Re: [MBZ] Rich and other coastal dwellers need this car

2018-02-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m waiting until I can launch my kayak off the back deck --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 26, 2018, at 11:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > How to defeat rising sea levels: > >

Re: [MBZ] This $500E300D is making me crazy

2018-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah it has 4 codes, 2 for I think #5&6 glow plugs and 2 others I forget what they are. I have to look at that again. I think they might have been associated with the GP issue. Air filter looked pretty new and clean so I think it is breathing ok. I took it out yesterday and it is running

Re: [MBZ] I’m kind of wondering what the deal is with this

2018-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Drop something newer in it and make it a real sleeper. $500 and some new bits and have fun --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 18, 2018, at 9:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes but I would think a replacement would be fairly easy to find. > > >> On 6/18/2018 7:57 PM, Dwight

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The thought of it is torturing me too, such that I might be forced to go consume mass quantities on Sunday --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > You're torturing me. > >> On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail >> wrote: >> You have to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You have to go to Lewis On Sunday and find out --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > For the uninitiated - what's CFS? > >> On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Lewis Barbecue! Real Texas Q, brisket (ask for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://lewisbarbecue.com/events/ --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > The thought of it is torturing me too, such that I might be forced to go > consume mass quantities on Sunday > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:16 PM,

[MBZ] This $500now$900E300D

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I drove the thing this evening. I dumped a can of liquimoly fuel additive in about half a tank. It is actually starting and running better and better. It handles and rides tight. Had a lot of fun acceleration and I’m using all of it as often as possible. This weekend I’ll see if the AC will

[MBZ] OT AliExpress

2018-08-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Has anyone bought anything off AliExpress? --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] clocks?

2018-08-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You are failing to consider that your garage might be involved in a temporal discontinuity --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 1, 2018, at 2:33 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >What do we know about old Mercedes clocks? The one in my 115 300D worked > flawlessly until this summer. I

[MBZ] craigslist is just a bunch of lowballers

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/rare-mercedes-limo/6663768803.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Facebook W123 idiots

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I saw that spring compressor thing and all I could do was cringe and run away. I guess it’s good these younger guys are getting interested in these cars but they needs ta do sum larnin. I like the passion and all but they need some smarts to go with it before wunnum kills hisself. --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
anks to some > very far left democrats being elected Gov. The large populations around DC > and Norfolk overwhelm the vote of central Va and rural Va. Seems like wind > machines have a few unintended circumstances tied to them. > > LarryT > > >> On 08/08/2018 7:24 P

Re: [MBZ] Facebook W123 idiots

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 8, 2018, at 7:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you in that group? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 8, 2018, at 6:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yeah I saw th

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
There’s been talk about wind machines offshore but I don’t think we are well suited for that. Solar could be a good option but the utilities and legislature have conspired against residential solar so that’s problematic too. SC legislature is looking to make a Great Leap Forward into the 20th

Re: [MBZ] cf. the $500 99 E300D

2018-08-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It has left and right temp settings. I guess that is “dual-zone” --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 10, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:07:35 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I should put the $500 dizzel up for $2500 >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I think. It was a complete disaster, not sure how far along they got. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 7, 2018, at 8:33 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow! > > Is this the Nuke near Hartsville? I work there for the contractor doing > Three Mile Island mods to the fire

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ahh, memories ;-) I'm possibly confusing the memories a bit... but I don't > think so... > > LarryT > > >> On 08/07/2018 9:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Yeah I think. It was a complete disaster, not sure how far along they got. >>

Re: [MBZ] Interim patch for door seal in W123 wagon

2018-08-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybe a section of pipe insulation from Lowe’s glued in there with some rubber cement or something not too permanent? --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 15, 2018, at 1:05 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Best patch would be a section of the rubber cut from an identical gasket > (have a

Re: [MBZ] uhoh stop me

2018-08-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Y’all are such buzz killers. Channeling my inner Kleb here I should be offering $250 for it just because it’s a $250 Benz. Find a starter... spend a bunch of time... get it running... then it would still be a cheap clapped-out POS. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 14, 2018, at 2:26 PM, G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Let’s go buy that and the SL65. We can pool our change --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 16, 2018, at 12:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's been listed for quite awhile, I'll bet the seller is willing to bend > down a bit on the price. > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Another cheap ML

2018-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
But it’s cheap! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 7, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 7 Aug 2018 10:40:40 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >> doesn't look bad >> >> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-mercedes-ml320-1-owner/6663510789.html > > Other

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
This thing is turning out to be the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on the public (SC anyway) and a goodly fraction of our elected “representatives” are totally complicit in it. The utility and its investors need to take the haircut and a whole bunch from top to bottom public and private

