Re: [MBZ] Very OT: A strange experience, sorta disturbing

2020-09-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:07:25 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Anyway, just sharing... the sadness is of losing a young person’s life > and all the pain and trouble that causes to those who remain. I guess I > realize how important it is to try to help people going through their > own

Re: [MBZ] wow. watch the vid

2020-09-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:21:26 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2020/09/minneapolis-guilty-whites-think-blm-lawn-signs-katie-hopkins/ It's disappointing to think my dad and mom went to medical school there, I was born there, and my mother's parents lived a

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes Benz GL 350 with 3.0L Bluetec Diesel engine and automatic AWD transmission available for parts

2020-09-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:23:35 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Sad to see. I'm having a hard time imagining the kind of accident that > resulted in this damage. Engine fire. > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/ptd/d/wellford-2011-mercedes-gl350-parting-out/7200460597.html _

[MBZ] Some helpful articles

2020-09-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I recall some recent discussions about batteries for start/stop applications. O'Reilly has some information: http://oreilly.hosted.strongview.com/t/gfH1AAdbDfBWM9QAYUuBQdEaaHUJqBZNF16HUKyBPWSCBxaaEaHUJq?q=4_z8x433~amp;a=woxZn~2513mlptrdoha.qbw~amp;c=woxZn~2513mlptrdoha.qbw~amp;i=E0t~amp;u=~amp

[MBZ] Anyone want a 2006 E320 CDI? Bob?

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeside-2006-mercedes-e320-cdi/7198753380.html Bob, it's in Lakeside, AZ How does it appeal to you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel (Calabash)

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:58:26 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > So here is what he says. Must be a busy guy Plus the car is at a beach > house been sitting in the salt air for how many years? Sort of like the fellow west of here who posted on freecycle having three cars (one of which

Re: [MBZ] Any comments about this S430?

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:46:54 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Think of all the electronics, electrical and hydraulic thinks to fix > every weekend? Thinking of thinking about those thinks every weekend is enought to send me away from it. Craig ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] Any comments about this S430?

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:51:01 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On 2020-09-19 10:43, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > Anything to be wary of > > Just the entire car. OH!!! As in, "Run away as fast as you can!"? Craig ___

[MBZ] Any comments about this S430?

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Any comments about the S430 ad below? What chassis would it be (W220?)? Anything to be wary of or pay attention to? Thanks, Craig https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-you-can-be-part-of-the/7185712263.html 2003 Mercedes-Benz s430 4MATIC, Spacious and roomy enough for a small fa

Re: [MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:36:04 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1942-boeing-stearman-model-75/ I noticed two interesting placards on the instrument panel: - NO INTENTIONAL SPINS - SOLO FROM REAR SEAT ONLY Why these restrictions? Craig _

Re: [MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:03:33 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Craig needs this: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-2/ Sure, if you will buy it for me and pay the insurance! :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] THIS IS IT!!! POOS'S NEW SLK!!!!

2020-09-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:46:54 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/washington-1998-mercedes-coca-cola-cart/7198596871.html > Nothing else like it! That's for sure! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:22:44 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > A friend from Florida called me this afternoon to update the Nav in his > Nissan. > It was in the upper 50s and sunny this afternoon. I showed up in gym > shorts and T-shirt, he came out with jeans and a coat on. Insisted on

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:03:16 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Jim Cathey writes: > > > Bearing dry, but bad? I've done the drop of oil thing on more than > > one of these. > > Not sure, but I guess it's worth a try. > > > Also, does the fan have to fit? I replaced the hovercraft fan

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > O... The humanity !!! > > Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature > forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... > [Sarcasm intended here folks] Good use of sarcasm, Grant! Thanks! Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:39:31 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On 2020-09-18 11:54, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca > > Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell El

