Re: [MBZ] '98 E320 seems pretty clean

2020-09-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
o see how dirty > they are, as it’s an area that people rarely clean. This one is very clean. > > -D > >> On Sep 16, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-newton-mercedes-benz-e320/7195269430.html >

Re: [MBZ] It’s a meth filled evening

2020-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/naperville-1992-mercedes-benz-500e-w124/7218222180.html Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/785149658719133/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] It’s a meth filled evening

2020-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Edmunds says a 1992 500E is worth $1,500 tops. And it has a wonky transmission. Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Actually that 500E is dirt cheap. Wish I had room. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: October 21, 2020 11:25 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to:

[MBZ] NO LOW BALLERS OR SCAM ARTIST

2020-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/berwyn-mercdes-benz-sl-roadster-v8-40/7217826843.html HELLO YES ITS 40 YEARS OLD AND STILL RUNNING AND DRIVING CONDITION 1980 MERCDES BENZ 450 SL ROADSTER COMES WITH 2 TOPS HARD TOP AND SOFT TOP EVERYTHING WORKS MEANY RECENT PARTS TO MUCH TO LIST PLEASE NO

Re: [MBZ] OT generator question

2020-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No, I think that's Jeffrey Toobin? Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes: > So you’re an Onanist! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 21, 2020, at 1:29 AM, G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I've become the Okie Acres of Onan gensets > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Geothermal energy to the rescue

2020-10-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes: > Someone needs to look into the long-term climate impacts of extracting > massive amounts of heat from the earth's core. It will radiate away. It's a blip compared to the solar radiation received by the earth every day. It's still not terribly practical

Re: [MBZ] OT: Geothermal energy to the rescue

2020-10-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
ock > geothermal energy. It was imminent then, just as it is now... > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:42 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > >> The oil patch is hurting, and needs something to do --- >> >> On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] 4Matic - Is It Worth It?

2020-10-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Any opinion on Pirelli Scorpion Winter? Local indy tire shop carries this line. They are good guys so I'd prefer to spend my money there vs. online or chain store if it's not a bad choice. Allan Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > I've had very good luck with just the cheapest tire store

[MBZ] Could the miles possibly be right?

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
770,500 miles?? Looks way too nice. Amazing if true. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-1992-mercedes-diesel-sedan-300/7219211279.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
tes: > What a bunch of luddites  > > On Sat, Oct 24, 2020, 3:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > integrated backup camera > > Mirrors, and/or turn your head and look at where you are going. > > > and satnav. > > Su

[MBZ] Cheap rusty C230 Coupe w/6-speed

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Too bad about the rust or I'd be looking at this. https://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/d/anderson-2002-supercharged-mercedes/7219789004.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Green E320 92k miles

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I must say that's a nice color https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-mercedes-benz-e320-92k-miles/7219580710.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - $21,000

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
To be honest I've never heard of or seen this model before. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/zionsville-2016-mercedes-benz-metris/7219265874.html Would probably be a nice vehicle for a small camper conversion. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with Screen Display

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I believe the issue is that the radio is a "Sirius" radio, prior to the merger of the Sirius and XM services. I don't remember all the details, but in early 2019 I was interested in activating the radio because we were planning a long trip and I thought it would be nice to not have to find new

[MBZ] Nice looking W180 Ponton 220S

2020-10-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-mercedes-220s-for-sale/7221302926.html Needs a lot more pics and detail for that price, IMO. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful Mercedes-Benz - $3,100 (Durham)

2020-10-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This one is Mint Condition... https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic-blutec/7220437270.html Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > Wow it looks AMAZING! > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-hill-beautiful-mercedes-benz/7221575393.html > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-10-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Lenovo ThinkPads are reputidly solid. No direct experience. Allan Clay via Mercedes writes: > The rest of the family uses winder 10. There are multiple crisis each week > with winders or the hardware going AWOL. I quit using winblows with XP when > it kacked itself somehow and refused to

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Curt Raymond writes: > Which reminds me, I'm pretty salty about Google not just dropping support for > Google Play Music but then turning the dang app off completely. I detest > YouTube music which seems to revolve around my streaming music. I spend an > awful lot of time out where streaming

Re: [MBZ] 606 semi stripped belt tensioner hole

2020-10-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Axle grease in the drill flutes and in the thread tap catches the shavings. I've never had an issue with shavings remaining if I do that. Work slowly! Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > The hike opens up into the timing chain cavity. There would be a worry about > getting metal