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
ble for rental use at a reasonable rate... > > Should the need arise. > > On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 9:08 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> This thing is turning out to be the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on >> the p

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
ant silver paint? > >> On August 22, 2018 at 5:36 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> This guy’s wife is riding his ass about this thing he just asked me if I’d >> come get it for $1300, told him that getting rid of the nagging was wort

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
This guy’s wife is riding his ass about this thing he just asked me if I’d come get it for $1300, told him that getting rid of the nagging was worth another $100 and he agreed. Deal! Hahaha. Like I need it but seems like an ok deal at this point. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
. "Well.. how much will the divorce cost > you if this is setting in your drive next week?" > > On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> This guy’s wife is riding his ass about this thing he just asked me if

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It has an aftermarket hitch and a sketchy wire, not sure I’d tow anything substantial but it might work if this year is pre-nannies that don’t like that sort of thing. AC was blowing fairly chill but was making a lot of blower noise for not a lot of airflow. I’ll keep your offer in mind...

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exactly. And I’m not particularly pressured to get it going and have reasonable expectations. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at 3:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:41:09 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> And now you want to take his place? >

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The kid called me wondering if I was coming by to get it. He had not read my email and got kinda pissy when I told him I had found the $825 CoPart sale and it had gone to auction from a BMW dealership then looked like CoPart had picked it up. He said for sure he had bought it from the original

Re: [MBZ] $500E300D water pump fail

2018-08-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Well the new water pump came and I’m starting to put it on. I’m getting the 4 little fan bolts off but I have no idea how I’ll get them back on! There’s like 1/4 inch clearance in there, can barely get a wrench on them but it did get them loose. I’m a looser! --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep exactly. I’ll see how bad his wife is leaning on him. It didn’t have plates, he said it had a clean title, I wonder if he hasn’t registered it yet while he figured if he could get it running. Nothing more expensive than a cheap Benz... tuition in the school of life... --FT Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Nannies [was: Re: I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???]

2018-08-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My wife’s 2012 ML did not have the towing option so I put a hitch on it for a bike rack. If you want lights and to actually tow something the controller and connecter and light cable all need to be Benz parts to talk to the head nanny that monitors braking and stability and whatever else so the

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah look at that link I sent, it had the cap (along with the dip wire and wire plug deal) which appeared to be just a plastic tube cork without a locking thing. This ML actually has one there now, cork with no locking thingie. I ordered stuff from Advance Auto the other day, with the 25% off

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
from iPhone > On Aug 25, 2018, at 11:14 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > So who's got the running list, most up to date, of all the politicos guilty > of supporting this fraud? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 12:08

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

2018-08-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
from iPhone > On Aug 24, 2018, at 8:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On August 24, 2018 at 12:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> It has an aftermarket hitch and a sketchy wire > > The current 2" Curt

Re: [MBZ] $500E300D water pump fail

2018-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Thanks. Not sure that specifically applies to this 99 but it is good general advice. Pump should be here Tuesday so I’ll have at it. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 19, 2018, at 1:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://youtu.be/AEHD_OT9gAU > > Rick > > > Original

Re: [MBZ] 123 Facebook group

2018-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I went to the C yesterday, a guy had a 1920 roller there, bunch of other older cars, a nice 440 6pack Road Runner, a Meyers Manx VW kit with a hopped up engine and wheelie bars that was fun. I noticed the kids were all looking at this modded matte gray ricer of some sort, Lexus maybe as there

[MBZ] $500E300D water pump fail

2018-08-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The water pump on this thing started squeaking more recently. Driving home last night I noticed it was running about 90C where it generally runs about 80. Just as I got to the house it ran up almost to the red zone at 120 so I guess coolant must have been blowing out. I could smell it too.

Re: [MBZ] Break caliber ceased

2018-08-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No idea what’s in it. I’ll get a hose first, give that a try, and flush the system with fresh fluid. DOT4? --FT Sent from iPhone On Aug 17, 2018, at 5:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Buggered wrote: > >> I was driving the 560SEC this afternoon > >> I pulled into a gas station there

[MBZ] Break caliber ceased

2018-08-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was driving the 560SEC this afternoon and it was doing the front end shaking thing again (it has been intermittent) and when I stopped at s light after driving about 15miles at 45-50 the RF wheel seemed like it was smoking. I pulled into a gas station there (was gonna get gas anyway) and it

Re: [MBZ] Break caliber ceased

2018-08-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Thanks, good advice. I’m gonna order a set of hoses then do a flush. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 18, 2018, at 1:55 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > DOT 3 has a lower boiling point and it intended for use with drum brakes, if > I remember correctly. Use DOT4, it's for disk

