Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Kind of like the current tyrants forcing "woke" down our thoughts. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 12:07 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kind of like the original settlers here in the US. > > On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 8:57 AM OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage door mayhem

2021-08-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did you post this on your website? I've got one garage door sensor that has been on the fritz for a couple years, but we only use the wall mounted button on that side of the garage so we just hold down the button and force it closed. Our sensors have red LED to indicate their state. LED on

Re: [MBZ] RV ac

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
r or kleenex for tissues? > > Allan > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2021, at 4:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > What does a klixon do, and is it made by Klingons? > > - > > Max > > Charleston SC > > > > > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 7:00

Re: [MBZ] Can somebody spot what caused me to laugh my ass off with this ad?

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
M Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s a service manager. Doesn’t know anything about cars, only how to > the customers > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 21, 2021, at 4:33 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage door mayhem

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did you think of trying to put a hood over the emitter or the sensor, such that they would be shielded as if nighttime (but still be able to see each other)? I have an old SLR film camera that started producing terrible pix, my father figured out it had a light leak, found and plugged that light

Re: [MBZ] RV ac

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
What does a klixon do, and is it made by Klingons? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You call the issue I posted about the rv ac. I replaced the run capacitor > and same issue. Runs for 2-3 seconds then

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Anyone want to place a bet on which country will try to conquer Afghanistan next? Lots of mineral wealth in addition to the opium trade, might be tempting to China. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 3:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Can somebody spot what caused me to laugh my ass off with this ad?

2021-08-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Bingo, seller says "I'm a Service Manager at a Dealership..." and then just a few lines later " I purchased the special tools and instructions to adjust valve lash but I haven't had time to do it." I'll translate: "I know nothing about Mercedes diesels." OM60x and later engines have hydraulic

Re: [MBZ] OM617 motor mounts

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My big tip: Be sure you have the right torque values for all the fasteners. My '85 wagon was non-turbo, but I mistakenly used the turbo engine procedure and the torque spec is far higher. I twisted off a fastener, had to order a new one from MB. Took a few days to get it. I think I was able

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
xed properly. What > turned into a planned hour long job will take the car down until next > weekend. That would seem to indicate the pointer is in the right spot, > unless it’s off as is the chain stretch > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 14, 2021, at 5:28 PM, Meade D

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Good idea, and good to know that diesel fuel won't run down into the crankcase very quickly and contaminate the motor oil. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-08-14 18:27, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] OM617 motor mounts

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
If all goes well, I think they are fairly quick, maybe an hour per side. If the bolts are rusted in place and give you hell, all bets are off. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 5:10 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How long should the R job

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No fun! Hope you find a way to land on your feet. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 1:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Had a meeting yesterday. Our research center is shutting down. Not > entirely surprising as the head of the center moved

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
All that tells me that the pump was pulled and put back wrong. You need a new oil seal for the IP most likely. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Either that or the pump was removed at some point and

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On the peach parts forum, one guy said that he would find TDC (and be able to reset the pointer) by filling that cylinder with motor oil through the injector hole. Take that injector apart, remove the nozzle and holder and all the guts and use the body of the injector to plug the hole, then shove

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
So if the pointer got moved, but the pump didn't ever get moved, then most likely the chain is now stretched and the pump is late. So if you just want to take a guess and move the pump to see if you can improve the smoke situation, then I'd say advance it a few degrees and see how she runs.

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes you need to pull the vacuum pump, and the nut on the end of the IP shaft is backward - left-handed thread, IIRC. If you go that far and pull the IP, the oil seal (big o-ring) on the injection pump may start leaking, if you don't replace it. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 14,

Re: [MBZ] The 300TurD lives!!!!

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
ABS light on is probably one of the wheel / axle sensors, or the wires connecting them. My '87 wagon had that light on when I got the car, figured out the wheel sensors were good but the insulation was falling off the wires. Replaced the wires from the wheel into the first connection in the

Re: [MBZ] OT got nailed by a hornet or bee or something this afternoon

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No fun! Amazing how those insects figure out what the threat is and attack it. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was going up the driveway in my truck and realized I had forgotten > something so

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz,FINNJET

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Forgot to add a hood stack. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 7, 2021 at 4:07 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.cordandkruse.com/vehicles/13032/1983-mercedes-benz-finnjet > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah I was remembering something like that follower on the inner end, but I really need my "Complete Idiots Guide" exploded diagram to remember. What a great book! OK so that follower is motivated by a separate shaft that runs parallel and below the crankshaft? Is that right? IIRC that is the

Re: [MBZ] YO MAX rebuilt the trans. still needs somework 1991 Mercedes 300 TE wagon - $2, 500 (Goose Creek)

