Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Depends on build date. Later build ’74 would get the cats. Early one, like mine is cat free. clay > On Oct 3, 2019, at 8:30 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't the '74-'75's years to avoid because of the under hood cats? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Almost as good as mine. This one has MBtex, to my leather, bundts instead of my hubcaps, and only half the pistons clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1982 SD - Allen 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Aren't the '74-'75's years to avoid because of the under hood cats? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 3, 2019 9:47 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice

Re: [MBZ] 1975 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel W115

2019-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Did I mention no text, landline? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On October 3, 2019 11:37:51 PM EDT, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: >Here’s that W115 300D ad on my local Craigslist for 1800. It seems >rather neglected per the description, but it still runs and drives for >under $2K. >Kevin in

[MBZ] 1975 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel W115

2019-10-03 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Here’s that W115 300D ad on my local Craigslist for 1800. It seems rather neglected per the description, but it still runs and drives for under $2K. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
My Uncle Al’s W115 1976 300D was the car that gave me the Dieselitis bug that will be with me until my dying day. They are getting very hard to find in any condition, especially those that are drivable. There is one up in WA on Craigslist. I’ll post a link to the ad if I can find it. Kevin in

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 22:53:57 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Buy it cheap. Not too many other buyers want gruen. I do not consider $10,500 cheap ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Knock the price down to seven K, get it detailed, and flip it for $12,000. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 10:54 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Buy it cheap. Not too many other buyers want gruen. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 10:47 PM Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Green on green 450? too bad the interior is MIA

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have a captain's chair, will drive anywhere. I wonder what the story is. The exterior color is so unusual - such a waste. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 8:50 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Worth a couple hundred for the manual A/C controls. > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Buy it cheap. Not too many other buyers want gruen. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 10:47 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible/Hard Top - Excellent Condition > > >

[MBZ] Holy smokes, it’s a green on green 107 that appears to be in nice shape

2019-10-03 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible/Hard Top - Excellent Condition https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/oklahoma-city-1974-mercedes-benz-450sl/6991170292.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Green on green 450? too bad the interior is MIA

2019-10-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Worth a couple hundred for the manual A/C controls. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 7:41 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/51577818 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > >

[MBZ] Green on green 450? too bad the interior is MIA

2019-10-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until rust and a drunk driver took it. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Then you need one like

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 21:19:31 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Do you know how much hydrogen has to be pressurized to be a reasonable > motor fuel? You'd be driving around with a bomb... There are better methods for storing hydrogen as automobile fuel. Metal hydrides are one.

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
. Hydrogen energy pros and cons. https://vittana.org/18-biggest-hydrogen-energy-pros-and-cons .. On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 15:02:55 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Not exactly, but getting there. Hydrogen is

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, Mercedes is my proxy for hydrogen. They are gung-ho in developing the technology for hydrogen powered cars. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 5:36 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He main fact is that hydrogen is an energy storage medium, not an energy > source. The

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
He main fact is that hydrogen is an energy storage medium, not an energy source. The discussion needs to focus on energy sources with storage as a secondary issue. > -Original Message- > From: Raymond via Mercedes > > How much land do you need to cover with solar panels to make a

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 4:25 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote: Randy has some cars to sell? Don Snook Not really. I only have the one car and sometimes I think I should sell it because I don't use it much and it is taking up half of my garage. But then, I drive it, and I come away thinking how great

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
LOL, I need a garage before I once again venture into the realm of vintage Mercedes. I don't want to run another one into the ground. I've got a plan to add a carport onto my existing garage which needs a roof anyway. Maybe next year... -Curt On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30:27 PM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
WOW! I just a memory come flooding back. My mother had a 1981 Chevy Chevette. It was a total piece of crap. She traded it in on an 82 Oldsmobile Omega. This would have been about 1984 or 85. The dealership had this beautiful 108/109 that was dark green. I was about 11 years old and I

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 4:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: You need Randy to sell you his 300D. Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115... -Curt I need you two to get into a bidding war. Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
Randy has some cars to sell? Don Snook From: Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:23 PM To: Andrew Strasfogel ; Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Don Snook Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack You need Randy to sell you his 300D. Actually I need to build a

