Re: [MBZ] front/rear axle gear lubes

2020-11-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ever try the Amsoil EZ Pack baggies? https://www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-75w-90-svg/ On 2020-11-18 08:59, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This pump, like the cow inseminator, end up being messy as heck. You end up with all sorts of leftover fluid in it and fighting the hoses on both ends.

Re: [MBZ] Shady G-wagen $20k

2020-11-18 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-18 09:02, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-wagon-for-sale/7232641530.html That 'carbon fiber' trim isn't original, is it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pheasant

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
When was this? They all but disappeared around here between 1980 and 2000. I still see them, but nowhere near as prevalent as in the 1970s. Numbers are up from 20 years ago but I have given up hope of them coming back the way they were. But in Iowa and South Dakota it seems like they never

Re: [MBZ] It runs but has sat in a garage for approx. 15 years so just needs some bugs worked out.

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So the motor and transmission are only 15 years old, which makes them new? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT remember when electronic heath records were thought to be a step forward?

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-17 13:47, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That’s about as wacky as the Florida law about being able to open carry on your way to fishing and back. Hunting, too, which makes sense, but fishing? Gee your courts are slow. You reminded me that I never heard what happened in the Miami

Re: [MBZ] Let your Stealer Light the way.

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Makes sense, the Illuminati started up in Germany shortly before we declared independence from England... Let your German cars be luminous! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT remember when electronic heath records were thought to be a step forward?

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-16 11:32, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’m here at the hospital getting my covids trial shot and they don’t allow concealed weapons. I wonder if the M4 would be OK In MI, hospitals are on the list of places where you can't conceal by law unless certain law enforcement

Re: [MBZ] OT remember when electronic heath records were thought to be a step forward?

2020-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-16 12:31, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Potentially. But why give that information up anyway? As far as one’s health why would the presence (or lack thereof) have an effect on my health? Do you have firearms in the home? WTF does that have to do with my sprained ankle? I'll put

Re: [MBZ] Tire Inflation WTFs

2020-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The tires are max inflation. The door is what the vehicle manufacturer recommends. The former should work fine, but make it ride a little hard. Mitch. On 2020-11-14 15:13, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: On the new to me 2005 Dodge 2500 SLT Cummins 5.9 I got from my old man, there are nice, new

Re: [MBZ] [OT] GM recalling nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for fire risks

2020-11-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Likely, but on the flip side it increases battery life significantly. Lithium doesn't like to be charged over 80% or discharged below 20%. So "100%" was probably 95% in real life. Mitch. On 2020-11-13 16:44, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: So, does that reduce range by 10% or more?

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

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-12 18:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: Agreed. This has all the indications of the balance shaft cacking. So is this a concern on most of the 2000's "350" cars? Some of them, like the 2003-2005 ML350, are 3.7L M112 engines. Those are as OK

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

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'm thinking balance shaft, given the track record. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-balance-shaft-repair-kit-m272-3-5liter-genuine-mercedes-2720300613#fitment On 2020-11-12 16:38, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if it munched a camshaft

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

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Doesn't sound like fun. Did they say how it happened? Mitch On 2020-11-12 16:40, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Been having shortness of breath after just walking. Last night got much worse and had to cut a business trip short and go through ER. Apparently I have “lots” of blood clots in

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

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-12 16:19, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: nothing else wrong with the car but the timing chain Ask Larry Turner how much that job costs to have done. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 560-SEL 338 CUBIC INC 5.6 V6... FUEL PROBLEM.. RUNS THEN SHUTS OFF.

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-12 15:58, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Those 2 missing cylinders might have something to do with it https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/interlachen-mercedes-benz/7229801312.html Sounds like a bad fuel pump relay. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-12 13:25, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Get a flat panel antenna for the receiver which will help immensely. Got one of these maybe 8 years ago on a Newegg Shell Shocker deal. Worked great when I put it in the current environment 3 years ago. Then it died this year, I bought a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-12 12:49, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Pringles can or reasonable facsimile: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/ Forgot about cantennas for the host link to building one. I wonder if you can just put a mini usb dongle (the thumbnail

[MBZ] OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

2020-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I have an 802.11n signal in building 1. I want to distribute that signal in building 2, 350' away. I have a couple of old laptops I could spare. I'm thinking the easiest/cheapest thing I can do is put a long range USB dongle on a laptop, plug a decent 5GHz router (Tp-Link AX1800)? into the

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

2020-11-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Now that they're 20 years old, do the 50kmi Michigan garage queens have crappy plastic too? Of course, if I bought one with good plastic and left it in the driveway, it might become crappy plastic in a hurry, just like the aging clearcoat on my W140 became bad clearcoat within a year or two.

