Re: [MBZ] My OM603’s New Ticking

2019-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just normal lifter ticking. Running synthetic for thousands of miles will usually make it go away. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2019, at 4:30 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Today, I heard a new ticking sound. After I start the engine, it’s very faint > within 20 seconds it’s

Re: [MBZ] W124 Correct Radio

2019-03-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just get a spark o matic from Walmart Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2019, at 12:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Becker 780. But you can also throw a 1480 in there with no modifications. > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Trunk emblems

2019-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Remove the nut from the back side. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2019, at 3:38 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody know how easy it is to remove a W123 trunk emblem without breaking > it? (The star.) I've got one on the parts car in the woods, and I think it > would look

Re: [MBZ] W210 diesel

2019-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The 123 thing is a bubble. It is bounce to burst sooner or later. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2019, at 2:19 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe. With no pictures, it probably won't be sold soon. I'm watching a few > online auctions. I'll let you know after they end. My

Re: [MBZ] M1 oel deals?

2019-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m getting ready to start running Sinopec synthetic which appears to have to test results. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 11:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remember that "big data" study that Blackstone oil labs did? All of the > "synthetic" oils are good. I'm running

Re: [MBZ] W210 diesel

2019-03-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Could be a good deal. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2019, at 11:38 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > This popped up pretty close to me... I have no interest, but maybe one of > you do > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Update

2019-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Poos is starting to slip, he is cutting corners. Next thing you know he will be Okieing his cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 4:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I suspect it’s more a matter of demand. The fact that I couldn’t find > anything like the material for

[MBZ] Made it to Little Rock

2019-03-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No further trailer issues. Home stretch tomorrow. 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] Trailer

2019-03-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Nope Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you loose you’re nuts? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 15, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> "Ka

[MBZ] Trailer

2019-03-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just stopped at a rest stop to check things out. The lug nuts on the axle they replaced were not exactly tight. Tightened those up. Also one of the dust caps is now missing, must have bounced off somewhere. This is one of those axles with the grease fittings so the grease is up inside it I

[MBZ] Trailer update

2019-03-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just went ahead and let the trailer place replace the axle so I don’t have to mess with it. They are finishing it up now but there was also an equalizer on the passenger side that was about worn in half so they are replacing that as well. Should be back in the road shortly. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Bad trailer situation

2019-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
g once you get it sorted presently. I suggest removing rear > wheel from other side of the trailer and towing it home as a single axle > trailer. Or, to somewhere you can get a new axle. Any RV shops along your > route? They usually have axles in stock. > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] White smoke on start up

2019-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Probably just diesel smoke. Might have a weak glow plug Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2019, at 7:53 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > WTF? I’ve never noticed this but today I came out from work, glow this > rascal and got some white smoke on start up. It’s seem to glow correctly

[MBZ] Bad trailer situation

2019-03-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I’m currently in Paragould, AR with an appointment tomorrow morning to meet with a customer, then headed down south to pickup a car for Curley. After driving thru the Ozark mountains for 5 hours about 20 miles from my destination I observed the left rear wheel of the trailer depart. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF impact wrenches

2019-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can you find it? > > -D > > >> On Mar 13, 2019, at 4:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I have an earthquake one that I hav

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF impact wrenches

2019-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have an earthquake one that I have had for at least 5-6 years, never maintain it and it works great Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2019, at 3:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone have experience plus or minus with harbor freight impact wrenches? > This one is one sale, and

[MBZ] Stormy Daniels

2019-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I saw on the news tonight the lawyer who defended all the corrupt Tulsa county sherriff including the deputy who shot unarmed black man while handcuffed is now Stormy Daniels lawyer. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] :Save the Date Chowdah Q XII 9/14

2019-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Swing by and pick us up Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2019, at 7:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > My wife wants to see Maine (we've been to RI), so we might even try to fly > up (weather permitting - VFR only). > > On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 6:54 PM Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] :Save the Date Chowdah Q XII 9/14

2019-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well the wife’s family is in Maine so if we came up we would have to go there anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2019, at 6:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maine? Heck, I thought we were going to Greece! > > -D > >> On Mar 12, 2019, at 7:18 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Cat Pee