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You need Randy to sell you his 300D. Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115... -Curt On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:14:41 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote: That’s true.  But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be almost

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If it starts reasonably well you can probably ignore the glow plugs for the moment. Setting the valves is a really easy zen kind of project that you should probably do. If for no other reason than once its done you'll know its done. The engine will probably be quieter and you'll get the

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How much land do you need to cover with solar panels to make a reasonably useful amount of hydrogen?When you turn solar power into hydrogen you throw away a whole bunch to inefficiency. Much better to use that solar power to power houses.Shoot electric cars with lithium batteries make more

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 4:13 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote: That’s true. But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be almost impossible. I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just get a 114/115. They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I have a

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
And a further failure mode is an ALDA that is broken / leaks off the boost so fast that it does little good or no good at all. On the early 124 cars, the ALDA can be taken apart and resealed with fresh O-rings, perhaps your 123 car is the same. A methodical approach, small steps, will

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
That’s true. But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be almost impossible. I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just get a 114/115. They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I have a special fondness for them because my first MB was a 1971

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The pollution would be generated in producing the acres and acres of solar panels that would be needed to produce enough useful electricity to produce enough hydrogen so that one could drive 300 or more miles per week. And then there is the business case which would probably show the cost per

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My advice is to connect the hydraulic lines ( hand tight) while the mounting screws are very lose. Also, expect to get some oil on you. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 13:55 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I tried to order Wurth alloy wheel paint but was rebuffed by the

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 3:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet timeless AND expensive and hard to come by these days but I do think Pierre had good things to say about them. Randy

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
On the driver's side firewall there is a switchover valve inline in the tube that goes from the manifold to the ALDA. Make sure the rubber bits that connect the hard lines to the switchover valve are airtight. Otherwise the ALDA will not see the boost pressure and will not inject enough fuel. On

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
Ahh. Ok. Well, that is one of the parts under the hood that is all shiny and new. I know the general advice is ignore what the previous owner said. But, I am not sure at this point there is any reason he will lie to me. I have already bought the car. He said he replaced the glow plugs

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet timeless On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > "Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the > W124 does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but Kent gives an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud60NZuma-A=322s D. At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote: >I don't think this has an EGR. Its an 82. > >Don Snook >

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
One of the first local Mercedes I looked at here in Chucktown was a brown version of this, in really sad shape. It was totally clapped out, but had a manual transmission. I probably could have worked on the seller to get a low price, but I was too scared of taking on that project as my first

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If you used solar power to electrolyze water where's the pollution? On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 3:33 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Well said, Curt ... The bottom line - TANSTAAFL. > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Hydrogen

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It does Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2019, at 3:25 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't think this has an EGR. Its an 82. > > Don Snook > > -Original Message- > From: David Bruckmann On Behalf Of David Bruckmann > Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:23 PM > To:

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
I don't think this has an EGR. Its an 82. Don Snook -Original Message- From: David Bruckmann On Behalf Of David Bruckmann Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:23 PM To: Mercedes List Cc: Don Snook Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack You were in the right

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
OK Don wrote: "Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them." That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
You were in the right neighbourhood! Just clean out that banjo bolt (you should be able to blow through it) and you're good to go. I think there's a washer or two that are at risk of disappearing, so watch out for that. A ball bearing in the vacuum line that goes to the EGR valve will prevent

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
Thanks. I think it is definitely worth what I paid. If the question is whether I would have paid $3,000 for one that had working a/c and great paint and was cleaner with working odometer and gauges, then I would have opted for the better one. If I can’t find a shop here in Memphis that works

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
Well maybe I am misunderstanding. Imagine standing in front of the car. On the left side is the air cleaner. Near the back of the valve cover is a clear (ish) line that goes onto a nipple. That line stretches over to the firewall on the other side and it goes to a place where a bunch of

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 2:35 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them. Yeah! Dump that 123 for a

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
The boost line often plugs up at the fitting on the back of the intake manifold. There's a banjo bolt there which you should remove, clean, etc. If it plugs there, the rest of the line will look relatively clean (because it is!). You definitely need to disconnect it to clean it. D. On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM Don Snook via Mercedes wrote: > You have never

