Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

While not strictly necessary, I find that a POR-15 repair lasts longer if the rust is completely removed with multiple applications of naval jelly. Over a period of 1-2 days, the rust can be completely dissolved giving you a nice rust free, pickled surface which is optimal for POR-15 adhesion.

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this?

Doesn't look like a special edition to me. Not burl wood. No heated seats. No VIN to confirm. No special great shift handle. However, the price is nice. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On February 23, 2019 9:30:54 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin-Okiebenz via Mercedes" wrote: >https://atlanta.craig

Re: [MBZ] OM60x belt tensioner

I think the clutched alternator bearing is probably as important as the tensioner bearing in terms of preserving the tensioner. On Wed, Feb 20, 2019, 6:01 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I thought I remembered replacing the one double row bearing with two > bearings way back when, but I could be

Re: [MBZ] E300D Transmission pan torque spec?

I think it's 8 Nm? It's really low. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On February 23, 2019 7:28:11 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >How tight should I torque the 6 bolts which hold the pan to the >automatic >transmission in my 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo? > >I looked in the electronic service manual,

Re: [MBZ] BAT Worthy?

Only sellers care about that stuff, right? On Wed, Feb 20, 2019, 2:33 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I’m struggling to understand what makes this car BAT worthy? > > I’ll probably get dinged for posting my comment, too…. > > -D > > > ___ > http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] New Windshield

That's frustrating. This channel was a concern, the aftermarket glass that I just replaced had a channel that separated from the glass shortly after installation. Very frustrating, could never get the rubber strip to lay down and hold. Rich and I worked pretty hard to remove the windshield in

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this?

Special Edition? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 7:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin-Okiebenz via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/lawrenceville-1995-mercedes-benz-e300/6826228497.html > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https:

[MBZ] Somebody needs this?

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Navy files for patent on room-temperature superconductor

Very cool! (pun intended). I hope it actually works, and that the pulsed current needed is not a significant factor. On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting! > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:08 PM

Re: [MBZ] E300D Transmission pan torque spec?

To me it is less than "snug."  I looked it up once and remembered the feel.  That is my "torque wrench" now.  start all bolts  and un un unil there are just a couple turns left.  Then run in the bolts until they just start to fell resistance. That is about all there is.   It is better done with

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Yup, no rest for the wicked. Got the trunk cleaned out in preparation for some POR-15 and some more trim work done. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/23_No_Junk_in_this_Trunk_Part_2.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

The facelift primarily affected the front clip. -D > On Feb 23, 2019, at 8:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 90-93 had updated trim etc but was not facelifted > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 23, 2019, at 7:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> There must have b

Re: [MBZ] E300D Transmission pan torque spec?

On Sat, 23 Feb 2019 19:18:26 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I don't have the spec but it seems loose.  I think it is about 10 ft > lb.  Maybe 12.   No more than 15 for sure.  As a reference, 25 ft lb is > as tight as you can go with one hand on a ratchet, wit your thumb > wrapped ar

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

90-93 had updated trim etc but was not facelifted Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 7:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > There must have been two facelifts then, because the '90-'93 had the > plastic panels on the bottom of the fenders and doors, while the '86-'89 > didn't. My '9

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

But no grille/headlight changes till 94? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 8:04 PM OK Don via Mercedes There must have been two facelifts then, because the '90-'93 had the > plastic panels on the bottom of the fenders and doors, while the '86-'89 > didn't. My '90 and '93 were th

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

That was a 94 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > the 93 kleb sold me had the newer prastic and the new style hood and grill. > > OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 2/23/19 7:03 PM: >> There must have been two facelifts then, because the '90-'9

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

the 93 kleb sold me had the newer prastic and the new style hood and grill. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 2/23/19 7:03 PM: There must have been two facelifts then, because the '90-'93 had the plastic panels on the bottom of the fenders and doors, while the '86-'89 didn't. My '90 and '93 were the

Re: [MBZ] It's broke

front or rear?  You can do it with a jack stand or blocks and a floor jack.  you really don't need the Klann for a 123. Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote on 2/23/19 6:59 PM: W123 left coil spring. Pieces laying on the driveway. Klann comes to mind as the special tool to remove the spring, but th

Re: [MBZ] E300D Transmission pan torque spec?

I don't have the spec but it seems loose.  I think it is about 10 ft lb.  Maybe 12.   No more than 15 for sure.  As a reference, 25 ft lb is as tight as you can go with one hand on a ratchet, wit your thumb wrapped around the head of the ratchet.    Do not tighten to 20 ft lb, as that WILL bend

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

In the year 2525, if man is still alive... https://youtu.be/izQB2-Kmiic -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On February 23, 2019 6:17:40 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Facelift was 95/95 > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

Gerry wrote: > A character in Hemingways book said something like that. Hemingway grew up in the same town I did - Oak Park. tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

There must have been two facelifts then, because the '90-'93 had the plastic panels on the bottom of the fenders and doors, while the '86-'89 didn't. My '90 and '93 were the same, the son's '87 was the first style. On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.