[MBZ] 1995 Mercedes E320 W124 LOW Mileage - $3,750

2020-10-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/galloway-1995-mercedes-e320-w124-low/7220601234.html Seems to have a number of "small issues" for a 62K mile car. Granted it is 25 years old. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT back to washing machines

2020-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
From my experience buying a washer a few months ago, Lowes has more choices on their website than they have in stock in the stores. In the stores they indeed have mostly the higher-featured, higher-priced selections. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > We’re shopping appliances for the new

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> integrated backup camera Mirrors, and/or turn your head and look at where you are going. > and satnav. Suction cup mounting bracket for your phone. $10. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Exactly. Get off the phone down and pay attention to your driving! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > That is basically the problem with the world today. More worried about > gadgets than anything else. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 24, 2020, at 11:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>

[MBZ] front wheel play

2020-10-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This is not really a vehicle-specific question I don't think. If I push/pull a front wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock and there is free play that is tie rod ends. If I do the same at 12 and 6 o'clock that is ball joint. Correct? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Don’t go to New Mexico

2020-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There was early reporting on this out of Wuhan. I recall stories of illegal/non-code sewage hookups or modifications in many apartments of those who were sick. If true, masks are useless. Studies showing that masks help prevent spread may be conflating correlation with causation. Maybe people who

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Nissan

2020-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
They had a short-lived partnership with Cummins. https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/discontinued/titan-cummins-diesel-truck.html Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > I have a rental Nissan at the moment and notice the non functioning icon in > the Speedo. I guess they sell these in

Re: [MBZ] Don’t go to New Mexico

2020-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some of those "instant" C19 tests are sourced in large quantities on alibaba.com. I'm *sure* they are very reliable and produced to a high quality standard. Allan Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > On Fri, July 17, 2020 8:36 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Daughter, SiL, and Grandkids got

Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

2020-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
W123s were the same way when they were just 20 year old cars and the supply was plentiful. Now that they are even older and harder to find they are becoming valuable. This particular example also has obvious collision repair. Half-assed repair = low value. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

[MBZ] Opinions on Eastwood Cobra torch?

2020-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Anyone seen this video, or better yet have experience with this torch? Looks like a very nice way to weld or braze, but then again, it's an ad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kdSwyZRctQ Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Study: Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks

2020-07-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The vast, vast majority of people wear pants because it's a long-established worldwide social convention of modesty to cover one's genitals. Not because the law requires them to do so. Those laws merely recognized that convention and desired behavior, they didn't create it. Doesn't seem relevant

Re: [MBZ] OT Study: Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks

2020-07-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That's quite an Orwellian interpretation of Franklin's words. They mean the opposite of what they say. Franklin used that saying more than once, and it's probably best to consider the wider context to to get a sense of what he meant by those words. In remarks on a 1775 conference which attempted

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thermal solar in Oz

2020-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is it molten salt or liquid sodium? Big difference, especially if there's any chance of exposure to water. Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > Yeah those molten salts can hold a tremendous amount of heat in the heat > of fusion but they are also quite corrosive, so there's that too. >

Re: [MBZ] '64 Rambler Classic on BAT

2020-07-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
First car I remember my parents owning was an AMC Rambler. It was a 4-door. They bought it new the year I was born and kept it until I was in 6th or 7th grade. I remember all of us piling in for a drive to watch the odometer roll over. It was a pretty reliable car, simple enough that the mechanic

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

2020-08-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yep. Carlin was a genius. Miss him. Something like: The rich make all the money and pay none of the taxes. The middle class does all the work and pays all the taxes. The poor keep the middle class working hard so they don't end up poor. Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > Wasn't it George

Re: [MBZ] 48.5mpg

2020-08-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > The CEL is a known issue with the EGR. The EGRs screw up as they age > and stop working or get clogged. You can’t disconnect them without it > throwing a CEL, which is why it’s doing it. Connect it back up and the > car will run like garbage. So not like the

Re: [MBZ] Wilton: How are you doing?

2020-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> > -D > >> On Aug 4, 2020, at 5:14 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: >> >>> Its been raining on and off here in MA for an hour or so. It'll pour >>> for a little and then quit and repe

Re: [MBZ] Wilton: How are you doing?