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

2020-11-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-11 10:31, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: No 230SLKs. Supercharger is problematic with known front seal issues. Not a difficult fix, but not something I care to do. Is it worse than a front seal on a Nippondenso compressor? 320SLKs are better for a lot of reasons. Let me know

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

2020-11-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
$2000 plus a top hydraulic rebuild? That's doable, if you want a stick shift kompressor car. Maybe Mrs Poos can drive it and Mr Poos can do a write-up on supercharger rebuilding. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This is an awesome ad: Dirty, white, or was white, E320, belongs to one of my exwives

2020-11-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That's a rare car, They didn't make many five cylinder W210s in 2008. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs to get this one 2000 Mercedes-Benz E430 4matic - $3, 600 (Palm Coast)

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-08 20:55, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Clearly incorrect unless someone spent a huge amount of money on a repaint You get that number right? Here's an eBay gas door from a 257U car___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs to get this one 2000 Mercedes-Benz E430 4matic - $3, 600 (Palm Coast)

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-08 09:15, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks primo, love the color https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-coast-2000-mercedes-benz-e430/7226794839.html Xenon headlamps, Paint code 1:257U - ZIRCONIC RED METALLIC ???

Re: [MBZ] Needs a head gasket, NEEDS A HEAD GASKET, DOES NOT RUN 1987 Mercedes Benz 190 E - $1, 000

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-08 14:07, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How big a job is a head gasket on this engine? Which engine? Without VIN, trunk badge or engine bay pics, I can't tell. If it's a 2.3 a head gasket with no other problem would be pretty rare. Maybe the 6 cylinder 2.6 would be more likely

[MBZ] Who wants a V12, Jaime?

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-mercedes-benz-s600-10/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Needs a head gasket, NEEDS A HEAD GASKET, DOES NOT RUN 1987 Mercedes Benz 190 E - $1, 000

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-08 08:11, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty nice, not my thing though https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1987-mercedes-benz-190/7227213960.html 89k and looks nice. Could put my 1987 turbo in it, but not worth hauling to Michigan.

Re: [MBZ] My Next BaT Purchase

2020-11-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-08 10:18, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-sherman-m4a1/ Not sure the driveway can handle the weight, though. Does it come with parade rubber? (not that you want to drive it on hot asphalt, even with rubbers) James Garner approves of your choice.

Re: [MBZ] ****SHERIFF'S AUCTION 12/10/2020**** 1999 mercedes-benz clk320

2020-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-07 11:26, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:16:47 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Kinda sketchy, right up my alleè.  Wait, no, it's a 350! https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-sheriffs-auction/7226023819.html I think a CLK is sort of a cross

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-07 07:26, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I can get iToonz on this Winders 7 or 10 laptop I have and see if it will talk to these various iFōnz. I don't know about XP, but I had iTUNZ on Win7 a couple months ago. It refused to do any phone backup/restore stuff until I

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 23:34, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: There's always Windows and android (ducking) As much as I hate Google, if you could install an operating system on my iPhones that didn't behave as if Apple owned the phone instead of me, I'd be grateful. Which brings me to why I don't leave

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 23:24, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Can you email the audio file from the phone to another account accessible on a PC? It would be a waste of data, but I could do it, if I used phones for email. If only iTunes were well behaved enough to leave installed on my computer, or if

Re: [MBZ] Please do not messages me with a low ball you will get ignored, please do not waste your tume nor mines please and thank you

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 09:30, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: WHAT IS THE LOWEST YOU WILL GO??? https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/parkton-benz/7225891175.html PLEASE SEND TITLE. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Oh, I see. I need to reinstall the iTunes virus on my computer to have access to the audio files, but I can access the photos by merely plugging a lightning cable into my computer. Thanks a lot, Apple. Mitch. On 2020-11-06 22:38, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: OK, this is absolutely

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
OK, this is absolutely the last straw. An attorney wants an audio recording I made on my iPoop. So I plug it in and browse the phone, and all that's available to the computer is Internal Storage>DCIM, which only includes photos and video. From the Audio Recorder app, I can copy the file I

Re: [MBZ] In case anybody wants to buy the 2.5 I took back to copart yesterday

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
And the listing still says clean OK title. Mitch. On 2020-11-06 22:16, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: They don’t have a title. I can’t believe they already re listed it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 21:54, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Then how do you get apps on an iPhone? No Apple account, no App Store, right? Yep. Wanted the Tracfone app today, couldn't get it. First time I tried to install an app on any device I actually carry for a phone, and only because there's one

Re: [MBZ] In case anybody wants to buy the 2.5 I took back to copart yesterday

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 21:42, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/45814380 It's good to know they have a clean Oklahoma title for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 16:54, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Dude, It’s called “iCloud”. Set up an account for free with 5GB of storage and let it host your contacts. It will sync everything across any and all of your iCloud authenticated devices. And if I don't want iCloud? I don't even have an

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I feel your pain. I merely wanted to copy my contacts list from one iPhone (iOS 13) to another (iOS 12). Did the put the phones together and let phone 1 set up phone 2. But that didn't move contacts. In fact, in the eyes of Apple, there is no excuse to ever want to copy contacts from one

[MBZ] OT: $84 off unlocked smartphones at Amazon

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Buy a $100 phone, a Tracfone SIM, and Tracfone airtime, get $100 gift card. Example: Moto G Power $150 SIM Kit $1 Smartphone Plan $15 $166 plus tax, if any, ~$66 after gift card.

Re: [MBZ] ****SHERIFF'S AUCTION 12/10/2020**** 1999 mercedes-benz clk320

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-06 09:59, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: The AMG badge must have fallen off. CLK320 with Xenon headlamps and Quartz Leather. How many 320s had Xenon back then/ http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=WDBLK65G2XT025229 ___

[MBZ] Coil Springs from Lesjöfors Automotive

2020-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Get it at Crock! The also have Bilstein, which they didn't have for W140 5 years ago when I bought a set of super useless "Lesjöfors" on eBay. (I think they were counterfeit, the car sat high initially, was level the next morning, almost as low as the OE broken springs after a one mile drive

Re: [MBZ] Ran good until recently it wont turn over cranks and will turn with starting fluid

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-05 17:39, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: He said the pics were "stock photo" not of the actual car. My daily CL search is a 200 mile radius. If I get really serious (something specific in mind) I will look more south. Right now it's mostly for fun. Is there a limit on how far CL

Re: [MBZ] antifreeze testers

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-05 17:34, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Not recommended. Though my dad once told me about the transmission guy he knew who diagnosed problems by tasting the transmission fluid. Friend of mine worked summers at a beach when he was young. One night a HS swimmer stole a whiskey

Re: [MBZ] Ran good until recently it wont turn over cranks and will turn with starting fluid

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Ran good until prechambers damaged by ether. Mitch ___ 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] unimog... why get rid of the useful accessories though...

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I appreciate his honesty. I don't think I would have had the guts to say "Low miles but worked hard as an excavator. Truck chassis is left over from lucrative sale of backhoe" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E320 CDI

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I have reservations about dealers who put up cars for sale with unresolved CELs, but maybe I'm just an old fogy. Mitch. On 2020-11-05 16:31, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If you ask me, a CEL that is unresolved plus the neglected suspension work indicates a neglectful prior owner. I would

Re: [MBZ] Foggy Headlights

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I do believe some vanishes block UV. Mitch On 2020-11-05 16:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Thanks! I have read about people doing roughly the same thing, but using several coats of thinned urethane spar varnish instead of film for the final protective coating. IDK if this is any better

[MBZ] Hoovie's G55 Hooptie

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Holy crap, your torque converter bolts aren't even finger tight. I can tighten them by hand... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me1Vi1aoDVM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT Case 150 steam tractor

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dyno run was cool. Belt was incredibly long. As he starts the dyno run, somebody standing next to the tractor puts a 3 year old on his shoulders, to make sure the kid's in good position for decapitation. There's no guarantee a broken belt is going to remain in the plane of the pulleys.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1964 MERCEDES 190D

2020-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-04 21:25, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Thats what I was thinking, he's leaned right over the fender, adding heat, rubbing on the lead, breathing... -Curt I can remember the PBS show, Stained Glass with Vickie Paine I think it was called. She mentioned her lead vapor protection

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

2020-11-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-04 12:32, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Don't forget, steam engines use double action cylinders... so a single cylinder is actually two... The steam valve switches to push on the back stroke, at the end of the front stroke. At least this one has a clutch and a gearbox, so if you stop

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone know about 911s?