Re: [MBZ] Dog pee again

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:52:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Btdt, didn’t even touch it. Have you tried Stain Solver? It is an made-in-the-USA, organic, non-toxic, oxygenated bleach It is a multi-purpose cleaner that's color & fabric-safe. If you can wash the item in water, you can

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:53:29 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > https://tinyurl.com/y3bkbyfb > > how to measure offset https://marcyountstirepros.com/blog/view/an-installer-s-guide-to-wheel-offset is quite clear. Craig > On 18/09/2020 11:58 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Which w

[MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in Production During Second Half of Decade September 17, 2020 • by HDT Staff An interesting stylistic face ... and using LIQUID

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1973 Mercedes 450SL

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:31:25 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Sweet stuff in the background as well. > > 1973 Mercedes 450SL > > > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1973-mercedes-450sl/719283.html Even a Ford Falcon! Craig ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:27:06 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1993-mercedes-benz-gelandewagen/7198174145.html So how does the engine run and the transmission transmit? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

2020-09-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:22:49 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > So, figure out what dwell percentage you need to run the PWM signal > > at to equal or slightly exceed the volume of the original compressor, > > and let the ACC turn it on and off instead of trying to modulate it? > > That wou

Re: [MBZ] temptation

2020-09-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:33:14 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder why the rear door handles are missing. That car must have a > story. Is that why it, "needs a body man"? Craig > >> https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/lenoir-2006-mercedes-cls500/7197660584.html __

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry

2020-09-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:14:14 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Throw me a price on those 5 wheel/tires if you would... and where are > you, for shipping consideration? He's in Southern California. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT. Fwd: Targeting COVID-19 in the Nose; Blue Light; Vaccine Trial Resumes; and More

2020-09-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:05:49 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > Some interesting covids info links Actually, there are no links. All there is is mentions of subjects and no way to get to the articles. Craig > Sent from iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Doctor'

Re: [MBZ] Convergence

2020-09-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:22:09 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I had builders swear on Marvin over Pella. We put in Marvin windows when we remodeled our house in Los Alamos. They had a unique window, which we needed to use to have equal lights in a fire-escape window in a space narr

Re: [MBZ] New truck but not benz

2020-09-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 18:43:38 -0400 Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > I had a UD Rollback that I bought near Charleston, SC last fall with > some problems and we could never find the correct exhaust manifold with > the right angle for the turbo ... and Nissan didn’

Re: [MBZ] yellow jackets are back

2020-09-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:38:48 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I finally got them by cutting a piece of 3 ft piece of 4 inch pvc pipe > lengthwise and placing one end at their entry point, after laying a > trail of diatomaceous earth [nice and thick] to put the pipe 1/2 > over... then throwing d

[MBZ] Another way to get rid of those funky smells in your car

2020-09-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Auto-Shocker-Odor-Eliminator-p/3213.htm Biocide Systems 3213 Auto Shocker Odor Eliminator is guaranteed to remove extreme lingering stench in your Car in as little as 5 hours. The Auto Shocker harnesses the super power of chlorine dioxide to not just mask but, easily

Re: [MBZ] OT Proclamation on Patriot Day, 2020

2020-09-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:05:40 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > In 2001, our Nation, united under God, made an unbreakable promise > never to forget the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who were > senselessly killed on September 11. On this sacred day — Patriot Day — > we solemnly honor th

Re: [MBZ] Brush removal

2020-09-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 9 Sep 2020 15:55:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > How big is your tractor? Might work for clumpy stuff but I don't know > about little trees with deeper roots The page says * Easily pulls shallow-rooted, small shrubs and clumps up to 18” in diameter from the ground –

Re: [MBZ] Before, during, and after

2020-09-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:53:12 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Good job! Craig ___ 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/

[MBZ] More than we bottom-feeders want to pay ...

2020-09-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-190e-16/ Craig ___ 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_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Hey, Kaleb, is the Linux list kaput?

