Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 139k miles - $1,200

How would it apply with squatters? My wife has been seeing news items suggesting that squatters are causing a lot of trouble in the USA. Apparently, they are hard to legally evict even if they basically broke into a house that belongs to you and set up housekeeping. That seems odd to me. I shou

Re: [MBZ] OT more on the young woman pilot

On 17/04/2023 4:39 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: That particular aircraft uses a trailing fiberglass [like material] strut with a full caster yoke that mounts the nose wheel.. A good preflight inspection [and one this young lady will now always do, I bet] would have a good look at the caster mou

Re: [MBZ] OT more on the young woman pilot

the front wheel strut in place so it was likely just the wheel that came off. Randy On Mon, Apr 17, 2023 at 1:01 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: On 17/04/2023 2:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: https://youtu.be/8Jk_ZZ8IMsY --FT OK, who is

Re: [MBZ] OT more on the young woman pilot

On 17/04/2023 2:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: https://youtu.be/8Jk_ZZ8IMsY --FT OK, who is the mechanic who forgot to tighten the front wheel? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Buy a Condo, Buy a Car

Salt in the air from the ocean? Randy On 17/04/2023 12:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Never seen salt on roads --FT Sent from iFōn On Apr 17, 2023, at 1:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/d/kapolei-2003-mercedes-benz-e500/7611127

Re: [MBZ] Holy Waste of Money

I bet it will fly. Randy On 13/04/2023 3:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: $39k and "patina" --FT On 4/13/23 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1983-mercedes-benz-300-ls-swap/7607988803.html AZBob __

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm pretty sure I need this 1968 Cadillac hearse, $3, 000

Part time business opportunity, shifting stiffs from one place to another. Randy On 13/04/2023 3:14 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Well-used casket goes with https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3923034447922845 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Old Mercedes

This morning, there was some fellow driving back and forth in front of my house in a very nice looking big old MB. Couldn't tell exactly what it was but it looked really nice. Big 4 door sedan probably from the 80s or thereabouts. However, no smoke stack but big wheels and skinny tires and by

Re: [MBZ] driveline timing

On 10/04/2023 10:03 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: My one experience with this problem, for sure, didn't have it being all that intermittent. See: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/JSLdline.html Short version: the alignment matters, down to

Re: [MBZ] driveline timing

On 10/04/2023 10:03 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: see if one of your tires has a tread separation or something. It acts fine for an hour at 80mph then suddenly gets all shaky. Anyway I think it must be the driveline as braking and steering have no effect on it. My one experience with this p

Re: [MBZ] This one looks really nice -- 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 sel 4.5, $11, 000

That looks really nice and the price is not totally absurd. Would be nice to know what "shorts out". Randy On 06/04/2023 9:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:    Love the colors    Seller's Description This rare 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL is definitely for the car enthusiast and coll

Re: [MBZ] This is now considered a $3000 car?

Well, I see ads like this all the time for various items. I often wonder if the item ever sells for anything near the asking price. I guess you can't fault him for trying but I doubt he will sell anytime soon for that price. Randy On 06/04/2023 10:54 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: The w

Re: [MBZ] 1999 Clk 320 - 69k miles - $8,900

I agree with Dan. It is a 1999 car. It isn't going to be perfect. Some are not so perfect when they leave the dealership when new. Randy On 05/04/2023 12:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Hardly a dealbreaker, just cosmetic. -D On Apr 5, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

On 04/04/2023 7:32 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Where my parents live in southern Maine the only way to get an effective ground is the water service entrance. For some reason their clay soil resists the use of a regular ground rod... -Curt That is how it is here in Winnipeg as well.

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

On 04/04/2023 12:48 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, I was thinking about having my existing 100a service upgraded with a new panel but now I'm thinking this is a way better idea. A new 200a service and panel which feeds my existing 100a panel plus a sub panel in the garage. I'd been

Re: [MBZ] Could You be More Vague...