2020-11-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I suspect this one is cheap because it's a 170k daily driver and not a 40k garage queen. But I bet the garage queens are 10x prettier when viewed up close. Then there's the (probably five digit) engine overhaul that's probably due soon... Mitch. On 2020-11-04 10:06, Max Dillon via Mercedes

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

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-03 18:11, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, having worked on farms as a kid and even driven the occasional tractor during plowing and planting season, that 36 bottom plow was pretty hard to grasp. I have experience with two kinds of plows, 14" moldboards and 16". First tractor I

Re: [MBZ] 240D Stick

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What is that big round thing on the end of the steering column? Mitch. On 2020-11-03 10:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/wheeling-mercedes-240d-123/7224764826.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Now I'm having visions of Amish guys going to the beach to ogle the underdressed English, like a former coworker used to like to go down to the beach at Cozumel to look for 'exotic birds'. (beware of exotic iguanas) Mitch. On 2020-11-03 11:51, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, never

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

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-03 09:45, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I think I've mentioned that a friend of mine has a single engine museum in his backyard. "The Whately Engine Museum". He (usually) does a yearly Coleman gathering, during that if you look at an engine too long his dad will come over and fire

[MBZ] Way OT: Pulls like a freight train

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'd forgotten that the old steamers had chain drive steering. BTW, a Case 150 weighs 75,000lb. 150hp at 300 rpm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU_fshxE3Gk There were few 150s built, and no known survivors. They built that replica from the original blueprints, which amazingly did survive.

Re: [MBZ] I really just need to stay out of Fakebook groups

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Wow, I've never seen a 1986 Benz with OBD. Where's the 34 pin diagnostic connector located? Can you post a picture of it? (see what he says to that) On 2020-11-02 22:56, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Some guy was posting tonight about how he bought a manual glow plug setup from uncle Kent

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes Benz 300SDL w126 / $7, 500 FIRM - $7, 500 (Statesboro)

2020-11-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
He took care of it, and knows what a #17 head is? That sounds promising. On 2020-11-02 10:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks really nice Has had the #17 engine head installed which I have the receipt for and was done by our local mechanic.

Re: [MBZ] 2008 C300 camo wrap $8,500 Firm Cash Only!!

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 19:50, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: What’s that windshield banner say? My other car is a Civic? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300e 48K miles

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If it smells like new, it's because somebody doused it in New Car Smell. I have a 2100 mile car that's been in my garage under cover for the past 3 years. It smelled like new for most of the first year. On 2020-11-01 15:35, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Covid-19 Prevention

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 10:35, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Curt is right. This website is suspect. Here is what I wrote Curt: That's what I said. The website is 'suspect' because Wiki casts vague aspersions on it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 99 E55

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 10:31, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2020-11-01 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Might not be too unreasonable https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/chapel-hill-1999-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/7223368140.html If those are pretty cheap, and W124 420E are pretty cheap

Re: [MBZ] 99 E55

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Might not be too unreasonable https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/chapel-hill-1999-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/7223368140.html If those are pretty cheap, and W124 420E are pretty cheap, and W124 500E are very expensive... Could one make a

Re: [MBZ] Covid-19 Prevention

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 08:22, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Just an FYI there is no guarantee of any Swiss in "Swiss Policy Research" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Policy_Research So, it's accused, but not with specific and credible accusations, of not 'following the party line'? And I

Re: [MBZ] Covid-19 Prevention

2020-11-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-11-01 04:23, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: This is a well documented Swiss article about Covid-19 which lists the drugs that are recommended for prevention and treatment. https://swprs.org/on-the-treatment-of-covid-19/ Thanks, Gerry. It's good to see the latest recommendations, I