2020-09-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2020 07:38:52 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > After about 10 years of no activity I shut it down several years ago. OK. I understand that. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 22:37:48 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > They use a known point for a reference datum on the GPS reading. With > that they can get very high accuracy, better than what the GPS can do > with the civilian signal It's called differential GPS. There has been no dist

[MBZ] Hey, Kaleb, is the Linux list kaput?

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I tried to post something (way below) to the Linux List and it bounced. Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:58:22 -0600 From: Mail Delivery Subsystem To: Subject: Returned mail: see transcript for details The original message was received at Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:57:40 -06

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2020 00:41:32 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will go back to a known > monument, like a granite post. Anybody with any real brains will then > reference that monument to another one. Moving survey stakes is a > felony. The

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:43:21 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Which, if it stands for the next three or four years, is going to be a > massive legal PITA when the time comes. Nip that fence and propane tank > crap in the bud now. I would start by calling a surveyer if the boundaries are no

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes E320 4matic: "Brake Service...Visit Workshop" message

2020-09-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 5 Sep 2020 14:41:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Bob, > > You most likely didn’t hurt anything. However, SBC systems can activate > without warning, and quite forcefully, which is why you never want to > work on a car with SBC without disconnecting the SBC unit. They can > caus

Re: [MBZ] Pergo

2020-09-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 5 Sep 2020 12:36:17 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Filled in some low spots with leveling compound. The self-leveling compound is definitely very helpful. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a 600E beater?

2020-09-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 Sep 2020 13:47:39 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > A bit rough cosmetically, but I bet it moves... > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-500e-mercedes-benz-500e-renntech-6-0l/ The subject say 600E; the link says 500E. Craig

[MBZ] Fw: Discount on RockAuto Parts!

2020-09-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
A message from RockAuto I just received. Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 21:01:22 -0500 From: RockAuto To: diese...@pisquared.net Subject: Discount on RockAuto Parts! Code: 150457228138339144 Thank You for Being a RockAuto Customer! Using your discount code is easy!

Re: [MBZ] California solid gar no rost

2020-08-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:10:55 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/pineville-mercedes-convertible-sl/7187387290.html Engine needs work (timing chains broken) it does have a salvage tile.a/c ,leater, wire wheels, will opening moldings, stainless

Re: [MBZ] What a clean car

2020-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 30 Aug 2020 03:38:15 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Look at his other listings. You mean like: 1967 Shelby Cobra $36,100.00 3d 12h left (Wednesday, 11AM) 1955 Jaguar XK $30,600.00 3d 12h left (Wednesday, 11AM) 1939 Ford Deluxe $25,000.00 3d 12h left (Wednesday, 11AM

Re: [MBZ] What a clean car

2020-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:13:49 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-300-Series/143709249965?hash=item2175bd21ad:g:DKgAAOSwdilfSm4Z It is indeed. I wonder what the reserve is. The additional pictures at the bottom of the page help a lot. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Removing semi wheels

2020-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:27:34 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't see a reaction bar in the Cheater Wrench kit. > So I visited Youtube to see where the opposing forces go. > Didn't have to watch the video, the preview pic shows all. > > But is it safe to put a couple tons of sheer fo

Re: [MBZ] Removing semi wheels

2020-08-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:08:10 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:00:49 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Nifty! > > You could also get an electric impact wrench but I suspect your > > solution is still cheaper. http

Re: [MBZ] Removing semi wheels

2020-08-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 02:00:49 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Nifty! > You could also get an electric impact wrench but I suspect your > solution is still cheaper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wreVvzNWQm0 Without looking at the video, I do question if electric impact wrenches w

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sunlight calculator

2020-08-28 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:18:02 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Go to Home Depot or any hardware store. > Buy a bundle of 2 ft long grade stakes. > Drive a grade stake in each location you think you want to mount the > solar panel. > Starting at sunrise. > Every two hours, measure the shadow leng

