Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

On Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:14:19 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Never had an oil cap that didn't leak a bit, on any car. Especially if you turn them upside down when you are adding oil. Craig > On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, at 12:16, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > That and you can

Re: [MBZ] fresh from Florida - 2008 ML350 - 197k miles - $5,200

The issues are enough to drop it $2k --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 16, 2023, at 11:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Never seen salt" -- but what about flood waters? > > https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-bluff-2008-mercedes-benz-ml350-suv/7677590770.html >

[MBZ] fresh from Florida - 2008 ML350 - 197k miles - $5,200

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Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Decent Deal

Realtor spec doesn’t do that car any favors --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 16, 2023, at 4:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you’re looking for a CLS: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Needs ignition and key fob - 2001 E320 - 300k miles - $1, 800

$300 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 16, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Extra "1" in the price, and that's being kind with the visible rust. > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-athens-2001-e320-mercedes/7677537538.html >

Re: [MBZ] Yea I don’t think this one will make it a million miles

Needs to go to okie acres --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 16, 2023, at 10:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/790023586256048/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

Never had an oil cap that didn't leak a bit, on any car. On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, at 12:16, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > That and you can replace the rubber seal. I can post the part number > later after I get home.i used to keep these on the shelf when I had > older models. Newer ones get

[MBZ] Yea I don’t think this one will make it a million miles

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[MBZ] Needs ignition and key fob - 2001 E320 - 300k miles - $1, 800

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Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

I need one for the OM617 in my 300CD On Mon, Oct 16, 2023, 1:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That and you can replace the rubber seal. I can post the part number later > after I get home.i used to keep these on the shelf when I had older models. > Newer ones

[MBZ] Looks Like a Decent Deal

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Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

Thanks for the heads-up, Jim! -D > On Oct 16, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >  >> >> Bon-Ami, Barkeeper’s Friend, any type of abrasive cleaner will do a good job >> on glass. Not sure of the abrasive “size”, but it’s all pretty fine. > > NO! Not _any_ type! Bon-ami is feldspar

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

That and you can replace the rubber seal. I can post the part number later after I get home.i used to keep these on the shelf when I had older models. Newer ones get the new “easy to turn” filler cap. -D > On Oct 16, 2023, at 12:54 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> I think

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

> Bon-Ami, Barkeeper’s Friend, any type of abrasive cleaner will do a good job > on glass. Not sure of the abrasive “size”, but it’s all pretty fine. NO! Not _any_ type! Bon-ami is feldspar and limestone, which is 'soft' compared to, say, Comet. Designed to not scratch porcelain.

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

> I think it’s the oil filler cap. Do these leak? Is this common? They can leak. It's got a rubber seal, so... There can also be mechanical damage to the hole, check for deformation. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Car has an intermitted limb mode - 2006 ML350 - 149k miles - $5, 999

Yep --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 16, 2023, at 12:28 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-10-16 10:29, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> Extra 5 in price? >> https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/simpsonville-mercedes-benz-ml350-on-hold/7677084602.html > > Factory defect

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

Bon-Ami, Barkeeper’s Friend, any type of abrasive cleaner will do a good job on glass. Not sure of the abrasive “size”, but it’s all pretty fine. -D > On Oct 16, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I remember Marshall saying to use Bonami cleanser for cleaning

[MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

I have now made a couple speed runs from Memphis to Biloxi, MS running 85-90 on the interstate. I noticed a little bit of oil around the filler cap and pooled up a tiny bit by the valve cover gasket. It is only on the right side (looking at the engine). It looks like it ran down from the oil

Re: [MBZ] Car has an intermitted limb mode - 2006 ML350 - 149k miles - $5, 999

On 2023-10-16 10:29, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Extra 5 in price? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/simpsonville-mercedes-benz-ml350-on-hold/7677084602.html Factory defect engine, plus electronic issues with (7sp?) transmission? ___

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

I remember Marshall saying to use Bonami cleanser for cleaning windshields. I've tried that with a felt pad on a buffer with decent results. I wonder what grit that is? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 16, 2023 8:43 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Green E320 coupe for Kaleb's collection

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Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

Yeah, the cerium oxide is really fine but very hard. I’ve never used it on anything but glass. -D > On Oct 16, 2023, at 10:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The cerium oxide was more aggressive than the Meguiars Ultimate compound, > seemed to be about the same as 3000 grit >

Re: [MBZ] Car does not start - 2007 E350 - 180k miles - $2,200

yeah $2200 for a dead car.  Yep.  Kinda same deal with the one I'm going to pick up this weekend, it will crank but not light off.  Ordered a new cheap crank position sensor and will try to put it on and see what happens with it. --FT On 10/16/23 10:27 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD - 220k miles - $4,500

Are those USA bumpers? Might be worth a look provided there are photos of the interior and engine bay On Mon, Oct 16, 2023 at 10:33 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been sitting, sounds like break calibers are rusted up. > > >

[MBZ] 1988 300TE - 281k miles - $3,250

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[MBZ] Car has an intermitted limb mode. Mercedes Benz ML350 - "On Hold" - $5, 999

If it happens and you restart the car, it's fine and may not happen again for several weeks or even months. Shop said it may be needing a TC module, but the transmission itself appears to be fine. This module should be repaired / replaced to be completely safe to drive.

[MBZ] 1985 300TD - 220k miles - $4,500

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[MBZ] Car has an intermitted limb mode - 2006 ML350 - 149k miles - $5, 999

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[MBZ] Car does not start - 2007 E350 - 180k miles - $2,200

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Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

The cerium oxide was more aggressive than the Meguiars Ultimate compound, seemed to be about the same as 3000 grit --FT On 10/16/23 9:43 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I would probably try rubbing compound first just for grins. It’s pretty aggressive, but shouldn’t do any damage.

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

I would probably try rubbing compound first just for grins. It’s pretty aggressive, but shouldn’t do any damage. There are other compounds that are finer that would probably work,too. -D > On Oct 16, 2023, at 8:46 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Meguiars Ultimate compound

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

Meguiars Ultimate compound for first cut then polishing stuff for second —FT Sent from my iPad > On Oct 16, 2023, at 1:17 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> so I went right to 2 stages with the buffer. I was done in about 5 minutes >> and it looks amazing, almost like new >