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
His finger slipped and put that 2 at the start of the price, clearly he must mean $500 for that turd. Bad trans, AC not working, missing interior panel on rear hatch, broken fog light cover, window not working. It's white and it's a wagon but the good part ends there. - Max

Re: [MBZ] Max's tow vehicle -- tempting -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 800 make offer

2021-08-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Already says it's sold. I like the color (silver) but I'd prefer a later year. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 7, 2021 at 11:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Knock the 1 off and it would be a quick project (if you had the time to > make it

Re: [MBZ] CL photos/ad of the week -- E320 - $3,500 (macon)

2021-07-31 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sellers like this keep Kaleb employed... - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 31, 2021 at 10:46 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/d/macon-e320/7358050727.html > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Decent? Price a little high -- 2005 Mercedes ML350 Good Shape! - $4, 995 (Lexington)

2021-07-31 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That looks nice, is that last year of the 163? This 3.5 liter is based on earlier motor, not the V6 that eats the balancer shaft and self destructs? - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 31, 2021 at 10:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] A Tesla battery at a 300 MW facility catches fire

2021-07-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
13 Tonne batree, er, fuel for a fire. I'll bet it burns for days - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 10:22 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Emergency services are working to extinguish flames" > > I'll bet that is an understatement. > > >

Re: [MBZ] ML breaks

2021-07-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Start a you-boob channel, Amazon Unboxing Adventures!, you'll get famous for mocking them. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 5:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered a set of Bosch break pats from Amazon cheepcheep deals > (returns) a

Re: [MBZ] MBZ charging for software subscriptions

2021-07-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sadly more and more true, the creep tyranny has turned into walking, trotting, and now galloping flat out soul-crushing tyranny. Toe the line, smile and nod along with the masses, and you'll be fine. Try to be independent and a critical thinker and expect to be left alone, and find out...

Re: [MBZ] OT Hoovie coming to Chastun area

2021-07-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hoovie owns that chain? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 8:28 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A Midwest restaurant chain is bringing its first Charleston-area location > to the edge of Summerville. > > Freddy's Frozen Custard &

Re: [MBZ] I’ll be moving…

2021-07-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Good luck with the sale and move! Join us on the okietalk list and let's have a real dialogue. Why so eager to be rid of the Sprinter? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 9:56 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To North Carolina! Oregon’s cost of

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
that too. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 3:13 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:03:02 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > and I should replace the alternator pulley with the overrunning type > > (OAP) to reduce the wear

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Larry, In your shoes, I would get with your doc and talk about "off label" treatments for the Wuhan Red Death, like Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine (HCL), and vitamin D supplements. Also talk about getting tested to see if you already have been exposed and have some level of immunity. That would

Re: [MBZ] W116 door lock gremlin

2021-07-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Is the passenger side really locked? Maybe it is getting partially locked, so it appears to be locked. Stuck mid-way, it leaks off the vacuum and then unlocks. Try locking that door first with the key or from inside, and then lock via central locking. - Max Charleston SC On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] Nice 87 diesel wagon

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe as simple as the compressor shaft seal, worse case scenario is evapectomy. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 6:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah that looks nice. If the AC worked I'd be tempted to go on a road trip. > > Allan > >

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Took me about an hour to do this job. Both the old pin and the pivot arm were worn out, so both needed replacing. I probably could have re-used the pulley wheel, but didn't. Next will be the little shock, and I should replace the alternator pulley with the overrunning type (OAP) to reduce the

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My idea for the fix is to use wire that has very fine copper strands and silicon insulation, so they are very flexible. Cut out the old harness for about a six to eight inch section that bridges the accordion hinge, and crimp in the new wires, so that one set of crimps is inside the body and the

[MBZ] OM606 Serp Belt tension device arm

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No longer has bearings, it's just the arm with a steel sleeve inserted, and then it rotates a big metal pin. Weird. As far as I can tell, one cannot purchase this as a kit or assembly, the arm, the pulley wheel, and the pin are all sold separately. I'm going to try to tackle this job later

[MBZ] OT The Vax

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
So if the Wuhan Red Death vaccine doesn't protect against infection, it is meant to lessen the severity of the infection, and a person who has been vaccinated but becomes infected can be a spreader... Why are we still worried about wearing masks? If person A is worried about death from the WRD,

Re: [MBZ] Wheel paint code?

2021-07-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, I saved that entire brochure down to my hard drive. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 12:19 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > http://oudemercedesbrochures.nl/W124_Zeichnungen_1084.html > > is quite enlightening (and has a column for English. > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] Wheel paint code?