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sunlight calculator

2020-08-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:12:27 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I think I will just sit in the yard all day and take notes with pen and > paper. Direct observation is a great way to do it. You do not, however, have to sit in the yard the entire day. You should already have some idea o

Re: [MBZ] The 2.5 turbo I accidentally bought from Copart

2020-08-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:02:12 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Also found a trunk full of spare parts such as several ACC PBUs, spare > instrumental cluster, a new timing chain, filters etc. Score! How much did you pay for this? Craig ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] OT home internet

2020-08-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:19:02 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > We have cell phones thru T Mobile ... > > My phone data speed runs about 18-20mbps so I should be getting about > the same. So should be much faster for half the price. They are > shipping the router/modem. It is basically li

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice seems cheap Mercedes GL320 cdi - $6, 499 (Summerfield)

2020-08-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:42:34 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > 300kmi > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-mercedes-gl320-cdi/7183368681.html So why does it have to be black? Why do people in hot climates buy black? Craig ___ http

Re: [MBZ] W124 E300D: What's this?

2020-08-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:58:57 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, August 23, 2020 4:41 pm, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:32:40 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > >> Fuel tank air vent I'd bet. >

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:20:47 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > > > Never understood the clay tile stuff. > > It looks nice. Ever been to a european village where literally ALL the > roofs are tiled? Very charming. The older buildings at Caltech are roo

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:00:57 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > [image: Metal Roofs (2).jpg] > > On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 11:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Pics Better pics, like from the ground ... Craig ___ http

Re: [MBZ] 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 320 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D,$6,999

2020-08-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:58:56 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > UCD but doesn't look bad, low miles, I wonder what is wrong with it UCD? Craig > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/671172773749508 > > 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 320 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D > $6,999 > Vehic

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:29:24 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Speaking of insurance commercials j have been seeing a lot of USAA > commercials lately. Are they now allowing anyone to join? Otherwise why > would they need to run commercials? I have heard USAA commercials on the radio an

Re: [MBZ] W124 E300D: What's this?

2020-08-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:32:40 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Fuel tank air vent I'd bet. I did more looking and determined it's underneath the air filter (at the front of the car). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:49:57 -0800 Clay via Mercedes wrote: > I lived in a home with metal roof back in the day. Analog home without > all the fancy insulation, so maybe today it is less loud. Hardy rain > shower would create enough sussurus you were not able to carry on a > conversation. I le

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:26:32 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I really like that look but the cost of real tile is quite a lot and I'm > not sure if a normal truss roof would take the weight if it wasn't built > for that originally. A normal truss will NOT take the weight if it was not d

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:22:10 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > The other biggie here is uninsured motorist coverage. Because there are > so many transitional people down here, a lot of people coming into the > state with limited means won’t get insurance. As long as they don’t > register or

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:12:58 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I ran a couple of online quotes and cheapest I came up with so far was > Liberty Mutual.  It was around $600-$1k cheaper depending on > deductible.  I have not tried State Farm yet.  The problem is USAA and > all these oth

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:33:28 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I was of the understanding that USAA, which used to be exclusive to > military folks and their offspring, have somehow broadened the pool of > people they cover, thereby diluting the original group that was covered > at far lower

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2020-08-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:08:46 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I always thought USAA was the cheapest as well as the best. In 1981, I had an insurance agent ask me who I was insured with, wanting to gain my business. When I replied, "USAA," he said, "I can't beat them." Unfortunately,

Re: [MBZ] OT for Curt’s Jetta

2020-08-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:42:10 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Not me, Craig had problems with a 124. > My Jetta is a MK5. Angie's Golf is a MK4 but its a 1.9l TDI. The 1.8T > is the zippy gas engine. -Curt > > On Friday, August 21, 2020, 7:36:16 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via >

Re: [MBZ] Mechanic special 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS - $600 (Greer)

2020-08-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:08:14 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The trunk lid alone is worth thousands. Well, then, buy it and tell us how many thousands you have made after you flip it. > On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 7:47 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] OT - VirtualBox & Copying a VM to a Physical Machine