2019-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have not noticed any pee pumps around here. Maybe the semi pumps have it. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 9:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > There are large expanses of this big country where there IS NO pee pump. > With the rented truck last summer, I put on over

[MBZ] Cat Pee

2019-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I currently have my fathers 2011 Duramax over here getting it ready to sell for him.  First I will be taking it on a car hauling trip.  I did use it to haul back that 300D yesterday.  Boy that thing makes my 02 Duramax feel like a 240D with its 397hp and 765lb-ft of torque.  My 02 is only

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival at Okie Acres

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just like all the other cars at Okie Acres you bought for a “quick flip”? > > -D > > >> On Mar 10, 2019, at 10:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival at Okie Acres

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I figure maybe I could get $1k for it on a quick flip maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2019, at 8:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > You’re getting into my $300 territory. Good snag though. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar

[MBZ] Latest arrival at Okie Acres

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I picked up a 87 300D today.  Kid is from Berkeley and drove it out to Stillwater, Ok to go to school.  I dealt with his mother in CA.  They said it did not run and not sure what the deal was.  I had 1 photo to go by.  Body was said to be in good shape but interior rough. Was said to have a CA

Re: [MBZ] OM603

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Why do you use the 0w40 in the 606? It is not diesel rated is it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2019, at 4:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That (Delo 400 LE 15W-40) is also what I use in my '87 wagon with OM603. > > I use Mobil 1 0w-40 in my '95 E300 with OM606. > -- > Max

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is watching, break out the tin foil.

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
vide us with a better internet experience! >> >> Greg >> >> -Original Message----- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb >> C. Striplin via Mercedes >> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 10:03 AM >> To: Mercedes Disc

[MBZ] Big brother is watching, break out the tin foil.

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So Curt mentioned 15W50 oil a few minutes ago on the list.  Just now I was scrolling Fakebook and an ad for M1 15W50 from walmart showed up.  Very strange.  I have not been looking at this oil anywhere online.  Coincidence?  Who knows.  To further this, I have been sitting at home before and

Re: [MBZ] OM603

2019-03-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The engine will run hotter than it gets in AZ so the need to run a heavier oil is a myth. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2019, at 11:45 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > One of the bellows kits from Larry makes sampling easy, pull oil up the > dipstick tube just like during a

[MBZ] A wagon for Craig

2019-03-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1995-mercedes-e320-wagon/6837611092.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Triple A

2019-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
a guy who >>> owns a rollback. At the time I knew 2. One of them was AAA, but NOT they >>> guy then sent. AAA MN also cancels you if you use the tow twice in a >>> year. >>> >>> >>> Daughter has AAA in the south. She gets unlimited 100

Re: [MBZ] I poke a hole in my 116 SD radiator

2019-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2019, at 12:02 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK Don wrote: >> You need a tow truck so you can lift the front end. > > Kleb still needs to go buy that large forklift highly recommended by > Grant that was posted over a week ago. > tin > >

Re: [MBZ] I poke a hole in my 116 SD radiator

2019-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mar 7, 2019 at 11:06 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Thu, 7 Mar 2019 17:59:26 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >>> I was moving the SD from the shop around back to park it in the barn. >>> When I pulled it in the ba

[MBZ] Does somebody want to buy a parts store?

2019-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.homeforsale.at/12721_S_HWY_169_OLD_v9dgj-194a?cc=2cxmu Sent from my iPhone 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] Triple A

2019-03-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have had it 3 years now. Especially with the spouse it has paid for itself many times over. The first year she used it 5 times. Last year probably 2-3 and I had to use it once when the key for my 210 died. I have the top tier package which includes 1 tow up to 200 miles. I have used it twice

Re: [MBZ] Mainlining heroine combined with much cocaine use and mental issues

2019-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I’m not really sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > how does one "mainline" a heroine? > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 3/7/19 9:42 PM: >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Mercedes-B

[MBZ] Mainlining heroine combined with much cocaine use and mental issues

2019-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-350SDL-Diesel-Turbo-NO-RESERVE-SEE-YouTube-Video/273750163762?hash=item3fbcc80132:g:uWkAAOSwsAVcgcuW --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] A seriously drugged up individual

2019-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/650522855384521/ 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:

[MBZ] I poke a hole in my 116 SD radiator

2019-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I was moving the SD from the shop around back to park it in the barn.  When I pulled it in the back I needed to swing it around thru the pasture to get it in the barn.  The pasture is soft right now so I was going at a fairly good clip to keep from getting stuck.  I hit a dip but didnt think

[MBZ] A car for Poos or Jaime

2019-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/mercedes-benz-door-grand/6834678519.html 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] Does somebody need this?

