Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
oncern. > > Randy > > >> On 15/02/2022 10:13 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> I was thinking the same thing, the forces on a 2 post lift are pretty big. >> >> -Curt >> >> On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 11:04:58 AM EST, Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] Oil

2022-02-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I bought shell Rotella 5W40 at Walmart a couple of weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2022, at 1:14 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > One of my vehicles is a Ford F350 with the 6.0 diesel. The oil of choice > for that engine is now full synthetic 5W40 year round. I'm finding

Re: [MBZ] Oil

2022-02-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yup bad decisions and fraudulent occupancy have dire consequences. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2022, at 10:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> Could find no T6 that could be ordered anywhere. This is unbelievable. > > It's only going to get worse as time goes on.

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I had two former mechanics retire who were donating lifts. Just had to uninstall them and transport and reinstall in my garage. I looked into it and it wasn’t worth it for me mostly because I didn’t have the equipment and knowledge to remove, move and re-install. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
don't have some way of indicating that > the load is too far out of balance. Or do they? > > > >> On Tue, Feb 15, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> I was thinking the same thing, the forces on a 2 post lift are pretty big. >> >> -Curt >>

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
ift how much does it move when you push > the front or rear up or down? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 15, 2022, at 11:45 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Depending upon whether lift is symmetrical or asymmetrical, you pull car in >

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:10 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I don’t know. I have only done this a couple of times. It should feel >> balanced. Not be more tippy one end vs the other. It’s not an exact science. >

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
gt;> them), and they have a jack tray so you can lift the car up and take off >> wheels too so that would be handy but would not be as flexible as a 2-post. >> https://www.amgohyd.com/product/408-hp/ I guess that is a standard option >> for these 4-posts. >> >&g

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

2022-03-05 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
9-10 in California Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2022, at 3:03 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am counting on 8 before it's all over. > >> On Sat, Mar 5, 2022, 10:37 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Closer to six bucks soon. >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

2022-03-05 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Diesel even higher. Better sell them when you get your battery operated fake green toy! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2022, at 11:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bodes well for us diesel lovers. > >> On Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 11:09 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

2022-03-05 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Discussion of gas prices is related to cars. Nobody specified or implied a specific reason for the increase so I would say no. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2022, at 3:52 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > is this considered political by the moderator? > >> On Sat, Mar 5, 2022,

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

2022-03-05 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ha yeah. I’m not perplexed. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2022, at 12:06 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Doubled in about 1.5yr. I can’t understand it. It’s perplexing. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Mar 4, 2022, at 11:09 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

[MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Guess how much? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
$3.65 per gallon vs $5.20 for Dino diesel. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2022, at 5:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well now that would depend. If you made it yourself, free. If you purchased > it from a neighborhood co-op, $2 a gallon maybe $3. If you purchased it from > a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Probably because it’s currently in higher demand due to heating oil demand. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2022, at 5:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Filled up with diesel at Sam’s this afternoon at $4.89. When I filled up > Monday it was $4.09. The Friday before was

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
And it’s made from recycled restaurant oil so not farmed soybean oil biodiesel. I’m the ultimate green renegade! No fake green EVs for me! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2022, at 5:18 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The last time I bought bioD at a station it was like $0.10

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yours! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2022, at 5:45 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > For which car? > >> On Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 5:34 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> $3.65 per gallon vs $5.20 for Dino diesel. >> >> Sent from m

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

2022-03-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
wrote: >>>> >>>  >>> For which car? >>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2022, 5:34 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >>>> wrote: >>>> $3.65 per gallon vs $5.20 for Dino diesel. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone &

Re: [MBZ] MB battery factory in AL

2022-03-16 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
They are actually way more green than EV batteries because they can be easily recycled. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2022, at 10:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > No one claims that Exide batteries are "green" > >> On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 9:59 PM Dwight Giles via

Re: [MBZ] $168

2022-03-09 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Freaking ridiculous. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2022, at 5:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s how much it cost my dad to fill up his 98 e300 today. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] $168

2022-03-09 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I believe it is $8 per gallon in some parts of California. Where does he live? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2022, at 7:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > If it had a 21 gallon tank and was bone dry, that would be $8.00 a gallon. I > call BS. > > Rick > > From:

[MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What you you all think of a vintage 911? A friend of mine wants to go halfsies on one. He seems to like the 911SC as the engine is supposedly bulletproof. I think the earlier 911T, E or S are better looking but they are prohibitively expensive. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Never seen a 220D with real leather

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Neither have I. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2022, at 8:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/284710574070?hash=item424a1297f6:g:MAkAAOSweBBiNRGg > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Not worried about rust. He lives in California and I would only drive during non winter months. But high maintenance costs are a concern. Hmm. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2022, at 10:21 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri. > I have had 2 porsches. A 912 and a 911 both

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I already own a couple of rental properties with him. No issues so far so not really worried about that. It’s good to share responsibility if problems arise. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2022, at 9:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> A friend of mine wants to go

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes that’s a concern. If he wants to sell the rental properties I don’t care. We already made a good profit on appreciation alone. If he wants to sell the car I don’t really care either as I wouldn’t have any serious attachment to it. It’s not a Mercedes after all! I view the 911 as an

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

2022-03-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
So what about home heating oil? What happens next winter when I have to heat my house? At this rate it is doubtful that prices will normalize by then and I go through a full 250 gallon tank of oil during the winter and that’s keeping the house at 60 degrees on average. If oil hits $8 per gallon

Re: [MBZ] Was Oil, now Bread Machine

2022-03-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
My aunt and uncle owned (now my cousins) a flour mill in central Greece. It was quite an operation. While growing up in Athens, we’d get sack loads of whole wheat flour. My father would bake a lot of bread. We froze the excess loaves. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2022, at 7:23 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] How sad

2022-03-12 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yup. Low class morons. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2022, at 9:03 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > capital offense for that stack > >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2022, 8:23 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] Diesel oil availability

2022-03-12 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I remember a thread a few weeks ago regarding a shortage of diesel motor oil. FYI, I see rotella 15W40 and 5W40 at Home Depot. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] I decided to give the S550

2022-02-21 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I saw one yesterday while driving and admired its good looks. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2022, at 3:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A bit of a wash since it’s such a nice day. Gotta get on sourcing parts and > get it sorted. There’s something about a big Benz in 040

[MBZ] Which oil should I be using in my Mercedes? 4K

2022-02-22 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] CDI or BlueTec

2022-02-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Avoid DEF at all costs. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2022, at 12:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep we've ranged from near 60 degree highs to single-digit lows over the > past few weeks. Some of the roads here are in close to third world condition. > > >> On Sun, Feb

Re: [MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you.

2022-02-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Will do. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2022, at 6:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cool! Keep the photos of progress coming! > >> On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >&g

Re: [MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you.

2022-02-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
d offered them for sale. I did not buy them but I have >> sometimes wished that I had. >> >> Randy >> >> >>> On 17/02/2022 5:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >>> Make vids! >>> >>> --FT >>> Sent from iFōn

Re: [MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you.

2022-02-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
;> >> Cool! Keep the photos of progress coming! >> >>> On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yes, I’m going to embark on a 240D quarter panel rust repair project soon!

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
t;> possible. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:18 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >>>> wrote: >>> >>> Be careful with the stands. I hear that people have forgotten to remove >>> them and lowered

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
; mean the bottom of your rafters like 13ft. My suburban sits at least 6ft > high (and a few more inches) but that is sitting on the tires. > > I guess when I get ready to acquire one I will have to check into that aspect. > > --FT > >> On 2/15/22 12:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis

[MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you.

2022-02-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes, I’m going to embark on a 240D quarter panel rust repair project soon! Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of fancy MB stuff -

2022-02-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I agree, keep for 3 years and move on. The side impact safety feature is very interesting. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2022, at 5:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > If I were only wealthy enough to lease a new one annually so that I didn't > have to be concerned about long

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 250 Coupe 2D,$8,000

2022-02-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes and who would trust a car owned by a “pimp”? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks so much cooler with the original hubcaps. > >> On Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 3:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CDI or BlueTec

2022-02-22 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes it’s a great car and it gets periodic thumbs up while I drive it. The engine purs, gets great fuel mileage and the chassis handles very well and feels solid like it was carved from a block of steel. It was designed by legend (Bruno Sacco) not by the nobodies who design today’s garbage cars.