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It sounds to be like you've gotten a very good deal for $1000. I can hardly buy a car that runs and drives for $2,000 anymore. $1500 cars used to be my stock in trade but these days those cars are just junk. If its reasonably rust free your car is worth $2,000 here easy. The problems you've

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Well said, Curt ... The bottom line - TANSTAAFL. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hydrogen "energy" is hugely polluting. Most of the industrial hydrogen is > extracted from oil. Sure you could extract it from water but the energy >

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The US headlights would have been required to import back in the day. It has those aftermarket wheels where the chrome peels off around the rim, leaking air on a regular basis. My SLC had those when I bought it - not cool. Of course, it shouldn't be too hard to find the proper bundts for it. It

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Don Snook via Mercedes
You have never had the tach or oil pressure gauge quit? Or any problems with the a/c? My old 123 diesel with over 450K had the ignition deal where I had to turn it back just a tad to get the a/c to work. The tach on it also was funky. I have heard of tons of 123 where the odometer quits

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hydrogen "energy" is hugely polluting. Most of the industrial hydrogen is extracted from oil. Sure you could extract it from water but the energy required for that is big.At best hydrogen is an inefficient battery. Actually at best its a scam to extract money from rubes... -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
G Mann I cannot even begin to estimate the number times you have offended me. If there were a rewards program for offensiveness you would be in Hawaii right now. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:52 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There are only so many hours in a day. >

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It also has US headlights. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:36 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve been to St. Simon’s its beautiful. > > If this euro, shouldn’t it have the itchy velour seats rather than > leather? A 126 stick shift would be cool! So, this would be the

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not exactly, but getting there. Hydrogen is probably closer. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > But, but, but, it's free energy and doesn't pollute . > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:57 AM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Hybrid vehicle

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Rape you literally - how?? On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 1:20 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They also do it with the lowest attendance in the league, too, in one of > the crappiest venues as well. > > Owners tried to rape us recently when they wanted Tampa to build them

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good work, Don, although to be honest in all my years of owning 300 diesels I haven't encountered any of the issues you report. I think you may have picked up a car that has been at best neglected or - worse - butchered. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There are only so many hours in a day. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 1:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: My apology to any one I have not offended, I'll get to you soon. ;)) On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Uh, the subject was

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Actually the ones on my CD work. I need a Marlboro butt to fix my tach amp, Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 12:03 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The plastic gears are also wicked easy to fix. A little dab of super glue > on the shaft for

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I’ve been to St. Simon’s its beautiful. If this euro, shouldn’t it have the itchy velour seats rather than leather? A 126 stick shift would be cool! So, this would be the m110 engine? So, either 2 carbs or the fuel injection? My old 82 euro 280 got pretty lousy gas mileage. Donald H.

Re: [MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
But, but, but, it's free energy and doesn't pollute . On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:57 AM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hybrid vehicle owners sound off on increased car tab renewal fee > http://via.q13fox.com/PSlmY > > Maybe a non issue for this group, as we do not have

Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

2019-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
My apology to any one I have not offended, I'll get to you soon. ;)) On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Uh, the subject was “Automotive carpet cleaners”, not “Automatic”. > > ? > > -D > > > On Oct 3, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] OT - road tax

2019-10-03 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Hybrid vehicle owners sound off on increased car tab renewal fee http://via.q13fox.com/PSlmY Maybe a non issue for this group, as we do not have electric benz Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I tried to order Wurth alloy wheel paint but was rebuffed by the online dealer! On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:05 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:14:54 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Which makes me wonder how they got them... > > -Curt > > I was wondering

Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

2019-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Uh, the subject was “Automotive carpet cleaners”, not “Automatic”. ? -D > On Oct 3, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone on this list who whines about automatic carpet cleaners is a > p**pyhead. > > On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 5:37 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
First oil change at 92,000? On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:46 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:40:11 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-simons-island-1984-mercedes-benz/6991823275.html > > So why was the engine rebuilt

Re: [MBZ] I'm pretty sure this is more entertaining ...

