Re: [MBZ] '66 Riviera on BAT

fugly! Only cars from that era I thought looked good were MB and maybe some exotic sports cars (german and italian) All the GM junk was fugly in that era. like the "monte carlo" with the 9 foot long hood for a 28" long engineFuuugly! I guess i'd conceed the dat-soon and toadas of t

Re: [MBZ] '66 Riviera on BAT

Well, we had another name for them, but it can't go on here. Craig via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> February 13, 2017 at 10:30 PM On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 20:52:14 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes Tuna barge. Craig ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't want this?

me! archer75--- via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM VW electric microbus to be available in Europe this year. http://www.surfcars.net/2016/06/confirmed-volkswagen-microbus-2017.html ___

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

I did a search on car-part.com for 2002 only. Any idea what other years may be the same? If other years interchange, I will redo the search. nothing shows up for 2002. I submitted a request. I will let you know if I find anything. Unfortunately it is an electronic toy. As with any electr

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

I sent a list of those who advertise in the Star about a week ago. Palo Alto Speedo has advertised in the star for 30-40 years. I redid the car-part.com search for 2000 to 2006 and there are plenty from $100 for 112k miles to $250. I sent the list to Clay Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] slow start today

To the Republic! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 1:49 PM I like my wine to be a bit insouciant, jejune but not particularly banal. On a related note, after the County Council meeting last week, at which I once again gently pointed out what fools t

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

Would it not be easier to put the 4matic parts under a 124 300D? Fred Moir via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 4:56 PM Curt. I have wanted to do the research into putting a 603 into a 4matic for quite some time, just never got a round-tuit. It cannot be too hard

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

that won't happen with an OM603 unless you can get RTW parts. Seems like it might be easier to import a RTW OM603 4 matic cah. Max Dillon via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 5:41 PM No, the front end is substantially different. I think the major difference is fron

Re: [MBZ] slow start today

Uh, isn't that a distinction with no difference? Max Dillon via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 5:47 PM This ain't politics, it's corruption! Wait, I meant, hmm... Ok you got us. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] 124matic

Has kollyfonia license plates on it. No indication it really is a 4 matic, no logo on the rear lid , nothing on the center controls I think it is a ordinary US S124/OM603 if one of 1700 is ever "ordinary." Fred Moir via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 5:55 PM h

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

Would it not be easier to put the 4matic parts under a 124 300TD? Curt Raymond via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 6:01 PM Not if what you really wanted was a wagon... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] OT chinee laser

You might be better off with a keychain bottle opener with SWMBO's face engraved She can't complain, you get a opener for bottles of real beer! and it will keep track of your MB key! Max Dillon via Mercedes February 14, 2017 at 8:48 PM Can you engrave wood

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans

Fire sale at Okie Acres! Bring your trailers and haul off what you want! Just slide your cash donations under the shop door. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 15, 2017 at 12:07 PM I am currently on the wrong side of the Trump wall in Cancun

[MBZ] Story Wuz: Laptop

Good story thar Floyd! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 15, 2017 at 2:01 PM Damn I got a speed ticket outside of Gville about 40 years ago I haint never paid, I better not show my own seff down that way... that ol boy whut givv it to me might still be rounnair

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

Yeah, lets take simple discreet systems, a speedo, a tacho, a temp gauge, a fuel gauge and a handful of idiot lights, (that are relatively easy to troubleshoot) and turn it into a complicated, non-repairable mess, just because we can Charge $2500 for it in place of $200. Then for good measu

Re: [MBZ] POS W220

Hey! good plan! I'll sell ya a cluster for the SD for $2500! For that, I'll even put in new gears in the speedo/odo! clay via Mercedes February 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM That is the plan. I am thinking the free SD will do the job much better and less expensive clay

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Belt Tensioner on my 98 e300d

On the OM603, you need a big 12mm socket to take out the arm. I have heard the 606 has a different size. HF sells a fan clutch wrench, that is a 3/8" socket drive welded on to 1 x 1/8" steel strap that is about 2' long. It comes with some wrenches, but you need your own stubby 8mm 3/8 drive

Re: [MBZ] ignition tumbler w123

I've replaced several tumblers in 123, 124 and 126, and the heap SDL switch has to be wiggled just right to get the heater fan to come on. I have replaced only one electric switch on the 240D when the glow plugs would not come on with the switch but worked fine with the add on push button.