2020-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > Its been raining on and off here in MA for an hour or so. It'll pour > for a little and then quit and repeat.We had tornado warnings a > little while ago but its been quiet, no twisters that I've seen. There was a time when a tornado "warning" was a fairly

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes SD 300 diesel

2020-08-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No I believe the rodbenders are the 3.5l e.g. the 350 SDL Craig via Mercedes writes: > On Thu, 6 Aug 2020 14:25:52 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I asked. No reply yet. The seller is an email only person. > > Is it a rod bender? I think so, but I'm not sure ... > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] Ask is a Bit Much, But....

2020-08-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If it's really as described, $10K is probably not much too much. To bring a more typical example into that condition would cost you more than that in parts and labor, even if you do it yourself your time has value. I like the color. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Not a bad car, and

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It still has to be specifically waterproof, Pergo or not. Maybe all Pergo is waterproof these days. Back in about 1998 I had a continuous kitchen/living room/entryway floor done in Pergo. Professionally installed, glued seams, etc. It still got permanently swollen on seams where water was

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
te they’re > going on is good. That’s half the work. With a good substrate laying down > oak T can go pretty fast and isn’t terribly difficult to do, especially > with an air nailer. It’s the finish work that takes time. > > -D > >> On Aug 10, 2020, at 2:28 PM, All

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

2020-08-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
OSB can take a certain amount of short-term moisture. After all, it's common for houses that are under construction to get rained on before the roof is on. If you can get it properly dried out and it's still solid it's probably OK. I understand the temptation to have the contractor fix the place

Re: [MBZ] Ask is a Bit Much, But....

2020-08-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
2+ days left and it's eBay. You'll start seeing some action about 10 min before the auction closes. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > So far zero bids. > > On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 3:47 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Fri, 7 Aug 2020 13:08:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] A question for land lords

2020-08-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Prevailing rate. Get a couple of estimates to repair the damage, or track your hours and talk to some contractors about how they bill time. Doesn't matter who does the work. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > When repairing property and paying somebody to do it, you pay labor > costs. If

Re: [MBZ] Dog smell

2020-08-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You need to get that enzymatic cleaner that neutralizes pet odor. Let it soak into the concrete for a while. Then scrub with bleach and paint with Kilz or Zinsser Bulls-Eye. Then never allow pets again. Write into the next lease a $10K penalty and immediate lease termination if you catch them

Re: [MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

2020-07-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah but... - Upgraded sound system - Window tint - Flow Master Exhaust - New interior - New paint job - LED headlights A lot of money spent on aftermarket cosmetic "improvements" the car has likely not had the fundamental mechanical maintenance kept up. Just My Opinion. Karl

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT:Moose Day Oregon?

2020-07-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The .space domain is part of the reason. If you delve into the headers on your messages, you see the reasons. Big ones other than your domain: DKIM signature is invalid, message was mostly an image, and the sending IP address is on a spamblock list. X-Spam-Report: Spam detection software,

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

2020-07-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
nderstand that Florida has very strict laws about price gouging by retailers > (!) and they pursue them aggressively. Not sure that they have any sway over > private sales, they might. I just haven’t paid that much attention. > > -D > >> On Jul 31, 2020, at 1:53 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

2020-07-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > Anyway, let's assume you have 40 units in stock and 400 people want them, > right now, today. What's the best way to allocate them? > > 1. Sell them in the next hour to the first 40 people who lay down the money. > 2. Have a lottery. > 3. Raise the price until

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D,$2,500

2020-08-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
turing a safe car. > > On Wed, Aug 12, 2020, 2:34 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > > wrote: > > It's a big, safe, heavy, reasonably powerful car. > > My Volvo of the same vintage with a V6 gets similar fuel economy. > > These cars are made for and so

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D,$2,500

2020-08-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
writes: > Cost is a factor also. My Jetta is pretty much all three (for a given value of > "powerful") but the diesel engine was a significant extra cost when the car > was > new and helps it hold its value now. > > -Curt > > On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 3:27:44

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D,$2,500

2020-08-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's a big, safe, heavy, reasonably powerful car. My Volvo of the same vintage with a V6 gets similar fuel economy. These cars are made for and sold to customers who are not shopping for fuel economy. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > I find it appalling that a "modern"

Re: [MBZ] Self Gratification

2020-08-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
g it was a cheap car in the cheap car market.. it is rather well > appointed. Even has a power moon roof [reason enough to sell it quick.. > and take some flip money.. > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 11:16 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Self Gratification

2020-08-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Manual or automatic? G Mann via Mercedes writes: > As it happens, I just had a 2000 Saturn SC1 given to me, free... take it > away please... it had been setting for maybe 5 years... I put a fresh > battery in... cranked for a few turns... it fired right up... I drove it to > my shop...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Novel approach to beating the pandemic.