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
ca85.html > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 6:09 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Astral silver was my guess. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Jul 23, 2021, at 6:02 PM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] Wheel paint code?

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
from my iPhone > > > On Jul 23, 2021, at 6:02 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Astral Silver is all I remember as the color. > > - > > Max > > Charleston SC > > > > > >> On Fri, Jul 23

Re: [MBZ] Wheel paint code?

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Astral Silver is all I remember as the color. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 5:26 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is there a wheel paint code? I’m getting the set of 15 hole alloys that > Max sent me refinished and the wheel

Re: [MBZ] OT residential air conditioner issue

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
When the AC is in operation, on my AC, the cold A coil in the air handler will produce a lot of condensate dripping from it, as the warm air hits the cold coils. There is a pan below the coil, which has a drain outside the house. Perhaps your drain is plugged, so the water has found another

Re: [MBZ] 1991 ????? $1,000

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did you buy it yet? How rusty is it? How many forward speeds in that manny tranny? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 2:56 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any questions? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I really need to get off my butt and install one in my garage. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] MB to go all electric by 2030?

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
What's your plan for disposal when the solar panels reach the end of their useful life? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 23, 2021 at 9:26 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Meanwhile, I am busy ordering more solar panels for my home since the price >

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
"Suicides outpaced COVID deaths 20-fold among those 18 and younger in 2020" in California, which saw some of the harshest lockdowns. https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/kids-suicide-and-mental-health-hospitalizations-spiked-amid-covid Do we really want to go back and try to kill

Re: [MBZ] W210 Windshield

2021-07-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
You will probably need to have the dealer install it. They still have 124 glass in stock, but I called a few dealers and they only sell it with an installation. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 1:58 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll call

Re: [MBZ] 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 AWD Wagon 4D,$3,200

2021-07-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Will it drive through the Okie floods? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 10:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No interior pics but exterior looks OK > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/924575971453129 > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Okie shop flooded

2021-07-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hope you get that figured out, sounds pretty miserable. Are you allowed to dig out a big pond / drainage area? I'd think about that, create a nice big pond, and then all that dirt that is dug out can be used to build up your levees and such to keep water out of the shop. May need to use some

Re: [MBZ] OT storm

2021-07-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Not your time yet. Buy lottery ticket... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 6:15 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So this TS Elsa came through here Wednesday night. 5in rain. There was a > (near) Tornado a few miles away but didn’t seem to

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
tried any others. > > Allan > > > On Thu, Jul 8, 2021, at 6:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > I've got some ad blocker extensions for FF, but that's it.he s > > > > The issue is that some websites just never load properly. I'm not geek > > enough to expl

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've got some ad blocker extensions for FF, but that's it. The issue is that some websites just never load properly. I'm not geek enough to explain it, but I suspect that newer browsers like Chrome and Edge can do more tricks and tips, and some websites are written to use those features, and

Re: [MBZ] Wonder what the story is on this 84 300TD

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Grey market import, VIN is 123.190, so non-turbo motor. Too bad it is also an automatic. Yes, smaller euro-spec bumpers both front and rear. Crank windows front and back I think? Probably a manual sunroof too. Looks like no AC compressor under the hood? No AC may be exactly why the car is

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
If I can make Edge behave, I think I'll be happier, but worth a look and some consideration. For years I did the third party browser thing with Firefox, so maybe I should go to Brave. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> True, if there was an issue with search results, DDG isn’t always the > best. Sometimes I’ll jump over to Chrome to do a search if I want more > granular results. > > -D > > > On Jul 8, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did that, went through the first page of results, was not satisfied. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 3:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > DuckDuckGo > > -D > > > On Jul 8, 2021, at 3:36 PM, Meade Dillon v

[MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Firefox used to be my preferred browser, but lately it's functionality has been lacking. Can anyone point me to a good "how to" guide for the privacy settings for Edge? A few years ago, I found an article online that walked through all the Chrome settings so one can minimize privacy impacts

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

2021-07-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I just put in an order, about $130 worth so qualified for the free shipping. That option predicts a delivery of 19 July, would be nice to get it around 12 July instead. Bunch of glow plugs and intake gasket and some other bobs and bits. Not in a big hurry to get to that job, so doesn't really

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Agreed, it seems to me that a wiring short in the door hinge accordion joint is a prime suspect. Have a short in the left rear window on The White Whale that tried to strand me with that window down. Had to have someone hold the switch in the up position whilst I flexed and wiggled that bundle