2019-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think I paid about $100 for mine Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2019, at 7:37 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not for over $400!! I bought one for another list member for ~$200 > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 3/5/19 10:03 PM: >> https://w

[MBZ] Does somebody need this?

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Diesel-Timing-Special-Tools-617589082100-60158900800-601589052/283405607276?hash=item41fc4a616c:g:ad4AAOSws1Zcfpbq --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks nice but salvage title and damage to rear Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2019, at 8:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice but over $1k is crackhead money > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 5, 2019, at 7:07 PM,

[MBZ] This might be a good deal

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1978 Mercedes 3CD Turbo diesel https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1978-mercedes-3cd-turbo/6834296491.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Maybe this would be worth it for parts?

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Or is there nobody looking for 4matic parts anymore? 1992 Mercedes Benz 300te 4matic wagon https://loz.craigslist.org/cto/d/gravois-mills-1992-mercedes-benz-300te/6834331569.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Severe metal retardation combined with a long night of hookers and blow

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1969 Mercedes 230 https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/kansas-city-1969-mercedes-230/6834364049.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] 201 crazy

2019-03-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This salvage title 201 diesel is getting into crack territory and the auction has not even started yet. https://www.copart.com/lot/26117589 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] a car for AZ bob

2019-03-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/chandler-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6806632273.html --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Curley

2019-03-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I tested other addresses and it’s not sending any out except to in house domains. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2019, at 6:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Spouse and Curley got a thing goin on! > > --FT > >> On 3/4/19 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Curley

2019-03-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well it is not a Curley problem, it looks like somebody has been sending emails from an account on my domain which belongs to the spouse.  I had this happen before and changed the password, but that account never gets used and somehow it happened again.  I never even told the wife what I

[MBZ] Curley

2019-03-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am trying to reply to an email from Curley and it bounced back.  This is strange. A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. This is a temporary error. The following address(es) deferred: 126die...@gmail.com Domain striplin.net has exceeded the max

Re: [MBZ] ML 350 Mercedes-Benz for $2700 - $2700 (Daniel Island)

2019-03-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2019, at 11:54 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Isn't a 2001 an ML 320? > > Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 3/4/19 9:35 AM: >> Was $3200 on Saturday, dropped $500 yesterday >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Best Site for Getting Parts from Mercedes

2019-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Importecautoparts.com Fcpeuro.com Rockauto.com Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Every once in awhile I’m sure we still have to get stuff from the dealer. Who > provides the least amount of shenanigans and who doesn’t kill you with >

Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-03-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I can’t tell you the last time I opened a sunroof on one of my cars. I have opened them in years past but not very often because A: I was afraid it would tear up the head liner and B: because I was afraid it would not close again. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2019, at 10:51 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-03-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I do not have a set of wheels for sale. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb sez: > >> Not unless somebody wants to buy some cars off me so I have the cash > > If you want to sell stuff, you have to market it, and probably to a

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-03-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Not unless somebody wants to buy some cars off me so I have the cash Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > So, Kaleb. Are you driving it home today??? > > On Sat, Mar 2, 2019 at 9:40 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Sat, 2 Mar 2019

[MBZ] Shift bushing tool

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think somebody was looking for one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/V8-Tools-909-Mercedes-Benz-Transmission-Linkage-Bushing-Installer/392242181344?hash=item5b5374b4e0:g:p0MAAMXQEgpTDhck:sc:USPSPriorityMailPaddedFlatRateEnvelope!30236!US!-1 Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s about an hour or less away from me. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2019, at 7:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > drive it! Cross country! > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 3/1/19 5:24 PM: >> This is a beast. How the

[MBZ] Actually Craig or somebody should buy this

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1981-mercedes-benz-300sd/6829972258.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Maybe Craig needs this

