Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? $2k ML

2019-01-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sounds too good to be true but FT should investigate anyway. On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 12:24 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ya think? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] I might be living right

2019-01-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Looks like a,good move. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 27, 2019 8:23 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Buddy sends me this link that went up 30min ago . I send the guy a text > tell him I have one just like it would love it for parts. He rings me back >

[MBZ] I might be living right

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Buddy sends me this link that went up 30min ago . I send the guy a text tell him I have one just like it would love it for parts. He rings me back says he’s had 8 other texts already but since I have one and can use it he’s holding it for me. Says it runs but not very well, been sitting for awhi

Re: [MBZ] What does this filter go to?

2019-01-27 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
D25E153H shows for 1990s gassers, 4.2 and 5L. W124, W140, etc > On Jan 27, 2019, at 13:23, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: > > I have a crap load of these filters and I have no dead what their application > is. Anybody have any ideas? ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] OT: TV

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I think Dan was right about being on ATV but a $25 firestick can fix the Amazon issue and has other services on it too if you want them. I think I got 2 on some special Amazon ran, maybe they were like $15 each. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:26 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > w

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Won’t work as he also buys old Mercedeses. Kinda undercuts the argument... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:16 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > On reflection, pointing out how fragile this "convenience item" is, and how > unreliable, might be most practical approach.. __

Re: [MBZ] What does this filter go to?

2019-01-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
M119 I think. Rick ___ 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] What does this filter go to?

2019-01-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They are oil filters. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 27, 2019 2:52:35 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I have a crap load of these filters and I have no dead what their >application is. Anybody have any ideas? ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at this

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yeah, the dude finally acknowledged my message and he told me it could be a daily driver, “after you give it a tune up.” Dork. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Avoid. This has been floating around the Interwebs for some months.

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

2019-01-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
There is a way to filter reviews on Amazon to show only the pertinent ones. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 7:17 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan sez: >bought a new Moen pull-out single handle faucet to replace it. I never had any luck with Moen faucets lasting more the a few years. Kohler and Delta were much better. It's probably all cheap chinesium at this point. You'll probably be changing it out again soon anyway. Rick __

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at this

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Ahhh...okay. Thanks, bubby. The search continues. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Avoid. This has been floating around the Interwebs for some months. Beater. > > -D > > >> On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at this

2019-01-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Looks tempting. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 27, 2019 12:54 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > If the guy responds > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/962568283882093/ > > WHat would dealbreakers be? Pretty sure this won’t be my daily driver but > I can’t not look at

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at this

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Avoid. This has been floating around the Interwebs for some months. Beater. -D > On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the guy responds > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/962568283882093/ > > WHat would dealbreakers be? Pretty sure this won’t

[MBZ] Going to Look at this

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If the guy responds https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/962568283882093/ WHat would dealbreakers be? Pretty sure this won’t be my daily driver but I can’t not look at it. Bob R Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Vintage 59' +58 Mercedes 220s Project in San Diego

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Bwhahaha Sent from my iPad > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dude, that is well beyond Martha’ing. It’s rapidly approaching scrap. > > -D > > >> On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:36 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> A very formidable Martha undertaking.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Vintage 59' +58 Mercedes 220s Project in San Diego

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dude, that is well beyond Martha’ing. It’s rapidly approaching scrap. -D > On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:36 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > A very formidable Martha undertaking. “Patina” galore! > > BOb R > > Sent from my iPad > >> >> Vintage 59' +58 Mercedes 220s Project in San Diego

Re: [MBZ] OT: TV

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Uh, Amazon Prime video has been available on Apple TV since 2017. You have to have a later Apple TV (4) that can install apps to get it, however. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/12/amazon-prime-video-arrives-on-apple-tv-in-over-100-countries/ I am replacing an LG 60” plasma TV that was actin

[MBZ] Fwd: Vintage 59' +58 Mercedes 220s Project in San Diego

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A very formidable Martha undertaking. “Patina” galore! BOb R Sent from my iPad > > Vintage 59' +58 Mercedes 220s Project in San Diego > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/6805099593.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the

[MBZ] OT: TV

2019-01-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
We've been a plasma household since 2010, and are ecstatic with the functionality and picture quality of our three (now) Panasonics. (There was one power supply failure, in 2013, which cost me about $90 to replace.) Nothing but an OLED is remotely good enough to replace one of these, and those

Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? $2k ML

2019-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Ya think? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-selling-my-2009-mercedes/6804036178.html > > --R > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I didn't intend to suggest marital discord, simply a bit of tongue in cheek about my experience in convincing women in general of a mans practical view point. On reflection, pointing out how fragile this "convenience item" is, and how unreliable, might be most practical approach.. In any case, go