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

Stupid.on wheels Ed Booher via Mercedes February 16, 2017 at 6:04 AM Have you seen the newest G? The Maybach edition G! EdB On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 3:01 AM, clay via Mercedes ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] '87 300 SDL windows not operating

Yes, If it is a ground... RF and LR are on one fuse, LF and RR are on another. It is set up so that you at least have two working, as far as the positive side goes. But a bad ground, (could be a plug as Curt suggests) could kill all 4 at once. On a 124, there is a ground under the console

[MBZ] MD Rib joint

Rib joint in MD that is spozed ta be good: http://710wor.iheart.com/onair/len-berman-todd-schnitt-in-the-55864/nice-rack-facebook-post-gets-grilled-15563750/ Anyone want that rack o' ribs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

[MBZ] Almost free to a good home

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[MBZ] Kleb car 300D 2.5

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[MBZ] Kleb is drooling! hot car for Kleb

https://pensacola.craigslist.org/cto/5997978846.html Not baby poop green Too bad the interior is not green too! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Kleb is drooling! hot car for Kleb

Most are not rusty. CHit ca go cars are rusty for the most part. I generally look at Memphis to mobile and sometimes dallas. Ft Smith seems to have some pretty decent offerings lately... 1990 Walton bucks I guess. Houston and NOLA cars are often trashed, scams or otherwise a waste of time.

[MBZ] Don't plow your snow! It is hazardous!

A! Life in utopia. http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/montreal/snow-clearing-tractor-shooting-verdun-1.3984950 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] Don't plow your snow! It is hazardous!

s. But it says "victim", not "prepetrator". Apparently, though, the victim was not lilly white, either. Craig On 2/17/17 12:09 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: A! Life in utopia. http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/montreal/snow-cleari

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

Yep. I tried that with the Bronco. It got a lousy 10 MPG with the 170. I got a galaxie with a 289 that got 17 mpg. Put it in the Bronco10 MPG. It takes a certain amount of HP to pull a given vehicle at a given speed. Within reason, changing cu in or top hp goes not matter, if rate of

[MBZ] riots Wuz: 91 300SEL

'nother day in paradise here. No signs of illegal aliens doing more illegal things. They could have been set up somewhere else. I didn't see any. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 9:39 AM how was it there yesterday? All the "guest workers" here

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

Sounds a lot like the SEL Tony.Weird! Dan--- via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 9:49 AM Close. Tony. What was even better was that he had me follow him to a parking lot a couple of blocks away from his house because he has a neighbor who sits out in his garag

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

+1 On my wabbit and quantum, both got new Conti belts right away, and there after every 60k miles as PM. On the Escort, It got new timing belts as per the book. I think that was 90k miles. (2 on it. 1 for the cam and one for the IP) Ford parts for it. I LOVE timing chains, Especially MB

Re: [MBZ] this one doesn't look half bad

Replacement in hand for the ML. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 1:20 PM I corresponded with the guy, might get over there tomorrow or Monday. I;m not sure why I am doing this, but as we all know, "looking is free" right? RIGHT --FT Crai

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

GET IT and get the hood repainted if that bothers you. It will be good for a lifetime if he keeps it away from salt. There is no cheaper transportation over the long haul.. Dan--- via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 1:42 PM Thanks, Larry. They put some more pi

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

I was referring to the 240D, that you say has peeling clear on the hood. That is the one to get, not the 300SEL. I don't think the 300TE ever got 22. Dan--- via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 2:01 PM Yeah, I was thinking that as well. The 300SEL owner says they g

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

Those are different levels of technology. I'd guess the 302 was 20 years newer, from a time where they were trying somewhat to g et more efficiency. the M103 , 420 and 560 are all contemporary, so no technical, or efficiency differences. Craig via Mercedes Fe

Re: [MBZ] This car is probably a pile of crap?