Re: [MBZ] OT Electric Vehicles On Collision Course With Reality

2021-07-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
the > white collar people who do, and who will earn more money and end up being > their bosses. > > > On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, at 3:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > Most damning, in my mind, are the very regressive policies which make > poor > > people pay for ric

Re: [MBZ] OT Electric Vehicles On Collision Course With Reality

2021-07-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Most damning, in my mind, are the very regressive policies which make poor people pay for rich people to enjoy electric cars. Poor people pay electric bills, and part of those bills are the infrastructure upgrades to the grid. Middle class people pay taxes, some of those taxes pay for incentives

[MBZ] OT Electric Vehicles On Collision Course With Reality

2021-07-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Robert Bryce testified before a House committee yesterday on the subject of electric vehicles. https://docs.house.gov/meetings/CN/CN00/20210630/112853/HHRG-117-CN00-Wstate-BryceR-20210630.pdf Robert is one of the country’s most knowledgeable experts on energy, and I encourage you to read his

Re: [MBZ] Is it a full moon or just crack tonight?

2021-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Need to connect this guy with the other CL guy that wants to trade his w140 gasser for a diesel "of equivalent value" aka $9000. I think they deserve each other. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 6:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > RARE

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
wrote: > Glad it wasn’t the evaporator… > > -D > > > On Jun 28, 2021, at 5:49 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Finally got hot enough for me to decide to fix the AC in the '95 E300 I > > bought from Dan a coup

[MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Finally got hot enough for me to decide to fix the AC in the '95 E300 I bought from Dan a couple years ago. Took all of an hour, if that, to get the compressor out (front seal was leaking). After removing the wiper washer fluid tank and loosening the serpentine belt, I had easy access from above

Re: [MBZ] 642 slow crank

2021-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well if the battery is charged and passes a load test, that leaves the connections to the starter and the starter itself. Check that all the connections are clean and bright and tight, don't forget the ground strap between engine (or transmission) and the body. On SWMBO's '96 Infiniti, it

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake hard lines

2021-06-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Also, in a panic stop with high enough brake pressure, the rusted lines probably would have burst, and that may not have ended very well, so I wouldn't be too sore at him. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 8:57 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake hard lines

2021-06-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That happened to me in my 123 wagon, a rear brake line rusted through and bled out. I drove home carefully, and then put in a new line without dropping the subframe. You'll need to get the car home and then get underneath and evaluate the situation. I'd also ask the guy to try to replace the

Re: [MBZ] Needs to be towed! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D, $750

2021-06-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
no breaks, no radio, no ac, somebody who didn't know what they were doing has been working under the hood, front end damage poorly repaired, needs paint. Other than that, it runs great. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
0.01 = 1/100 of an amp, that is acceptable and sounds like normal. 0.06 is also not too bad. Sure hope this isn't "fixing" itself while you are looking. Follow Jim's advice, put some remote measuring device on it so you can close up all the doors and hood, and then let it sit for awhile to see

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
l utility, as they likely offer a rebate for the ducts > or at least the duct sealing. > > -D > > > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > A couple summers ago I replaced all the ductwork under the house, now >

Re: [MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check with your local utility, as they likely offer a rebate for the ducts > or at least the duct sealing. > > -D > > > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > &g

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
SWMBO's Infiniti has an alarm system that stays on high alert if anything is open, like the trunk or hood. I was diagnosing a high current drain, decided to ask online in a forum before I spent hours pulling fuses, and got an immediate answer to close all the doors and trunk and then tape down

[MBZ] OT HVAC work - replacing ductwork

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
A couple summers ago I replaced all the ductwork under the house, now it's time for the attic ductwork. Should have done this during the winter when it was cool. I think I'm going to get some prices to pay someone to do this. It's only a few hundred dollars worth of material, well maybe 5-600,

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Dig online first, figure out what the common reasons are, and try those. You may get lucky. Maybe some computer somewhere thinks it needs to keep working day and night. Radio amp staying on, or something easy like that. Would be nice if someone made a meter adapter for those blade fuses, so you

Re: [MBZ] 164 06ML500

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
fun fun fun! That was tempting me a bit but then I saw the high mileage and "no thanks". I do hope you can get the transmission figured out without too much $. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 8:31 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m

Re: [MBZ] 06 W211 E350 Coolant hose Connections

2021-06-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hey Larry, have you tried searching on youtube? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 1:19 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hi Gang - > I am finally working to get my 06 e350AWD back on the road. When > replacing my Alternator I partially

Re: [MBZ] Victory! New York Senate Passes Landmark Right to Repair Bill

2021-06-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That would be good! Need a similar bill here in SC. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The article mentions car repairs too. Would need to learn the details > of what these laws mean, but it appears to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel black smoke

2021-06-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Somebody stole the catalytic converter. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 11:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s been a while since I have dealt with this so I have forgotten the > particulars of this issue. My 99 seems to have wisps of

Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

2021-06-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Nice! Andrew - take note if you're planning a near-death experience anytime soon! - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 8:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford >

Re: [MBZ] OT. Omega Seamaster or a Rolex of Some Sort?

