Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

More than $500, I’ll bet. -D > On Nov 20, 2018, at 11:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m looking for one but afraid to ask how much. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 20, 2018, at 10:03 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes, the 350sdl. >> >> On

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

I’m looking for one but afraid to ask how much. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2018, at 10:03 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, the 350sdl. > > On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:21 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Are you going to get rid

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Shoulda bought that 300SDL with 47k miles a couple weeks ago. Way better than a 140/later Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 10:03 PM Yes, the 350sdl. On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:21 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < Jaime Kopchinski

[MBZ] Clay's wheels WUZ: W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

yep, that is why you buy a used maliboo, a horned running goat, a frod taurus type, or a rice burner... But if ya wanna haul stuff, the grand caravan is better. clay monroe via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 9:55 PM ... I did look at a newer benz, but they all

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Yes, the 350sdl. On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:21 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are you going to get rid of a car? > > On 11/20/2018 8:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > > My first bid at $11k was already getting out of my comfort zone, and it > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Brake spring hook https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W86557-Brake-Spring/dp/B003WZPP50/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_vtp_ses_clicks_0_1? Not having one of these, I used the hook end of a machinist's scribe clamped in a vice grip to do the job, but it is hard on the scribe. It is easy to ruin the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Not having a DD does render me rather inert. I can cruise the interwebs looking for a DD. I did look at a newer benz, but they all come back as turds on all the review pages. Not CR, but the NADA, KBB, auto mags. But all the cars with computers are coming back as lemons once the warranty

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

Probably not what you are looking for. Only one here clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 19, 2018, at 1:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not sure if I mentioned this, so if I did please excuse me and delete. > > I am now full-bore back into a search for a Ponton,

Re: [MBZ] House of Saud not doing so well

You owe that to the fruits and flakes who moved to Seattle from a couple states down the road. Jim Cathey via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 8:36 PM It's about a buck a gallon more here in WA. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] House of Saud not doing so well

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Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Are you going to get rid of a car? On 11/20/2018 8:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: My first bid at $11k was already getting out of my comfort zone, and it became pretty clear that it was going to continue to go up from there given how much time was left. I threw in a few more bids,

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

My first bid at $11k was already getting out of my comfort zone, and it became pretty clear that it was going to continue to go up from there given how much time was left. I threw in a few more bids, mostly for the fun of it. The search will continue... I don't need such a perfect one as I'll

Re: [MBZ] House of Saud not doing so well

I have seen diesel as low as 2.86 here. Premium is around 2.37 or so. Wondering if I should switch to driving the e320 instead of the e300. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aside from the murder of a terrorist in their embassy, the

[MBZ] House of Saud not doing so well

Aside from the murder of a terrorist in their embassy, the saud clan's plan to raise the price of crude oel is not doing so well. $53/bbl today. I filled up on 2.109 Benzin today, with Dizzel still around 2.85. The jobbers are trying to make xmas bonus on dizzel.

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

On Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:55:56 -0500 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > +1 on USCCA. Among other things, USCCA has a list of 2A-friendly > criminal lawyers who will defend you. Most criminal lawyers are nor > 2A-friendly, as far as I can tell. +1 on USCCA, too. > If you are ever involved in

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

If you read the comments/bids, Jaime bid around $12.5 for it, and said 'too rich for me' a thousand later. After the auction closed, he asked if anybody had a nice W140 to sell him, didn't have to be 27k miles. Mine's starting to get a little paint peel and some rust in the rear wheel wells so

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Peter & Rick! On 11/20/2018 6:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Here is the brake tools, but they are out of stock. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTEUCQO/?coliid=I3NZCJVYTY65JX=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX=0_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it# Here is the cluster tools

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Max  (and Dan) I'll pick up those tools.  ;-) It really is going pretty easily - but as everyone knows, I'm pretty cautious when undertaking a new task (ya'll probably get tired of all my questions).  All the great suggestions have made this go smoothly. Thanks again to all- Larry On

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Here is the brake tools, but they are out of stock. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTEUCQO/?coliid=I3NZCJVYTY65JX=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX=0_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it# Here is the cluster tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VU0D7KO/?coliid=I2E16QGJX85DGQ=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX=0_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it And here is a MB brake tool.