Re: [MBZ] Time for a good old oil discussion

2020-10-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-31 15:46, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: From what I remember from Herr Doktor Booth, at some point the M1 changed from real "full synthetic" to some cheaper-to-produce hydrocracked base stock that was still legally allowed to be called "full synthetic" based on a court case

Re: [MBZ] you don't see many of these -- 1993 BMW 850

2020-10-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
By the end of the 1990s resale value on the BMW V12s was bad, very bad. I have no idea if people have figured out how to keep them running economically or if prices have recovered any. But I'm sure an 850 is more desirable than a 750. Mitch. On 2020-10-31 10:00, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Damn

2020-10-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-31 10:02, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: yeah saw that.  bummer.  He was the best Bond and a funny guy too You have the manners of a goat. And you smell like a dung heap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbvbIN0nN7A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Sleep Apnea and CPAp machines

2020-10-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-30 22:04, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My nostrils got really chafed using those "pillows" several years back. Has their design improved? I was fitted for the small/medium sized pillows a couple of years ago. It was a Fisher-Paykel model with minimal head straps that I'd

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

2020-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-29 16:26, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: We were all real curious of the VT thing would bypass it. Guess not if registering it in the same state with the lien. If it was a different state I bet it would have been fine. Two problems: 1) the VIN was already in the state's system

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

2020-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-29 16:19, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Nah the woman at the DMV was quite nice and helpful. Got the TM office on her phone, talked with them. That’s how it was left. Checked in with my cuz who works for TM, she says it’s ok to nag the VP again so I’ll ring him manana see

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

2020-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-29 15:55, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: If you don’t want to pay off title max you can probably sell it to somehow out of state and it won’t ever show up. My brilliant idea was to advertise it in RI and drive it to the Clamboree. But there wasn't even a ChowdahQ this year,

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon 4dr with a 3.5L V6 cylinder

2020-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
No pic of the badging and no VIN in the ad. So I looked at Fueleconomy.gov, and the EPA didn't certify any 2005 S211 wagons except the 3.2, 5.0, and 5.4 AMG. 3.2 would be a M112 in 2005? Mitch. On 2020-10-29 13:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Maybe, if the 320 was a 350

Re: [MBZ] ML500 deal

2020-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You really thought you could transfer it to a state that already had it? Now you'll be lucky if they don't ask VT to cancel your new registration. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] OT:Tuatara 1750hp, 300mph

2020-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On October 10, on a closed seven-mile stretch of road, Webb piloted a $1.9 million Shelby Supercars (SSC) Tuatara to a world record for fastest production vehicle. Over two one-way runs, the Tuatara averaged 316.11 mph. The quickest run, at 331.15 mph, broke the previous one-way record of

Re: [MBZ] I threw up a little in my mouth

2020-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-28 19:53, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/49423610/clean-title-1987-mercedes-benz-300-sdl-ks-kansas-city What's the owner's facebook name? I'd like to see that thing pass an Illinois smog test. Did 1987 have catalyst or the "football"? Primary

Re: [MBZ] My radiator saga ...

2020-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
"We're sorry, please accept this check for the retail cost of our product" is a pretty good answer though. 3 years ago Rock sent me a W163 radiator, very much bent, with most of the plastic caps/plugs missing (which implies it was opened and repacked). I sent them pictures of the radiator

Re: [MBZ] Unwinding a copart deal

2020-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I thought the reason why cars sit there for months with auction dates of "Future" was that they won't set a date until they have the title in hand. Who was your seller, a major insurance company? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Back to the original topic: Lenovo $1200 https://slickdeals.net/f/14470007-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-i7-10510u-14-fhd-16gb-ddr3-1tb-ssd-1200-free-shipping?src=frontpage LG Gram $1100

[MBZ] OT:Hot Rod Lincoln

2020-10-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Turns out it wasn't a Model A with a Lincoln engine stuffed in it, it was a chopped Lincoln V12 chassis with a Model A body on it. https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/music/in-search-of-the-true-hot-rod-lincoln/ 1955 Charlie Ryan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCj4ogE-m8 1971 Commander Cody

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

2020-10-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My indy repair guy traded his Solus Ultra in on a $4000 Solus Legend this fall. So rather than fight with my useless SDS C4 to try to make it work, I'll go into town at 8am and run an all systems diagnosis on the ML. Need to buy some door panel fasteners from him if he has them. Mitch. On

