Re: [MBZ] Minor amount of flooding

2019-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Who's the U Boat Commander? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-VeArsSizE ___ 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_oki

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump...

2019-08-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:35:21 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > No. Bad booster? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC Maybe bad master cylinder which caused bad booster which caused bad vacuum pump? Craig > On August 16, 2019 9:31:00 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >.

Re: [MBZ] Minor amount of flooding

2019-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Worth a gamble? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 10:30 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/45794539 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump...

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No. Bad booster? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 16, 2019 9:31:00 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >...Will be destroyed by a bad master cylinder. > > >--- >This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >https://www.avg.com > > >___ >h

[MBZ] Minor amount of flooding

2019-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Randy Bennell wrote: > Not sure if I am correct as I am just repeating something I was told by > a fellow who ran a body shop. > He said not to use silicon to fill automotive seams. He said it will > promote rust. > He said to go to an auto body shop supplier and buy their seam sealing > compo

[MBZ] Vacuum pump...

2019-08-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Now i have c class 300CD Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 9:08 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Making joke. Look at ad. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 7:44 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > >> You had E class 240Ds, G class is a whole different thing. >> https:

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Making joke. Look at ad. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 7:44 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > You had E class 240Ds, G class is a whole different thing. > https://www.google.com/search?q=g-wagen&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt0Yb8yIjkAhXNc94KHSmjA_UQ_AUIESgB&biw=1207&bih=107

Re: [MBZ] It's green but it's not...

2019-08-16 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I wonder if "needs ignition switch" means "can't turn the key and now you're screwed". And given the condition, seems they tacked on an extra zero at the end of the price. On 8/16/19, Floyd wrote: > >1973 Mercedes-Benz 400 SEL >Savannah, GA? 4 days ago > >$8,500 >https://www.facebook.com/mark

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You had E class 240Ds, G class is a whole different thing. https://www.google.com/search?q=g-wagen&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt0Yb8yIjkAhXNc94KHSmjA_UQ_AUIESgB&biw=1207&bih=1076 A 240GD in good shape is $10,000 easy. -Curt On Friday, August 16, 2019, 6:07:19 PM EDT, Dwight Giles v

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks G Mann, I'll take a look at it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 16, 2019 11:06:44 AM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >If pretty isn't a real consideration, consider Henrys roof seal , It >comes >in black and white.. the white version might not look "to bad". >They also make a tape

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Randy, I'll check that out. Makes sense, but is it UV resistant? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 16, 2019 10:36:36 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >Not sure if I am correct as I am just repeating something I was told by > >a fellow who ran a body shop. >He said not to us

[MBZ] Classic MBs & Ewy

2019-08-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Check out this video of a Mercedes’ get together in Sweden with loads of old MBs and Ewy Rosqvist (MB factory GP driver): https://youtu.be/fDG0FHW-XgU -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
G as in great. On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 6:07 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had a couple G class 240D's. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 5:21 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Crack is a Real Thing > >

Re: [MBZ] It's green but it's not...

2019-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Where is the E in the SL? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 5:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1973 Mercedes-Benz 400 SEL > Savannah, GA· 4 days ago > < > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508130079933379/?ref=product_details>· > > > $8,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I had a couple G class 240D's. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 16, 2019, 5:21 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Crack is a Real Thing > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/721627028296769/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is it a G-class? Because any intact G-wagen should be worth $3500. ___ 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

[MBZ] It's green but it's not...

2019-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
1973 Mercedes-Benz 400 SEL Savannah, GA· 4 days ago · $8,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508130079933379/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

[MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G-Class,Myrtle Beach, SC · about a day ago ·,$3,500

2019-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Crack is a Real Thing https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/721627028296769/ -- --FT ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D $2000

2019-08-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There are nicer ones that aren’t as beat up for that kind of money. Between fixing the bumpers, PS hose, battery and tires you’ll be into it for another $1500, easy. And that color is pretty awful. My $1300 ML500 looked better than that when I bought it. -D > On Aug 16, 2019, at 5:13 PM, Flo

[MBZ] Fairly firm on price .. no low ballers or tire kickers please. Serious inquires.

2019-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 320 LWB Sedan 4D Summerville, SC· 18 hours ago · $7,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/847204972330283/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] 2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D $2000

2019-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Isn't this the one that has killed 2 vehicles already? If he's already proven to not take care of even middle aged vehicles what makes you think he can handle something older? Randy is going to have a heart attack but I agree with him completely, a Corolla or Civic is the right choice here. Man

Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My folks had 3 Liberties with the 3.7, it's okay. I think it's disappointing compared to the old 4.0 but seems adequate and uses less fuel. I forget exact mileage but each of theirs got replaced for other issues, not engine breakdown. Dad's did over 150,000 miles for sure. The first one was shor

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jet plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Given the flame out I would attribute their survival to pure luck. On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 3:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Nope - they had a good landing - they walked away. A great landing is when > you can use the airplane again ... > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 1:44 PM Randy Bennell via Me

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jet plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Nope - they had a good landing - they walked away. A great landing is when you can use the airplane again ... On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 1:44 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was there more to this thread? > > > On 16/08/2019 11:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Well, given where he is, a used F150 might be the ticket - solid and lots of repair services available. Doesn't matter whether he needs the bed for hauling things or not - it's just transportation, and there ought to be lots of them to choose from. On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 1:33 PM Clay Monroe via M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jet plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Was there more to this thread? On 16/08/2019 11:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Praise Dale!  Raise Hell!  Junior survived an off-road excursion by his jet yesterday.  Did not end well for the jet but all souls on board seemed to have escaped major harm.  Looks like pilot landed a li

Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Cars have become appliances that you toss out once the ash tray is full. My personal vote would be for something old and simple that most any idiot at a repair place can fix without computers. That speaks to being reliable, though it might take some attention to keep it on the road. The new s

[MBZ] Milan Brown 6.9 on BAT

2019-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not causing a bidding frenzy - yet. In almost any other color the price would be over $20k by now... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-6-9-8/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-08-16 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
His 2006 is, was, running the 3.7 liter v6. I think it was something AMC cooked up before chrysler sucked them up clay > On Aug 15, 2019, at 8:04 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Depends on what engine we're talking about. The straight sixes like the 232, > 258 and the 4.0l HO (

Re: [MBZ] Was Crapped out cheep crappy cheep NOW spark plugs

2019-08-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
NeverSeez always goes on spark plug threads.  Yeah, I know, champion et al say no, but experience sez Apply NevrSeize   Same for GPs, but you have to be careful so it stays on threads only.  None on the tip of the GP. G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 8/16/19 11:07 AM: Suggest the use of Never Seiz

Re: [MBZ] Crapped out cheep crappy cheep WUZ: 123 bubble

2019-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
It sort of sounds like your son should go and lease or buy a new minimal vehicle (Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla maybe) and take it in to the dealer for routine service. A new vehicle should give him relatively trouble free service for the length of the lease or payment plan and then he should t

Re: [MBZ] Was Crapped out cheep crappy cheep NOW spark plugs

2019-08-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yup Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2019, at 12:03 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the heads are aluminum (and they likely are) it might be a good idea to > change the plugs anyway just to ensure that they are not seized in there for > good. > >> On 15/08/2019 10:04 PM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] Was Crapped out cheep crappy cheep NOW spark plugs

2019-08-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Suggest the use of Never Seize on new plug threads on install into aluminum heads... New plug design says they are coated with thread protection, to stop them from seizing into aluminum head, but. a little dab now saves trouble later. On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 9:04 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Was Crapped out cheep crappy cheep NOW spark plugs

2019-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
If the heads are aluminum (and they likely are) it might be a good idea to change the plugs anyway just to ensure that they are not seized in there for good. On 15/08/2019 10:04 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Depends on what engine we're talking about. The straight sixes like the 232,

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
With valve covers, the engine heat likely keeps them dry and the oil bath probably prevents rust as well. On 16/08/2019 10:53 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Acetic acid? It's a carrier in the silicone sealant, but I haven't noticed an issue on it with stuff like stamped steel valve cove

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jet plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Praise Dale!  Raise Hell!  Junior survived an off-road excursion by his jet yesterday.  Did not end well for the jet but all souls on board seemed to have escaped major harm.  Looks like pilot landed a little hot/long and ran off the end of the runway. --FT On 8/15/19 10:59 AM, Mitch Haley vi

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I tried silicone sealant on the sunroof on the SLC - didn't work, even with considerable cleaning of the adjacent surfaces. If I had another sunroof to deal with, I'd MIG it closed. On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 9:37 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure if I am corre

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Acetic acid? It's a carrier in the silicone sealant, but I haven't noticed an issue on it with stuff like stamped steel valve covers. Mitch. > On August 16, 2019 at 10:36 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Not sure if I am correct as I am just repeating something I was told by > a

Re: [MBZ] OT Myers Jet pump

2019-08-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 8/10/19 4:00 PM: Look on fleabay and the river of large women for the rebuild kit for the Myers. Probably just need a new impeller, plus a seal. Bearings from a bearing house if you take the electric motor apart. ___ h

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Shel was a genius. The other one that is good (Dan may have heard of it) is a vinyl record of Milwaukeetalk:  Where the Streetcar Bends the Corner Around. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 8/16/19 12:44 AM: I've done it! I've done it! And guess what I've done I've invented a light That plu

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If pretty isn't a real consideration, consider Henrys roof seal , It comes in black and white.. the white version might not look "to bad". They also make a tape to go under the paint on roof seal, if you have extreme rust holes to deal with. The stuff is really tough, it will hold up in Arizona su

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Not sure if I am correct as I am just repeating something I was told by a fellow who ran a body shop. He said not to use silicon to fill automotive seams. He said it will promote rust. He said to go to an auto body shop supplier and buy their seam sealing compound. Comes in tubes like caulking s

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
Silicon seal in white? MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm considering it. White Whale water works saga, you may recall, I had sealed the sunroof opening with tape, and found the water entry only occurred if the car was parked flat or facing downhill. Park it pointing uphill, no rain got

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
would be nice to add the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AH9fiGRF6A MG via Mercedes wrote: You might find this of interest from 9-10 months ago. He has more recent videos also. I think he is starting to manufacture them. Mg Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Now many of the hobby aircra

[MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm considering it. White Whale water works saga, you may recall, I had sealed the sunroof opening with tape, and found the water entry only occurred if the car was parked flat or facing downhill. Park it pointing uphill, no rain got it. Tape has failed from sun damage, now I get a couple gall

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric plane crash

2019-08-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
You might find this of interest from 9-10 months ago. He has more recent videos also. I think he is starting to manufacture them. Mg Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Now many of the hobby aircraft are run off Lion batteries though some hobbyists still use the fuel engines. All the multi-cop