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1987 Mercedes Benz300D https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/los-lunas-1987-mercedes-benz300d/6828959272.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
; >>> On Fri, 1 Mar 2019 14:33:09 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Yes, with just a little operator skill, you could build a road, dig a >>>> trench to bury cows, [or anything else], spread gravel, etc etc... >>>> >&

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-03-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
tchbox cars and play with them >> >> --FT >> >>> On 2/28/19 6:34 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: >>> Perfect. Just what you need. Stack EM up. >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 6:

Re: [MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-02-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
4:28 PM G Mann wrote: >> >> As someone who owns an all terrain forklift [which is what this is] JU >> >> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>

[MBZ] Holy smokes I think I just found my next piece of equipment I need to buy

2019-02-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2110097742392636/ 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] OT: Pilot asleep at controls of 747

2019-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That wouldn’t happen now days. They would pull back to the gate and throw you off. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2019, at 5:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was flying business class to Amsterdam on KLM, a regular gig when we went > to the Middle East or Africa, as KLM and

Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-02-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have never had an issue doing them in the car on a 124 or 201 with that special plier tool Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2019, at 10:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > no room in the 124 to do the front gearshift bushing one that way. Rear one > you can use a bolt. I use

Re: [MBZ] W124 E300D Fuel Leak

2019-02-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
40mpg?  Does it have ICE COLD AIR also?  Best I have ever seen with one of these is about 32. On 2/25/2019 6:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Oldest son texts me this afternoon: “Car is leaking fuel bad, only when running. I’m going to pull it in the garage and have a look.” Hmm. He’s

Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-02-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is way overpriced. On 2/25/2019 1:04 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200#reviews Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-02-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No, I would not give uncle Kent a dime.  Just about anything he sells is available elsewhere for a lower price and better quality.  You can get those shift bushing tool all over ebay. On 2/25/2019 10:45 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I was watching the Mercedes source guy videos while

Re: [MBZ] W124 backup light switch

2019-02-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s the same switch. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2019, at 9:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was under the impression that a switch on the back of the auto transmission > turned on the backup lights when the trans was shifted to R. What I am > reading says that the

Re: [MBZ] M112/W210 Water Pump

2019-02-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s super easy on a non fan clutch one. Should be easy after pulling the fan and clutch Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone done one of these? Are they a PITA or not bad? > > And this would be on my 1998 wagon, so there’s a fan

[MBZ] Somebody needs this?

2019-02-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin-Okiebenz via Mercedes
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/lawrenceville-1995-mercedes-benz-e300/6826228497.html --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

2019-02-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
89 > didn't. My '90 and '93 were the same, the son's '87 was the first style. > > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Facelift was 95/95 >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

2019-02-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That was a 94 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > the 93 kleb sold me had the newer prastic and the new style hood and grill. > > OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 2/23/19 7:03 PM: >> There must have been two facelifts then, because the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

2019-02-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Facelift was 95/95 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > But didn't the 300D 2,5t stay the same from 90-93? Why did I think > facelift was 94 & 95? > I stand to learn. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Feb 23, 2019, 3:17 PM

Re: [MBZ] W124 Facelift?

2019-02-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
94 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 23, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > When did the W124 facelift occur? > > Was it simultaneous for all W124 models? > > Thanks, > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Euroiffic

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1980 Mercedes Benz 280TE Wagon / manual transmission https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/carrollton-1980-mercedes-benz-280te/6803296109.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Sherman tank - Mercedes 300D

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This one might be a better deal. Won’t get quite a good of mileage but has the more powerful 603. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The color annoys me but I reckon I could handle it. The peeling clearcoat is > annoying too. But the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: ----1991 Mercedes Benz 300D----

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That one looks like and worth the money but the catch can thing would be questionable. Might be because they thought it was some sort of improvement. Pull the oil cap and see how much blowby it has. Should be very little. Try to get it for $2k. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2019, at 12:05

Re: [MBZ] Who is in CA...Paperwork

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
at 10:56 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >>>> >>>> What is “the Vermont Thing” >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 8:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Who is in CA...Paperwork

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
;> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> Wash the title through Vermont. >>> >>>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> wrote

Re: [MBZ] Who is in CA...Paperwork

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Is the current owner willing to do all that? If not do the Vermont thing Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2019, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m in AZ. From what Dan told me it sounds like the current owner has to get > the vehicle current on its registration. In this