[MBZ] It's broke

W123 left coil spring. Pieces laying on the driveway. Klann comes to mind as the special tool to remove the spring, but this spring appears to be already removed, in pieces. OOPS Tell me about this fix, please? Has anyone done this? Thanks. tin ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] 129 SL top

It’s silver not black but if I can get it cheap I have some notion it would be good to have around, just because you never know when there might be a tree hit or something. I’ll wave $150, that’s probably reasonable esp if he has to move and get out of there --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 23

[MBZ] E300D Transmission pan torque spec?

How tight should I torque the 6 bolts which hold the pan to the automatic transmission in my 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo? I looked in the electronic service manual, but could not find the number. Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] New Windshield

That channel was a major issue for me when I was trying and ultimately gave up finding a windshield for my 93 400E. I gave the VIN and all identifying information to the glass company, and they guy came THREE times with the later windshield that had the bracket. I think it would have fit, howev

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

A character in Hemingways book said something like that. Maybe that's where they got the idea for the song. Gerry > From the song “Africa” by the band Toto. > > -D > > > > On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:53 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > From: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest He

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

Facelift was 95/95 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > But didn't the 300D 2,5t stay the same from 90-93? Why did I think > facelift was 94 & 95? > I stand to learn. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:17 PM D

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

Oh OK. I got it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes To clarify, 1994 and 1995 models were facelift. The change took place at > the end of the 1993 model year. > > -D > > > > On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz

[MBZ] New Windshield

Follow-up on the installation of a "new" windshield in my '95 E300. Very happy with the installation. One of the tricky parts on the later 124 cars is a plastic channel the runs along the bottom edge of the windshield. The channel accepts the top edge of a rubber gasket, which bridges the gap be

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

But didn't the 300D 2,5t stay the same from 90-93? Why did I think facelift was 94 & 95? I stand to learn. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes I it was in 1993. > > -D > > > > On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > When

Re: [MBZ] OT: Navy files for patent on room-temperature superconductor

Interesting! - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:08 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > < > https://phys.org/news/2019-02-navy-patent-room-temperature-superconductor.html > > > > > > Greg > > ___ > http://www

Re: [MBZ] 129 SL top

Happens all the time. In a lot of cases people think they’re worth big bucks, but I see them around here on CL in the range you’re seeing. He’s got a limited market of customers. Insult him while waving the cash in front of him. These DO NOT sell on eBay for $1000. Challenge him to show you a c

[MBZ] 129 SL top

saw this on CL, figured an extra top couldn't be a bad thing https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-mercedes-r129-sl500-sl600/6824295378.html He wants $250 but offer $200 if in OK shape?  Guy sold the car and for reason kept the top now they are moving and want to get rid of it.  S

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

On Sat, 23 Feb 2019 13:13:16 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > When did the W124 facelift occur? > > Was it simultaneous for all W124 models? Thank you Dan and Kaleb for the information. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm changing my name to Sonny

When I have the car the ladies will flock to Sonny! --FT On 2/23/19 3:14 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: With bid at $124,000 better hurry up with those coke busts and asset seizures for some ready green. Wonder what a tuneup costs on one of those? $5,000? Then, there is the arm candy cost... h

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

To clarify, 1994 and 1995 models were facelift. The change took place at the end of the 1993 model year. -D > On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I it was in 1993. > > -D > > >> On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> When did the W

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

94 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > When did the W124 facelift occur? > > Was it simultaneous for all W124 models? > > Thanks, > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

I it was in 1993. -D > On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > When did the W124 facelift occur? > > Was it simultaneous for all W124 models? > > Thanks, > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm changing my name to Sonny

With bid at $124,000 better hurry up with those coke busts and asset seizures for some ready green. Wonder what a tuneup costs on one of those? $5,000? Then, there is the arm candy cost... have to keep a stable of hot chicks to ride along happy. On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 9:32 AM Floyd Thursby via M

[MBZ] W124 Facelift?

When did the W124 facelift occur? Was it simultaneous for all W124 models? Thanks, Craig ___ 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/

[MBZ] OT: Navy files for patent on room-temperature superconductor

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Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

From the song “Africa” by the band Toto. -D > On Feb 23, 2019, at 11:53 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > From: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway??? > >> As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti >> I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of thi

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: OT to the nth: Why do zebras have stripes?

From: "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" by Ernest Hemingway??? > As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti > I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become > > --FT > > On 2/22/19 4:38 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes wrote: > > I was in Africa in the Serenget

[MBZ] OT I'm changing my name to Sonny

buying some pastel-colored clothes (wait. I have some already), and buying this car https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-ferrari-512-tr-5/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] OT - FedEx shipping

On Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:34:21 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig wrote: > > > WHY DOES CLICKING REPLY ON CURT'S EMAIL SEND THE REPLY ONLY TO > > HIM?! > > Maybe Yahoo? > > Same with Jim Cathey, but he doesn't have a Yahoo account. > > Or it is how their clients are configured. I have

Re: [MBZ] 124 thumpidy thump

Dunno, maybe they defer to Classic Center? This one goes back to 1980: https://mercedesbenzpartsnow.com/ - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:03 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So why do all of these parts lookups start with model year 1984?