Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something!

trunk lid. >>> >>> clay >>> >>> “I think it’s time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our >>> history, about our traditions, and about our culture, and we stop this >>> general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.” >>> >>&

Re: [MBZ] Looks like I get to spend several days in the hospital

Hmm. Could be possibility. Good luck with the catheterization. -D > On Nov 12, 2020, at 5:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if when that car was rolling off the trailer and jumped in and > slammed my back left side into the b pillar caused it. > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Timing jump engine will need to be replaced -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 350 Sport Wagon 4D, $2, 700

Agreed. This has all the indications of the balance shaft cacking. -D > On Nov 12, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm thinking balance shaft, given the track record. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

Get a flat panel antenna for the receiver which will help immensely. -D > On Nov 12, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-11-12 12:49, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Pringles can or reasonable facsimile: >> https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ho

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

Pringles can or reasonable facsimile: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/ -D > On Nov 12, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have an 802.11n signal in building 1. > I want to distribute that signal in building 2, 350'

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something!

They’ve done this in some form for years. Earlier models like the W140s had a strap with a “T” shape on the end that you place in a slot on the bottom edge of the trunk. W210s have a “handle” similar to this that hooks on the trunk edge. -D > On Nov 11, 2020, at 7:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 6spd

e, if I bought one with good plastic and left it in the driveway, it > might become crappy plastic in a hurry, just like the aging clearcoat on my > W140 became bad clearcoat within a year or two. > > Mitch. > > On 2020-11-11 10:45, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Ye

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 6spd

11, 2020, at 10:42 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-11-11 10:31, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> No 230SLKs. Supercharger is problematic with known front seal issues. >> Not a difficult fix, but not something I care to do. > > > Is it worse t

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 6spd

No 230SLKs. Supercharger is problematic with known front seal issues. Not a difficult fix, but not something I care to do. 320SLKs are better for a lot of reasons. Hydraulics on both are a real PITA to work on, but inexpensive to replace (rebuild) with cylinders from Klaus. -D > On Nov 11,

Re: [MBZ] Too good to pass up? Buy and Finish 1929 Mercedes Gazelle Kit Car - $1, 500 (Indian Trail)

For $1500 if it’s all there it would be a fun project as-is. -D > On Nov 11, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Would a 606 fit? > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-buy-and-finish-1929-mercedes/7228646130.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

Dude, It’s called “iCloud”. Set up an account for free with 5GB of storage and let it host your contacts. It will sync everything across any and all of your iCloud authenticated devices. -D > On Nov 6, 2020, at 4:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I feel your pain. > I merely

Re: [MBZ] Foggy Headlights

I would be really careful about this. I say that because I have a pair of HID headlights on my S210 wagon that the PO did the spar varnish or urethane thing to, and when they got cloudy I tried to polish them and couldn’t get through whatever it was that they sprayed on it. -D > On Nov 5,

Re: [MBZ] some good news from the election?

Agreed. I like how they disabled options that were originally sold on a car after it was resold. -D > On Nov 4, 2020, at 7:26 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >> John Deere is the WORST when it comes to this sort of thing. > > I don't think Elon Musk and Tesla are any better. > >

Re: [MBZ] antifreeze testers

Best way to do it. A refractor measures specific gravity far better than one of those float things. As an added benefit, you can use the same tool to measure specific gravity (state of charge) of batteries, too. I’ve had one for years. Almost as handy as a “Kriket” belt tension tool. -D >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1964 MERCEDES 190D

Many of the W110s were on the column. Floor shifters were an option on most models and fairly rare. -D > On Nov 4, 2020, at 5:45 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > My '70 220D had the four speed shifter on the column, as did the 1966 220 > finnie that I drove once. > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at

Re: [MBZ] some good news from the election?