Re: [MBZ] CDI or BlueTec

2022-02-22 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>> On Tue, Feb 22, 2022, 8:26 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Yes it’s a great car and it gets periodic thumbs up while I drive it. The >> engine purs, gets great fuel mileage and the chassis handles very well and >> feels solid like it was carved from

Re: [MBZ] CDI or BlueTec

2022-02-22 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
But it has no style and it will end up in a junkyard well before your 123 wagon. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 21, 2022, at 11:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My modern Bluetec glk250 has way more pick up than my w123 turbo diesel > station wagon. And the fuel economy is 10

Re: [MBZ] Cargo ship descends to Davy's Locker

2022-03-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Mostly EVs on the ship? Good riddance. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2022, at 4:13 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You buy insurance for your goods when you ship. The shipping company is not > responsible for losses incurred. > >> On Tue, Mar 1, 2022, 10:23 AM Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Cargo ship descends to Davy's Locker

2022-03-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Well EVs are not. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2022, at 7:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > I read that solid state batteries are the next Big Thing. > >> On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 4:43 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Mostly EVs on the

Re: [MBZ] w126 front suspension bushings

2022-03-01 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Rusty did the same for me. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2022, at 9:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did my 126 a few years ago and I think I told Jabba what I was gonna do > and he just sent the whole deal. Maybe FCP or one of the others could do that > > --FT > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Save the Date- ChowdahQ XV Sept. 10, 2022

2022-03-03 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes zoom on over to Rhode Island in your trusty diesel or whatever MB! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2022, at 6:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > We need to do a ZoomQ since a good many of us are not New Englanders and > have difficulty participating in this event. > > Randy

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2022-03-21 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Seriously guys! Stop putting trash tires on these cars! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2022, at 7:21 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Agreed. I put some Kumhos on the 350SDL, or one of the last W126s I owned, > and was very pleased with them. > > -D > >> On Mar 20, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2022-03-21 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
gt;> >> Alles. >> My late 300td '87 had new Kumhos and they only lasted 20K miles. No casing >> failures just wore too quickly. >> YMMV >> Fred. >> >> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dexter watch offer

2022-03-21 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It’s certainly beautiful but at that price it’s probably made in China so I’d say no. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I own about a dozen retro self wind and other (mostly Wittnauer and > Longines) wrist watches but am tempted

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2022-03-21 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
-trash tires please. >> > >> >> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 11:12 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < >> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Alles. >> >> My late 300td '87 had new Kumhos and they only lasted 20K mi

Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun

2022-03-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
No vibrations I promise. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2022, at 10:24 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > I prefer a wooden handle, I think the fiberglass send more vibrations. I do > like that that one has a 36" handle, too many of them are too short. > > I've got one of these: >

Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun

2022-03-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
This one is seriously impressive if you’re into the lumberjack method. And it’s made in Finland not China!

Re: [MBZ] OT How far can a Nissan Murano go with no coolant?

2022-03-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
A friend’s wife has a murano. They are known for premature engine failure- they burn excessive amounts of oil. He had the engine rebuilt. Andrew- this is Gaël I’m referring to. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2022, at 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Put him in for a

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

2022-03-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Is the 350 engine the one with problems? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m likely going to look more towards an E350 from 2008-on. > > The 2009 and 2010 are nicely appointed. > > -D > > On Mar 24, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] OT How far can a Nissan Murano go with no coolant?

2022-03-26 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Possibly that too. Don’t most or all CVTs generally fail early. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2022, at 8:50 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-03-25 21:44, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: >> A friend’s wife has a murano. They are known for premature

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes but I never use radio. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2022, at 7:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > Do you have an automatic antenna? If so, maybe it's shorting out. > >> On Sat, Apr 2, 2022, 6:50 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> T

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> Peter >> On Apr 2, 2022, at 5:49 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The w124 300D 2.5 sat for one week and battery is now dead (11.18v). Battery >> is a few months old, alternator I replaced 2 years ago with Bosch reman. I >> haven’t don

[MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
The w124 300D 2.5 sat for one week and battery is now dead (11.18v). Battery is a few months old, alternator I replaced 2 years ago with Bosch reman. I haven’t done any troubleshooting yet. Nothing left on like dome light etc. What could be culprit here? Is it possible/likely that alternator is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Just when you thought Toyotas couldn't get uglier...