Re: [MBZ] Who is in CA...Paperwork

2019-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You can now easily wash titles thru Vermont Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 22, 2019, at 4:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, you have to make California happy or you won’t get a pink slip. No pink > slip, no title. I had to deal with this on my former 62 300SE. Granted, it > was

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 300D

2019-02-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s not near that much. You can replace the servo with a metal one, or your best bet is the 2 companies that make an electronic replacement system. One is about $300 and the other is higher. Both completely replace the servo and amp while leaving the factory function and control Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes Benz 240d

2019-02-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No it shouldn’t Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does that engine swap present any challenges to the rest of the car? I > suppose they are essentially the same chassis wise (240d/300d). > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb

[MBZ] Maybe somebody needs this

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/397389-fs-1982-300sd-running-parts-car-nw-nc-%24700.html --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] got to be worth at least 2k

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/26890649 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 123 Bubble

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The only thing I can figure with these 123 prices these days is its a bubble, that is bound to burst at some point.  Take for example this flood car on copart.  Already at $3200.  Insane. https://www.copart.com/lot/33003938 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.

Re: [MBZ] BAT Worthy?

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
medium=email_campaign=bat_model_notification > > I’ve already been challenged. The gloves are off. Chime in, everyone! > > -D > > >> On Feb 20, 2019, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> What car? Are you imagining things again? >

Re: [MBZ] BAT Worthy?

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What car? Are you imagining things again? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m struggling to understand what makes this car BAT worthy? > > I’ll probably get dinged for posting my comment, too…. > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1982 MERCEDES BENZ 240D W123D DIESEL $2800 OBO

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes 126 seat or maybe a 124 seat. Looks high to me given the incorrect seats. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2019, at 2:40 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > This one isn’t too horrible, no? Any red flags? That’s a W126 driver’s seat? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OM601, OM602, OM603 belt tensioner bearing info

2019-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Why go thru all the hassle of trying to find bearings, why not just order a new tensioner? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The bearing is FAG 565592 (previous posting had the number wrong) > > ID: 20mm > OD: 42MM > Width: 29/30 >

Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

2019-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am offended by the term green weanie On 2/19/2019 4:05 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: Green weanies will march with torches and pitchforks to defend the super wonderful tidal flow scenic environments. The Salish Sea has a few strong resources, but opposition would not give a flaming

Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

2019-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
you be fubar On 2/19/2019 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: So what happens if you lose your last key - is there an aftermarket hot wiring kit? On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both

Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap white 99 ML

2019-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
MB has gone to shite On 2/19/2019 10:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It astounds me that they can sell millions of cars and not have a simple thing like keys available for them.  I don't get it. --FT On 2/19/19 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty nice. A bonus for

Re: [MBZ] The Michelins on the SL are looking rough

2019-02-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Discounttiredirect.com has Kumho for $77.99 with free shipping. On 2/18/2019 5:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Hmmm thanks. Will check it out tomorrow --R Sent from iPhone On Feb 18, 2019, at 6:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:16:11 -0500 Floyd Thursby

[MBZ] Surely somebody needs this

2019-02-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] The Michelins on the SL are looking rough

2019-02-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Those Milestar tires from Discount Tire I put in my 01 e320 actually seem to be pretty decent. I think they were around $48 each for the 210 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2019, at 9:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Tread is good but the sidewalls are

[MBZ] Adjusting pop pressures

2019-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I really need to do something with my injectors on my 98 E300.  A few weeks ago I went to install a set of 314 Bosio nozzles.  All of the injectors with the original nozzles popped at 135 but swapping to the Bosio nozzles all consistently popped at 90 bar, way too low.  I put the original

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
All of the R ML and GL were 4 matic in the US. I think you could get 2wd euro though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2019, at 10:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 2012mML bluetec we bought was same color combo, I liked it. Drove a GL > diesel too and it just seemed to

Re: [MBZ] OTOMG

2019-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Doesn’t look bad from the 1 crappy photo Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2019, at 9:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > The car > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > On Feb 16, 2019, at 9:18 PM, fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > >>> Floyd wrote: >> >>> A buddy of mine

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