Re: [MBZ] Euro tow vehicles— W164

"Although the XC90 was offered for over a decade, only two engine choices make sense when towing near the chassis’ limit. You want to look for a 2003-2005 T6 model or the 2005-2011 V8 model." You don't want the T6. Weak transmissions. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024, at 23:05, Buggered Benzmail via

[MBZ] Euro tow vehicles— W164

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/used-and-european-the-best-suvs-for-towing --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2005 Sprinter work van - 121k miles - $6,750

Miles aren't bad but looks kinda rusty and like it hasn't ever been cleaned. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2005-dodge-sprinter-2500/7707504085.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

On 2024-01-14 16:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I’m not sure what the deal is with the 642. I would have thought it would have started right up. Maybe it was the oil, maybe the battery is old. Maybe the glow plugs are encased in carbon. I'm thinking plugs. The battery sounded pretty

Re: [MBZ] keep having issues with driver strout 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 800

Yeah that too. I replaced my rear bags as that seemed to be the problem. Nope. Then replaced the reservoir because that was what DAS was saying. Nope. So then I ran a new line from the valve block to the reservoir because that’s what DAS was saying the other issue might be. Nope. So I ordered a

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

WOW! X-10! You’re dating yourself. I think I have a few pieces of that stuff in the back of a desk drawer… -D > On Jan 14, 2024, at 5:34 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yup. Not allowed around my house. > > Nor here. We do have some X-10 stuff for timed lights. (The Christmas >

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

> Yup. Not allowed around my house. Nor here. We do have some X-10 stuff for timed lights. (The Christmas lights, and Malibu LV walkway lights.) One X-10 wall switch for running the porch lights, all timed (open-loop) from sunset to 11:30 currently. The Christmas light channel only operates

Re: [MBZ] 1997 E420 -200k miles - $2,100

DIdn't they come with a trunk badge? On Sun, Jan 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Doesn't look bad for the age and miles. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/mount-prospect-mercedes-benz-e420/7707402404.html >

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

Yup same here. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2024, at 3:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup. Not allowed around my house. It’s bad enough that my phone listens to > me, I’m not talking to “Alexa” or any of that stuff. It’s more of a privacy > thing for me. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] 2009 ML320 dotty problems

Check on AliExpress “Mercedes Benz running board” --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 14, 2024, at 4:28 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good question, I checked the EPC and they’re replaceable, they’re part of a > big “sheet” of rubber with the “dots” molded into it that is sandwiched

[MBZ] 1997 E420 -200k miles - $2,100

Doesn't look bad for the age and miles. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/mount-prospect-mercedes-benz-e420/7707402404.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] keep having issues with driver strout 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 800

Probably needs a new vlave bolck. -D > On Jan 14, 2024, at 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > New strout and should be good to go > > clean title have key NEED GONE all offers accepted > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/396319209532945 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

Yup. Not allowed around my house. It’s bad enough that my phone listens to me, I’m not talking to “Alexa” or any of that stuff. It’s more of a privacy thing for me. -D > On Jan 14, 2024, at 4:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >> There's a lot to be said for simplicity. > > The

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

I heard a really good story on NPR a couple of Mondays ago when I was driving over to Orlando to pick up my new W215 wheels. It was a "Planet Money” or “How I Built This” story, I thought. A company in upstate NY tried to do ground source (geothermal) heat pumps but was failing miserably at it.

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

> There's a lot to be said for simplicity. The older I get the more I appreciate this. Some guys I know are big into "home automation" they have computers and controllers on their lights and appliances and running their heat and A/C and it will do stuff like dim the living room lights at 6pm.

Re: [MBZ] OT - "Why dear, you're not wearing a bustle! How lewd!"

Hmm, bustle. A lot nicer than my term for them: pinched-off dog doo tail-ends. (Paraphrased.) You can probably guess what I think of that styling. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] OT - "Why dear, you're not wearing a bustle! How lewd!"

I wonder who knows where that line comes from? We were talking about Cadillacs with “bustles” the other day. How timely: [00m0m_i80AvEbMH3I_0CI0lL_600x450.jpg] 1980 Cadillac Seville for sale by owner -

Re: [MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

I’m not sure what the deal is with the 642. I would have thought it would have started right up. Maybe it was the oil, maybe the battery is old. Maybe the glow plugs are encased in carbon. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2024, at 3:18 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 83 makes

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

> the [in-ground] upfront cost is crazy, like $40,000 instead of a $6,000 oil > furnace. That is ludicrous. If you have space it shouldn't cost incrementally more than an air-exchange pump, beyond what it takes to ditch-witch a 4' (?) deep trench around the place and throw poly pipe down in it.

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

On Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:16:02 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I don’t know how I would do that on a flat screen with minimal if any, > haptic or tactile feedback. From the article: At CARLAB, Ribas says she and her team are constantly asked by carmakers to cram EVs

Re: [MBZ] 2009 ML320 dotty problems

Good question, I checked the EPC and they’re replaceable, they’re part of a big “sheet” of rubber with the “dots” molded into it that is sandwiched with the running board. Using the VIN for my ML (2008 ML550) which I would expect to be the same, the part number is: 164 690 15 75, step insert,

Re: [MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

The 83 makes me glad my 79 has a hand throttle. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

On 2024-01-14 13:57, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A few years ago I looked around online at Goodman 5 ton heat pumps and IIRC they were less than 2k for the inside and outside unit. Now days they are double or triple that. Looks like the stuff I bought, from the place I bought it (I had

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

Unbridled enthusiasm. A year from now the prices will have retreated to sane level. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024 at 1:29 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Holy cow, I can imagine a XKE touching 100k, but $200k exceeds my > wildest imagination. >

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres PA

Yes, I would pick up a few is they were a little closer. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So he says they’re $900 each. I wouldn’t mind a CD or two if that was closer > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 14, 2024, at 2:32 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres PA

So he says they’re $900 each. I wouldn’t mind a CD or two if that was closer --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 14, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/24095841023397617/?ref=newsfeed > > Rick > ___

[MBZ] 2009 ML320 dotty problems

Running board Black Anti-Slip Polyethylene Step dots. Are these available separately? Junkyard perhaps? Olde Faht wants to know. Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Cheap AGM

I just got home from picking up an Interstate H8 at Costco. Core charge was $15 which I thought was quite high and I didn’t take an old one in but I can do it next time. I’ve got some sitting around I was going to take to the scrapper, I wonder what they’ll give me. Used to be like $9 core

Re: [MBZ] OM617.95 turbo air filters

I buy OEM Mann not dealer air filters but I have noticed that also. Very tight fit and pulling them back out is impossible without cutting them up. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024, at 14:58, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > Is it just me, or are the genuine air filters from MB suddenly garbage? > It's

Re: [MBZ] OM617.95 turbo air filters

I do know a while back there was a mass shortage of 617 filters for some reason, not one to be had anywhere. Perhaps related? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2024, at 1:59 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is it just me, or are the genuine air filters from MB suddenly garbage?

[MBZ] OM617.95 turbo air filters

Is it just me, or are the genuine air filters from MB suddenly garbage? It's the third filter (branded MB, but made by Mann in Spain) obtained from the dealer. It will NOT allow itself to be removed without being completely destroyed. Very frustrating. ___

[MBZ] Cheap AGM

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[MBZ] Okie Acres PA

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Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

A few years ago I looked around online at Goodman 5 ton heat pumps and IIRC they were less than 2k for the inside and outside unit. Now days they are double or triple that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2024, at 12:54 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2024-01-14 13:48, Curt

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

I can rent an excavator for $360/day delivered. Actually that one probably can't dig deep enough, $660 for the next size up which would do the job, probably could do all the digging in 2 days or less. That said I've been really eyeing the little 12hp Chinese made excavators. $6000-7000 but

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

On 2024-01-14 13:48, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I don't consider a heat pump to be a good primary heating system because they don't last all that long. The boiler in our house is at least 20 years old (probably more like 30) and still going strong, heat pumps would have to have been

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

I wonder if you could buy the components and a good used excavator for less than the installed price. A friend of mine has a KX-015, I never knew it was only 13hp. He has a thumb on the bucket and has used it to lift fallen trees. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

Most modern air source heat pumps are rated down to at least zero F. How much time do you spend below that? We hit -9F last year once overnight. Most units have some kind of resistive electric for backup. I don't consider a heat pump to be a good primary heating system because they don't last