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'm typing this on a HP G72 that I bought for $400 at Radio Shack nearly ten years ago. 3 Problems: About 4 years ago I lost two vertical lines on the display. When it first happened, moving the lid would fix it, so the problem is with the flat flex circuit going through the hinge, not the

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with Screen Display

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-25 19:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Sirius and XM merged in 2008.My 2010 Dodge has a Sirius radio, it works fine.I suspect there were several implementations of the radio and the on Volvo chose ended up getting phased out. It happens, my dad is still salty about not being able

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Did you try cleaning the camera? The proximity sensors I can't help you with. Mitch. On 2020-10-25 19:08, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I went out hunting yesterday with buddy Ben, we took his Chevy 2500, I don't remember the year, maybe 2015 or 16. Its got one of the worst backup cameras

Re: [MBZ] Orphaned w210 fuel strainer

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-25 19:04, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Parts Geek says it fits '85 and '87 wagons. Didn't you have an '85? -Curt Most of the parts vendors are saying it fits 3 liter diesel wagons, but when Dan looked in the EPC, he got different results. And then we have the fact that Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Uro W123 headlight doors

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I suspect, given ÜRO's past reputation, that any plastic part exposed to the elements will die of UV poisoning in short order. But I could be wrong. A.P.A. Industries, the exclusive manufacturer of the ÜRO Parts and Autotecnica brands, offers more than 8,000 high-quality spare parts for

Re: [MBZ] FAT-FREE! Mercedes HARDTOP Convertible. - $9, 950 (BEAUFORT)

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-25 11:19, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-helena-island-fat-free-mercedes/7219501661.html Are the top hydraulics more reliable on the 2nd Gen SLK? I'm used to seeing 30-50k odos on the $8-10k SLKs, but that was when the 15 year old

Re: [MBZ] Green E320 92k miles

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I almost bought a 124kmi 2003 wagon that color 8 years ago. Now it seems like it was a bargain at $5k. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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

2020-10-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-25 10:16, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.carstereohelp.com/mercedesFiberOptic.htm So you and Dan are suggesting it's just a coincidence the audio died 1/2 hour after I unplugged a speaker? Another thing, I started getting 'no CD changer' error this spring. It was

Re: [MBZ] Could the miles possibly be right?

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like 770,585 to me. A new record for OM603 rodbenders, as far as I know. Would be interesting to see the service history.___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
BTW, in related news: I took my door apart, remembered my rivitool was in the green W140, which is at the lake. So I drove the ML to fetch the tool and window rivets (sans left rear door speaker) Radio worked on the way there. Did not work on the way home. Put the door back together today,

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-24 15:57, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’ll get one of those for the ML500. Will put me up to $725 This was a great video series, except for two things. The tool to pop the door panel loose is not a square shank Craftsman screwdriver, unless you don't care if you scratch

Re: [MBZ] Orphaned w210 fuel strainer

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-24 15:11, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I did a “where used” in the EPC. It’s for W210 diesels and W115 diesels. But not S123 diesels? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-24 14:39, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: She likes the screen display on my 2014 GLK 250, for example. Comand goes back to around the turn of the century, Jaime could give you an idea of what era has what functions, but if she doesn't need the Apple app, that opens your

Re: [MBZ] Orphaned w210 fuel strainer

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
An eBay seller says: APPLICATIONS Mercedes-Benz 220D 1968-1973 Mercedes-Benz 240D 1974-1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D 1975-1976 Mercedes-Benz 300TD 1980-1985 , 1987 Which is odd, considering it has a 210 part number and the eBay listing doesn't mention 210 or most 124. Another eBay seller says:

Re: [MBZ] W163 ML350 rear window regulator.

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2020-10-15 14:15, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Searching for the 2003-2005 part number 1637300946 takes me to this at Amazon, which is temptingly cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Evan-Fischer-EVA16772045193-Window-Regulator-Driver/dp/B009DJNA0Q I ordered it Friday, it came yesterday at 5pm

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Mercedes with screen display

2020-10-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Friend of mine, just turned 81 this week, had two nonnegotiable requirements when he bought his new 2013 car. It had to have integrated backup camera and satnav. Those options came with bluetooth, and after using that, he has 3 requirements. But he's not app-savvy, and really doesn't care

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