[MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300TD - 253k miles - $7,000

2021-08-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sounds like it has had the ACC servo system replaced. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/frankfort-1980-mercedes-300-td/7373479201.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Brought to mind the Starschmuck’s frosty beverage based on the horned equine meme - vomiting and defecating rainbows Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On Aug 30, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance

Re: [MBZ] I won’t haggle, so come prepared to pay full asking price - 2000 E320 wagon - $2,500

2021-08-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
In the photo with the odometer visible it looks like 252,379 so... neither? On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > and, is the mileage 230K or 320K? > > Randy > > On 30/08/2021 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > aside from being a bloviating boor,

Re: [MBZ] Seeking 1976 300D accelerator linkage

2021-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Kaleb, were you serious about the JB Weld? I think I have done this, to tighten up a loose one. On something. Pre-record, so I can't look it up. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
We had a 4.3L in the work van I ended up using for a while after it wasn't usable on the sample collection routes. By 350,000 miles (and 300k or so on the engine, the original puked early and was replaced under warrenty I think) it was running OK but pretty weak. Wouldn't start hot without a

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Mine went like 150,000 miles with never opening the engine. The tin worm got the truck... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 6:49 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: I had the 4.3 in my 88 GMC Jimmy & it s..t the bed @ 90K. my mechanic put in a Jasper rebuilt &  I got

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I had the 4.3 in my 88 GMC Jimmy & it s..t the bed @ 90K. my mechanic put in a Jasper rebuilt & I got another 90 k out of it. My brother had the 2.8 in his Blazer & it lasted forever On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, 9:44 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had that engine in

Re: [MBZ] Seeking 1976 300D accelerator linkage

2021-08-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I would try silver soldering it or (I don't remember the size) drilling, tapping, and using a large headed machine screw from the bottom. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 3:36 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks everyone for your responses. > > I managed to find a

Re: [MBZ] Seeking 1976 300D accelerator linkage

2021-08-30 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Thanks everyone for your responses. I managed to find a 1976 300D at a PickNPull about 1.5h away. Scored said linkage (also a little loose, but at least not separated) along with a miscellany of other bits. They had a W114 250C and a W108 280SE 4.5. Always amazes me in California that cars with

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> I was thinking this was a 3.8 V6. Find a blue hair car with that engine, and you have a car for a lifetime or two. Boring as hell, but reliable. W210, pre facelift W211, Camry, B.O.P. 3.8, Crown Vic, Marquis, all boring but reliable. Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My mistake. I was thinking this was a 3.8 V6. That was the one that was in my BIL’s car. -D > On Aug 30, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >>> 2.8 60* V6. Hard pass. > >> Why? I thought those engines were pretty bulletproof > > The 3.8 V6 is probably the most durable

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>> 2.8 60* V6. Hard pass. >Why? I thought those engines were pretty bulletproof The 3.8 V6 is probably the most durable engine ever. The 2.8/3.1/3.4 60* V6 was prone to the intake manifold gasket failing, and emptying the contents of the cooling system into the crankcase. Change the gasket

Re: [MBZ] I won’t haggle, so come prepared to pay full asking price - 2000 E320 wagon - $2,500

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
and, is the mileage 230K or 320K? Randy On 30/08/2021 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: aside from being a bloviating boor, that is probably not an unreasonable price in today's market if it is in decent shape.  Maybe a little discount for the missing 6cylinders --FT On 8/30/21

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
(corrected subject line - sorry!) I would echo others on this point... there's a noticeable difference in quality for any rubber-related parts. Also the fitment can be dodgy: I had one set of mounts from Febi-Bilstein that just did NOT want to settle into place because the metal part was

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 189, Issue 149

2021-08-30 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I would echo others on this point... there's a noticeable difference in quality for any rubber-related parts. Also the fitment can be dodgy: I had one set of mounts from Febi-Bilstein that just did NOT want to settle into place because the metal part was slightly wrong, one set of Meyle

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
As I recall, it wasn’t a bad job, it just took time. I second Jaime’s comments about doing one side at a time. I believe I used my floor jack to support the engine after I removed the engine mounts. Doing one side at a time makes it a lot easier to get everything lined up when you’re putting it

Re: [MBZ] I won’t haggle, so come prepared to pay full asking price - 2000 E320 wagon - $2,500

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
aside from being a bloviating boor, that is probably not an unreasonable price in today's market if it is in decent shape.  Maybe a little discount for the missing 6cylinders --FT On 8/30/21 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I'd ask the seller to define "needs tlc and a few

Re: [MBZ] I won’t haggle, so come prepared to pay full asking price - 2000 E320 wagon - $2,500

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'd ask the seller to define "needs tlc and a few $$s". On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 1:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "*12 cylinders"* > > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/eminence-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7373193843.html > > Allan >

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance to describe unusual > individuals or phenomena One crucial modification: ... _desirable_ and unusual ... There's the rub. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Customized Mercedes-Benz in great shape SClass 1994 Mercedes - $5, 500 (Jacksonville)

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Mary Kay your car is ready! https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-sclass-1994-mercedes/7373124254.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrong. This car has only one horn My 1997 Dodge diesel is a unicorn, and it apparently came from the factory with only one horn! I think this was at the time when Sparton went out of business, and Dodge had not yet redesigned for Bosch horns. I suspect that they were splitting up the hi/lo

