You have a sufficient number of cars to permit you to take this one
apart and have a look before you decide whether to buy the kit or the
assembly.
Randy
On 16/08/2023 5:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
More or less. However, if it’s sticking there’s a reason, so it’s not uncommon
On 16/08/2023 4:13 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
I have a sticking caliper on the 05E320 wagon. I'm ordering a new
hose and was looking at a new caliper for ~$100 or a rebuild kit for
$27 (from FCPEuro). I have not done a "break caliber" rebuild before
but I have read in the past that
COS?
Randy
On 16/08/2023 11:42 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
A good detailing? (Besides the new COS, of course.)
-D
On Aug 16, 2023, at 12:40 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
I think we all know what this needs:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/974925350423348/
A
screwing around building something (says this
cheapass)
--FT
Sent from iFōn
On Aug 9, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
Looks like something one could make pretty easily. Piece of wood/metal/plastic
and a couple of paper clips?
Randy
On 08/08/2023 10:24 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
I got one of these to hold wires while soldering. I was repairing rat-chewed
wires on the $400E500 and it was a pain to hold the ends together. I’ve had the
problem before doing other wire joining. Just arrived today so haven’t used it
yet
Yesterday, I took my old MB for a ride in the country. I did a round
trip of about 100 miles to and from a small town in south eastern
Manitoba. It was a warm day so it might have been nice if my AC was
working, but all in all, it wasn't too bad. I had the right rear window
down part way and th
On 08/08/2023 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
At some point these will be lusted after, but not yet...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-cadillac-allante-20/
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Really stretching things to call that a sports car.
Randy
On 08/08/2023 12:19 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 12:11:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't
really need to buy much more now.
That's my situation, to
I have an aunt and uncle who have a late model Buick SUV - the little
one, whatever it is called.
The driveshaft has a problem of some sort and the vehicle is new enough
that it will be replaced under warranty.
However, no parts are available. They have been driving a loaner vehicle
from the
On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
Buckle up, buttercup.
AZBob
Not sure what you folks are seeing down south but around here, prices
are just going through the roof on darned near everything.
I was in a big box lumber type sto
On 08/08/2023 11:54 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 11:22:04 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643985341036380
The ad poster wrote, "16000 OBO good boat just a little waterlogged motor
should run good, haven’t ran it in a few da
So, it will cost more to charge your EV using your generator?
Randy
On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
Buckle up, buttercup.
AZBob
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On 05/08/2023 11:16 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
wrote:
I have an 1100 page factory manual I found on the webs that really
covers everything.
I am sure 1100 pages could thoroughly cover everything!
Craig
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Or the reverse. My F150 and my son's F150 both leak coolant when cold.
In winter, the level drops and I have to keep an eye on the tank. My son
is a mechanic and he has determined that it is likely an O ring that
seals a slip on fitting. He has acquired the part to repair his truck
and will do
Even so, one would think that good customer service would have caused
them to at least top up the coolant. You might well have decided later
to go back and have the work done.
Randy
On 02/08/2023 11:23 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Perhaps they were pi**ed after I declined their
Do you end up in the river like Sully if you have a bird strike?
Randy
On 01/08/2023 8:05 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Now THAT's a hood stack (and turbo!)
-D
From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via
Mercedes
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2023 7:09
What? You don't braze them?
Randy
On 7/31/2023 7:49 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
Real men drive old diesel Mercedes and real houses are plumbed with soldered
copper.
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On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
wrote:
I have a plumber in the
If you are not planning to sell the whole car, I would sell those
wheels. I am old and as such not a great fan of a lot of new things
including skinny tires on big wheels.
Randy
On 30/07/2023 6:59 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
I put the monoblocks on the 400 E. I’m not sure what
On 27/07/2023 2:30 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
After a trip out to the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, 20 miles from home I got
the red battery warning, no AC, and temp rapidly climbing while at highway
speed. Pulled into a parking lot, no power steering. Shut car off. Belt loose.
Ca
On 27/07/2023 9:34 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
I think you are right. The car is getting closer and closer to starting- almost
started but my battery is giving in.
Would it help to crack the injector lines one by one and bleed off any air?
Randy
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The horsehair pads in the seats are in need of replacement.
Randy
On 26/07/2023 11:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
Beautiful car
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1976-mercedes-excellent/7647385982.html
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On 13/07/2023 10:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I was doing AC work on the boy’s CRV today in the garage…109 degrees.
4.5 hours, 1.5 gallons H2O and 64oz citrus LMNT drank, pissed once. Sweat the
rest.
Oh they joys of AZ.
AZBob
You need AC in your garage where you are.