John Deere is the WORST when it comes to this sort of thing. -D > On Nov 4, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not only did it pass it was a wide margin.The car makers and their lobbyists > really cranked up their fear campaign on this one. This was actually the >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1964 MERCEDES 190D

That’s one thing - the metal on these oldsters is substantial enough that if it’s intact it can be reworked. I really like watching someone do “leading”, a REAL man’s body filler. -D > On Nov 4, 2020, at 5:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I looked at the crunched fender. Without a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1964 MERCEDES 190D

It’s quite possible they’re still available. There is tons of stuff for W110/111/112s still available from Mercedes. -D > On Nov 4, 2020, at 3:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > could probably source those from somewhere, I think I have seen junkers on FB > or CL for not a lot

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Pulls like a freight train

Yeah, having worked on farms as a kid and even driven the occasional tractor during plowing and planting season, that 36 bottom plow was pretty hard to grasp. I noticed in the comments that someone joked about it not being crippled by the manufacturer (like John Deere) to prevent the

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Pulls like a freight train

and swimsuits with a bunch of Amish people sprinkled in between. -D > On Nov 3, 2020, at 11:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > good plan > > --FT > > On 11/3/20 11:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I always made sure I showed up just before lunch t

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Pulls like a freight train

re... it was pretty funny. > I told him I had a daughter too and knew what all that was about and he got a > laugh out of that.] > > --FT > > On 11/3/20 8:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> First time I saw one of these gatherings was at the railroad museum in &g

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 280SE $2k, might come with a Painfully-White nuclear family

I like the color combination. -D > On Nov 3, 2020, at 10:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > In a Very White neighborhood too > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1978-mercedes-280-se-class/7224446427.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Ozone Generator on Woot!

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Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Pulls like a freight train

First time I saw one of these gatherings was at the railroad museum in Sacramento, CA. I was out there for business and had brought the family to enjoy an extended weekend. We were looking for something to do and saw there was some sort of big event at the museum, so we went there for the day.

[MBZ] Today's Nugget of Truth

"Turning back the clocks and adding an hour to 2020 is like getting a bonus track on a Yoko Ono album.” -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] These are the sorts of posts you see on a daily basis on Fakebook

The monkey lube places serve a purpose for people like my oldest son who have little motivation for doing it themselves and have a fairly common vehicle, such as his Ford Escape. However, when I had Focci some years back I found the dealer did a good job of oil changes in their “fast lane”

Re: [MBZ] Damn

That sucks. I wonder if they’re going to do a final “Celebrity Jeopardy” with him on Saturday Night Live”? “I’ll take anal bum cover for $400, Trebek." -D > On Oct 31, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54761824 > >

Re: [MBZ] El benzo

Eye bleach, please. -D > On Oct 30, 2020, at 7:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://preview.redd.it/daewfxags4v51.jpg?width=640=smart=webp=bb564f39ad9ecc2a11ebf64da70221893434f552 > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Generator

Not a bad deal, these are actually pretty decent gensets. Wonder what kind of hours they have on them. -D > On Oct 30, 2020, at 7:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666928197325481/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Alarmin W210

This is what I was thinking. The alarm system works closely with the PSE (central locking system) on these cars, so I’ll do some deep diving in that section when I get a chance tonight. I’m also wondering if the “anti towing” part is an issue, as my driveway is at an angle. Not that much, but

Re: [MBZ] Alarmin W210

Both fobs were hanging on a hook in the house. -D > On Oct 27, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >> Youngest son observed the 99 W210 4Matic blinking it’s lights without any >> interaction on two occasions. > > My vote is for a pocketed fob being poked during normal movement. I've had

[MBZ] Alarmin W210

Youngest son observed the 99 W210 4Matic blinking it’s lights without any interaction on two occasions. When I would go to investigate this behavior had ceased. I finally witnessed it myself last night while working in the garage. At first, I wondered if a loud noise had triggered it, but

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 no audio, was window regulator

Optical bypass merely allows you to bypass a suspected bad component, but you have to have a STAR system to reconfigure the optical loop if you make any permanent changes, like removing the CD changer if it’s bad. -D > On Oct 25, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

If Clay isn’t set on a Mac, I would concur that there are any number of more than adequate HPs out there that will meet or exceed his needs. I picked up an i5 17” behemoth for the wife just before Xmas last year courtesy of a sharp-eyed HP employee buddy I know. for less than $300. Even without

