots.wikia.com/wiki/Morton_Salt_Girl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

Not such a great idea. That's where the baby godzillas hatch. Don't want to turn them into supermonsters. On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 3:12 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting that Thorium may be making a comeback in consideration. > > As it happens, I am currently

Re: [MBZ] OT big huevos

On Tue, 1 May 2018 12:48:01 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > This took Chutzpah... We knew it.. They did it.. Now can we get a > refund on the billions in cash that was delivered to them? I hope "them" is the Iranians, not the Israelis. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

On 01/05/2018 12:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The loader on my machine is homemade. The worst thing is that the pins are actually bolts. Whoever machined the grease paths in the bolts did a good job but it was hard getting everything straight to take apart. I have a sneaking

Re: [MBZ] OT big huevos

Chutzpah: I used to think it was taking a dump on your neighbors front porch... I was corrected during a military exercise with a select group of Mosad, many years ago.. who explained it as: "Taking a dump on your neighbors front porch, at 2:00 AM... then banging on the door, and when the neighbor

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

Interesting that Thorium may be making a comeback in consideration. As it happens, I am currently reading a book which was written in 2012 by Richard Martin called "Super Fuel" "Thorium, the green energy source for the future". In the introduction chapters it talks to how post WW2 Thorium was

[MBZ] OT big huevos

I'm not even sure how these Israelis can even walk with huevos that big https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qBt4tSCALA No political comment solicited, I am just in awe of what these folks pulled off. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] OT: Thorium Reactor

https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2018/04/danish-thorium-molten-salt-reactor-receives-pre-seed-funding.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX trip

On Tue, 1 May 2018 10:14:00 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Austin Texas: 58 square miles of land surrounded by reality... > > Fits for me..YMMV When I was a graduate student at UT Austin, we used to say it was 35 square miles surrounded by reality, but I guess it has

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

On Tue, 1 May 2018 13:08:04 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On May 1, 2018 at 1:05 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > But relays won't help poor connectors; in fact, they will make them > > worse. > > > > Who needs high

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

Yes I was thinking of that too. I have some relays around so maybe that would be a better plan --R Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might be a good idea to have a look at Jim Cathey's (sp?) site and his >

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX trip

Austin Texas: 58 square miles of land surrounded by reality... Fits for me..YMMV On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep, sounds like something you would find in the Austin area. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 1, 2018, at 9:10

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX trip

Yep, sounds like something you would find in the Austin area. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just got back from Austin, TX trip driving the 85 300D It performed > flawlessly and was a very comfortable and

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

> On May 1, 2018 at 1:05 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Tue, 1 May 2018 11:46:23 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Might be a good idea to have a look at Jim Cathey's (sp?) site and his > > description of the procedure to

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

The loader on my machine is homemade. The worst thing is that the pins are actually bolts. Whoever machined the grease paths in the bolts did a good job but it was hard getting everything straight to take apart. I have a sneaking suspicion theres a little twist in the frame which made it hard

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

On Tue, 1 May 2018 11:46:23 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Might be a good idea to have a look at Jim Cathey's (sp?) site and his > description of the procedure to install relays etc. But relays won't help poor connectors; in fact, they will make them worse.

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

Might be a good idea to have a look at Jim Cathey's (sp?) site and his description of the procedure to install relays etc. RB On 01/05/2018 7:44 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: driving the 91 560SEC the other night, LF light was too dim to see much, RF working but not real bright. 

[MBZ] Somewhat OT: AutohausAZ selling tools

Any good items here? Bargains? https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/u?utm_source=Customer+List_campaign=00c395aebf-Tax_Day_4_17_2018_medium=email_term=0_ad86343d13-00c395aebf-89618233_cid=00c395aebf_eid=76044849be ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX trip

Mike - is there a list discount to stay at her B? ;) BTW - what was your fuel economy? On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got back from Austin, TX trip driving the 85 300D It performed > flawlessly and was a very comfortable and

Re: [MBZ] 450sl

Nice light interior. Could be a flappable car. On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 5:41 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Priced a bit high, but could be a fun car. I think these had the short tear > end? > > https://www.copart.com/lot/32243318 >

[MBZ] Not a G-wagen, but

...it sold for $18,300 plus fees, with enough repair cost to make the insurance company total it. https://www.copart.com/lot/27743738 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Austin TX trip

Just got back from Austin, TX trip driving the 85 300D It performed flawlessly and was a very comfortable and enjoyable trip. It took me about 23 hours each way with a 3 hour nap in the middle. Interestingly my MPG was better on the way down than on the way back. Probably due to a trailing

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

Ah. There’s a NAPA store on the Island I can swing by there and check. --R Sent from iPhone > On May 1, 2018, at 9:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m not sure if the HD sockets from NAPA are ceramic, but they are rated for > high current/temperatures. I

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

I’m not sure if the HD sockets from NAPA are ceramic, but they are rated for high current/temperatures. I think they were some sort of phenolic material. -D > On May 1, 2018, at 9:19 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 1 May 2018 08:44:40 -0400 Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

On Tue, 1 May 2018 08:44:40 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > driving the 91 560SEC the other night, LF light was too dim to see > much, RF working but not real bright.  Looks like the LF plastic > connector is melted, swapped the bulb holder to RF and it got

Re: [MBZ] Near Atlanta?

I'm about six hours away, have a relative that lives on the east side of Atlanta. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 5:33 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody on the list located south of Atlanta? > >

Re: [MBZ] headlamp connector melted

Daniel Stern used to say that overwattage 9000 series bulbs were beyond stupid because the contacts were marginal at best with 55-60W bulbs. If only somebody could come up with an LED that matched the geometry of filament bulbs... Mitch. ___

[MBZ] headlamp connector melted

driving the 91 560SEC the other night, LF light was too dim to see much, RF working but not real bright.  Looks like the LF plastic connector is melted, swapped the bulb holder to RF and it got light, but that plastic connector is looking a bit hot and burned too.  Trying to find some

Re: [MBZ] Engine That Uses Gas and Diesel

Actually this sounds very straight forward, just a matter of timing the two fuel ignition events. Figuring out all the emissions stuff, and the added expense of two fuel systems instead of one, THAT may be the deal killer. I'd like to know what real-world fuel consumption would be.

[MBZ] 450sl

Priced a bit high, but could be a fun car. I think these had the short tear end? https://www.copart.com/lot/32243318 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Near Atlanta?

Anybody on the list located south of Atlanta? On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 4:07 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > motor for mercedes diesel > > > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/motor-for-mercedes-diesel/6575865136.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody is smoking crack in the desert

Funny thing is, the photo is of a 606.962, not the 96 NA motor. I see those in ebay usually listed for 2500. Craigslist usually has turbo motors out of 1998-99 w210 wrecks for about a grand. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 5:32 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Smoking peyote

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

I grow old, I grow old I shall wear my fenders rolled A way to get a bit mire soace on the 124: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/W124/wheel_install_17x8.0_ET30.pdf On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 5:22 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > where is that and do you know if it is in any

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

That 606 is a turbo. There is no crossover air pipe, the exhaust manifold is turbo, and you can see the turbo in the photo. It is from a 98 or 99. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 4:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Buy my parts car for $2500! Hasn't been roadworthy in 20