On 04/04/2023 2:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/704917141141835/ AZBob Hey, it is a 240D with a manual transmission for $2500 in your area. Go and have a look! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Oil prices soared nearly 6% on Monday

There is supposed to be real emphasis on the word "MAD". Randy On 04/04/2023 12:22 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: The mad rush to become a soy infused girly man I don’t think so! Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Only the b

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

private property. In fairness, it’s much the same in Florida only it pertains just to “grand” oaks. That is, oak trees above a certain caliper size. For that matter, all of the trees on my lot in AZ are mapped and recorded by the City. -D On Apr 4, 2023, at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

On 03/04/2023 8:38 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I just realized I might have at least a partial membership - I took out a tree that was in front of the house a few months ago. It opened up an area about 12’x12’ in front of the house and inside of a walkway to the front door. Mrs. Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT strange heat pump issues?

Do you folks south of the border not have any issues with your home insurance providers when you have a wood stove? Here in the GWN a wood stove is considered "DANGEROUS" by the insurance folks and higher premiums are assessed and the whole installation has to be inspected and certified etc. We

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

On 03/04/2023 9:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I'm going to take it over to buddy Ben's house for final welding, he's got a big stick welder so I can really burn in the mounts, my MIG works okay but doesn't really have enough heat for the job... Old stick welders are usually pretty affo

Re: [MBZ] Oil prices soared nearly 6% on Monday

On 03/04/2023 10:43 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I make the prediction that the EV mad rush will crash in the near term future. It has already been identified that there is not enough discovered lithium to build batteries, the electrical grid is not adequate to charge fleets of EV cars, world w

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

I am only slightly ahead of you in that regard. I have 220V and 30 Amps on  #10-3 underground wire into my garage sub-panel. It has been in place for about 38 years and has served me well but I keep acquiring things like welders that I didn't have back when I built the garage and installed the

Re: [MBZ] Needs engine.It is v6 diesel engine. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ml320, $3, 500

of a nightmare to make the rest of the MB electronics to work? Randy On 04/04/2023 11:08 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Interesting idea --FT Sent from iFōn On Apr 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: SBC? Randy On 04/04/2023 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Needs engine.It is v6 diesel engine. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ml320, $3, 500

Or, just bad luck? Randy On 04/04/2023 10:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Failure to service. On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 11:22 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: With only 150,000 miles? A diesel blown up? That takes special talent, IMHO. On Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 7:14 AM Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Needs engine.It is v6 diesel engine. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ml320, $3, 500

SBC? Randy On 04/04/2023 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: A used dizzel would not be cheepcheep either so unless this was a sub-$1k car it wouldn't be worth the bother --FT On 4/4/23 10:20 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Ouchies. How can a car be worth $3500 with a blown

Re: [MBZ] 124 Anyone?

My 10 year old F150 has about 82,000 miles. I thought that was low mileage. Randy On 31/03/2023 12:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Our 10 year old F150 just passed 20,000 miles ... On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Driven 4500 m

Re: [MBZ] $400 04E500 stolen

That might well relate to how long the trailer is and how far forward the car is. Given the front of the car with the engine etc, is likely heavier than the back of the car, one might induce tail wag with the trailer if the car is loaded backwards. Randy On 30/03/2023 3:29 PM, Allan Streib v

Re: [MBZ] OT Buy a semi and flatbed and mount this thing on it for a RV 1989 Holiday Mansion medeterrean, $7, 000

On 27/03/2023 3:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734069841760804 You should see the wake a beast like that can make. A few years back, we came out of our bay and encountered a boat similar to that, ploughing along at a fairly slow speed. The wa

Re: [MBZ] Replacement for florescent shop lights

On 27/03/2023 2:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, Mar 27, 2023, at 13:57, Jim Cathey wrote: All our CFL's are being replaced with LED's now, as they fail. Except for the camera lighting daylight-balanced CFL's, which do work very well for that specialized purpose. LEDs fail als

Re: [MBZ] Replacement for florescent shop lights

On 27/03/2023 1:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, Mar 27, 2023, at 13:29, Jim Cathey wrote: https://www.harborfreight.com/8000-lumen-adjustable-head-screw-in-led-shopgarage-light-57640.html The downside, for these, is there's a LOT brighter small surface that can be in your eyelin

Re: [MBZ] hey Kleb 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300sd Sedan 4D, $500, Listed 2 hours ago in Conyers, GA

