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> archer75--- wrote: > > *Auto repair shops will go away.* > > *A gasoline engine has 20,000 individual parts. An electrical > > motor has 20. > > It takes only 10 minutes to remove and replace an electric > > motor. > > Your electric motor malfunction light goes on, so you drive up > > to what

Re: [MBZ] Poos could have this one whipped into shape in no time

Probably a horror show, and not Dan-worthy. On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 2:59 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1970 Mercedes Benz > > https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mercedes-benz/6757184212.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

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IIRC, it was damaging the ozone layer, letting UV in that fries most living things. Since it was banned, the hole in the ozone layer has closed up. I know, correspondence does not equal causality, but still . . . On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 6:11 PM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

IIRC, BMW maintenance costs make MBs look cheap . . . On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 4:04 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into my head. At least that would > be new and not the prastic benz. > > > clay monroe > redgh...@comcast.net >

[MBZ] Key K'leb

it is GREEN https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/d/1998-mercedes-benz-class-320/6755411221.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

Wow, sounds like a great deal! Bravo! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2018 6:02:54 PM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >I just went out and poked in the trunk, found a seal repair kit for the > >top cylinders -- o-rings and a bottle of 10W90 fluid, the PO

Re: [MBZ] Today's fun: 124 300D

Remove battery cables, or at least the ground. Turn key to ON. be sure steering is unlocked. Remove washer tank. Unhook small wire at solenoid Unhook battery cable at solenoid Jack up the front end (floor jack under front crossmember) Jackstands under lift pads crawl under from the front. remove

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The problem with R12 was that Duponts patents were expiring, so they jumped in with the greenie weenies to ban R12, forcing us to buy $10/lb and up new "refirgerants" in place of $0.50/lb R12. A much better situation for DuPont. Liberally spending other peoples money, stolen at gunpoint,

Re: [MBZ] Today's fun: 124 300D

How much trouble was the R of the starter? Mine's OK as far as I know, but I like to plan ahead ;-) Thanks, LarryT On 11/10/2018 7:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The 300D had a fit on Mon. where it would not start.  no click, nothing, but plenty of battery.   It also did not click

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Remember the '70s when R-12 was banned because it caused global cooling. Why couldn't we just bring back R-12? Global cooling cancelling out global warming? Gerry ... Curley McLain wrote: > Liberally spending other peoples money, stolen at

Re: [MBZ] 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 250 D TURBO (124.128) - Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder - DataMB.com

It turned out to be super sketchy. The dude salad it was like a 19-year-old flipper, the tires are the wrong size, all the coolant equipment was new but he said that the previous owner didn’t wanna tell me what happen. It had already suffered AC death, no radio, the list goes on. It drove well,

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

Years ago son, who is a mfg. rep. bought several shares of stock from an engineer who worked for a manufacturer that was a good customer. His personal design was for a "train" that got "sucked" through a vacuum "tube" at high speed from city to city. We laughed about it at the time. Now, years

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/2010-bmw-x5-35d-diesel-black/6745765690.html clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 25, 2018, at 2:29 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On November 25, 2018 at 5:03 PM clay monroe via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Thoughts of BMW

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

I just went out and poked in the trunk, found a seal repair kit for the top cylinders -- o-rings and a bottle of 10W90 fluid, the PO close by here recently bought it (I'll have to ring him up).  I think I found some special tool, will have to look more closely. Nice cover in there for the hard

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

> On November 25, 2018 at 5:34 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into >my head. > > Are you high? It can't be as bad as a 524td, or a 2.4td in a Vixen motorhome, can it? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

>Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into >my head. Are you high? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

> On November 25, 2018 at 5:03 PM clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into my head. Like this? https://www.copart.com/lot/52211198 Or this? https://www.copart.com/lot/46489878 Or more like this? https://www.copart.com/lot/51406488

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

Thoughts of BMW diesels are slithering into my head. At least that would be new and not the prastic benz. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 25, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The dude sold it before I got there. > > Shit. Oh well, I think Mercedes Jesus