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

More importantly, they’re morons who are too busy looking at their phones while they drive. -D > On Oct 25, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well unfortunately people need all those collision sensors in order to even > drive these days because they are such

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

Depends. If you’re looking for a laptop and the related lack of weight and ease of use, I would recommend a 13” i5 or greater MacBook Air from maybe 2013-14. Beware MacBook Pros from 2014-2018, as they had well known issues with displays and keyboards. I have a 2013 13” MBA and while I rarely

Re: [MBZ] Uro W123 headlight doors

From what I could find when I had my last W123, Ûro was the only game in town if you wanted a new one. Sucks, but since it’s an appearance part and not something functional, I don’t have a problem with it. Just beware - I made the mistake of buying one of their w124 grilles when I had my last

[MBZ] Biker Bar

Since we’ve been posting jokes recently…. A crusty old biker out on a long summer ride in the country pulls up to a tavern in the middle of no where, parks his bike and walks inside.. As he passes through the swinging doors, he sees a sign hanging over the bar: COLD BEER: $2.00 HAMBURGER:

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

Had the same problem in my 02 ML500. Ended up having to send the head unit off for rebuilding. You probably don’t want to drop the coin, but there’s a guy in New Jersey (not Jaime) who rebuilds them for a flat fee for $200. He did mine twice, then when it puked the third time he swapped it out.

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

Yeah, I figure you would…. -D > On Oct 24, 2020, at 5:49 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > >> >> I can’t imagine defining a car to buy by the telematics. >> > > Oh Dan, I can :-) > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Orphaned w210 fuel strainer

I’ll post a screen shot of the EPC, I doubt it will work as it never does. I’ll cc: you on it, Mitch, so you can repost. -D > On Oct 24, 2020, at 3:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-24 15:11, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I did a “where used

Re: [MBZ] Orphaned w210 fuel strainer

I did a “where used” in the EPC. It’s for W210 diesels and W115 diesels. -D > On Oct 24, 2020, at 2:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, Mitch. That is weird. It definitely won't fit on my 300TD wagon. > Those are much larger. > > On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Brave Browser

Hitler List. I don’t recall anything like that being brought up here. Good to see you’re still kicking, Mao. Hope all is well. -D > On Oct 24, 2020, at 12:39 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has anybody used this browser? > The thing I don't like is I must remove gmail addresses

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

Buy an older model and put an aftermarket head unit in it that has CarPlay or whatever you want. I can’t imagine defining a car to buy by the telematics. -D > On Oct 24, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Right, MB appear to have it in some models starting 2016,

Re: [MBZ] OT:Wildfire

Knock it off, both of you. Unless you’re looking for some time off. -D/List Mom/lil’ Hilter > On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's like saying that Louisiana is another Republican paradise because of > the hurricanes. > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: kit cars

Mitch, I noticed that the 40 Ford coupe kit has the rare “Zündfolge” engine in it, too. -D > On Oct 23, 2020, at 12:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://kcclassicauto.com/1971_Volkswagen_40_Ford_Coupe_Beetle-1113-Lg.html > > Then there was the Elegant Beetle (rolls royce

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: kit cars

You’re right, Randy! I forgot about the “coupe” conversion kit. That was cool too. -D > On Oct 23, 2020, at 1:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't fully recall but was there a different trunk lid too, or just the > hood. I have always liked the look of the '40 Ford so that

Re: [MBZ] An original is millions, here is a great way to enjoy this amazing classic look for a fraction of the price

I was into kit cars when I was a teenager. My Dad talked about a Bradley GT for years but never pulled the trigger. The ones that really interested me were the ones that used the Beetle body but sectioned portions of it off and then put a fiberglass body on to the Beetle - there was a company

Re: [MBZ] An original is millions, here is a great way to enjoy this amazing classic look for a fraction of the price

Yup. Common prime mover for these kits when they came out. Pinto or Mustang II drivetrains. -D > On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pinto engine? > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/madison-1929-mercedes-ssk-fiberfab/7218788317.html > > -- >

[MBZ] Can't Live Without Them

Yeah, these are knockoffs, but they’re cheap and probably work just as well. Don’t know what I would do without mine: https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=Instrument+Cluster+Removal+Pulling+Hooks+Tool+for+Mercedes+Benz=nb_sb_noss

Re: [MBZ] New dishwasher is in

Bosch dishwashers are the bomb. My brother in law turned us on to them, now he lives in a house with a Whirlpool builder’s grade dishwasher that you can hear running throughout the house. If he wasn’t a single guy who’s rarely home and probably never uses it, I’m betting he would have swapped

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas!

ote: > >> I don't have any hubcap cars, but maybe my 201.034 needs this... >> https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083M6C5PJ >> >> On 2020-10-22 16:43, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>> Did you look at the “Compare with similar items” at the bottom of the >>> pa

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas!

Did you look at the “Compare with similar items” at the bottom of the page? They appear to be selling bundt, 8 hole and Gullideckel versions, too. -D > On Oct 22, 2020, at 11:36 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those are pretty nice. I'm gonna get one and paint it red like the real

Re: [MBZ] Gorgeous light green 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300 SE, $1, 499

Love the color. Can’t beat a W126, either. One of the best cars MB ever made. -D > On Oct 22, 2020, at 9:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've never seen this color > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3372979066131632 > > 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300 SE > $1,499

Re: [MBZ] fakebook morons

Pretty typical FB behavior. When I’ve posted cars for sale or other things, I would venture that easily 75% of the PMs I get are just the canned “Is this still available?” with no response when I reply. I don’t get it. I’ve tried putting a disclaimer in ads about not responding to these generic

Re: [MBZ] OT back to washing machines

ience buying a washer a few months ago, Lowes has more > choices on their website than they have in stock in the stores. In the > stores they indeed have mostly the higher-featured, higher-priced > selections. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> W

Re: [MBZ] OT back to washing machines

Interesting. Thanks! -D > On Oct 21, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan says: > >> We’re shopping appliances for the new house > > Check this place out. > > https://m.facebook.com/bargainwarehouseappliances/ > > > Rick > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT back to washing machines

cturers. > Fred. > > On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 12:55 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> We’re shopping appliances for the new house, and all I can say is there >> seems to be nothing in the way of basic, plain Jane sort of appliances any >&g

Re: [MBZ] OT back to washing machines

We’re shopping appliances for the new house, and all I can say is there seems to be nothing in the way of basic, plain Jane sort of appliances any more. I figured we could find an inexpensive washer and dryer and like you, I was stunned when I walked through Lowe’s the other day and didn’t see

Re: [MBZ] So many stupid people, or maybe I am the stupid one?

The B and C series are great in industrial applications, but I’m not sure they’re good for over the road in anything other than a large or medium sized truck chassis. -D > On Oct 21, 2020, at 12:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-21 06:39, Dan Penoff via Me

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 190D

POR15 makes a really good epoxy for refinishing steering wheels. It takes some time to d the job, but if you’re careful and follow the instructions it works out nicely. Mercedes closed out their NOS steering wheels a couple of years ago. I was able to snag one for the 220SEb for around $400,

Re: [MBZ] OT generator question

When I worked for an Onan distributor years ago there was constant banter along these lines, of course. -D > On Oct 21, 2020, at 8:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So you’re an Onanist! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 21, 2020, at 1:29 AM, G Mann via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] OT generator question

Keep spilling that seed, dang it. > On Oct 21, 2020, at 8:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So you’re an Onanist! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 21, 2020, at 1:29 AM, G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I've >> become the Okie Acres of Onan gensets > >

Re: [MBZ] So many stupid people, or maybe I am the stupid one?

Agreed. The B series is not ideal for an automotive engine swap for a myriad of reasons. Granted, it’s a great engine in the right application, but a W126 conversion is not that. -D > On Oct 21, 2020, at 12:46 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be interesting to know how

Re: [MBZ] OT generator question

for the info. Yes the price did strike me as wishful thinking, > compared to a new 7500 watt Generac at Lowes for $1,999. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Onan 6.5NH and an LT II 60 amp contactor style transfer switch. >> >> You are looking

Re: [MBZ] OT generator question

Onan 6.5NH and an LT II 60 amp contactor style transfer switch. You are looking at the 240D of generators and transfer switches. Not only that, my former employer, Buckeye Power Sales, has been maintaining it. They do a good job and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Yes, it would be

Re: [MBZ] HF spat

would aggressively prevent you from giving it up in any way. -D > On Oct 20, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > My non compete from my last job just ran out. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 20, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Merce

Re: [MBZ] HF spat

Non-competes are notoriously difficult to enforce. I had one at Kohler, and at first refused to sign. My attorney looked at it, laughed, and told me to sign it. I know of a few occasions where they invoked it, one with a guy I used to work with that tried to go to Generac after he left Kohler.

Re: [MBZ] OT Sharing with the club members (too much?) (with Benz content)

I used to distance ride in WI on a Trek I picked up from the factory. For the life of me I can’t recall the model, but I do recall when the wife found out what I paid for it…. Wisconsin is a great place for cross country rids, as there aren’t many significant hills. plenty of dips and rises to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now it's the washing machine

ore > price. > > -Curt > > On Friday, October 16, 2020, 9:33:41 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > For what it’s worth, I was wondering about the chatter about new appliances > being unobtanium due to everyone staying home with the pandemic. Ou

Re: [MBZ] OT: Increasing the vast northern estate

And the roads in the interior. If you want to call them roads, that is. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > I used to work for Intl. Paper back in the mid 70s, who at that time owned > most of the North woods. > > On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 12:41

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

tire-law > > Might explain why the Tampa tire store said 'we don't sell snow tires'. > > On 2020-10-19 12:58, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> So that’s what that means… > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search li

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

So that’s what that means… -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-19 12:40, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> That’s what mine are. 215/55 R16. >> I was looking at the Firestone Weathergrip AS touring: > > It app

Re: [MBZ] OT: Increasing the vast northern estate

I thought Curt said they didn’t have it at the camp? Or cell service? At least not reliably. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:39 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > We have internets in Maine. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:26 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

That’s what mine are. 215/55 R16. I was looking at the Firestone Weathergrip AS touring: https://www.firestonetire.com/tire/weathergrip -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-19 11:54, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] OT: Increasing the vast northern estate

No Internets, no city dwellers. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > My thoughts exactly! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 19, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> How can you even consider selling that barn? >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Wheels for W210

17” wheels on the W210 were optional, I believe. 16” wheel are standard, at least that’s what’s on the three W210s around here. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 11:54 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I tried a 15" wheel (from 124) I had laying around, and it does not go on > the E320. Also,

Re: [MBZ] Weight limit 20,000lb

They couldn’t see what was happening, other than maybe the signs as they passed by them. They’re lucky to have survived. -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-19 07:23, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Death wish. I can’t ev

Re: [MBZ] OT: Increasing the vast northern estate

It does when it’s almost in Canada. Caribou, Maine is not exactly where the folks from major cities are decamping to. You want granite in your house there you just go out in the front yard and dig some up… -D > On Oct 19, 2020, at 7:52 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > A house

Re: [MBZ] Weight limit 20,000lb

Death wish. I can’t even imagine. -D > On Oct 18, 2020, at 9:28 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Professional driver on a closed circui, I mean, public road. > Please do not try this at home. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7FKYU-cwE > >

[MBZ] Today's Fun

Low level day for the most part. Bled the brake system on the E320 4Matic, so that’s done. So, so easy with the pressure bleeder. Fronts are a little tough with the wheels on as the bleeder screws face the inside of the wheel. Much easier to do with the front wheels off, but I made it work

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

Tires Plus, a national tire retailer, has a shop nearby that use on occasion. They actually have a spreader bar for doing Mercedes alignments, to give you an idea of their skill set. I also take advantage of their in house credit card, as they’ll often give you 6 or 12 months same as cash.

Re: [MBZ] Cheep 230 5-speed

This is correct. There are issues with compressor shaft seals that have to be dealt with. I believe it’s not that bad of a repair on a scale compared to say, an M648(?) oil cooler, but it’s not fun. I researched this somewhat when I started looking for R170s for Mrs. Dan and what I found made

Re: [MBZ] More W210 4Matic Fun

> --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 17, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> . I swung by Advance Auto to pick up my online order for two jugs of Mobil 1 >> 75/90W gear oil. > > ___

[MBZ] More W210 4Matic Fun

I was all worked up last night about draining and refilling the differentials, as I was able to drive the car back and forth to my office, so I was sure things would be good and warm. I swung by Advance Auto to pick up my online order for two jugs of Mobil 1 75/90W gear oil. I get home, change

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather engine starting aids.

nson > 01/09/2020 > >> On Oct 16, 2020, at 6:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It was only 93F here today, and will only get down to 73F overnight. >> Shoveling constantly to clear the drifts of sunshine here. When I wrapped up >> in t

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather engine starting aids.

It was only 93F here today, and will only get down to 73F overnight. Shoveling constantly to clear the drifts of sunshine here. When I wrapped up in the garage tonight around 8:30 it was still in the mid 80s. -D > On Oct 16, 2020, at 10:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hard winter is

[MBZ] Another Kleb Car

W210 diesel with some AMG wheels, too! https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/riverview-1997-mercedes-e300-diesel/7215374528.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now it's the washing machine

ty >> room in the house ;) >> Frankly I expected it to, as you say, fuse into a solid block but after 7 >> or 8 years (closer to 8 I think) its still fine. >> -Curt >> >>On Thursday, May 28, 2020, 10:46:28 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Commence!

; > On Oct 15, 2020, at 10:01 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >> > wrote: >> > >> > Dan, >> > When you change fluid in 4matic transfer case make sure you take it out & >> > do figure 8's. >> > Documented online. >> >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 E320 Mercedes Benz $1000 Chandler

Sorry. I got this confused with the one in Chandler. -D > On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the car posted was in AZ? > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Hey, it's only Evansville, and you can take that fancy

Re: [MBZ] low miles S320

t; websites (which report a max $3K private party price for that car). > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Ask is a bit outlandish as it’s an S320. If it was an S500 maybe. On a good >> day, considering the miles and condition, it’s a $4k-$5k car. &

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

My local Ace Hardware had the right size rivets. Cheaper than the dealer, too. -D > On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-15 12:30, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> If your use of the rear windows is limited, the generic Dorman is

[MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Commence!

Started in on the new E320 last night. Got the car vacuumed out and washed. Polished the headlights. Been cleaning carpets between meetings today. Later on I’ll start in on the hard surfaces in the interior and get the exterior clay’ed, polished and waxed. I need to pull a spark plug to see if

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!!

now it won't start, so > something is draining it. Needs tires and rear brakes."* > > Transmission replacement or rebuild - $2500 (?) > Electrical troubleshooting - $500 ? > New Tires - $300 - 700 > New brakes - $200 - $800? > > All that + $500 sale

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 E320 Mercedes Benz $1000 Chandler

gel wrote: > > Are you a smoker? I wouldn't have guessed... > > On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 1:28 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Hey, it's only Evansville, and you can take that fancy interstate they’ve > been wanting to build f

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!!

replacement or rebuild - $2500 (?) > Electrical troubleshooting - $500 ? > New Tires - $300 - 700 > New brakes - $200 - $800? > > All that + $500 sales price = $4500, more or less. > > On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> w

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

If your use of the rear windows is limited, the generic Dorman is cheap and does the job. I don’t know if this is one that’s riveted in place, if so, better have some big rivets and the appropriate tool to pop them. -D > On Oct 15, 2020, at 12:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 E320 Mercedes Benz $1000 Chandler

Hey, it's only Evansville, and you can take that fancy interstate they’ve been wanting to build for decades. I can’t forget all the trips I made from Indy to Evansville for business purposes that were a full day just to make the round trip. Ugh. Also, while you’re there you can go across the

Re: [MBZ] low miles S320

Ask is a bit outlandish as it’s an S320. If it was an S500 maybe. On a good day, considering the miles and condition, it’s a $4k-$5k car. -D > On Oct 15, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

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