Somebody needs to go get that. It may be one of the only ones left without a hood stack. I would love to have the 300SD but I doubt I ever will. The good ones have become crazy expensive and the less expensive ones are being ruined daily. Randy On 26/03/2023 2:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Merce

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

I suppose that the majority of Cummins pickup truck owners are trades people who work the heck out of the truck and don't plan to keep it forever so they work the odds on what is "good enough". Randy On 24/03/2023 11:07 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Actually, yes I am. I read through a

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

tps://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows *From: *Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> *Sent: *Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:36 PM *To: *Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> *Cc: *Randy Bennell <mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca>

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

How difficult is it to change the water pump on that engine? I would think the worst case scenario would be that the replacement does not last as long if you buy aftermarket. Have you tried looking online for an OEM with a discounted price? Randy On 23/03/2023 5:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Having trouble picking up women with loose morals? Your troubles have ended!

It is really just a 21 year old Jeep. Why wouldn't it have some scars. Evidence that it may have occasionally left the pavement. Randy On 22/03/2023 10:01 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:  2002 Mercedes-Benz g-class $27,500 Body looks like a 200k mile G, rife with dents on the hood and

Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

My only point in posting the photo was that my car is pretty much the same colour as the one in the ad that you folks were following in that thread. Randy On 19/03/2023 6:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Now that’s nice Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2023, at 6:38 PM, Randy

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Hmmm, $156,000. Think of all the old used Mercedes you could get for that money! Randy On 20/03/2023 12:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I definitely need that --FT Sent from iFōn On Mar 20, 2023, at 12:21 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marke

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

So, what is your hourly rate and how much per mile??? Randy On 20/03/2023 7:41 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Yes. I am available if any of youz guyz see something interesting. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:39 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Bob wrote: It’s

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you want and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they are worth something too. Randy On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

I would be a bit concerned about the rust at the base of the rear windshield. Randy On 18/03/2023 10:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: That’s really nice. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2023, at 8:42 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:  Bad link Try that. Beautiful color.

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook

On 16/03/2023 8:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: In all seriousness, I really believe people are becoming more and more stupid by the day. It’s actually concerning how dumb the general population seems to be these days. I think I have posted this before, but here goes. If you are of

Re: [MBZ] For some reason I feel compelled to post every airplane ad I come across for OK Don thinking maybe he will buy one of them

I think that is  totally different. Maybe, an addiction. Randy On 15/03/2023 12:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You could ask Kaleb the same question about cars… -D On Mar 15, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 14/03/2023 6:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] For some reason I feel compelled to post every airplane ad I come across for OK Don thinking maybe he will buy one of them

On 14/03/2023 6:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588357406673488/?mibextid=6ojiHh He already has one that flies, another he is building, and a third one that needs repairs, if I am not mistaken. Who really needs more than 3 aircraft? Randy

Re: [MBZ] I can't pass it up

Yes, but it was about $500 and it has a relatively new transmission. Engines are generally pretty good these days and if it has had regular service, it should go a bit further. Randy On 14/03/2023 4:46 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I like old Chevys, but that is a LOT of miles. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

The shadows on the photos really prevent one from seeing much at the bottom of the car. It does look like there might be a rusty spot just behind the right front wheel. Randy On 13/03/2023 8:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: How can you tell? I didn’t see anything in the pictures that

Re: [MBZ] OK Don needs to upgrade

But, your tailwind is more like a sports car. The twin engine Aztec is more like a Suburban. Seats 6 with room for luggage for a weekend. Randy On 13/03/2023 2:41 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Too complex and slow for the fuel burn. A Tailwind is much better: Red Hamilton’s Race 37, fastes

Re: [MBZ] Did you see the selling price here?

There appeared to be only one other person bidding against him. Maybe it became a personal pissing match? Randy On 12/03/2023 9:59 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: There are 3 possibilities.  The high bidder will not follow thru. The high bidder is an idiot with way too much money and w

Re: [MBZ] OT: Aww man!