2020-08-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:42:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I can’t get the VM to recognize the USB connected drive as a hard > drive. While it gives me the ability to add one via the VM settings, it > wants to see a .vmdk or similar virtual drive, not a physical drive. > Apparently there

Re: [MBZ] Taildraggers

2020-08-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:12:42 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > During WWII the 240D was definitely the DC-3. Tens of thousands of > them built, very tough, very reliable for the era. And many still flying ... Craig -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus soft

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon AWD $2000 Firm

2020-08-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:29:50 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon AWD $2000 Firm > > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-2001-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7179050670.html CL phoenix > phx north > for sale > cars & trucks - by

[MBZ] Changing glow plugs on OM602

2020-08-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
While I am waiting for the new radiator to arrive I thought I would get on with doing other things on our '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo. This, of course, has brought up more questions! Does one need to remove the air intake crossover? If one does remove it, does one need any new gaskets? Any other sugge

Re: [MBZ] Will soon be ready to sue the renters

2020-08-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:04:59 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Judge said "I'm sorry, but I have to follow the law, and you didn't. No > Notice To Cure means that you can't keep the deposit and can't sue for > damages. Pay the deadbeats and get out of my court" In other words, "Kaleb, you

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

2020-08-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Aug 2020 21:55:20 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > The MB dealer price for a windshield on my 124 sedan was only $500 for > the part, I thought that wasn't too bad, but they will only sell the > glass with an installation which is another $300 or more I'll bet. Ugh. > I'm co

Re: [MBZ] Today’s project

2020-08-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:28:22 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Sent from my iPhone May you have success in getting everything demo'ed and reconstructed speedily and without difficulty! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] I found a leak ...

2020-08-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:20:49 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > Oops, I forgot it was a gasser, not OM602. > Looks like that costs more, but Rock, FCP, and Autohaus are still good > places to look. > > https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/1245009003 It is an OM602. 1993 E300D/2.5 Turbo. Crai

Re: [MBZ] A mess of diesels, some crackish, most look decent

2020-08-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:28:40 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-1971-mercedes-220d/7177062226.html And it's green! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] I found another leak

2020-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:38:52 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > Buy and install a new radiator. That one is shot. > > I concur. The aluminum and plastic radiators are both cheaper and > lighter than their soldered brass predecessors. They also don't last > as long, and are non-repairabl

Re: [MBZ] 210 rear wheel bearings

2020-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:34:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I might have mentioned or asked this before. The rear end of the > $600E320 is howling. Increases with speed. I changed the diff fluid but > that didn’t make a difference. So I’m guessing it must be the wheel > bearings or

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

2020-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:41:15 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > It is almost all false negatives with the current PCR nasopharyngeal > seab, die to technique. False positives are rare. Karl, Is that supposed to be "with the current PCR nasopharyngeal swab, due to technique" ? What d

Re: [MBZ] OT a little unscripted commentary from the Milwaukee PD

2020-08-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:31:01 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Yes apologies. > > I don't know how to post to any of those lists. Maybe someone can move > it over. Just sign up for the Okietalk list and you can post it yourself. Craig > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 8:28 PM Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:08:20 -0700 Jim Cathey wrote: > >> Many switches offer port mirroring just for this kind of problem. > >> Basically you 'hub-ify' the port of interest against another port > >> that your sniffer lives on. > > > > That would be helpful! My cheap, 18-year-old switch, however

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:23:55 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > I would monitor the ethernet traffic with wireshark, but I have a > > switch and not a hub. > > > > Many switches offer port mirroring just for this kind of problem. > Basically you 'hub-ify' the port of interest against a

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
> On Monday, August 10, 2020, 11:40:19 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > I hate it when Curt's client sends a CC to me instead of himself! > > > On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:40:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond > wrote: > > > Leave it alone with the task manager