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

> On November 25, 2018 at 4:30 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Congrats, I think!Don't wrap it around a tree/pole!We like > having ya around for weather and gator reports! That brings back a memory of another V12 that died around 30 years ago. Guy in his 30s picks up

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer question

More and more Linux-based stuff will run natively on Windows these days. Powershell is a good example of cross platform compatibility. Heck, you can run it on a Mac these days. -D > On Nov 25, 2018, at 4:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just found this while exploring Hyper-V for

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

Yeah, it’s definitely a double edged sword. When I’ve had multiple parties interested in a car I’m selling, I give them dibs based on the order of contact. I also call the other parties and let them know it’s sold if that occurs. I also tell them that the first one with cash in hand is the

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

> On November 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That was "nice" of him. > > On the buyer's side, when you've told the seller you are coming and he > sells the car before you get there, that sucks big time and makes the > seller out to be an a$$hole. First

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer question

Thanks for the pointer. Sounds interesting. The article has some links I want to read too. OK Don via Mercedes November 25, 2018 at 3:30 PM Just found this while exploring Hyper-V for a Ubuntu machine: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about You

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

Congrats, I think!Don't wrap it around a tree/pole!We like having ya around for weather and gator reports! Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes November 25, 2018 at 3:05 PM 2 owner, dealer serviced, 104k miles. It’s gorgeous black/black. A few minor cosmetics,

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer question

Just found this while exploring Hyper-V for a Ubuntu machine: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about You don't need Hyper-V to run Linux on a W10pro box! Haven't done it yet, but will try it in the future. On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 6:53 PM OK Don wrote: > This is being written from

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

That was "nice" of him. On the buyer's side, when you've told the seller you are coming and he sells the car before you get there, that sucks big time and makes the seller out to be an a$$hole.On the seller's side, there have been many times someone told me they were coming, then never

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

Attaboy Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2018 4:05 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2 owner, dealer serviced, 104k miles. It’s gorgeous black/black. A few > minor cosmetics, driver window doesn’t work. Has the hard top on, I didn’t > check the

Re: [MBZ] I bought this SL600

Since it’s an SL600, it’s got hydropneumatic suspension all the way around, much like a 560 would. If the suspension is collapsed in the rear it could be a valve issue or the accumulators are toast. It’s a stupid easy system as far as operation and troubleshooting. I’m betting on a need for

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

He will help you find a car, Bob, we know He will. -D > On Nov 25, 2018, at 3:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The dude sold it before I got there. > > Shit. Oh well, I think Mercedes Jesus has a more awesome car out there for me > somewhere. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] I bought this SL600

2 owner, dealer serviced, 104k miles. It’s gorgeous black/black. A few minor cosmetics, driver window doesn’t work. Has the hard top on, I didn’t check the ragtop. Maybe it’s never been used. rear suspension is mostly inop which I figured, I beat the guy down $400 from the $2700 he wanted. I

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

The dude sold it before I got there. Shit. Oh well, I think Mercedes Jesus has a more awesome car out there for me somewhere. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

Liberally spending other peoples money, stolen at gunpoint, to "Cure" a nonexistent "problem." Mitch Haley via Mercedes November 25, 2018 at 1:51 PM https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/11/23/scientists-suggest-dimming-the-sun-to-solve-global-warming/ Scientists

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Maybe they would be more likely to have success with fewer unintended consequences if the obsolete nukes were fed to a few remote volcanos. That would spew organical products into the air high enough and wide enough to increase albedo, as well as spread the goodness into the oceans and reduce

[MBZ] OT Watch junky

Went to T.J. Maxx with SWMBO yesterday evening, bought a cheap but nice looking watch. Invicta Diver watch, gold with blue face, automatic movement with smooth motion second hand. $65, hard to go wrong for that price. Didn't need it, but it will make a nice dress-up watch.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

Probably should get some tires and a new battery, air freshener, make that car feel loved. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 24, 2018 10:31:53 PM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >It would probably need 3 jugs > >--FT >Sent from iPhone > >> On Nov 24, 2018,