"Lektronic toy that the smoke came out of. $100 for scrap. Hard to buy it when you are meh he ko! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 6:05 PM Mercedes benz S 500 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6006975603.html __

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

One reason might be that it was revealed several years ago that consumer reports was lying to us year after year about how wunnerful toadas were. Or maybe the runaway toadas that killed people. Or maybe the toadas that burned the occupants beyond recognition in a small accident. archer75---

Re: [MBZ] Sat morning OT

Waytago! Keep us posted! This is very interesting to me, and probably many others. If it works for you, maybe I could team up with mao and make some $$. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 18, 2017 at 9:10 AM So after fooling around with the laser cutter yesterd

[MBZ] Laser/3D printer Sat morning OT

https://centralmich.craigslist.org/ele/5990157047.html Interesting. the laser engraver is only 38mm x 38mm I believe. I didn't look into the specs of the 3 d printer. It seems to me that someone like mao could get this setup or something similar and print odometer gears for german cars. Ev

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gnome 3 and Linux Desktop Managers

All reasons why I have not been comfortable moving to linux. Lots of monkeying around under the hood in a language I don't know, and have little interest in learning. Craig via Mercedes February 17, 2017 at 11:40 PM You may recall my abortive attempt last year t

Re: [MBZ] Laser/3D printer Sat morning OT

Most of em use ABS or other common prastics. ABS would be better than the self destructing stuff the Deutsch goobers made them use in the 80s. Even polystyrene would be better than original. Nylon would be ideal. As for the resolution, the stuff I saw printed on the dremel printers appeared

Re: [MBZ] OT: Win 10 questions

or better yet, turn off the auto updates. Alternatively, haul it in to the local welfare book store and use their wireless to let it do 17 hours of updates and 6 or 8 restarts Max Dillon via Mercedes February 19, 2017 at 7:03 AM Manfred, Sounds to me like you n

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

Weld or cnc programming. Even plumbers make more than most kollege grads, especially the buttercups with basketweaving or transgender studies degrees, Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 19, 2017 at 1:25 PM No mooching going on here. I’m not paying his bills. We ha

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevy Cruze Diesel

G Mann via Mercedes February 19, 2017 at 3:48 PM A good marketing department ... We ARE talking GM here. I don't think they have had a good ad since they fired Dinah Shore. ... blah blah blah.. So it is probably doomed. ___

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

Take the dimensions and maybe the remains of the old belt and/or the antenna to the local industrial belt shop. there is a lot of industrial equipment that uses timing belts of some sort. When I built hydraulic power packs, I used timing belts because I could use smaller pulleys than if I had

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

A real industrial belt shop should be able to get the gates belt for you. clay via Mercedes February 20, 2017 at 8:36 PM I snooped around the interwebs looking for this belt shop. They make them too large. I grabbed another antenna and saw that it used a Gates 72

Re: [MBZ] New glow plugs into The White Whale

ug! Replacing all the stupid cheep chineechitprastic ball sockets is one of the first things I do when I get a new OM603. That was one of the first signs of the decline of MB. Max Dillon via Mercedes February 20, 2017 at 9:56 PM A couple weeks ago, after I rest

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gnome 3 and Linux Desktop Managers

You can (and are required to to get reasonably good performance) in winders. You can in Mac OS or OSX (if you like) but you seldom need to for normal stuff. It is Unix underneath. fmiser via Mercedes February 20, 2017 at 11:23 PM Curley wrote: All reasons

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bullshit Course

The fact that this is needed indicates the complete collapse of the pubic skool system and Merkun Kolledges and univerities. But as indicated by the discussions of "how to lie with statistics" on this forum, it is badly needed. No hoya zones are needed more than "safe rooms" archer75--- via

Re: [MBZ] W126 Door Latch

latch is gummed up with that white lithium crap. Real fix is to take it out and take it apart and clean it, then grease with molykote BR2. Practical fix is to spray the snot out of it with contact cleaner, brake cleaner, carb cleaner, etc. and work the snot out of it. Then spray in some oi

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

If you can hear the motor going up and down, then the plastic slider is off or the cable mechanism is toast. I've had both happen. Car-part.com if you need the mechanism. On 124, the door liner has to be pushed up. Rather than the button things as 123 and earlier doors, the 124 has a bunch

Re: [MBZ] The Eagle Has Landed

Easy! go out and buy $500 MB until your yard is full, then start to stack em up! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM How do I curtail my envy? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