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It’s disgusting but now I find myself sympathetic to Toyota because they’re not completely playing into the EV hysteria. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2022, at 8:48 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > Presenting the ultimate in hot hatchbacks, 300hp, 4 wheel drive, three >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Just when you thought Toyotas couldn't get uglier...

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
your support by buying a Prius. > >> On Sat, Apr 2, 2022, 9:03 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> It’s disgusting but now I find myself sympathetic to Toyota because they’re >> not completely playing into the EV hysteria. >> >> Sent from m

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
luster. I can’t recall the failure mode, but I think > the puddle lights (the lights on the bottom of the door) don’t come on when > the door is opened. > > -D > >> On Apr 2, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I didn’t notice

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-02 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
e courtesy relay isn’t bad, it will draw an amp >> or so with the lights off when it goes bad, will drain the battery in a >> couple days. >> >> Peter >>> On Apr 2, 2022, at 5:49 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-03 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
r rotate it out of the case so the brushes clear the > opening. > > -D > >> On Apr 2, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Does alternator need to come out in order to replace regulator? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-03 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
>>>> wrote: >>> >>> Also known as the “puddle light” relay, it’s in a near inaccessible >>> location behind the instrument cluster. I can’t recall the failure mode, >>> but I think the puddle lights (the lights on the bottom of the door) don’t >

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-03 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Thank you. I had no idea that a voltage regulator could cause a parasitic drain. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2022, at 3:15 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Remove VR. If parasitic drain of alternator goes down, it was > the VR. If it does not, it is the diodes. > > -- Jim >

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ok, I did some more troubleshooting. I charged up the battery and with the engine running it reads 14.14 V across the terminals. While revving the engine the voltage across the terminal is still 14.14 V, so that indicates to me and overcharging condition as 14.1 V without revving the engine is

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ok, so I’m guessing then that the voltage regulator is the culprit considering the overcharging condition? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >  >> >> amp draw between ground and the negative terminal of the battery and I only >> got about 3.4 mA. It is

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Maybe I should just drive the car to a flaps and have them test it in situ. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2022, at 8:45 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > I don’t think so. It fluctuates a little but not much. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 4, 2022, at 7:58 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I don’t think so. It fluctuates a little but not much. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2022, at 7:58 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >  >> >> I’d say yes while revving the engine but at idle it seems high and >> furthermore the voltage doesn’t change while revving engine. It’s >> permanently

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of EV Autos

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Great article but it misses one point, that EV drivers are impotent and emasculated! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2022, at 11:43 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > An article that should be near and dear to Dimitri's heart. > > https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=245556 > >

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2022-04-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I thought that was the optimum charging voltage - it is for my airplane's > flooded lead acid battery anyway. > >> On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 2:56 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Ok, so I’m guessing then that the voltage regulator i

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300,$18,500

2022-03-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2022, at 1:08 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > is that an Adenauer? > >> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 12:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Cool car >> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285839720363904 >> >> -- >> --FT >> >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300,$18,500

2022-03-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
So do I! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2022, at 5:38 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > I hope to see it at ChowdahQ 15. > >> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022, 5:01 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Mine. Trying to get it on the road. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: '86 Alfa, anyone?

2022-03-28 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
A very close friend in Greece has one of these. It’s a incredibly real driving experience. He, by choice, rarely drives straight- just sideways drifting! As a matter of fact, I recently purchased and mailed to him a rebuilt steering box as he couldn’t source an affordable one in Europe! Sent

Re: [MBZ] Retired

2022-03-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Hope to see you at ChowdahQ! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > As of 1730 March 18, 2022, my 37 year career of making ‘lectricity was done. > It hasn’t sunk in yet, I still feel like I’m just taking time off. > What few, basic plans

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Airbnb is a massive pita. I was a slave to my cottage when I was renting during summer. Have to provide first class service to get good reviews. People started getting needier and needier, pickier and pickier and more and more disrespectful as the years went on starting to treat like a hotel vs

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I don’t think your Airbnb guests will appreciate the cameras! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2022, at 2:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Because I want to know the exact temperature it got to at my place, > especially if it's got an indoor sensor too. At some point if we

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Stinkin massholes Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2022, at 5:45 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 28, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> *A possibly historic storm is headed toward New England;