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:54:33 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:48:49 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Probably one of Microsofts 400GB OS updates. It may not respond until > > it's finished. My computer at work does that al

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:48:49 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Probably one of Microsofts 400GB OS updates. It may not respond until > it's finished. My computer at work does that all the time. So I have been delaying the update by forcibly shutting down the computer? Maybe I should

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:21:07 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Question, if you set it to never go to sleep does it stay awake and > active okay? Could be a problem related to the wake function. Those > kind of problems are actually pretty common. -Curt I first set it to never go to sleep with

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
n is black and I cannot get it to do anything, either by pressing any key or key combination (like crtl-alt-delete) or moving the mouse. Craig > On Monday, August 10, 2020, 8:26:32 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:30:41 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes &

Re: [MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
otiation with the switch. So it's still the same nearly 12 hours later. Craig > On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 5:11 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > A friend lent me his Windows 10 laptop while I am trying to repair > > ours. > > > > I have come into my

[MBZ] Problems with Windows 10 Laptop

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
A friend lent me his Windows 10 laptop while I am trying to repair ours. I have come into my office a few times and found the laptop on but entirely unresponsive. My response has been to hold the power button down until it shut down and then reboot it. This morning I found the same thing, but not

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:20:27 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barum_(company) > I seem to remember Andrew being enamored of them. > -Curt Yes, he was, but that was Barum tires. The ad, however, said Barnum, as in Barnum and Bailey. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Is 100% - No Questions Asked!!!

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:14:37 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Seems nice, has 4 wheels, kinda high > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2006-mercedes-benz-matic/7174173990.html Are the 2006 350s the engines with the balance shaft problem? Craig _

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:37:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1981-mercedes-240d/7174281797.html Good little diesel project going for cheap 145,000 original miles Fresh set of Barnum Tires Runs rides and stops, just rough around the e

Re: [MBZ] How good is good enough?

2020-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 02:14:35 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I'm with Rick, it needs to hold 15 psi indefinitely.  More leaks to > find and fix.  Time for soapy water perhaps. Well, OK. I'll break the soapy water in my handy, dandy dispenser out on Monday ... Craig > > Craig asks

[MBZ] How good is good enough?

2020-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I retested our '93 E320D's cooling system today with the kluged air pressure tester. After I found a way to plug the air inlet to the pressure regulator, I observed the system leaked from about 10 psi to about 2 psi in about 10 minutes. Is this good enough to call it quits, or should I look some m

Re: [MBZ] Continued cooling system testing

2020-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2020 07:40:27 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Good work! Thank you! > Yeah you need to make a checklist and work through it on the back end > of a job Having been in the USAF, where every job had a step-by-step procedure, a checklist would be great -- but I could s

Re: [MBZ] The rental

2020-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2020 11:55:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > So after the renters moved out I’m getting the house ready for the next > renters that are supposed to move in on the 15th. Lots of damage from > dogs. Will never allow pets again. They destroyed the new carpet we > just put i

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

2020-08-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Aug 2020 13:08:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I would. And I think the combination of seafoam green exterior and tan > interior is nice. I also like the color. I would like the tan color to be a little darker, though. Craig ___ http://

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

2020-08-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 6 Aug 2020 17:59:37 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, August 6, 2020 5:48 pm, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > No I believe the rodbenders are the 3.5l e.g. the 350 SDL > > All of the 1990s OM603 were 3.5L AFAIK. > When the problems became too frequent to ignore, they s

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

2020-08-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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 > 1992 Mercedes SD 300 diesel > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/chandler-1992-mercedes-sd-30

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

2020-08-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 5 Aug 2020 15:24:38 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > He’s in Bloomington, home of Indiana University (I.U.) Beautiful area, > very nice. Literally the foothills of the Appalachians. But the Appalachians are on the other side of Kentucky from him, aren't they? Craig -- This emai

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