2020-08-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Around here they are saying that false negatives are a thing, but false positives are almost zero. That's very convenient for the lockdown enthusiasts. Yet we have heard about the testing centers in Florida that reported 100% positive tests. Like so much about this situation, who knows what to

Re: [MBZ] Wilton: How are you doing?

2020-08-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
We've had a normal-to-cool summer here so far. Got down to 52 last night, unheard of for August. Wonderful sleeping weather. Haven't run the AC since last weekend. The worst of the hot/humid summer days here can be unpleasant to be sure. But I like having a distinct Spring, Summer, Fall, and

Re: [MBZ] Ask is a Bit Much, But....

2020-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Bidding ended, 2 bids reserve not met at $5,450. I had been tempted to throw a bid on it but I've never won an eBay auction without sniping at the last second, and I wanted to go to the gym today so I didn't wait around. It'll prolly show up on BaT now and sell for $10K I think it would look

Re: [MBZ] Wilton: How are you doing?

2020-08-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
ere,are you Allan? Sounds like my kind of place. I like the seasons but we > are not that cool yet. We have had 2 heat waves. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 3:09 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > We've had a normal-to-cool summ

Re: [MBZ] Wilton: How are you doing?

2020-08-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > I was thinking that if you wanted to be semi-rural WI, MN, MI and IN > are all pretty similar. Iowa might be too but probably not as cold. Northern Indiana is flat and boring IMO. Southern Indiana is hilly and more interesting at least in that sense. Allan

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

2020-07-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > MBZ discovered that more warranty claims are caused by fools getting > dirt on the dipstick than by leaking transmissions running low on > fluid. So how does that work? Any dirt on the dipstick will go into the pan. The oil goes through a filter when it is

[MBZ] 380SL

2020-06-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pics seem strangely familiar somehow. Was this posted before? https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-1981-mercedes-380sl/7138494676.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

2020-06-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Buick or Chevy Impala with the 3800 If it were me I'd go with the Chevy. Buicks just seem to be your grandparent's car. At least around here. What about a Ford Fusion? They have a 3.5l V6 option, seem to be about in your price range if you're looking at

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

2020-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The Ford 3.5 Ecoboost V6 has good reviews for the most part. If oil changes have not been done on schedule watch for timing chain wear (this will set a code at some point). https://www.underhoodservice.com/ford-3-5l-ecoboost-common-problems/ It's also a Coil-on-Plug ignition which can be a PITA

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

2020-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
New cars are also for the most part very reliable. If not abused, most any "mass market" car from Ford, Chevy, Japan, Korea will go well over 100K miles with only minor if any issues. Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > Yea that could be true. Plus new cars are so expensive now people

[MBZ] refrigerant leak detector/sniffer

2020-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Anyone have one of these? Is it worth it for occasional DIY use or is there something else that's a better value? https://www.harborfreight.com/electronic-freon-and-halogen-leak-detector-92514.html Also any recommendation on a valve core replacement tool? Looking for the tool that replaces the

Re: [MBZ] refrigerant leak detector/sniffer

2020-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Thanks -- that one is a lot more expensive. I guess worth it though if it actually does the job? Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > This is what I have > >

Re: [MBZ] AB Light

2020-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems to me this would only be needed if you had to service or replace the injection pump? Or is this something that needs to be recalibrated periodically? Allan Max Dillon via Mercedes writes: > Reduced power, increased smoke, poor mileage, increased soot in the engine > oil. > > Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] jackstands

2020-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Northern Tool -- $109.00/ea NAPA -- $95.99/ea Amazon -- $67.99 Home Depot -- $54.95/ea (out of stock) WTH?? Craig via Mercedes writes: > On Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:42:44 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Will probably be ordering some high quality jackstands.

