Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

I did some research on CL and eBay. Prices were a bit down. I suspect I got about what the market would bear for the SL. There are a few 380/560 up here that are priced optimistically. The SEA examples were not moving with pricing a smidge higher than I fetched. Would have needed to be a

Re: [MBZ] Wow, really?

Think of all the work you will save on repainting since the PO did all the prep work --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3034678516800421/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Wow, really?

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Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

I used brake cleaner to wipe off the paint just before I installed them - didn't want to risk contaminating the new pads - but that was a long time ago. Didn't think to ask here first, just did it. The pads worked very well with the treatment. YMMV. On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 2:04 PM Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

My life doesn’t revolve around the desires and whims of SWIMBOS! Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 5:05 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> I am harboring bad thoughts >> https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/anchorage-1991-mercedes-benz-300se/7327106061.html >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

> I am harboring bad thoughts > https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/anchorage-1991-mercedes-benz-300se/7327106061.html > > Indeed. SWMBA will _not_ be amused. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

Damn you got lucky. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I mounted 4 brand new tires to the trailer last night. Earlier today while > on a trip to retrieve a 80 300SD parts car I observed a wheel depart the > trailer and continue

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

I’ve never bought non-OE brake discs. The OE ones are typically as inexpensive or less than aftermarket discs. -D > On May 30, 2021, at 3:03 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Leave it to Mercedes to innovate. The time saved wiping the nasty grease off > the aftermarket ones is

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

Looks like a good deal. Wish I could have got out there to get your SL. If you had put it on eBay, BAT, or hell even copart I bet you could have got way north of $10k, maybe even $20k or more. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 2:16 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I am harboring

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

I am harboring bad thoughts https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/anchorage-1991-mercedes-benz-300se/7327106061.html --- clay I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm looking for didn't fall out. > On May 30, 2021, at 3:39 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Leave it to Mercedes to innovate. The time saved wiping the nasty grease off the aftermarket ones is justification enough to warrant the slight premium paid for original parts. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 2:55 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > The coating is meant

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

The coating is meant to be left on, it's some sort of rust prevention that is hard enough to wear off very quickly and not damage pads. It's there to replace the cosmoline that requires volatile solvents to remove. Reduces volatile emission and the hassle of cleaning the rotors. I love it,

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Neither have I but then again this is my first venture with original MB rotors. I’m getting less and less tolerant of aftermarket as I get older and there is not a huge price difference. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 2:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never seen

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Never seen paint on rotors. Years ago I got some rotors from Rusty or Jabba (can't recall) that had a heavy, slightly tacky coating almost like a varnish. Seemed like it should be removed but it took brake cleaner and a ScotchBrite pad and some prolonged scrubbing to get it off. Maybe I should

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Ok thank you all. I will leave it alone. Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It wears off with use. No need to remove. Just there to protect the machined > surfaces from rust while in storage. > > -D > >> On May 30, 2021, at 1:27 PM,

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

It wears off with use. No need to remove. Just there to protect the machined surfaces from rust while in storage. -D > On May 30, 2021, at 1:27 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m replacing rear pads and rotors on the 90 300D 2.5 Turbo. I bought > original MB rotors and

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

I would not remove it. Over the years, I have often bought new rotors that had been "preserved" from rust with a light spray of machine oil.. which came off as soon as a parts guy picked them up and replaced the oil on the rotor with the sweat in his hand print, which then etched his print on the

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

NO. It's like those tags on mattresses. On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 1:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I don’t remove it before installing? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 30, 2021, at 1:36 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Yes, it is removed

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

So I don’t remove it before installing? Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 1:36 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, it is removed with the first application of the brakes. > It serves as an anti rust barrier to preserve the rotors while in long term > storage while waiting for

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Yes, it is removed with the first application of the brakes. It serves as an anti rust barrier to preserve the rotors while in long term storage while waiting for sale. On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 10:29 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m replacing rear pads and

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake job

Unless it can be peeled off I don't see how. On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 1:29 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m replacing rear pads and rotors on the 90 300D 2.5 Turbo. I bought > original MB rotors and pads. The rotors have a thin gray paint coating on > them.

[MBZ] W124 rear brake job

I’m replacing rear pads and rotors on the 90 300D 2.5 Turbo. I bought original MB rotors and pads. The rotors have a thin gray paint coating on them. I’ve never seen painted rotors before. Is this coating meant to be removed? Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

You need another OM603 machine. Last week I put the battery back into my '87 wagon and gave it a good wash. Been driving that for the last few days, what a great engine, and such a smooth and comfortable ride. I really need to get off my butt and convert the '94 wagon over to OM603 or perhaps

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

I’m currently in a “no Mercedes” situation. First time since 1977. It feels unnatural. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 4:40 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > So no more Mercedes?! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 30, 2021, at 3:35 AM, Clay via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

So no more Mercedes?! Sent from my iPhone > On May 30, 2021, at 3:35 AM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Guess I will have to update the signature. The estate sale people cleared > out the goods from the house this weekend. Made SWMBA some cash. They have > a separate unit for cars, as well

[MBZ] Froggy the SL is gone

Guess I will have to update the signature. The estate sale people cleared out the goods from the house this weekend. Made SWMBA some cash. They have a separate unit for cars, as well as FFA. I gave them a low reserve and the thing was bid up to $7k. Lucky new owner gets a really nice R107