2019-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
That’s how I was describing the difference between the M119 and M120 to the eldest boy the other day. I was telling him about that really nice S600 that’s for sale nearby, and he was wondering why it would be any better than an S500 as far as performance. We were on the interstate at the time,

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:40:11 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-simons-island-1984-mercedes-benz/6991823275.html So why was the engine rebuilt at 92,000 miles? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-simons-island-1984-mercedes-benz/6991823275.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I'm pretty sure this is more entertaining ...

2019-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I drove the SL600 the other evening.  It was a bit cooler and it was running pretty well.  Even at like 3/4 throttle it just builds power like a turbine and it feels *really" good, then when it hits 4000rpm it is like a supercharger kicks in and speed just builds and builds...  I left my

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2019-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They also do it with the lowest attendance in the league, too, in one of the crappiest venues as well. Owners tried to rape us recently when they wanted Tampa to build them an $800M stadium. They said they would pay for $200M of it. We told them to stuff it. -D > On Oct 3, 2019, at 1:05 PM,

[MBZ] I'm pretty sure this is more entertaining ...

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Rather than looking at various Austrian all-terrain vehicles, consider the answers to BAT's Question of the Week: How Much Power Is Too Much Power? Scroll the long way down to the bottom of the page and read the multitude of responses. Some of the good ones are: Oct 2 at 12:18 PM buickboy63

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control unit 123

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Aux. water pump? On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 8:59 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good question. > > -D > > > > On Oct 2, 2019, at 2:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Hmm. If the auxiliary pump was bad and took out the control

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He Dan, do you follow the TB Rays? They are a scary good MLB team and they achieve this with the lowest team payroll! They do for the game at a cost comparable to what you do to neglected MB classics. On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 8:02 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Anyone on this list who whines about automatic carpet cleaners is a p**pyhead. On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 5:37 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No! Not at all! I find the whiners to be very offensive. > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 10/1/19 8:24 PM: > > I

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The plastic gears are also wicked easy to fix. A little dab of super glue on the shaft for the tenths wheel has restored 2 of them for me. IIRC I've promised to fix Dwight's, probably promised more than once, I ought to actually do that. -Curt On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10:52:43 AM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Looks like a good plan, though I think I'd swap 6 and 7 - the vacuum system also controls parts of the ACC system - it will be easier to determine what fixes what if the vents flaps are working. Regarding #11 - a different cluster doesn't mean that it's odometer is working either - the plastic

Re: [MBZ] I'm pretty sure I need this

2019-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 03/10/2019 8:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 6x6 version last week. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-steyr-puch-712k/ ___ And you think a 240D is slow . . . Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:14:54 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Which makes me wonder how they got them... > -Curt I was wondering the same thing ... Craig > On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 9:11:18 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via > Mercedes wrote: > Yeah, I recall that someone in

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Compressed gas cylinders can be shipped, but they're ORM-D material so you can't ship them on airplanes. No hazmat fees, just need to label the box on 3 sides "ORM-D compressed gas", same as a can of pepper spray, refrigerant or a box of CO2 cartridges. Loaded small arms ammunition is ORM-D

Re: [MBZ] I'm pretty sure I need this

2019-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
6x6 version last week. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-steyr-puch-712k/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Which makes me wonder how they got them... -Curt On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 9:11:18 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, I recall that someone in Kalifornia or someplace like that had a vendor refuse to ship them, said they were classified as hazardous material. Silly.

Re: [MBZ] I'm pretty sure I need this

2019-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Think it'll sell? Oh, no reserve, it'll sell thus time. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-styer-pinzgauer-710k/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I recall that someone in Kalifornia or someplace like that had a vendor refuse to ship them, said they were classified as hazardous material. Silly. -D > On Oct 3, 2019, at 9:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I bought the rear accumulators for the 129 (which are

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Accumulators

2019-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
When I bought the rear accumulators for the 129 (which are still in the boxes...sigh) some vendors said they wouldn't ship them. Not sure how they could sell them.  I think I got them from FCP maybe, or one of the other euro parts suppliers and they showed up on the front porch at some point.

[MBZ] I'm pretty sure I need this

2019-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-styer-pinzgauer-710k-2 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: