Re: [MBZ] Nice 2007 R Class diesel on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Why?  Looks nice to me with no obvious deal breakers.

On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> Stupid money
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Fisker lost track of millions of dollars in customer payments

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Realistically, I gave up all hope of ever getting my $250 deposit refunded
after the stock price whent to zero...

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> Andrew, weren't you on a waiting list for a Fisker Ocean? Or were you
> lucky enough to get one delivered without "any form of payment at all" ??
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> https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/fisker-misplaced-payments-internal-audit-bankruptcy/
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Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 "Barn Find" only 57000 miles asking - $5, 900 (Randleman)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What other issues?

On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> This looks pretty nice but I would worry as to why it was parked up
>
> Does have some issues
> passenger power window not working
> AC Not blowing cold
> Needs to be jump started.
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> https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/randleman-2000-mercedes-benz-class-500/7731267896.html
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 2007 R Class diesel on BAT

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Stupid money

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Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

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On Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:58:55 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes
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> Thanks for the help.

You are welcome.


> I think I found the correct belt. It’s a Continental brand # 15411
> 40.5” x 7/16” width.Ended up ordering through Walmart for about $12
> each.  Should arrive on Monday.  

Walmart? Who would have thought it.


Craig

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[MBZ] OT: Fisker lost track of millions of dollars in customer payments

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Andrew, weren't you on a waiting list for a Fisker Ocean? Or were you lucky 
enough to get one delivered without "any form of payment at all" ??

https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/fisker-misplaced-payments-internal-audit-bankruptcy/


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Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

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On Tue, Mar 5, 2024, at 12:34, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> On 02/03/2024 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension 
>> issue. It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the 
>> transmission wants to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to 
>> really start working. I end up shifting manually and using the kickdown 
>> switch a lot.
>>
> Can that be adjusted in some manner?
>

Yes, but I discovered the reason this was happening. There is a rubber block in 
the accelerator linkage, located roughly above the injection pump. I assume 
it's there to absorb vibration. Years ago the rubber had separated from the 
metal plate it mounts to. When this happens, there is a lot of slop introduced 
into the linkage, and you get about 50% throttle reponse (if that), plus 
incorrect transmission shifting as the linkage that controls the transmission 
shift points is also tied in to the throttle linkage.

I reattached that rubber block with Shoe Goo, and it worked fine for a long 
time. Tuesday night driving home I suddenly lost most of the throttle response. 
I pulled over and checked it, and sure enough it had separated in the same 
place again. Must have been loose for some time and finally broke all the way.

This time I used some epoxy putty my wife bought when I asked her to pick up a 
container of plumbers putty. Figured I might as well use it for something. It's 
holding so far, and acceleration and shift points are much improved, but the 
rubber is so old I am not expecting it to last. I wonder if this part is still 
available. Otherwise I might have to fabricate something by cutting up a big 
rubber stopper or some other piece of rubber. I don't know what would be best 
to glue it in place though.

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts

[Michael Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks for the help.  I think I found the correct belt. It’s a Continental 
brand # 15411
40.5” x 7/16” width.Ended up ordering through Walmart for about $12 each.  
Should arrive on Monday.  

Mike



> On Mar 26, 2024, at 11:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
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> On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:42:50 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> One of the belts was destroyed and I pulled the other one off to
>> measure it.  There are no numbers or manufacturers name on the belt. It
>> measures 40.25” when measuring out side of the belt from mark to mark.
>> Width of belt is 3/16”
> 
> 3/16" (4,8 mm) is too narrow.
> 
> My information on belts:
> 
>  |Belt Function  | Quantity |  Size   |
>  |---|--|-|
>  | Power Steering|1 | 13A1145 |
>  | Air Conditioning  |1 | 13A0925 |
>  | Alternator/Water Pump |2 | 11A1030 | *
>  |---|--|-|
> 
>   * My 1980 300SD came with two 11A1030 alternator belts. There are
> two sizes of belts available on a Euro parts website: 10A1025 and
> 10A1035 (I don't recall which website). Since the 10 mm belt
> available will ride lower in the pulley than the 11 mm belt the
> car came with, the shorter belt is the correct one.
> 
> From an earlier inquiry to Gates:
> 
> 
> Specifications for the Gates Automotive Aftermarket belts you inquired
> about:
> 
> 9395 -  Outside Circumference - 39 7/8" (1012mm), top width 1/2"
>(12.5/13mm)
> 
> 9405 - " "- 40 7/8" (1038mm),   "   "   1/2"
>(12.5/13mm)
> 
> 7405 - " "- 41 1/8" (1045mm),   "   "   3/8"
> (9.5/10mm)
> 
> 
> Have a look at
> 
> https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog?v=1193789=4=8900=1
> 
> It shows
> 
> Continental ContiTech V Belt/Drive Belt; Alternator | 10X1035 OEM
>2 per engine.
> 
> If you don't need it immediately, go to one of the Internet's Mercedes
> parts providers:AutohausAZ
>RMEuropean
>FCPEuropean
>or even RockAuto
> 
> (I'm sure others can list more on-line sources.)
> 
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[MBZ] 2000 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 "Barn Find" only 57000 miles asking - $5, 900 (Randleman)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This looks pretty nice but I would worry as to why it was parked up

Does have some issues
passenger power window not working
AC Not blowing cold
Needs to be jump started.

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/randleman-2000-mercedes-benz-class-500/7731267896.html

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[MBZ] Photos of the day -- needs a alignment and some ball barrens -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 300

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

also a gear shift solenoid ...I would drive anywhere as it is!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7150943905028577

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[MBZ] this bug eyed Benz can hold you n all your friends 2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D, $7, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Overpriced by a factor of 2X although it does look nice

you’ll never know what loosing traction feels like again.

New breaks

Flaws - salvage title

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1474912789902318

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Re: [MBZ] Mechanic's Dream

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

A realtor's CLK overpriced by a factor of 2.

I was on the road a bit earlier with a red/black CLK 430 of a similar 
vintage driven by an attractive woman headed to the wealthy resort 
lifestyle beach community down the road.  It was almost the perfect 
combination, both the car and the woman were very well-maintained, I'm 
sure no expense spared.


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On 3/27/24 3:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Or nachtmare?


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2003 mercedes-benz slk-class 500 for sale by owner - Kissimmee, FL - 
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orlando.craigslist.org

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[MBZ] Mechanic's Dream

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Or nachtmare?


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2003 mercedes-benz slk-class 500 for sale by owner - Kissimmee, FL - 
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orlando.craigslist.org

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Re: [MBZ] Lots of awesome bells & whissles - 2012 S550 RENNtech - $16, 500

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Nice car but the Renntech stuff didn’t boost much although I’m sure it’s more 
entertaining 

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[MBZ] Euro '84 300D on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Insane lust for a 186K mile manual W123 diesel with crank windows.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-300d-17/
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[MBZ] Nice 2007 R Class diesel on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mercedes-benz-r320-cdi-3/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2024-03-27
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[MBZ] Lots of awesome bells & whissles - 2012 S550 RENNtech - $16, 500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/vicksburg-mercedes-s550-renntech/7731357078.html
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