Re: [MBZ] The lack of evidence lockdowns actually worked is a world scandal

2020-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes in the '80s HIV/AIDS was a death sentence. Allan Clay via Mercedes writes: > I had a professor back in 1980 who caught the AIDS. He perished rather > quickly. The intervening 40 years has not seen the advent of a viable > vaccine. Maybe retrovirus is more complex than a normal virus.

Re: [MBZ] jackstands

2020-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
be ordering some high quality jackstands. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > True, but I’m not under the car when it’s on jackstands. I use them for > wheels off sort of stuff where I’m not under it. > > -D > >> On Jul 7, 2020, at 3:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Amazon

2020-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I let my Prime subscription expire over a year ago. Was great at first but by the end I was rarely getting the 2-day delivery, and I didn't use the Prime Video or other benefits so I didn't see the point in paying for it. I rarely buy from Amazon these days, but when I do I either pay for

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

2020-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How did you drive a semi as a high-schooler? I thought you had to be 21 for a CDL? Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > While it has been many years, in the summer in junior/senior years of high > school and later before I was in tech school I used to drive a semi with a > Landoll

Re: [MBZ] Barry Manilow

2020-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > Fedgov has gotten good at prevention of interstate commerce, at least > for the small companies with fewer than ten employees, they make it > not worth the hassle to do business. Sometimes I see trucks/trailers placarded "Not For Hire" so maybe that relieves

Re: [MBZ] The lack of evidence lockdowns actually worked is a world scandal

2020-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > You don’t hear about this on the news. Actually last night I > did. Fauci was saying don’t be fooled by the drop in the death > count. It means nothing. That's an odd statement. Seems to me the death count is the *only* thing that matters. Otherwise, you're

Re: [MBZ] that'll buff out

2020-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Transmission is shot" could be broken B2 piston. Pretty cheap fix. Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499546357498366 > > 1982 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D · Sedan 4D > $750 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Samsung refrigerators

2020-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > Maybe you should buy service contracts aka home warranties for them. In the long run, on average, those are a waste of money. You think the companies offering them aren't making a profit? Be sure you peruse the fine print to understand what they don't

Re: [MBZ] Plane broke down

2020-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > I remember the good old days when the covid 19 was going to disappear > once the weather warmed up. Turns out that was a bit of wishful > thinking... Maybe not. Maybe it would be twice as bad if it was cold out. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Plane broke down

2020-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > I just landed. This is smallest airport I have ever been to. It’s literally > in some farmers pasture. It has 1 jet bridge. If it has a jet bridge it's not too bad. At the local airport here you would be going down stairs and walking across the apron to

Re: [MBZ] Bosch

2020-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Unlikely. Check repairclinic.com see if they stock the part. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > So the sears repair people came out today to work on the dishwasher that > won’t come on with the drain error code. Home warranty people sent them. Guy > says pump is out and they don’t make

Re: [MBZ] W116 jack point patch panels

2020-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Thanks -- I found those also. Rocker panels are available, have not found anything smaller or specific to the jack support area. Allan Allan Streib writes: > Noticing some rust bubbles around the front jack points on my 300SD. > > Does anyone make a repair kit/patch panel for this or is it

[MBZ] jasper transmissions

2020-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Honda Element transmission went out and left me on the side of the road tonight. I had thought it was a shift solenoid issue, replaced it about a month ago and it seemed better. But in the heat today it just would not engage gears. Was OK when cold but as it warmed up it got worse and worse and

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

2020-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've always liked had good luck with Fords. Probably a good choice. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > So we went and checked out the 2012 Escape with 137k, two owners, V6, etc. > > Very clean car, well maintained, clearly a Ford lease before the current > owner purchased it for his high

[MBZ] W116 jack point patch panels

2020-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Noticing some rust bubbles around the front jack points on my 300SD. Does anyone make a repair kit/patch panel for this or is it DIY? Guessing it's a pretty common trouble spot for rust. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] jasper transmissions

2020-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
away. Rebuild kits "from China" seem to be about $200 on eBay. Hmmm Allan Max Dillon via Mercedes writes: > DIY: I read through a blog of a fellow who rebuilt one (Mercedes), not > difficult but time consuming. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Jul 3, 2

Re: [MBZ] VPN, not political

2020-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
VPNs can and do use port 443, it's a common tactic to "blend in" with https traffic. You could try to watch what IP address it's connecting to, and block that. But that can become a game of whack-a-mole because the provider probably has more than one IP address. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes

[MBZ] W114 BaT flip?