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s hardly at that level, believe me. I do my best to accommodate when possible, as most requests are pretty realistic and have good reasoning behind them. I did look at these when I was faucet shopping, but when I saw the prices I pretty well dismissed them out of hand, as I couldn’t see the

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

2019-01-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Agreed - they can be very misleading and confusing when you can't sort out what product the review is addressing. On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 9:18 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is what I dislike about Amazon and their “reviews” for items that > have multiple instan

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

2019-01-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Perfect - thanks. I should have known to look for a work-around. On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 11:53 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > OK wrote: > > > Laptop can't seem to send audio anywhere else while the HDMI > > wire is in the socket (grumble grumble . . .). > > Get an HDMI audio extractor (or de-

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Put a really good divorce attorney on retainer, and then firmly say "No" we don't want or need that added device which has a known high failure rate, and will cost more to repair than the Moen I just installed. "But I still love you dear" [sometimes works, YMMV] On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 9:50 AM Ji

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If thats the case they've done all of them wrong. I can think of at least 3... Not a huge surprise, let me tell you about the AV system that cost $2.5 million, took 2 years to install and never worked right. It was such a great deal in almost bankrupted the installer... -Curt On Sunday, Ja

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Anyone here have direct experience with any of the “touch” faucets, and if > so, what did you get? No. But I have had experience with more than one touch lamp that spazzed out and wouldn't work right. That's the last thing I want, a faucet that can spontaneously decide to go full on by itsel

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Probably did not install the weight on the hose properly or at all --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm also not impressed with the pull out sprayer ones they've got in the > kitchen areas at work, the sprayer head won't stay in plac

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Until the sensor fails and the water runs all weekend... We have touchless faucets at work, they fail pretty regularly and either won't come on or wont shut off. I'm also not impressed with the pull out sprayer ones they've got in the kitchen areas at work, the sprayer head won't stay in place s

[MBZ] Might be a scam? $2k ML

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-selling-my-2009-mercedes/6804036178.html --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: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s an option. However, the technology as such is pretty much the same, as is the cost. -D > On Jan 27, 2019, at 11:12 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What's the difference between touching it and moving a lever? > Either way you have to touch the thing, regardless of whether

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What's the difference between touching it and moving a lever? Either way you have to touch the thing, regardless of whether you have chicken blood on your hands. A touchless faucet that you can control with a wave of the hand, that might be worth having. __

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Interesting. I just thought the 350 had the 272. Did not know they made a 3.7 112. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > AFAIK M112 is the only V6 in the W163. > I assume the W164 got the M272. > > The M112 350 is actually a 3.7. They made

[MBZ] OT - "Touch" Kitchen Faucets

2019-01-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pull-out Kohler faucet at the kitchen sink was starting to leak, so after replacing some O rings only to have it start leaking again a few weeks later, I tossed in the towel and bought a new Moen pull-out single handle faucet to replace it. With discounts and other spiffs I think I paid around $

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
AFAIK M112 is the only V6 in the W163. I assume the W164 got the M272. The M112 350 is actually a 3.7. They made 3.7L ML350 from 2003-2005. Here's mine, a 112.970: http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E&vin=4JGAB57E93A406169 The M272 350 is 3.5L. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sorry I meant 112 not 113 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 8:22 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Thanks, fellas. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 27, 2019, at 7:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The M113 lasted until 03 in the ML. In 03 they had both a

Re: [MBZ] 109

2019-01-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty sure it is. On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 12:06 AM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Isn’t it an m116? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 26, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > M117 short stroke. V8. > > > > __

Re: [MBZ] OT - TV

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s interesting. Never seen anything like that. --FT Sent from iPhone On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:51 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> OK wrote: > >> Laptop can't seem to send audio anywhere else while the HDMI >> wire is in the socket (grumble grumble . . .). > > Get an HDMI audio extractor (

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Where would the number plate/casting mark or whatever shows the engine type be on the engine? This ML I bought supposedly had a new engine put in 60kmi before I got it. If so I wonder if that’s why. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 9:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Thanks, fellas. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 7:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The M113 lasted until 03 in the ML. In 03 they had both available then it was > just 350 after that. I assume those has the balance shaft issues. > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The M113 lasted until 03 in the ML. In 03 they had both available then it was just 350 after that. I assume those has the balance shaft issues. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 7:51 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > The M112 in the 1998-2005 ML is just as reliable as the M11

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 AWD

2019-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The M112 in the 1998-2005 ML is just as reliable as the M112 in the W210. That includes the 3.7L in my 2003 ML 350. The M272 has the biodegradable balance shaft sprockets. Mitch. > On January 26, 2019 at 9:04 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Yes, except the early 350 engine