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

On 20/11/2018 4:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: BZZZT! He’s trying to move up to a W140 for a more modern daily driver. Not this time, sadly. Guess none of the buyers are in the markets, or they got out a couple weeks ago… -D All in how you look at it. What could you buy new for

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

BZZZT! He’s trying to move up to a W140 for a more modern daily driver. Not this time, sadly. Guess none of the buyers are in the markets, or they got out a couple weeks ago… -D > On Nov 20, 2018, at 5:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think the idea on this one is to

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Anybody else think the difference between the driver seat and passenger seat looks like more than 27,000 miles worth of butt time? My S420 is 2 years newer, 150k, and I don't think my seat bottom has that many wrinkles in it. and...we've now hit $16,000. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

I think the idea on this one is to hope Jaime gets an outrageously high price.Dan was not specific, but it appears Jaime is SELLING this one. Mitch Haley via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 4:49 PM I thought the idea was to buy a 1996-1999 with a 722.6, instead

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

I thought the idea was to buy a 1996-1999 with a 722.6, instead of the old non overdrive, non lockup 722.366? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Acetylene torch is our usual removal tool. I suspect rolling the car around with the lug bolts installed but loose will work, but I've never had to do that. Large hammers, etc, have never done anything for us. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Wait no! The seller says NOTHING about the bullet proof windows! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 20, 2018 5:04:26 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >C’mon, Jaime!!! > >https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-s420/ > >-D > > >

Re: [MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

Jaime is surely smart enough to not be the buyer of a car on bring more crack. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2018, at 4:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > C’mon, Jaime!!! > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-s420/ > > -D > > > >

[MBZ] Let's Root for Jaime!

C’mon, Jaime!!! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-s420/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

+1 on USCCA. Among other things, USCCA has a list of 2A-friendly criminal lawyers who will defend you. Most criminal lawyers are nor 2A-friendly, as far as I can tell. If you are ever involved in a self-defense shooting, be sure you call 911 before the other guy. The authorities will act

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

it would if the car is in P or in gear. Larry Turner via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 2:05 PM I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right rear leaving the left tire firmly planted on the ground. As mentioned, I had difficulty rotating

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

2¢ FWIW: i think USCCA her the better coverage for the $. NRA is late to the self defense insurance show. I am not against NRA, they are best at training and defending the 2 A, but i believe USCCA is the better choice for the ins, and their training videos are good. Larry Turner via

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

> On November 20, 2018 at 3:05 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > I'm wondering if leaving the opposite tire on the > ground is what made the Right side wheel hard to turn? Not if the transmission is in neutral. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I doubt it, I think your idea about the bearing making the wheel hard to turn is probably correct. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 3:06 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right >

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

Speaking of police tactical squads, did ya'll watch the video of the female anti-fa-er who was assaulting a group of men and then gets snatched up by the po-pos? It was beautiful, pretty much text book. The riot police penetrated the group of hostiles and snatched up the purple-haired person and

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks Max - I'll correct it tomorrow - sorry I missed your suggestion the 1st time around. LarryT On 10/08/2018 3:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under the differential, then put the jack stands under the rubber pads that are under the

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right rear leaving the left tire firmly planted on the ground.  As mentioned, I had difficulty rotating the right side wheel to line up the brake shoe adjusting screw and I'm wondering if leaving the opposite tire on the ground is

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Do a Google search or Amazon for "Genuine Mercedes Instrument Cluster Pull Hooks 140589023300”. Best $25 you’ll ever spend. Besides the original intent, I can’t count the other ways I’ve used these tools - pulling brake springs is one of them, but there are oodles of other ways, too. I rank

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

You had better hope that the police tactical squad does not arrive while you are standing there with your smoking gun . . . . . RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT Good guy with gun saves Starbucks employee

Hello -     Sorry that I'm a little late to this thread - I'd like to add along with range time and practice at home in front of a mirror using a holster of various placements - there's lots of good video's on YouTube to help, anyone carrying should consider one of the Insurance policies

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Larry - Dan has linked to the hook tools for removing the parking brake springs in the past, they are available on Amazon for $15 or $20 I think. They really make the job much much easier, worth the investment. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:07 PM Larry Turner via

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Hi Gang!     Success!  My dead-blow hammer worked it off a little at a time.  And my spare rotors fit perfectly with the correct hat diameter and rotor dia.   All the screw holes line up as well.   I have removed the bolt holding the E-Brake cable to the rotor backing plate but am still

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

It is probably still dragging on the e brake shoes. It they have worn a groove in the drum, then it is very difficult to get the rotor off. (unless you can turn the adjuster to loosen them.) Larry Turner via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 11:08 AM yep, E Brake

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Sometimes I forget the Mercedes rear rotors are also brake drums. Especially when it's only an e-brake, a ring of rust on the edge of the drum can make it impossible to remove the drum without backing off the adjuster between the shoes. If you force it off you might break something in the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

It's warmed up enough to go out and play with the MB some more.   Thanks again for all the help. LarryT On 11/20/2018 12:08 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: yep, E Brake is off. We depressed it them pulled the release just to be sure.  I'm going to release the adjusting screw further as

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

What about a 3 jaw puller without heat?  While I think the pair of rotors I have will fit my car I won't be sure until I try them.  But if I need to replace the rotor I will. Thanks - Larry On 11/20/2018 9:35 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 3 Jaw puller + acetylene torch. Put a bunch of

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

yep, E Brake is off. We depressed it them pulled the release just to be sure.  I'm going to release the adjusting screw further as soon as I find the damn thing.  The rotor is hard to turn - probably because of the bad bearing. Haven't seen any rust on the brake components yet.   Also, before

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

For brake drums I usually get a three pound hammer and beat them until they come loose or shatter. I would suspect rear rotors would be the same, as long as the securing bolt has been removed. Be careful where you hit. A large hammer makes a mess of body work, and body parts in short order.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks - I'LL try my dead-blow - forgot about that.. Larry On 11/20/2018 9:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: He said it’s been removed. Corrosion gets into the area between the axle flange and the brake rotor, and the only thing that will break it loose is heat and/or force. You have to

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

removed it Saturday...  Thanks, Larry On 11/20/2018 9:13 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: is it held on by an allen head flathead screw?   I think the 124 rear are.  I know for sure 123 and older have the screw.   The rotor comes off much easier with the screw out. Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Clay is inert now? I thought he was just selling his beater Benz --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 16, 2018, at 5:22 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think you really meant:"I once bought 10 packs of three different lengths > of inert clay tie downs. " > > -Curt > >On Friday,

[MBZ] Fair Condition

(Most of an) S-class for $500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/551167398656584/ --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

3 Jaw puller + acetylene torch. Put a bunch of tension on the puller, then heat the area between the lug holes and the hub hole until the rotor pops off. Only good for removing old rotor to install a new one, no matter how carefully I thought I did it the rotor got warped. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Yep, Dan's right. I never found any threaded hole that accepted a stud to push the rotor off the hub, but that would be a really nice thing to find - maybe factory rotors have them, but after market don't? I coat the inside of the rotors with never-seize before installation, where they contact

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

I missed where Larry said the screw was out. One other thing: Is the emergency brake OFF? The E brake shoes can hold onto the disk/drum very hard even when released, especially if rusted in place.After that, beat on it with a BFH. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

He said it’s been removed. Corrosion gets into the area between the axle flange and the brake rotor, and the only thing that will break it loose is heat and/or force. You have to use a heavy, like 3-4 pound mallet or dead blow hammer, and just wail on the thing like there’s no tomorrow. -D

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Some rotors also have a threaded hole in the bolt circle you can put a bolt in to pull the rotor. It has been a few years since I did 124 rear rotors, I don't remember the details. Larry Turner via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 7:44 AM Hi Guys, I posted a

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

is it held on by an allen head flathead screw? I think the 124 rear are. I know for sure 123 and older have the screw. The rotor comes off much easier with the screw out. Dan Penoff via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 7:57 AM Beat on it. Hard. BFH. -D

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Beat on it. Hard. BFH. -D > On Nov 20, 2018, at 8:44 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi Guys, > I posted a email on 11/18 and so far it is not showing up in the forum. > Is anyone else seeing it? I spoke about where I am in the removal of the > Bearing carrier and the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Hi Guys,     I posted a email on 11/18 and so far it is not showing up in the forum.  Is anyone else seeing it?  I spoke about where I am in the removal of the Bearing carrier and the difficulty I am having getting the rotor to break loose.  The axle shaft slides in and out with ease, the

Re: [MBZ] to sell or CEL

> On November 19, 2018 at 10:08 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > On the other hand, their recon people should have already taken care of it. No kidding. Please pay us full retail for a car that can't pass emissions. Mitch. ___