2021-06-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Nice shotgun or handgun, that would be my choice. Our farewell gift plaque from the Navy Brig had a pair of handcuffs and a piece of razor wire. Have to hang that one up high, just looking at the razor wire too long will get you cut. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 1:06

Re: [MBZ] Checking oil takes 60 minutes....

2021-06-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Move south, out of the rust belt, to a more reasonable climate, buy / drive / fix rust free cars - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In the driveway tonight, I idly decided to check the oil in the >

[MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
So I just got a robocall from the Federal Reserve, there has been some illegal activity on my accounts, press 1 to speak to a Federal Reserve Officer. OK, this could be FUN! I press 1... And they drop the call. Darn! I was all ready with "Special Agent Kellog here, FBI Charleston, what seems

Re: [MBZ] SALVAGE TITLE - crime against nature 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 550 Sport Utility 4D, $36, 950

2021-06-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No, this will match the pink flamingo lawn decor. Fits right into the local Miami scene... - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 2:27 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mary Kay car? > > On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 1:21 PM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think they are NLA, or they were a few years. The '87 300D/TD used same, and when I parted out Wilton's sedan, Karl wanted that. I think they have something to do with regulating the vacuum for the transmission shift points? There are probably some rubber parts inside that need restoration,

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

2021-06-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
When I plug your address into the googs, it takes me to the wrong address. I think the issue is the borg: they have the wrong location for your address. That might be a good thing. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should stick it to FedEx

2021-06-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hard to get good help these days... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 10:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered $2500 worth of injectors for my Duramax. They were shipped FedEx > with direct signature required. After a couple of

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 Air Conditioner issue

2021-06-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds like you need a wiring diagram and the service manual for the HVAC, ideally with the component locations. Maybe try searching on you-tube university? If you can locate the connectors, you can probably spoof the signal to make the system work. For instance, the pressure switch is probably

Re: [MBZ] The ignition is broken and needs to be replaced 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $1, 550

2021-06-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
ed key doesn’t work > > is what the guy says. So depending on if it won't turn at all then that > could be the hard job unless some jiggling could get it to work > > Max you feel like a road trip? > > --FT > > On 6/10/21 12:13 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] The ignition is broken and needs to be replaced 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $1, 550

2021-06-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
ave a brand new one) > >> > >> Probably bought it for a lot less, trying to flip it. Could still be a > good flip once fixed. > >> > >> --FT > >> > >> On 6/10/21 9:32 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >>> That could be a decent

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,$2,025

2021-06-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Red leather interior looks decent from just the couple of pics, "smoke silver" = gold paint. Might be interesting if someone is looking for a 124 with OM603 for not a lot of dinero. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 9:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] The ignition is broken and needs to be replaced 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $1, 550

2021-06-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That could be a decent deal if rust free. Too bad about the bad repaint. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 9:11 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > looks a little sketchy but could be a good deal. I wonder what > "ignition is broken" means.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electrical question

2021-06-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Or maybe they had some rotten kids that would shut off the water on their old man when he was all lathered up in the shower... - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 9:40 AM Meade Dillon wrote: > They might be giants... > > Was the switch located up high to keep it out of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electrical question

2021-06-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
They might be giants... Was the switch located up high to keep it out of the spring floods? Or were they trying to save wire, make a short run? Or was the floor dug out to make the room deeper after the switch was installed? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 8:34 AM

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300SD 1st start since 1997

2021-06-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The lower radiator is pushed backwards into the fan > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 3, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Why was

Re: [MBZ] FB sales guy of the day This is a beautiful Mercedes 250c. 1970 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $90, 000

2021-06-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Chop Chop Spray Spray broken rear springs - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He doesn't know what he got. 123 bundts? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215049313593389 > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] I don’t know why but I think poos should buy this

2021-06-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hee Haw! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 10:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perhaps. It did belong to Roy Clark though. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 2, 2021, at 9:41 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300SD 1st start since 1997

2021-06-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Why was the radiator fan motionless while the engine was running? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 7:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://youtu.be/KPmbuiUa63w > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT:Homemade submarine video

2021-06-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Cool! Lots of engineering to get that right, severe "self correcting" penalty if you get them wrong... - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 6:26 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DETsk8ZX9Jk > >

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