Re: [MBZ] OT - kakistocracy

2018-07-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Actually this is what we have all up and down the food chain in my home state. A friend had sent around the definition some months ago and we recently discussed it, so I passed this on as s timely element to the discussion --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 18, 2018, at 6:14 PM, Dimitri via

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2018-07-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
How do you say “free candy” I’m German? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 14, 2018, at 9:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1972 Mercedes 309d > > https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-mercedes-309d/6641976316.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2018-07-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The original story was called The Sentinel, the 2001 book was an expanded version of it to go with the movie. Would that Kubrick had made a Dune movie instead of those other later horrible things. The notification I have on my phone when I get a text message is HAL saying “There is a message

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm buying one

2018-07-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d need to play golfs though. Posturing is not enough. The Lowcountry version would have to be donked with at least twennysixes, and an external speaker to blast my rap. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 17, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go ahead! They might

Re: [MBZ] OT whinging

2018-07-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
There is a switch on the mower blade engagement lever that has 6 wires, not sure what all of them do, haven’t bothered to trace them., but that is what is responsible for the mower nanny. The clutch brake switch has 6 too. The seat switch seems to connect a wire to ground which I guess must

Re: [MBZ] OT whinging

2018-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
d it quit? As you started up the ramp to the trailer or as you tried > to get it out of wherever you keep it? > > When does it quit now? On flat level ground or as you go up the ramp? > > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> After about 3 hours of screwing around

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Diesel 1994 mercedes S350 turbo diesel

2018-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Could be a decent deal --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:20 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Diesel 1994 mercedes S350 turbo diesel > > https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6641768075.html > > Fred Moir > > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred >

[MBZ] OT whinging

2018-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
After about 3 hours of screwing around with this riding mower I have it looks like one or more of the “safety “ switches has/have gone inop. It seems to have 3, one on the seat which can be overridden if you set the brake (it will keep running when you get off), one on the mower engaging lever

Re: [MBZ] Trespassing

2018-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
He needs a “dog” called Ruger --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 15, 2018, at 9:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You don't have a guard dog? > > On Sun, Jul 15, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I suspect somebody has been

Re: [MBZ] POOS

2018-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Where is Poos? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 13, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/332715075183?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649=true > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com >

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2018-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The movie is horrible --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 16, 2018, at 11:12 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > The movie is pretty confused as it doesn't follow the book very well. > > Book is a bit adolescent, but readable. The movie deserves the reviews it > got. >

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yurp is working on banning them. Some reaction to the emissions debacle plus concerns about particulates and health. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 23, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: >> >> BTW, When did MB stop importing any

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Save the Date- 9/8/18 ChowdahQ XI

2018-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My buddy brought me some quahogs yesterday I’m gonna make me some good Lowcountry chowdah! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 23, 2018, at 1:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Dwight Giles > Date:

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickup un-loader

2018-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I think water is 8 fuel is 6 but my recollection might be fuzzy --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 23, 2018, at 9:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > I seem to recall my flight instructor saying I should use 8#s/gal to estimate > the weight of fuel for load distribution calcs. So

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Your opinion may vary, however. > > On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 3:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >>> On July 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >&

Re: [MBZ] Issues to look for 2011 ML350

2018-07-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My wife has a 2012 diesel ML350. Nice vehicle. Might be worth paying the Benz stealer to do a PPI on it, pull the records etc. It’s all electronics so be prepared to deal with that if something craps. It wants some specific service intervals too and needs the nanny reset when it’s done. Not

[MBZ] Tree hit and running better

2018-07-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
We had huge rains yesterday which caused branch falls from various trees on the vast estate. A 4” branch whacked the $500E300D right above the driver door on the edge of the roof. Part of it was smashed over the moonroof and I was thinking that might have taken the whack but all was good save a

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300CD CRACK!!!

2018-07-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah 78 NA. Starts and runs and shifts well. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 21, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yours is non turbo right? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jul 21, 2018 3:59 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> I ought to get the

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put a new H7 bulb in the headlight of the $500E300. 10sec job. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 22, 2018, at 2:47 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey Guys. Haven't seen any emails since 2;26 this morning. Did everyone > sleep in? > > LarryT > > >

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah it looks fairly straight unless that is a cheap respray and no telling what’s under it. Interior not too bad. A quick bit of the googles suggests engine swaps might be possible if the one In it is inop but there’s not a lot of length in the engine bay and the diff and rear axles probably