Don't beat yourself up over something like this. It is an oddball tool and even the mechanics who do this stuff every day don't have all of the tools possible. Randy On 11/03/2023 2:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: My 2015 VW Jetta TDI needs a rear wheel bearing. It's a unit bearing,

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Aviation Buffs

But the really interesting thing was the tow plane. Randy On 08/03/2023 8:17 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2023-03-05 18:55, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Yes, indeed! However, it needs a tow to VERY high altitude to do its magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Z8YT6w7Rc __

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

If you are going to buy a refurbished saw, it might be wise to use it lots quickly in order to establish that it is a good one (while you have the warranty in place). Randy On 07/03/2023 6:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That’s a heck of a deal for factory refurbished and warrantie

Re: [MBZ] Could be my kind of shady deal -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz slk-class Slk 320, $500

You don't care. You haul it home, hide it behind the barn and strip it of parts and then dump it in the ocean after you burn it. Don't forget to grind off the serial numbers on engines and things like that. Haven't you learned these things? You lived in DC didn't you? Randy On 07/03/2023 3:3

Re: [MBZ] OT - returning filters

On 06/03/2023 3:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: There website says they do and I even recall an article they wrote about it. I guess it would come down to the cost of shipping used oil and filters back. It would be one way to dispose of the used oil. How would you ship used diesel o

[MBZ] Further on the subject of oil filters

I have told this story before but will tell it again. I had an uncle, now long passed, who was fortunate enough to win a new Plymouth Valiant at a country fair. 1963 or 1965 - don't recall exactly but sometime around then. It had a slant 6 engine. When the car was some years old and had aroun

[MBZ] OT - returning filters

I know you folks like a deal but don't you think it is more than a bit unreasonable to expect used oil filters to be replaced under "warranty". I truly have to doubt that the company ever intended to honour that sort of use and replace part. If I were them, I would tell you, that if you truly w

Re: [MBZ] Looked like it might have been decent until….

destroyed and another one bites the dust. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 5, 2023, at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: There seems to be lots of these for sale. One has to wonder if the novelty wears off very quickly and the owner regrets what he did. Randy On 05/03/2023 11:45 AM, Rick

Re: [MBZ] Looked like it might have been decent until….

There seems to be lots of these for sale. One has to wonder if the novelty wears off very quickly and the owner regrets what he did. Randy On 05/03/2023 11:45 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Well that sucks. Rick Subject: [MBZ] Looked like it might have been decent until…. https://ww

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

Let me suggest that the advantage the mowers have is that they are used regularly. If you ran your chainsaw or generator for significant time every week, it likely wouldn't cause much trouble either. I have had a Troy-Bilt mower with a Tecumseh engine (if my memory is correct) for probably 15 y

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

I am uncertain about this so take some of it with a grain of salt. I think if you are going to buy a Husky these days, you should probably buy the Rancher as Curt suggests. I think there was some sort of merger between Husky and Poulan a few years back and the lower level Husky's may now be jus

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

On 02/03/2023 9:55 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Anybody buying small equipment at a big box store is doomed for failure. A chainsaw especially needs to come from a chainsaw shop. -Curt On the other hand, I bought my Husqvarna at Lowes at least 10 or 15 years ago and have had no probl

Re: [MBZ] OT - Milwaukee Tools

My wife gave me a Dremel version for a gift a number of years ago. It works well but isn't very heavy duty. I found that it got pretty warm if I used it hard so I was afraid I might do it in. I had an opportunity to buy a better one at a good price so I now also have a Rockwell Sonicrafter. It i

Re: [MBZ] RUNNING but NEEDS WORK!! The air suspension is out. 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl450, $3, 500

Drive down one gravel road in the rain and it will look like that until you wash it. Randy On 28/02/2023 2:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Never washed or kept out of the elements. On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Could

Re: [MBZ] This doesn't look half bad for the money 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300sd, $1, 500

On 28/02/2023 9:33 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Aside from those fugly bumpers.  Honest description.  Shrewd negotiation could probably get it closer to $1k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/978199709816688 AND it does NOT have a hood stack. Randy _

Re: [MBZ] And one crappy pic -- 1969 mercedes 280sl Convertible - $100, 000 (julian)

On 27/02/2023 9:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/mc-leansville-1969-mercedes-280sl/7593828359.html A pretty bland colour for a car like that. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Wrong Car for Description

On 24/02/2023 1:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I’m just saying the pictures look like it’s a Gasser, a 250. The badging is wrong, there’s no pull start on the dash, among other things. AZBob Hard to see the dash. The steering wheel is in the way in the only interior photo. However,

Re: [MBZ] a farmer bought this car used for his daughter 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220d, $800

On 24/02/2023 8:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Flintstone Mobile https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/885286039355751 Worth something if you wanted a manual transmission and various associated parts but the body is not worth fixing. What would you weld the new floors to? Got

Re: [MBZ] Never attempt to reuse injector return lines

On 23/02/2023 5:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A while back i had replaced the return lines on the 99 and not long after pulled injectors to replace the nozzles. The line was not that old and appeared to be fine so I reinstalled them. They shortly after started leaking fuel everywhe

Re: [MBZ] Wrong Car for Description

You folks must be seeing different photos than I am. It certainly looks to be an early W114/115. If I recall correctly, there was a revision in the style at some point and the newer models have a shorter grill and a assume, a lower hood line to match. This one does not appear to have the correc

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes operating system MB.OS

The young folks may not mind paying monthly fees for such but I cannot see most older folks thinking that is acceptable. Ford's crazy idea to make command start work through your mobile phone and charge you a monthly fee for it is silly. Thankfully, my truck is old enough to predate all that no

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] Little Jamie

I would guess, a fist full of cash. Large bills. Randy On 2/19/2023 6:45 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: What’s the M100 secret handshake? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 19, 2023, at 7:43 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: He’s probably adopting Pierre’s approach to location. I

Re: [MBZ] WIS Information

How far back does the WIS go? Randy On 16/02/2023 8:51 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Maybe I’m just daft despite having used the WIS for some years, but I just discovered a way to access information I didn’t know was there. Open the WIS, enter your VIN or a chassis number, then click

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

2 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: On 14/02/2023 3:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:04:04 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I think, in the W115 it was a dealer installed option so that might still be something that could be do

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On 14/02/2023 3:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:04:04 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I think, in the W115 it was a dealer installed option so that might still be something that could be done ... Our 1972 220D/8 (a W115) came with factory-installed AC. Craig

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On 14/02/2023 11:31 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I have been without working A/C in my primary car for many long stretches of time. It's definitely nice to have but I've grown accustomed to being without it as well. I hear you. It hasn't worked in my old MB for a while but I generally

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On 14/02/2023 10:54 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I’ve had both a manual 240D (undoubtedly more desirable) and an auto and I don’t mind the auto. I understand what it is and I drive it that way. AC is wonderful here in the hubs of hell but it’s never been a deal breaker in a vehicle that

Re: [MBZ] A Really Nice 240D

On 14/02/2023 10:27 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/burbank-1983-mercedes-240d-white-240/7588768695.html Love it. What would be a “call him now” price these days. AZBob No under hood photos and no mention of AC at all. I would think that is som

Re: [MBZ] ATF in w124 ps pump?

Most oil products have some information on the bottle that states what they are supposedly compatible with. Check it out and see what it says. Isn't the primary difference between AT fluid and PS fluid, the issue of foaming? I think the PS fluid is supposed to be less prone to foaming. If it

Re: [MBZ] Spotted locally

On 13/02/2023 9:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Driving home yesterday I spotted this stately gentleman: https://townlinemotors.com/vdp/19468748/Used-1973-MercedesBenz-220-for-sale-in-Orange-MA-01364 It looked good as we drove by, didn't stop to check in any closer. Price seems high but

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 1:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: For some sellers scarcity = value that trumps flaws... And they obviously hope that the same applies to purchasers. It might, but one would have to want a car like that pretty badly to pay a premium price given all of the warts. O

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

Good Lord! What did they expect to get for a car with so many faults? Randy On 11/02/2023 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: At $6100 when hammer fell, didn’t meet reserve. AZBob Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 11/02/2023 12

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 12:13 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Our W115, a 1972 220D/8, blew heated air to the floor when the correct lever was moved. If one doesn't, and it has AC, then the up/down flap inside is probably stuck or otherwise non-functional. -- Jim Interesting. It has AC but not curre

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

Unless it gets extruded through the grill. We had to pull parts of a partridge out of my mother's car grill once with needle nose pliers. Randy On 10/02/2023 10:33 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How does a racoon damage a radiator? They aren't that big or tall. If you hit one it would m