That sounds more like the switch is bad. Larry Turner via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 11:50 AM I don't hear anything when I push either button. Let me explain that better - when I push the button to raise the glass I hear nothing. When I push either button to

Re: [MBZ] 83 300SD

Patience, Grasshopper... Doris said it 50+ years ago. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/que-sera-sera/id192699553?i=192700744 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 2:20 PM Back to the subject at hand, so far the guy with the car has not called to accept

Re: [MBZ] The Eagle Has Landed

Is that a M103 or M104? Either way, I have a filter for you. Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 1:47 PM Clay bar and badge removal complete. 300SEL badge is soaking with 3M Adhesive remover which will make the tape come right off in a few minutes. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

I think so. On 124 by far most of the problems were the switch. I know I had to change one rear regulator. 123 1nd 125, I have changed regulators, motors and switches, and one slide. I think I changed another slide many years ago. For the 110, I know I changed a lot of slides and at least o

Re: [MBZ] The Eagle Has Landed

I thought his field full of old MBs and packrats WAS the monument... Max Dillon via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 7:40 PM All hail Marshall! Kaleb was supposed to erect a statute in his honor, maybe that's why his old house is cursed. ___

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Thanks. If I took notes anywhere near as good as you, I'd have remembered that for sure I useta be able to remember all this stuff. To much garbage in during the most recent 2 decades. Jim Cathey via Mercedes February 21, 2017 at 10:11 PM The front/back sw

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Right, and just to be clear, the motor must be separated from the car circuit, either at the screws in the terminal in the door, or as Jim suggested, pull the switch in the console. You must connect both+12v and a negative to test the motor one way. Then flip + and - and test the other direct

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Neither wire for the window motor is brown, because neither is a ground. both return the the switch. The ground is made by the switch. The function is to supply +12v to one wire and a ground to the other for one way, and then revers which one is grounded and which is hot to go the other dir

Re: [MBZ] Rear Window

Pretty early for iris to poke up! Peter Frederick via Mercedes February 22, 2017 at 5:35 PM It's fairly common for the brushes to burn the commutator in the closed position, as it's hard not to hold the switch down a second after the window is up, causing excessi

Re: [MBZ] Knocking

Broken prechamber tip Serp belt idler noiise. Bad Brg. broken spring, broken shock archer75--- via Mercedes February 23, 2017 at 7:53 AM What he said. When I bought the '83 300D both motor mounts were broken and the fan was hitting the shroud off and on. Did yo

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL radiator

Nice! Good find, Fred! Fred Moir via Mercedes February 23, 2017 at 7:04 PM http://www.brinsonco.com/store/page41.html [http://www.brinsonco.com/store/media/ss_size2/1265005303.jpg] Service Group 50 - Radiators

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL Brake Weirdness - Help?

Yup! Pretty simple when you wash out the reservoir so you can see the divide. It is a safety feature to ensure you will have front brakes. TRIM YER POSTS! There! I've been waiting for a chance to get you back! ;>) Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 23, 2017 a

Re: [MBZ] What's a MAS??

I don'r know about that application, but on the E320, I think the Mass airflow sensor was calls MAS. It had a bundle of about 25 bare wires going into the old one. Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 23, 2017 at 9:40 PM So as I dig through the 300SEL, I’m finding t

Re: [MBZ] What's a MAS??

Nice Take several systems mix them up in one black box to ensure failure of multiple systems rather than one. Of course, it costs way more to replace than the Klima or OVP or both together... Peter Frederick via Mercedes February 23, 2017 at 10:08 PM Mul

Re: [MBZ] I had a dime bag and a speed ball

Whatcha complainin' 'bout?Sez: "Price reduced!" Its a steal. (or maybe that's steel) Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 24, 2017 at 8:22 PM Pristine 1982 Mercedes Benz 380 sl convertible http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6017076970.html __

Re: [MBZ] I had a dime bag and a speed ball

You need to feed the need... Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: On other good news, the guy with the SD I offered a low price on did not get back to me so I might be safe. --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] project for Jaime

Beautiful car! I love the body on the 300SEL. Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes February 25, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thats pretty neat... I just bought this, but its too far gone to be a project for me: http://images.jaimekop.com/2017_02_25_300SEL/ Jaime _