2020-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Double your money I bet Beautifully kept 1969 250 Luxury Sedan. Car was in storage for 36 years, two owner car. Engine runs beautifully, new tires, new carpet professionally installed. Hartman collection. Over $3000 in extra parts.

[MBZ] Florida crack in Indiana

2020-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
FYI (not mine). Looks nice but $13K 1982 Mercedes 300 TD turbo diesel station wagon. Maple yellow over palomino. Florida car, low miles, new tires, full service in 11/17. All books. Runs and drives great.

[MBZ] Turbo Diesal, very good on gas. Duel DVD players

2020-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
FYI -- (not mine) I am selling a very Nice Mercedes ALL WHEEL DRIVE! It is a Turbo Diesal Bluetech with only 88,000 miles. Very Good on gas 24MPG Fully Loaded with all power options and remote start!! Back up camera! Duel DVD players in the rear. Towing package. Ice cold ac! Heated seats! This

Re: [MBZ] W114 BaT flip?

2020-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
M, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> > That’s a heck of a deal if it’s solid. It’s a stick, too. >> > >> > Noblesville is a very nice upscale area on the north side of >> Indianapolis, so it’s coming from a good neighborhood.

Re: [MBZ] Samsung refrigerators

2020-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've never had great luck with ice makers. Mostly they clog up and stop working. The ice maker in my GE started leaking, ruined the floor and stained the ceiling below before I noticed it. That was about a year after the in-door water dispenser quit. Design flaw, they routed the water line too

[MBZ] OT Volvo and Sirius draining battery

2020-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ever since I've had my XC-90 I've had intermittent battery drains to the point where the car won't start. Happens infrequently, maybe once every three or four months. Happened again today. Doesn't seem to be directly related to how long the vehicle has been sitting, though I haven't really tracked

Re: [MBZ] refrigerant leak detector/sniffer

2020-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> and a couple bad compressor seals.  Using dye works on everything but the > evaporator leaks. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Jun 30, 2020 1:07:45 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > >> Anyone have one of these? Is it worth it for occasional DIY use or is

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Important Safety Message About Jack Stands

2020-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The problem is that those same jackstands were almost certainly sold under other names by other retailers. I have some jackstands that look identical. Got them at some parts retailer, not sure which one. Never had a problem with them, and I always double check that the pawls are firmly engaged,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: [Okietalk] Masks

2020-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think the answer is, like most things about this disease, we don't really know. Droplets, spit, snot -- yes a mask will obviously contain that. Aerosolized virus particles, probably not. It would be like trying to contain mosquitoes with chicken wire. If that turns out to be how the virus

Re: [MBZ] Masks

2020-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Six months is an eyeblink in normal infectious disease research. At normal research pace, I doubt that's enough time to run a scientifically valid experiment, write up the results, submit it for publication and have it reviewed. Allan G Mann via Mercedes writes: > What impresses me most

Re: [MBZ] jackstands

2020-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That's good until you need to take wheels off. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Or do like I do - use solid wood ramps if you have to work under the car. > > I just sandwiched progressively longer pieces of 2x12 with a bevel cut on the > end. Crude and heavy, for sure, but with six

Re: [MBZ] OT Who's most at risk for the WRD?

2020-06-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Last line in the story is probably the most important. Why is it always that way? "You have to try and stay healthy, get fit," Heneghan said. "If you've got diabetes, you've got to lose weight and moderate that. If you do all those things, your risk of dying is small, or very small."

Re: [MBZ] Lemons don't come cheap

2020-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That cloth/velour upholstery job looks like amateur hour. And why not at least vacuum the dirt and leaves out before taking photos for BaT? Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Citroen (lemon in French) on BAT is a real bidder magnet. > >

Re: [MBZ] Lemons don't come cheap

2020-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
By cooincidence I was just watching Jay Leno's video on this ... he loves the car. Peter Frederick via Mercedes writes: > Always wanted a DS-21. Very very French car, hydraulic suspension, > lowest drag coefficient of any car made so far as I know. A bit > underpowered by modern standards.

Re: [MBZ] Lemons don't come cheap

2020-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
rticularly dirty... > > -Curt > > On Thursday, June 18, 2020, 2:29:01 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > That cloth/velour upholstery job looks like amateur hour. And why not at > least vacuum the dirt and leaves out before taking photos for BaT? > > Allan >

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