Re: [MBZ] sum 20 inch floater one tire need replace other then that

2018-07-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Your to pickie --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 18, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:29:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >> These would fit my $500E300 but they would double the value of the car >> yo >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: My son's rental car

2018-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
65 Rambler American would work --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 4:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My grown son is flying east to embark on a 25 day tour around the mid > Atlantic and parts north and south. He wants to book a rental car that > would allow him to

[MBZ] Diagnosing this ML 722.6

2018-08-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m thinking I don’t want to go driving this thing around to get it warm to see how it quits working as I don’t want to get stuck somewhere. And I haven’t registered it yet anyway so don’t have plates. So I was thinking to put it up against a tree and let it idle in gear, that should get the

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing this ML 722.6

2018-08-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ok on my list. Will get under there and see what I can see --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 30, 2018, at 3:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > First thing I'd do is unplug the electrical connector and see if it is full > of ATF. > If so, I'd get out the brakekleen spray and forget

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing this ML 722.6

2018-08-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ha sounds fun. I put the cheepcheep WiFi OBD reader on it and got a bunch of shift solenoid codes which might suggest connector or plate issues. Also throwing O2 heaters faults. Left it sit running for awhile while I fooled with the reader, shifted in reverse and it moved, shifted to D and

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing this ML 722.6

2018-08-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep that’s what I’m thinking. Connectors and wiring. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 30, 2018, at 5:40 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 30/08/2018 4:07 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Ha sounds fun. >> >> I put the cheepcheep WiFi

[MBZ] Water pump $500E300D

2018-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So I’m putting this new water pump on, this is not a particularly straightforward job, had to remove radiator which has its own set of issues. And the monkeys who put it back together after whatever wrecks it has had left out a few parts, but that’s done. There is a weep hole on top of the

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ XI two weeks away 9/8/18

2018-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Hey max we could drive up together in one of these cars I have. If we work fast we could get the 78 CD ready to go. I got the brake bits, some new tars and maybe try to get the AC working... a few spares of things... would be a good shakedown. Mama could give you a coupla days for a boys road

[MBZ] Crack and other illegal pharmaceuticals are prevalent in this neighborhood

2018-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-1985-mercedes-300d/6682847248.html --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This ML looks good

2018-09-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2004-mercedes-ml350awd1-owner/6660797153.html --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] South Carolina Mandatory Evacuation Order

2018-09-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have started the boarding process but depending on track might suspend it. We will be in the back side so wind and rain will be somewhat diminished if it maintains the northward track. Storm surge looks to be maybe 4-6ft here, new moon high tide was last night so it will not be quite as

Re: [MBZ] Walmart Lesson - Plan Ahead

2018-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Chewy.com for your pet food. Set up auto order you don’t even have to think about it anymore --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 4:27 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would have been smart. I'm not that smart. And, I just wanted to be > done with the deal and

Re: [MBZ] PROPANE/BUTANE MIX. was: White Whale Plan of Attack: Weak AC

2018-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
OMG he’s using ISOMERS I mean you know like this has to really scary --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 29, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:01:06 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gerry wrote: > > Isn't there an "R" number for the

Re: [MBZ] Grrrrr!

2018-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have one I bought on some special, an Anker of some kind, you can set motion detection on it while the car is parked and it will record when it sees something moving. It has 3 sensitivities to adjust how it triggers. It’s a pretty nice unit, has WiFi and an app to download vid right to your

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter for the chowahQ

2018-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Any FLAPS should have the big filter --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 7, 2018, at 9:18 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can't help with the fuel filter, take lots of pix please! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On September 7, 2018 9:07:43 PM EDT, Jaime

[MBZ] I want this

2018-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It would go well on the SEC or the $500E300 MPC B1 (0419) 4 Trumpet Train Air Horn Kit, Fits Almost Any Vehicle, Truck, Car, Jeep or SUV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AA1JQ0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qiZKBbT6M0EMF --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Test?

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I just got back from my bike ride to the beach. Dolphins! Mercedes content: I ordered a belt yesterday for the $500E300 which amazon told me at 9AM the USPS could not deliver because they could not get to my front door. I forgot to look in the mailbox which is 1000ft from my front door, which

Re: [MBZ] Test?

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
As my granddaddy would say, “ too much to mow, not enough to farm” --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 8, 2018, at 4:48 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Spent 5 hours on the tractor mowing the lawn. > > MG > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Uhh what is this and how do I get it out of my shop

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good to have around. I was out working in the garage and saw something leaning against my workbench that was moving a bit. Got up and looked over and there was a big corn snake climbing up this broom handle. I got another stick and tried to move it out but it went on up under my lumber stack.