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

I've been considering ground source on the great northern estate. We still might but the upfront cost is crazy, like $40,000 instead of a $6,000 oil furnace. The feds will pay 30%, efficiency Maine will give another $3,000 but I might have to live there for a year to get it which wouldn't be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67967421 On Mon, Jan 8, 2024, at 18:32, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Also, school busses are not currently noted for catching on fire. > > What are the chances of roasting a busload of chilluns due to a > minor accident? (Road hazard staking the

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

Holy cow, I can imagine a XKE touching 100k, but $200k exceeds my wildest imagination. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-jaguar-xke-roadster-48/ $26k is pretty good for a R107, but not batshit crazy. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-405/ On 2024-01-14 12:44,

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

Trick question; there IS no good light show! Or: I don't. Take your pick. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

> I suspect the on dash phone holders are intended to help you use > internet maps on the phone in place of a dedicated GPS. That's how I use mine. Bought what seemed like a reasonably good holder with a suction mechanism to mount it to the windshield. Worked great until I had to remove it to

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

Locally I saw an ad for a similar 912, rust spots, etc, project car. The seller wanted $5k for it, in the 1980s. It was worth a lot less back then, but it would have been much cheaper to fix and paint back then too. But $5k in 198x dollars sounds way better than $45k in 2024 dollars. Another

Re: [MBZ] "Cheap" G-wagen -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz g-class G 550 Sport Utility 4D, $28, 500

Why? Wait for a turbo diesel. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024 at 11:43 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If I was in the market this would be an interesting candidate > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3587399951473352 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

My 2016 Cruze (RIP, #1 piston) would randomly fill the 8" touchscreen with a wall of text. The wall of text said, in essence, reading this screen while driving is dangerous. Then you have to find and press the "OK" button displayed after all the text, that they put on the screen to inform you

[MBZ] keep having issues with driver strout 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 800

New strout and should be good to go clean title have key NEED GONE all offers accepted https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/396319209532945 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Benz 200 Fintail,$2,200

Maybe a little high for a resto or rat rod project? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/882386703352941 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] The 60s meet the teens -- 2019 Mercedes-Benz,$113,000

Shaggin Waggin! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961339428520217 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT What am I looking at? Taxa Cricket camper 2016,$13,500

Has it been squashed? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/912597473554098 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Opportunity For Floyd

Coupla trips with a big car hauler and I would be in bidness! --FT On 1/14/24 11:54 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: To increase his vast estate. https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=4824140307687000_fbid=6480684978699183 Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

Maybe, Porch People are fairly crazy about the older models.  Maybe washed and a few interior pics would enhance the attractiveness, as would an afternoon with a buffer and some polish --FT On 1/14/24 11:53 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Mine eyes have seen the glory! -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $3, 750

DEAD BATTARY, NO GAS Title in hand, NO LOW OFFERS !!! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1589593081871538 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2355395894648537/ Or are that condition 912s worth that crazy money? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] "Cheap" G-wagen -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz g-class G 550 Sport Utility 4D, $28, 500

If I was in the market this would be an interesting candidate https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3587399951473352 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

It's so they can do vid calls while driving --FT On 1/14/24 11:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: The thing that really gasses me these days are the people who have the phone holders that put the phone directly in their line of vision in the windshield. How can you drive like that?

[MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

2 degree cold start on modern to old Mercedes dieselsyoutu.beSent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

I would agree. A habit I learned when first learning to fly where you work on muscle memory to “know” where the various knobs, switches, and levers are without having to look for them is an excellent thing to learn. I do much the same in my cars, so I don’t have to redirect my vision when

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

I submit. Nearly every state now has laws that make it a criminal act to talk on a cell phone while driving, because , in legal principle such acts cause "distracted driving" and thus place the highway public at grave risk of injury. Someone explain in simple terms how such EV displays, which take

[MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

Yuck. https://archive.is/YXbNL The Mercedes EQS SUV offers a symphony of interior lighting that pulses when the accelerator is pressed. - Photo Courtesy of Mercedes ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] W163 Hood Adjustment

First, spray all the hinge points with a good penetrating lube. Then exercise the hood up and down to work the penetrant into the hinge joints. I had the hood on one of my 82 300D's get wonky [after setting for months] and I opened the hood, then when I closed it, the hinge on one side didn't work