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (so far)

E check? I'd guess it is good for 100k. I don't think it is on the list for E service. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 25, 2017 at 8:58 AM What is a good interval on the diff oil when using M1? There is not an interval listed for my 97, I have not dug

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (so far)

Considering that most vehicles NEVER get it changed, I think 60 k is safe, esp with M1. I try to change it in every MB I buy, then don't worry about it much other than a level check now and then. But most of my MBs don't get 100k on them after I bought it. 240D is about there, the first SDL

Re: [MBZ] project for Jaime

That would be so sad. I don't think I could do it. Almost as bad as parting out a gullwing nobody does that anymore! Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes February 25, 2017 at 11:35 AM Yeah... its a shame to part such a car, but I think its the best option. On Sat, F

Re: [MBZ] project for Jaime, 1967 300SEL

eegar chomping Tom McCahill was the auto editor for Mechanix Illustrated. Craig via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> February 25, 2017 at 11:23 AM On Sat, 25 Feb 2017 09:12:20 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes And an instrument cluster which looks like it is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

the 126 is a truly great car. I will argue the best highway car ever made. You just did what it is made for. You will have a very different trip trying to replicate the same trip in a cheep. The one MT trooper I met was VERY nice. Gave me a $5 ticket for 20 over (75 in 55) and told me th

Re: [MBZ] Floor joist repair

Pressure treated lumber from lowes or home despot is not much better than plain lumber. Some brands have changed chemicals and designation, but the vintage 2000 chemical was .20 lowes, .40 lumberyard, and .60 for wood foundations. (or stuff you really wanted to last. I have picked up or order

Re: [MBZ] Floor joist repair

When you get the subfloor in, trickle some water by the window onto the floor and see where it runs. If it runs toward the rotted area, then pull the siding by the window and seal up the window. Probably need to take the window out too. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Floor joist repair

I mean trickle the water INSIDE the house, on the floor, but start the water by the window. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 25, 2017 at 10:53 PM I thought about doing that before I put the subfloor back in so I can see where it goes from under the house.

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (Sunday)

If the PS low pressure hose is original, replace it.That might take care of your leak. Its a good and cheap starting point. Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 8:01 AM Took the 300D out for the early morning grocery run as promised. It was pleased t

Re: [MBZ] Floor joist repair

ayup! Curt Raymond via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 10:02 AM The thing I've found with Lowes or Home Depot wood is its always heavy with water, like its been stored in a lake or something. Our local lumberyard stores framing lumber outside and its always drier t

Re: [MBZ] Floor joist repair

It is. The treating companies ship it wet. The wetter it is, the fresher it is. A big box moves the inventory fast, so it is always dripping wet. It goes squirrelly as it dries. Y ou need to allow for shrink as it dries. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Febru

Re: [MBZ] W126 Door Latch

For not a lot more, you can get a dewalt battery impact or an air impact wrench. Impact wrench is the way to go. I've beat on the hand impact wrenches. In the 60s and 70s, if you had a hondog motorsickle, the hand impact and a 2 lb hammer were the first 2 tools you needed. Hondogs and a lot

Re: [MBZ] Problem with the web site?

it is a VERY exclusive club! You have to have an invite to get in! MG via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 4:37 PM Yup that's what I was going to do. I just wanted to try and find out if a lot of people who might be interested in the list just can't apply because o

Re: [MBZ] Lumber question

I believe that OSB crap is the most dimensionally unstable wood product ever invented or sawed. 7/16 sheeting becomes 5/8 thick after being in the normal air for a couple years and stabilizing. Is there a vapor barrier under the floor? I am guessing you have the cheaped out 3/4 OSB crap (23/

Re: [MBZ] I'm Channeling Ansel Adams/Edward Weston

And it is a $500 rustbucket. fmiser via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 5:47 PM Dan wrote: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6020801431.html Err... if so, he is failing. The shadows are too dark. Ansel would never approve. :) However, that's a good car t

Re: [MBZ] Lumber question

If underlayment was 1/4, that would be perfect. How about this? 23/32 OSB (cheat the consumer) crap then 1/4" 4x8 sheets of cement board, with the joints staggered? New acronym: OSB CTC for cheat the consumer! 7/16 for 1/2 plywood sheeting. How's that for CTC too? MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lumber question