[MBZ] I won’t haggle, so come prepared to pay full asking price - 2000 E320 wagon - $2,500

2021-08-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"*12 cylinders"* https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/eminence-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7373193843.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrong. This car has only one horn --FT On 8/30/21 12:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance to describe unusual individuals or phenomena that have nothing to do with the mythical beast. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM Randy

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance to describe unusual individuals or phenomena that have nothing to do with the mythical beast. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It doesn't look too bad if you are into that sort of thing.  Buy it and take off the boy racer bits if that would make you feel better with it, sell them and make some decent money off that and put it back to sorta normal and you'd be good. A E320 wagon is not a rocket... --FT On 8/30/21

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
... AND that he thinks the prospective buyer should reimburse him for it. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, at 12:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he improved the vehicle. > > Randy > > On 30/08/2021 11:37 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he improved the vehicle. Randy On 30/08/2021 11:37 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: First time I've seen that 'unicorn' means take off that stupid nose, and put reasonable wheels and tires on it and then maybe you'd have a nice car... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> It's an automotive unicorn. First time I've seen that 'unicorn' means take off that stupid nose, and put reasonable wheels and tires on it and then maybe you'd have a nice car... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Today's crack or not crack: 1981 230CE Manual - 42k miles - $12, 950

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well worth it - has crank windows. On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Reduced to $11,900 > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-ce-2dr-miles/7372818832.html > > Allan > > > On Sat, Jul 31, 2021, at 2:06 PM, G Mann

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Good. I shall try that. Randy On 30/08/2021 11:17 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Just get them from the dealer. Most are still available, and ones that were not are coming back. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The motor

Re: [MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's an automotive unicorn. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 11:40 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This might not be a bad deal. Too bad about the wheels. Looks like they > would rub when turning. > > >

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Just get them from the dealer. Most are still available, and ones that were not are coming back. On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The motor mounts likely should be done too but it appears that it is > getting much more difficult to

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
The motor mounts likely should be done too but it appears that it is getting much more difficult to get good ones. Do you suggest just getting whatever I can and live with the idea that they are not going to last as long as the existing ones? Randy On 30/08/2021 10:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
The bolts that go through the center of the mounts are the most risky. As Dan said, soak them. The unique captured nut they spin into can be damaged if the bolt is rusted to it and you try to remove it aggressively. I don't find it to be a problem very often. There is a torque spec for those

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I don't recall them being corroded. It is just a matter of the rubber being pretty bad. I don't recall if I took photos, but close to a year ago I had all of the wheels off as I replaced all of the tires. I decided at that time that I should replace the subframe mounts and ordered them but

[MBZ] I can tell you straight up right now there is not one like it.

2021-08-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This might not be a bad deal. Too bad about the wheels. Looks like they would rub when turning. https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/tampa-2005-mercedes-e320-wagon/7373166461.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Start soaking the bolts with Kroil. Jaime might chime in here, but if it’s the same as doing the subframe bushings on a W114, it’s not a bad job, just time consuming. Unless there’s a lot of corrosion I wouldn’t think the bolts would be tough to get out. -D > On Aug 30, 2021, at 11:27 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Well, if there was a blue hair Camry, this would be it. Darned things are all over the place down here. Granny kicks the bucket or her cataracts can’t be fixed and the car goes on the market. My brother in law drove one of these over 300k with minimal issues. -D > On Aug 30, 2021, at 10:02

[MBZ] W115 front subframe bushings

2021-08-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Anyone have advice for installation? I have obtained them but not yet installed them. I do not want to break off any of the bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT Rant on Verizon Wireless

2021-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Get same model, used, and swap in your SIM card. Boot up, and do the iTunes restore. Done, and cheaply. I don't think 7's have universal radios, so make sure your used unit was on Verizon already. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
V6 are gay. Good for Camry’s and the like. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2021, at 9:44 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  I had that engine in my '88 GMC Jimmy and it never gave a lick of trouble. > Got 25mpg on the regular in a 4wd SUV too... > Certainly not a powerhouse

Re: [MBZ] OT Rant on Verizon Wireless

2021-08-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've got RedPocket which is the same sort of deal. There's a name for reselling phone service, I can't think of what its called.I took my inlaws from Verizon to RedPocket, its the same towers, same basic service. They went from $100/mo with 1GB of shared data to $35/mo with 5GB of data EACH.

Re: [MBZ] Not Pretty, But...

2021-08-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I had that engine in my '88 GMC Jimmy and it never gave a lick of trouble. Got 25mpg on the regular in a 4wd SUV too... Certainly not a powerhouse though. -Curt On Sunday, August 29, 2021, 05:52:11 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: 2.8 60* V6. Hard pass. Rick From:

[MBZ] Chickens included 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $1, 200

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Temptation... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1522413461431355/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2005 Mercedes E320 Wagon Excellent - $6, 700 (Mount Pleasant)

2021-08-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
blue/tan looks really nice, very high price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2005-mercedes-e320-wagon/7372963953.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 1992 300ce Mercedes 5speed manual diesel $3000

2021-08-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A little rough but cool ride Diesel conversion 5 speed manual. Was a driver. Lowered tires and rims off a 2013 and excellent. Everything on suspension replaced. Smokes like hell. Will start and run. New battery. Put in a fresh 5 cyl diesel and it’s a 42mpg ride. 3k no less coupes are