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How about we simply ignite the methane gas coming out of academia and such scientist? I'm sure the ensuing fire would envelope the earth is a smoke cloud that would block the sun for a couple hundred years. OR, we could just have more forest fires brought on by bad forest management and bad

[MBZ] Poos could have this one whipped into shape in no time

1970 Mercedes Benz https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-mercedes-benz/6757184212.html 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:

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> On November 25, 2018 at 1:03 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I predict this "mad monkey" will destroy all the pie in the sky ideas about > what the future holds. https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/11/23/scientists-suggest-dimming-the-sun-to-solve-global-warming/ Scientists have

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

Like most prophecies, some will come true, some won't, and wildcards will come out of now where and throw everything out of kilter. On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 2:38 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Food for Thought > > > *Auto repair shops will go away.* > > *A

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

The great prophet of all things about to happen has thus spoken ONE little disconnect from true logic, however, which is a fatal flaw in all he says... That is the hard wired genetic human need for self determination. Rather than letting some one of some thing make all decisions. I predict

Re: [MBZ] W123 seat belt buzzer issue

There is no reason to believe it has a seat pressure switch. The only electrical connection comes from the band at fitting. Thanks for the link, Dan, I will look into this. On Nov 24, 2018 10:02 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > > On November 24, 2018 at 5:16 PM G Mann via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Tool kit addition

My mechanic son has to use these because the shop he works in does not permit torches due to concerns about fire. He says a torch is much better.Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: clay monroe via Mercedes Date: 2018-11-24 10:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

A lot of vague assumptions written by a dreamer. Where are they going to get all that electricity and what will it cost?Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: archer75--- via Mercedes Date: 2018-11-25 2:37 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

Pogo sez: I have read 1984, and it is here! ROGER HALE via Mercedes November 25, 2018 at 8:53 AM I sincerely hope most of this is wrong and will soon dissolve into its own uncertainty. I was in the computer world in the early 80's and saw all the predictions

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Quote without comment

One obvious omission is the number of fatalities caused by these "wonderful" electric cars that silently attack pedestrians who can't hear them coming. The proponents will claim that their "smart" car will sense and avoid the pedestrian. Even "Failproof" systems fail. There will be a rise

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

Ok Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2018, at 8:53 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes > wrote: > > I sincerely hope most of this is wrong and will soon dissolve into its own > uncertainty. I was in the computer world in the early 80's and saw all the > predictions and forecasts as to how computers

[MBZ] Quote without comment

I sincerely hope most of this is wrong and will soon dissolve into its own uncertainty. I was in the computer world in the early 80's and saw all the predictions and forecasts as to how computers would replace everything we know and "help us" to do everything. Artificial intelligence would be

Re: [MBZ] New Move

Yes, dealers make money on selling gap insurance and a lot of lenders require it because cars are so expensive now days and are soon worth way less than what you owe up until it’s nearly paid off. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2018, at 7:17 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Bob R. And Or Craig

I’m looking at it today Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-benz-240d/6754345880.html > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] 240D manny in Tucson $2k

I’m looking at it today. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2018, at 8:40 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > You beat me to the punch. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: November 24, 2018 9:39 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] New Move

Insurance isn't there to recoup your down payment, unless it's replacement value insurance. Example: you buy a $60k new car. Shortly thereafter you wreck a $50k used car. Insurance pays you $50k. GAP insurance is there to get you out of a zero down contract, some leases include GAP coverage

Re: [MBZ] Tool kit addition

> On November 25, 2018 at 2:46 AM fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > Nice idea. That one has a 220 VAC european plug. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GBR-110-Induction-Ductor-Magnetic-Heater-Bolt-Remover-Flameless-Heat-US-Plug/192724562898 They also make a thing you put on hail dents to inductively

[MBZ] Quote without comment

> Food for Thought > *Auto repair shops will go away.* > *A gasoline engine has 20,000 individual parts. An electrical motor has 20. > Electric cars are sold with lifetime guarantees and are only repaired by > dealers. It takes only 10 minutes to remove and replace an electric motor. > Faulty