Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, at 11:58 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Which gear for push-starting depends on how many gears you have, > and how fast you can get it going before you pop the clutch. Traditionally, > on a 3-speed, you use second. On a 4-5 speed maybe third might be > a bit better.

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
With bright headlights it indicates that the bad connection MUST be on the starter end, if that's what is wrong. Not at the battery. Or the starter itself is going out. Which gear for push-starting depends on how many gears you have, and how fast you can get it going before you pop the clutch. T

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Check battery voltage, then clean the battery posts and terminals. Clean, Bright, and Tight... post corrosion makes bad connection, which makes slow crank starts.. and poor charging because corroded terminals don't let the electrons in... or out.. On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 7:16 PM Allan Streib via M

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Questioned son about it, he's the one who has been driving the Frontier lately. Has been "sounding bad" when starting for the past week or so, but once started it runs fine. Thinking it should start with a pull and popping the clutch. Will look at it more tomorrow when I get it home. On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Bad starter? Bad ground? Battery -> starter cable? My truck one day decided not to start after starting shortly before, the cable had broken or something --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 17, 2022, at 6:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Suddenly today Nissan Frontier will not star

Re: [MBZ] 606 timing cover replace or repair threads?

2022-04-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thinking strictly from the structural engineer's point of view, since this part is a known failure point, and lives under constant stress because of the belt tensioner, I would suggest you go with a new part rather than an "inplace thread replacement" scheme. Cost wise, the repair kit costs more th

[MBZ] 606 timing cover replace or repair threads?

2022-04-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Getting ready to get this stripped belt tensioner bolt fixed on the 99 606 of my fathers.  My current plan is to repair it with the cover in place with a time sert.  These things are expense and the kit for this is $258.  Of course that includes 5 inserts. I am planning on having the possibly r

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Traditionally second gear. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 17, 2022 5:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start Suddenly today Nissan Frontier will not start. Starter turns very slowly or not at all.

[MBZ] OT Frontier no start

2022-04-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Suddenly today Nissan Frontier will not start. Starter turns very slowly or not at all. Acting like low battery but jump start does not change anything. Also headlights are bright, windows open normally, etc so that indicates battery is good. I don't have a battery tester but battery is only a f

Re: [MBZ] Who might need this in the near future?

2022-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Customized for whom?? On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 2:05 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/317532383852234/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] I guess he really doesn’t want to sell it

2022-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Must be a tough crowd down in the lone star state. On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 2:08 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753971532654310/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] I guess he really doesn’t want to sell it

2022-04-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Who might need this in the near future?

2022-04-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] I also have a hard top that is the same color as the car! Car for sale by owner - $9, 000 (Charlotte Area)

2022-04-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to like silver in a Mercedes. Not any more, unless with a dark blue interior. On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 11:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a class auto. *1998 Sl500 Mercedes Benz* > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-car-for-sale-b

[MBZ] just don't have time to fuddle with it. 2001 Mercedes-Benz amg gt S 55 Sedan 4D, $7, 000

2022-04-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
blew hose in hydraulic suspension https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/345416590986802 -- --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

[MBZ] Car ran great before it was raided for parts 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2022-04-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
all trim pieces are in the truck everything is there minus whats missing https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1250233015783707 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] I also have a hard top that is the same color as the car! Car for sale by owner - $9, 000 (Charlotte Area)

2022-04-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This is a class auto. *1998 Sl500 Mercedes Benz* https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-car-for-sale-by-owner/7472181159.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv