[MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!!

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Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

I always like the “Lights from Mars” on the front of fire trucks. Those are cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Light -D > On Oct 14, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Don't get me started about how bright police lights are now. Blinding, >> very distracting, and

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

I had some assh*t behind me on the way to work one morning in a jacked up pickup truck with one of the LED light bars hung under his front bumper, which was about at my rear view mirror height. I kept brake checking him because he was riding my rear, so then I just slowed down so he would pass

Re: [MBZ] New Car

Exactly. At least there always has been for me. And if the seller doesn’t want to negotiate, I know if I want it bad enough what it’s going to cost me. -D > On Oct 14, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Best

Re: [MBZ] New Car

silver! No, wait, I have a white E300 here... > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 14, 2020, at 5:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Bought the 1999 E320 4Matic with 143k and two owners. Originally delivered >> in PA, shortly after

[MBZ] New Car

Bought the 1999 E320 4Matic with 143k and two owners. Originally delivered in PA, shortly after moving to Sarasota, FL. Smoke silver (yuck!) with mushroom interior. I’ve driven it about five miles and all appears to be well. It runs well, has plenty of get up and go, and everything works, even

Re: [MBZ] Re W211 Headlight Bulbs

I never do. In fact, I use an alcohol wipe on them any time they’re handled just to be sure there’s nothing on the glass envelope. A box of those little single use squares is cheap as wine and they’re really handy in the shop for all sorts of things. -D > On Oct 14, 2020, at 1:03 AM, Rick

Re: [MBZ] Re W211 Headlight Bulbs

I really liked the output and color of the Silver Star and Silver Star Ultras, but as you mentioned, I found the useful lives of these pretty lousy. At nearly $30/pair it was tough to justify replacing them on a regular basis. -D > On Oct 13, 2020, at 10:47 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Mechnical interest/aptitude is not inherited

Accept it, Allen. I’ve got two boys (men, really), one of which has no interest in cars or even maintaining then, it’s just transportation from point A to point B. However, when tasked, he’s actually done his own repairs, but that was during a fairly short period of time a few years ago and

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

Oct 13, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-13 17:06, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> More importantly, what brand bulbs have you been using? Many are junk, >> even brand name ones. > > Good point. I know there are counte

Re: [MBZ] W211 Headlight Bulbs

More importantly, what brand bulbs have you been using? Many are junk, even brand name ones. -D > On Oct 13, 2020, at 4:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > LEDs = lots of unfocused light to blind other drivers with. > Some LEDs try to approximate filament bulbs, and those which

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

I would agree with your observations on the W163. Definitely more of a truck than a car. -D > On Oct 13, 2020, at 9:11 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Interesting...have they been trying to sell it since Thanksgiving, or did > they sell it, buy it back and list it at a higher

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

winter so I will probably do that this winter. > > The AWD Element, prior to its current transmission issues, has also been > good in snow and has all-season tires. > > So I would say if you're not getting the 4Matic, at least plan to get > good snow tires. > > Allan &g

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

Thanks, Mitch! Didn’t know that, just made the assumption since it’s badged as an ML350. I may check it out. -D > On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-12 16:03, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Probably not that often, but if

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

on it, meaning the balance shaft is probably about ready to pop. I don’t need/want/have time for projects right now. The used car market is a real b*tch right now. Slim pickings everywhere. -D > On Oct 12, 2020, at 4:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m curious to know from th

[MBZ] 4Matic - Is It Worth It?

I’m curious to know from those who have experienced it - do you think the 4Matic is worthwhile in inclement weather or northern climates with snow? I ask because I was considering this as a requirement for my northern car, but it’s narrowed the choices so much that I’m wondering if I’m

Re: [MBZ] senior citizen owned and driven

Mitch beat me to it. Also until the oil cooler starts leaking and you have to replace the seal. -D > On Oct 12, 2020, at 4:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might be a decent deal? > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-350/721167.html > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] post office higher-ups are removing the German automaker's iconic three-point star emblem from the front of the vehicles

We had a contract carrier a few years ago that had a basic Chevy, like a Cavalier or Impala, that had rigged a steering wheel on the right side of the cabin with a spare steering column and a couple of bicycle sprockets and chain. It looked real Rube Goldberg but it was actually pretty cool. Of

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

year from 96-99 was just a little bit different then > the facelift models were pretty much the same till the end of the run. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 2020, at 7:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Good to know. I couldn’t figure

Re: [MBZ] Motorwagen

Yeah, I thought that part was pretty funny. I had to look up what “ligroin” was. Apparently a light solvent like naptha. -D > On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:18 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > She’s a witch! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 20

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

10, 2020, at 8:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 99 in the link below is not a facelift car. The electric engine fan > started 99 pre facelift. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 2020, at 6:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: &

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

indicators, etc., etc. I was surprised as well when I opened the hood, as a giveaway is the change to an electric cooling fan. -D > On Oct 10, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-10 19:06, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I would add

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

I would add that the 99 model was facelift car, so it’s got the newer stuff in the cabin and things like electric cooling fan instead of the engine driven one. -D > On Oct 10, 2020, at 5:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope. Most dealers won’t let an owner see th

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

o pay that much! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 10, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Went looking at a couple of W210s sedans with 4Matic, > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The Search Continues...

country. -D > On Oct 10, 2020, at 5:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Can just the owner order a VMI? > > $2800 is close enough to asking price so you will probably succeed. > > On Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 4:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] The Search Continues...

Went looking at a couple of W210s sedans with 4Matic, not something that’s common around here. First one: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/valrico-1999-mercedes-benz-e320-4matic/7207020887.html

Re: [MBZ] Motorwagen

Give Bertha some credit - she drove this thing over 100km on unpaved roads. https://youtu.be/vsGrFYD5Nfs -D > On Oct 10, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1886-benz-patent-motorwagen-replica/ > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency power has been deployed

ive. It runs just above 60HZ at light > load; cheap UPS systems don't like that and switch to battery, which doesn't > last long. I bought two APC Smart UPS systems (from ExcessUPS.com) which run > fine even of the frequency is a slightly high. > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency power has been deployed

Good question. A lot depends on the prime mover being used and type of fuel. With propane you get very little oil dilution, which is good, but you’ll still have breakdown over a relatively short time due to the internal forces, I would think. The business uses a “once a year or 100 hours”

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency power has been deployed

needed maintenance on it, as it had been running continuously since their last hurricane. -D > On Oct 9, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Just be glad you're not in Lake Charles, Louisiana. > > On Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 11:30 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:mer

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency power has been deployed

That’s like the irony of installing a whole house generator system and have no outages since it’s been deployed. Not that I want a hurricane, but... -D > On Oct 9, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > There is no more smug feeling than when you're enjoying the comforts >

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

Is that like Jaimie Lee Curtis’ “bifidus regularus”? -D > On Oct 8, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can take some laxatives to help avert that > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] Today's Dealer Fun

So I swing by my dealer to pick up some parts I had ordered today. During idle chatter with the counter person, I made a remark about how they're ahead of the game because they had the display of “Scent Bombs” that’s always on the counter filled up. For whatever reason, my dealer has all sorts

Re: [MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

Okie Acres East! -D > On Oct 7, 2020, at 4:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 07/10/2020 3:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> Funny you should mention that, next week we're meeting with the guy who >> owns the farm next to mine, he wants to sell out and I'm looking to

Re: [MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

2020 2:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Thanks. Looking forward to being able to spend more time with family. >> >> -D >> > I recommend having them visit you in Florida in winter rather than you going > north. > > RB > > >

Re: [MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

Thanks. Looking forward to being able to spend more time with family. -D > On Oct 7, 2020, at 3:17 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> The Escape is doing just fine. Bought a second >home in Indianapolis near >> family and want to find >a car to put there. > > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

Yeah, the Czech or Latvian or whatever they are Cars245 guys can get lots of good stuff. They got me a set of Magnetti-Marelli Euro headlights for my R129 when you couldn’t find Euro lights for an R129 anywhere else. Always order from their web site rather then auction on eBay they do as

Re: [MBZ] Pinto runabout

At least it’s got the crash shield ahead of the gas tank so it’s not a rolling inferno. -D > On Oct 7, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > For the Mercedes enthusiast who already owns every Mercedes ever made and > wants to branch out into a new field of

Re: [MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

27341.html Plenty like it down here, too. I really want a 4Matic for up there for when there’s snow on the ground. Thanks! -D > > This one is also still posted, but not a 4MATIC > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-newton-mercedes-benz-e320/7195269430.html >

Re: [MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

The Escape is doing just fine. Bought a second home in Indianapolis near family and want to find a car to put there. -D > On Oct 7, 2020, at 8:12 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That lets out K'leb. > > On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 6:59 AM Dan Penoff via Mer

[MBZ] W210 4Matic Wanted

Looking for a W210 4Matic sedan or wagon, ideally 2nd generation/facelift model, in good condition with decent (not high) miles, like under 150k with good provenance. No fixer uppers, please, this needs to be as near a turnkey car as possible. Thanks! -D

Re: [MBZ] Worth saving?

Another donor for Okie Acres and the back 40. -D > On Oct 6, 2020, at 8:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This wagon has returned home. Sold it to a guy, he sold it to another guy. > It’s a 4matic. Guy says the front drive shaft fell out. I have not got under > it to see what

Re: [MBZ] hallucinogenics may be involved

At least the lights, horn and radio work. -D > On Oct 6, 2020, at 2:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://peoria.craigslist.org/cto/d/peoria-1969-mercedes/7199446286.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice car, interesting car jibberish

sistent. I guess I > was the only person to talk with him. He got annoying so finally I had to > tell him I couldn't talk anymore, he got pretty agitated but finally left. > It was weird, I guess he was total schizo. Kinda said too as the guy was > clearly pretty smart but just batsh*

Re: [MBZ] Nice car, interesting car jibberish

This reminds me of the crazy long letters the nutcases who claim sovereign citizenship send in to our clerk’s office to be recorded. https://people.howstuffworks.com/sovereign-citizen-movement.htm -D > On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Read the stuff below

Re: [MBZ] Clear drug abuse issues

Wow. I’ll say. -D > On Oct 5, 2020, at 8:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360581355144677/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Diesel Mercedes 350SD - $6,000 (BRUNSWICK)

$6k is about the price for a decent one that doesn’t have a branded title. -D > On Oct 5, 2020, at 6:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > No pics > > https://brunswick.craigslist.org/cto/d/brunswick-1991-diesel-mercedes-350sd/7208685404.html > > I am the second owner of this car

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300SDL - $1, 500 needs to be sold or it goes to the crusher

Good point, hadn’t thought of that… -D > On Oct 5, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you don't give me $1500 for it, I'll haul it to the crusher for $150. > > Adds like that are just begging for "I'll give you 20% over scrap and you > don't have to drag it to the

Re: [MBZ] Hey I’m Vince and I’m selling my 2003 Mercedes Benz s430

Take the gas cap off, pry the seal out of the groove, flip it over, and put it back in. I haven’t driven the wagon enough to determine if my P0400 CEL was resolved by the discovery of a cracked vacuum line yet. I need to drive it some to see how my new HID headlights are working, too… -D >

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300SDL - $1, 500 needs to be sold or it goes to the crusher

They need to drop the “1”. -D > On Oct 5, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > For sale or Best Offer 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL. 2 owner 4 dr. Rust > free, exterior in very good condition. Excellent dash, door panels, and > headliner. Engine needs some work to get

Re: [MBZ] Getting a Cummins

Is it because of the commercials with the banners the cars drove through? https://youtu.be/7p90_8JJQUI -D > On Oct 5, 2020, at 3:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I use Chevon Delo in my OM617s. > > I have a 30 year old grudge against Shell so I avoid their products. > > Allan

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: German Cars For Sale Blog

k? Seems steep > > --FT > > On 10/5/20 11:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> AZ Bob needs to run down and make a deal on this ASAP: >> >> -D >> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>> From: German Cars For Sale Blog >>> Su

[MBZ] Fwd: German Cars For Sale Blog

AZ Bob needs to run down and make a deal on this ASAP: -D > Begin forwarded message: > > From: German Cars For Sale Blog > Subject: German Cars For Sale Blog > Date: October 5, 2020 at 11:46:07 AM EDT > To: d...@penoff.com > Reply-To: German Cars For Sale Blog > > German Cars For Sale Blog

Re: [MBZ] 280SEL Restoration Project

des > wrote: > > True, but it’s still a cool ride. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 5, 2020, at 6:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yeah, but there’s nothing showing the rust on the door bottoms or >> elsewhere. Need more inf

Re: [MBZ] 280SEL Restoration Project

gt; On Oct 5, 2020, at 5:42 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Lousy pictures, but the price is pretty good: >> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1970-one-owner-mercedes-280sel/7208287502.html >> >> -D >> ___

[MBZ] 280SEL Restoration Project

Lousy pictures, but the price is pretty good: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1970-one-owner-mercedes-280sel/7208287502.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Kleb Car if There Ever Was One

You need to come back down here, Kaleb. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1983-mercedes-300sd-turbo-diesel/7200203657.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

it on but never have a reason to get under there. -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Boy you are a busy Benz repairer. Glad you didn't need motor mounts. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2020, 10:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:me

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

So I ended up replacing the fuel filter, which was due, along with an air filter element, which was also due. Car is now good for many thousands of miles more. Gotta love these W210s, the ultimate “gas and go” cars. -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

Did you read the first paragraph? -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Remind us which car this is? > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 10:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Just got out from under the car aft

Re: [MBZ] Today's Fun

bushings were getting cracked, so I ordered a pair along with a pair of new links. Under $50 for the whole shebang from the dealer, a cheap and easy repair. Maybe I’ll tackle the fuel filter now… -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And yesterday’s, to

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 430ML

lled up at Costco. I had noticed the >> gauge seemed to decline rather rapidly. 14.6mpg. Ugh. My trucks do better >> than that. It is kinda funner to mash the pedal though... >> >> --FT >> Sent from iPhone >> >>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:44 AM, Dan Pen

[MBZ] Today's Fun

And yesterday’s, too. I’ve had a CEL on the 1998 S210 wagon for some time, P0400, which is the EGR or related stuff. I replaced it for just that issue about 14 months ago, and the CEL returned maybe 2-3 months ago. With minimal driving and knowing it wasn’t anything significant, I just let it

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 430ML

t; >> On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Except for the gas you would have to put in it. >> >> -D >> >>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:27 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>>

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 430ML

Except for the gas you would have to put in it. -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:27 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-10-03 07:13, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> That could be a good cheepcheep project. Get the fancy computer or a >> good scanner, diagnose it and get it

Re: [MBZ] Car insurance— interesting “feature”

gt; > So, when you feel like blasting around with you foot down, you "forget" the > phone at home? > > RB > > > On 02/10/2020 11:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I’m using it at present, although grudgingly. Remember, I’m an IT security >>

Re: [MBZ] Car insurance— interesting “feature”

I’m using it at present, although grudgingly. Remember, I’m an IT security professional. Why do I use it? Because I get a significant discount with it, like 20%. When your insurance costs exceed $3k/year for two cars, ten bucks is ten bucks, as Geddy Lee says. I vetted the app and found that

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

Good example is the E320 CDI I sold Kaleb. Dealer maintained from 0 to 317k, I got it with 327k. -D > On Oct 1, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > With a little effort you can find an old Benz that does have service > records which coupled with high mileage,

Re: [MBZ] runs and drives but the transmission stuck in first gear

BAPMIC is a Asian supplier, I believe. I think they’re one of the places that makes the blower motor controllers for my R129 that can’t be found anywhere else. The reviews are all good for the most part. -D > On Sep 30, 2020, at 2:39 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, this is

Re: [MBZ] Headlight polishing

ear and stops/slows further UV >> damage. Using the Focus as a testbed, I might try it on one light and >> use 303 on the other light and see how they compare over time. >> >> Allan >> >> >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: >> >>> Headli

Re: [MBZ] Headlight polishing

Headlight film, such as Lamin-X, won’t prevent UV degradation, but it will slow it down. I don’t use it on my plastic lensed cars, but I do on the ones with glass lenses, as it eliminates things like “sandblasting” that occur over time. Good stuff, I highly recommend. -D > On Sep 30, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] Headlight polishing

I’ve used this kit from 3M a number of times, and it works great and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AIZ5HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 There’s really no “treatment” that will fix the hazing that occurs. It’s because the plastic breaks

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME! -- W163 ML500 ignition switch / no start fixed!

Allan, So Indiana still does the excise tax thing based on value on a sliding scale - for what, 12 years, I believe? At that point the car’s value is to the point where it’s a fixed fee, right? -D > On Sep 29, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME! -- W163 ML500 ignition switch / no start fixed!

rst have to go to the County Assessor and >>>> tax office (2 transactions) to get a title request form sorted out, I >>>> think they calculate the tax, then hand that to the tax man and pay the >>>> tax before you can go to the DMV. Fortunately the 2 county

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME! -- W163 ML500 ignition switch / no start fixed!

Dude, that’s great. Gotta love the easy (and cheap!) fixes. Was this the one that had the lien on it? Did you ever get that sorted out? -D > On Sep 29, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > So if you recall I bought this 05 ML500 in kind of a shady deal, $400 for the >

Re: [MBZ] More rental house fun

Just make sure the doors are open and you’re beating a heater when you put the next coat of the stuff on. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 8:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It had somewhat of an oder when applying it but not a really strong Oder like > I thought it would. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof recall

I would call first. Last time I checked on this recall they had a “range” of vehicles but hadn’t pinned down the actual VINs that were affected. It’s Kaleb’s problem now… -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 4:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will take it in but will also check it

Re: [MBZ] Can someone try this please

I have EPC access. What are you looking for? Give me a VIN. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks. I also tried > > http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_GroupAction.php?lang=E=BM=1=FG=06H=163175=0=33 > > and some links on Front Axle work > >

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

He needs to sell it while it’s working well if he’s not planning on keeping it. -D > On Sep 28, 2020, at 8:41 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That does sound good! Any update? > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Sep 25, 2020 9:38:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > >> Not expecting

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

That almost sounds naughty. And thanks for the reminder, I forgot about the setup. -D > On Sep 27, 2020, at 5:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-09-27 16:52, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> So, just out of curiosity, how do you “dispatch” the little bug

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

> -Curt > > On Sunday, September 27, 2020, 4:21:06 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Mrs. Dan and oldest son were all “We’re going to put out a garden this year!” > > Uh, yeah. > > Florida is a hellish place to garden, not to mention

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

Mrs. Dan and oldest son were all “We’re going to put out a garden this year!” Uh, yeah. Florida is a hellish place to garden, not to mention all of the varmints and bugs we have. They put out tomatoes, beans and jalapenos. I’ve been making jalapeno poppers for lunch with jalapenos. Nothing

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

ng like 3 cases. It was for her bakery business deal. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 27, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Mrs. Dan had a couple of cans of pumpkin pie filling on the grocery list >> for a bundt cake she was going

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

Good to know, Peter, thanks! Guess we’ll hoard the one big can we have for Thanksgiving. -D > On Sep 27, 2020, at 9:12 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > The vast majority of the pie filling pumpkins are grown in a small area in > Iowa (I think) -- a specific variety that isn't

[MBZ] OT - Pumpkin Shortage?

Mrs. Dan had a couple of cans of pumpkin pie filling on the grocery list for a bundt cake she was going to make today. No (canned) pumpkin to be found anywhere. Publix had a sign on the shelf saying there were “production shortages” of pumpkin. How can that be? Guess I’ll have to go with the

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

Karl, Based on what I’m reading it’s not so much of hate for California as it is for the perception that Californians are all of the same political persuasion, which some people don’t care for. Guess some of these people know nothing of Orange County, do they? Anyway, this thread is taking a

[MBZ] Clay's Got a Big Blow Coming!

Looks like Clay is going to be close to a Arctic hurricane! https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=AKZ017=AKC282=AKZ017_place1=25%20Miles%20WNW%20Point%20Latouche%20AK=Special+Weather+Statement=59.988=-140.3174

Re: [MBZ] W123 yellow Bosch fog lamp

Buy the headlight assembly and toss the extras on the shelf in case you need them later. The fog lamp is $266 from the dealer new, and aftermarket not much cheaper. -D > On Sep 26, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My '83 300TD wagon has a badly cracked front

Re: [MBZ] Aviation version of cheap benz?

My project days are pretty much over. I’m focused on the end run towards retirement. Maybe then… -D > On Sep 25, 2020, at 9:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you run out of Mercedes projects, you can always put together a Lancair, > Van's RV, or Tailwind. I saw a LNC235 kit,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 25, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I could never do that. On the way over I typically had to be functional and >> ready to work the next day. My flights usually put me in late in the da

Re: [MBZ] Aviation version of cheap benz?

with some Cessnas and whatnot, so no real need to > buy anything just yet. > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2020, 1:53 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Luscombe, doc, you need a Luscombe. >> >> Something you can fly that will arrive after a car driven the same route.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

2:27 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via > Mercedes wrote: > > Drinking helps. Anesthetize yourself for 8 or 10 hours then spend the last > hours eating > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 25, 2020, at 8:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

in COVID 19. > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Just flew up to Indianapolis last week to see family. It was surreal. > > The airports, even at what would normally be considered peak times (Sunday > afterno

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

Just flew up to Indianapolis last week to see family. It was surreal. The airports, even at what would normally be considered peak times (Sunday afternoon) were empty. Wander through security leisurely. No stores or restaurants open, other than sit-down ones, and those were all serving

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

y, September 25, 2020, 4:52:01 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I traveled to Asia a number of times each year. It was a total mind f*ck > whenever I went because of the “loss” of a day going over. Worse than that, > trying to interact with people back in the S

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

here i can't get there by > 300CD > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2020, 4:52 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > I traveled to Asia a number of times each year. It was a total mind f*ck > whenever I went beca

Re: [MBZ] Aviation version of cheap benz?

Luscombe, doc, you need a Luscombe. Something you can fly that will arrive after a car driven the same route. -D > On Sep 25, 2020, at 4:49 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, that's one part of the wing that will not need rebuilding at least. > > More than one person has

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dealing with Asia is weird

I traveled to Asia a number of times each year. It was a total mind f*ck whenever I went because of the “loss” of a day going over. Worse than that, trying to interact with people back in the States was even worse, like “OK, it’s 12 noon here so it’s midnight last night at home.” That leaves a

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Give me a VIN and I can identify the part number. -D > On Sep 23, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes > wrote: > > The problem I suspected is the vacuum pump in the trunk. This pump is very > different from those I saw on Ebay. I believe because this model 350SDL > comes with

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Vacuum pump

Correct. There is a “snap switch” that reverses the pump so that in one mode it supplies pressure (unlock) and in the other mode it supplies vacuum (lock). It also has a time out function if maximum pressure or vacuum isn’t met. If that occurs, it won’t “flip” to the other mode, making it lock

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