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 12:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:56:54 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. Why wouldn't it? It's directly in the intake

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

I am amazed that the bid is up to $6K given all of the things wrong with this car. I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. Randy On 11/02/2023 10:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: The conversat

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

Your link does not work for me. https://www.princessauto.com/en/30-litre-air-operated-oil-changer/product/PA0008886095 We have one like that for the inboard-outboard boats. Randy On 08/02/2023 10:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I use this. https://hftools.com/app56384 I got it on

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

#x27;t get a whole lot of practice. Randy On 08/02/2023 10:51 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I used to think of it (W115 oil filter) as lubrication for my elbow --- On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 10:45 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: On 08/02/2023 9:00 AM

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On 08/02/2023 9:00 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I've used my setup on quite a variety of different engines over the years and they have all needed a suck tube to the bottom of the pan so I've never tried just hooking a hose to the top of the guide tube. Most probably do, but even the MB de

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On 07/02/2023 5:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:48:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go to the bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the dipstick tube? It will work if it

Re: [MBZ] Ruined a nice car with aftermarket seat material

Not exactly ruined. Doesn't look too bad really. I have seen much worse. Sometimes you have to work with what you have or what you can get. Randy On 06/02/2023 5:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/732560788137927/?mibextid=6ojiHh ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Airplane yard art,$3,500

THAT actually makes some sense. Expensive to set it up but pretty cool once done. Randy On 02/02/2023 4:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: From the pictures [which are not very good or detailed] it "appears" one is a twin engine. Think of this: Mount the airplane, with wings mounted and tai

Re: [MBZ] Welding Plastic

or plastic welds. On Thu, Feb 2, 2023, at 12:05, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: What do you folks know about welding plastic? I bought a "plastic welding kit" that is essentially like a soldering iron. I have the map pocket from the driver's door of my W115 300D but the tabs at

[MBZ] Welding Plastic

What do you folks know about welding plastic? I bought a "plastic welding kit" that is essentially like a soldering iron. I have the map pocket from the driver's door of my W115 300D but the tabs at the top where the pins go into the door are broken. I would like to repair them in some manner

Re: [MBZ] OT motor brushes bad?

On 01/02/2023 4:11 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It’s usually under the big hump on the motor and there should be writing on it that will tell you what the capacitance value is. You need to get a new one that will match the old one. Randy ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT motor brushes bad?

That is two of us. You beat me to it. Randy On 01/02/2023 3:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Bad start capacitor? On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, at 16:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Last year my wife bought a pair of brand new Hobart commercial gas ovens for her bakery, which was put to

Re: [MBZ] OT motor brushes bad?

Start capacitor gone bad? Randy On 01/02/2023 3:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Last year my wife bought a pair of brand new Hobart commercial gas ovens for her bakery, which was put to use a couple of months ago. These ovens were bought brand new in 1996 by a church for their k

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E320 wagon with fries

Nice car! AND red haired girlfriends are good stuff. I have been married to my red haired girlfriend for almost 50 years now. Randy On 29/01/2023 9:53 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Hey, folks Ok I got my car … I was off on the price …. Had to pay the big bucks, $3k 180k miles … did

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SL

Steering wheel should be a lot easier to fix than the paint. Randy On 31/01/2023 1:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Might be worth a look except for the funky steering wheel. WTF? On Tue, Jan 31, 2023 at 1:10 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Anyone ne

Re: [MBZ] What a weekend!

On 30/01/2023 12:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I've not had much luck with sheet metal screws going into cast aluminum. You'd have to be very careful about the size of the drill bit. Pop rivets? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] What a weekend!

On 30/01/2023 12:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The idea was to sheet metal screw a metal patch on. The JBWeld/tape is just there to seal the crack. Again this was a "get it out of the woods" idea. I don't know for sure yet if we can actually get the pan out while the engine is in the

Re: [MBZ] transmission shot stays in 1st gear. 1998 Mercedes-Benz e-class

On 24/01/2023 9:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Cheap ride with new CP https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406204205041457 What does he mean by "steering wheel and plate cover not included"? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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