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Pussified electric lawn equipment like pussified electric cars. My neighbor in Maine bought one of those gay battery powered lawn mowers and it quit running after a few cuts. Had to save his pansy ass with my big boy Deere tractor. Ayuh. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2022, at 6:18 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > This was in 1988, long before any EV stuff was around. No effort to save the > Earth, I was just being cheap. > > -D > >> On Jan 29, 2022, at 3:30 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> 

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
ound. No effort to save the > Earth, I was just being cheap. > > -D > >> On Jan 29, 2022, at 3:30 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Pussified electric lawn equipment like pussified electric cars. My neighbor >> in Maine bought one of t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
; -Curt >> >> >> >> On Saturday, January 29, 2022, 06:01:34 AM EST, dan penoff.com via >> Mercedes wrote: >> >> This was in 1988, long before any EV stuff was around. No effort to save >> the Earth, I was just being cheap. >> >> -D >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Chinee authentic MB hood ornament

2022-01-29 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Pretty sure it’s a fake. Real ones are around 50 dollars. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2022, at 8:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I bought one off eBay for $17.59 a coupla weeks ago for the 211 E500 and it > came today in a green box with an official looking parts

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2022-02-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
If true, RIP Rusty. I bought a lot of stuff from him. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Great guy - super honest and accountable. > >> On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 10:35 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Garage heating options

2022-01-27 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I had a heating contractor who specializes in mini splits come today. He feels that I need 2 20K btu units for the ground floor and one 15K btu unit for the open loft and with their own compressors so three single zone units. He estimated $18,000-20,000. Seems pricey. Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] Garage heating options

2022-01-27 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
d, which didn't cost all that much. I'm going on 8 years since > installing my first unit, still going strong. I think the warranty would > have been 7 years. > > Jaime > > >> On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 6:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@o

Re: [MBZ] Going ape for a 2005 E 320 CDI on BAT

2022-01-31 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
This seller brings the best examples and people know it but still! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2022, at 2:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice, but $32K for a 17 year old car?!? > > >> On Mon, Jan 31, 2022, at 2:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> My

Re: [MBZ] 1967 W109 300SEL 2.8 - $19,000

2022-02-05 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It’s an exhaust system. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2022, at 6:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a very vivid blue. > > WTH is a "stainless steel time valve manufacturing system" is that a > early-generation flux capacitor? > >

[MBZ] Could this be the final nail in the coffin?

2022-02-09 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rDHK15p3u6w=share Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 190SL - $76500.00

2022-02-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It’s a 4. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2022, at 11:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Claimed to be a V8. Point out that it's a 6 cyl. and demand a 25% discount. > >> On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 11:41 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] GL fuel tank capacity

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yup LGB. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 2:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > LGB > > --FT > >> On 2/6/22 1:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Wife tends to drive home and it not occur to her to stop at sams while in >> town to get cheap fuel. Diesel in our

Re: [MBZ] GL fuel tank capacity

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I love it! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 5:34 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-02-06 17:25, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Why has crude jumped up so much? > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] GL fuel tank capacity

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
The answer lies in our politics. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why has crude jumped up so much? > >> On 2/6/2022 4:22 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> On 2022-02-06 13:59, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>> Prices seem to

Re: [MBZ] OT Welder

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I try very hard to avoid Chinese made products so when I bought my tig welder a few months ago I went with a used Miller. If you want a cheaper chinky chow welder then maybe Everlast is your best bet. They have made a name for themselves and seem to be well regarded. Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Apparently the difference is the absence of late night drunken debauchery. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 9:06 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will put out a full post in a few days once I get my new post cataract > surgery lenses but ChowdahQ 15 will be Sept 10 in RI.

Re: [MBZ] FB Rant

2022-02-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
They pick anything off the curb in Maine. Can’t tell you how much “garbage” I got rid of that way. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 10:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've done better putting a $50 sign on it and waiting for somebody to steal > it. > > I put out an

Re: [MBZ] 2 post lifts.

2022-01-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
You don’t need any more lifts or any more cars! Oh shit I just sounded like a woman! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2022, at 5:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just sitting in the shop taking a little break from organizing and as I look > around, I could see where a 2nd 2

[MBZ] 2.5 Turbo engine rattling noise

2022-01-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Thank you all for your advice on the fuel filters. I replaced them and the car runs fine now. Definitely a stream of bubbles in the inline filter so I will have to check the hoses by the tank. Unfortunately I’m now hearing a rattling noise up front by the engine. I’m of course worried that

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