I've never even heard of 7/8" thick OSB CTC crap.Now I have Aren't you LUCKY! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 7:27 PM Well I am really a dumb ass. After cutting up a $60 piece of plywood and jacking around with it most of the day I had

Re: [MBZ] Floor update

I thought Kerdi is what is knockin off the black flag towel guys whose name can't be mentioned Max Dillon via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 7:31 PM Thanks, sounds like a lot of sales mumbo-jumbo. That's what you used in your addition? Floyd Thursby via Merce

Re: [MBZ] W126 Door Latch

Yep, and a 2 lb hammer makes em work good, and helps to loosen the screw. OK Don via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 7:49 PM What Rick said - those work great for Phillips head screws, as the hammer drives the bit into the slot while banging and turning it. Highly re

Re: [MBZ] Lumber question

OSB does well on tests of strength WHEN IT IS NEW and VERY dry! It does very well on compression, torsion and shear tests. It is adequate on tensile tests, all when new. After years in real use, it SUCKS! Havn't you seen sheds or garages made of OSB where it is coming apart? I sure have!

Re: [MBZ] I'm Channeling Ansel Adams/Edward Weston

Its a marsaydeez! that makes it worth 10k as a rustbucket! Curt Raymond via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 8:14 PM How do you know it's a manual transmission? I count the lack of info in the ad as a major detractor. Almost as bad as the rust. Curt Sent from Ya

Re: [MBZ] Today's 300SEL Fun (so far)

A ppi might have been worth the price to avoid the hassles. I directed Wilton's relative (Niece? Granddaughter?) to Steve Pelham for a ppi when she wanted a newish MB. Fortunately she called Wilton for advice, and I was able to point her towards Pelhams. The heap turned out to be a heap. P

[MBZ] 123 armrest

Disassemble the car. Last 2 things left are the driver armreat and the heater. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 10:57 PM What steps are involved in r/r the center 123 armrest? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Polei drives to ND

When I put 4 Blizzaks on the SDL and later on the E320, both were like riding in a high speed snow cat. Very sure-footed. clay via Mercedes February 26, 2017 at 11:01 PM No cruise control on Polei, so it was all foot work for hours and hours. By the end of the t

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 Diesel hard starting

All rubber between the tank, the engine (IP) and back to the tank, including return lines at the injectors. Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 27, 2017 at 8:00 AM Dieselvolk, In the last few weeks the '95 E300 has become a little harder to start, especially when

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 Diesel hard starting

If you replace the ones from the min filter to the IP and from the IP to the collection point, better than surgical cleanliness is a must. More like clean room. Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 27, 2017 at 8:39 AM Good point Curly, I've already replaced some o

Re: [MBZ] Lumber question

I already suggested better. The treated plywood for AWWF. .60 treated. It is made specifically to build foundations with. That us underground. It won't rot, it won't swell up like OSB/advantach/OSB with a fancy coating. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 2

Re: [MBZ] Interesting thread on possible replacement for group 49 battery

2 of them are used in most medium duty Diesel trucks. 49s for me. (or h8, which is the euro designation for a 49) Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 27, 2017 at 9:08 PM 31P? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/384394-anybody-tried-group-31p-batt

Re: [MBZ] Interesting thread on possible replacement for group 49 battery

$100 plus How much for a tow (maybe impound) a new hood and painting same when it burns a hole in the hood under hard braking or getting rear ended, etc. VS a good group 49 Daan sez $139 at the stealer. Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 27, 2017 at 9:17 PM Donate

Re: [MBZ] Clearcoat Peeling

Clear coat is another "benefit" (solution in search of a problem) foisted on us by MomBUSA (and/or the EEEPa or its euro equivalent) I suspect it was developed in part to protect the crappy paint demaned by the EEEPA and or its Euro equivalent for low VOC/low air paint. Best to sand it to

Re: [MBZ] so much for rock auto

lightweight Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 28, 2017 at 3:09 PM I've driven 123 turbodiesels continuously since 1989 for over 100 K miles cumulatively and can't recall ever replacing either injectors or glow plugs. Just the GP relay and fuse.

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