Re: [MBZ] The w210 turbo diesel with bad transmission

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Drive it for awhile and see if it sorts itself out. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 8, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here is the car I just hauled back from Texas with the bad transmission and > assumed needs conductor plate. I checked the fluid and it was not

Re: [MBZ] Just Clean The Lint Screen

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
But it has a gas cap! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 8, 2018, at 6:35 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stuck in lint mode. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-/202363168128?nav=SEARCH > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The w210 turbo diesel with bad transmission

2018-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Your wife would probably like it --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 8, 2018, at 7:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most likely yes. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 8, 2018, at 6:30 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Will this be your new daily driver, once

Re: [MBZ] ???

2018-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Speaking of which (Barrett not scrotal issues) I was having an early nosh awhile ago and they had a bunch of tvs in the place and one looked tuned to a car auction couldn’t tell if it was BJ or not. The cars look like these art sculptures not cars do didn’t hold a lot of interest. I drove the

Re: [MBZ] Test?

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
, Jul 8, 2018 at 5:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> As my granddaddy would say, “ too much to mow, not enough to farm” >> >> --R >> Sent from iPhone >> >> > On Jul 8, 2018, at 4:48 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI (Larry Turner)

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I took my buddy (old school car guy, transplanting Porch engines into bee dubs to pay for kawledge) out yesterday in the 99 $500E300 dizzel and he was much impressed with the torques and overall performance. It is entertaining. I was telling him about the wife unit’s ML dizzel and how much fun

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who speaks gullah?

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My local judge Leroy here is Gullah and we are aligned. Pay ya be membah commoontee me tenky tenky dat. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 10, 2018, at 10:01 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > --FT wrote: >> I can’t speak it, some of my friends do, but I can mostly understand it now. >

[MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
it it super comfortable to ride in https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300d-for-sale/6639814976.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who speaks gullah?

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Pays to be a member of the community, I’m thankful for that --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 10, 2018, at 10:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 22:05:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Pay ya be membah commoontee me tenky ten

[MBZ] dent in finder easy replacement and I have sum 20 inch floaters

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
only call if serious no checks cash only 2800 with our rims and 3500 with the floaters https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6639381387.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who speaks gullah?

2018-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I can’t speak it, some of my friends do, but I can mostly understand it now. It is a common language around here. My neighbors across the road only speak Gullah. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 10, 2018, at 9:51 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Also it is said he is the most

Re: [MBZ] Cheap vacuum pump

2018-07-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I got one from HF a few years back, and a gauge set. I’m guessing pretty much the same thing? --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 5, 2018, at 8:20 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I bought this vacuum pump, $58 from Amazon: > >

Re: [MBZ] Need a new engine for that SDL?

2018-07-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Those torks would be fun --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 6, 2018, at 12:32 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/scania-dc16-the-evolving-v-8-diesel/ar-AAzD3nl?li=BBnb4R5 > > -- > OK Don > > *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and

Re: [MBZ] Need a new engine for that SDL?

2018-07-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
M, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Fri, 6 Jul 2018 22:18:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>> Those torks would be fun >> >> >> Yes, 2,433 lb-ft (3,300 Nm) would be very

Re: [MBZ] Finally back home! (long)

2018-07-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Come back and get this $500E300D. The AC works well when it works. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 7, 2018, at 12:47 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > After our Goldsboro get-together, Shirley and I continued north through > North Carolina, visited friends from our church in Los Alamos who had

Re: [MBZ] Finally back home! (long)

2018-07-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
that. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 7, 2018, at 3:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 7 Jul 2018 09:31:18 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Come back and get this $500E300D. The AC works well when it works. > > I take it, then, there ar

Re: [MBZ] My latest acquisition

2018-07-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I cleaned up the lenses on the $500 99 210 and they look pretty good and throw a LOT more light --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 7, 2018, at 5:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On July 7, 2018 at 3:52 PM "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> >> On Sat, Jul 7,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes in the movies

2018-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Commies driving Benzes... Karl Benz... Karl Marx... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 12, 2018, at 4:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > In yurp, having the star on the trunk upside down signified you are a commie. > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >> Interesting pic in a chase

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So this is a true story. Back in 1968 when I was 14 I was visiting my aunt and uncle. My uncle had quite a collection of Playboys stashed in a closet. While they were at work I amused (!!) myself “reading” the magazines. I was actually reading something about hi-go stereo headphones, which I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Blackfly

2018-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A new way to cheat The Reaper, at least for awhile maybe. But it does look like fun. I’m thinking with suitable electronic nannies it should be able to be reasonably safe, except for that part where something breaks or dies and it falls out of the sky. But maybe it could have a parachute like

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