Randy
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On 10/07/2023 4:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:30:23 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
I have no where near the knowledge or experience that some of you have
with electronics and computers etc., BUT I do have a Hallicrafters
Shortwave Receiver on a shelf in my
On 11/07/2023 9:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
One of these things might be interesting at $1k
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235844749292770
We saw quite a number of these Smart cars around when they first came
out here with the diesel engine but they have pretty much dis
On 10/07/2023 4:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:30:23 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
I have no where near the knowledge or experience that some of you have
with electronics and computers etc., BUT I do have a Hallicrafters
Shortwave Receiver on a shelf in my
I have no where near the knowledge or experience that some of you have
with electronics and computers etc., BUT I do have a Hallicrafters
Shortwave Receiver on a shelf in my basement and it still works.
Randy
On 10/07/2023 11:42 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:55:25 -050
I would expect that 316K miles does not help sell it. The car just looks
worn, especially on the inside.
Also, the rusty air cleaner under the hood is a turn off. Clean it up
and paint it.
Randy
On 08/07/2023 3:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Took some quick pics and posted on Fake
On 07/07/2023 4:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3513318978912817/
For some reason, this gives me the heebie jeebies.
AZBob
Why?
It looks nice. I suspect the original interior colour was black but the
white looks nice. I wonder about the seat
I was sort of interested in the Volt except for its price tag. So far as
I am concerned, any EV needs to be a hybrid so that one can go longer
distances without concern about re-charging.
Randy
On 07/07/2023 4:21 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
On 2023-07-07 14:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes
So, the question is: Why are you driving Mercedes instead of a Nissan Leaf?
Randy
On 07/07/2023 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
A 2015-2016 Nissan Leaf in good condition, low miles, and a 80-ish mile
range can be found around here for about $10k. Would suit 90 percent of my
driv
It just proves how stupid the majority of the people are.
The fools in our federal government want us to go electric so a whole
bunch of people do it, and these are generally well to do people or they
couldn't afford to buy the electric car in the first place.
A hybrid might serve the purpose bu
8 PM mitch--- via Mercedes
wrote:
On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
he avoid?
I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I
.
Thus my question to you all on the list.
Randy
On 02/07/2023 8:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
On 2023-07-02 21:53, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should
he
A friend has expressed interest in acquiring a used Mercedes sedan.
Nothing too new or expensive. What should he look for and what should he
avoid?
I know you folks talk about this sort of thing often but I have not been
looking to buy so I have not made notes.
Randy
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On 23/06/2023 11:37 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My Salvadoran plumber and I both are addicted to Mercedes diesels.
The difference is that my three diesels are 9 - 38 years old. Wilbur's
work van is a 2021 Sprinter diesel he purchased for $65K.
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And, asking price is not silly, and there is no hood stack.
Randy
On 22/06/2023 5:19 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
Seems pretty nice.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 22, 2023, at 3:20 PM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
1995 E 300D - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automot
You are not alone. I have more projects than I will live to finish and I
keep adding more. Some projects will fall to the wayside as others are
deemed more important or pressing.
I have always been a DIY sort and have no real intention to change but I
work slower than I once did.
We have no
You are not alone. I have more projects than I will live to finish and I
keep adding more. Some projects will fall to the wayside as others are
deemed more important or pressing.
I have always been a DIY sort and have no real intention to change but I
work slower than I once did.
We have no
I think I will stick with my diesel.
Sort of looks like he should have had a reserve bid price.
I think this car was for sale here for a while. I don't recall the
asking price but it does look like a nice car.
The fact that it is in Arborg is the clue that it is one that was
offered locally.
R
If you are going to make a habit of dismantling cars, you need to get a
good impact wrench.
Randy
On 12/06/2023 3:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
I managed to get the front wheels off the ML350 parts car. I think the bolts
were cranked to about 200+ftlbs as I had to stand on the
What are you building? Fence?
Randy
On 11/06/2023 7:09 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
So I placed a $1,400 lumber order today with Lowes, to be delivered to my house.
An hour or so later I realized I needed to add a few more 2x8 boards.
There is no way to change or add items to an orde
Is it something more than a head gasket? If not, just repair it. Head
gasket is not impossible to do.
Randy
On 11/06/2023 4:29 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
That sucks. The 210 cars are among the most reliable, if mundane cars Mercedes
ever built.
Perhaps you got an extremely poorly m
Jun 9, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
Does it really matter? I think I would add a new ground to something close by
and see if that fixed the problem. If it does, then you can either leave your
temporary fix in place permanently, or track down the original wiring until
So, when one of these runs into you, do you get to sue MB directly for
your losses? Cannot blame the "driver" who isn't required to drive, or
the owner so you have to be able to blame the manufacturer who is
responsible for the hardware and software that is driving the car.
Randy
On 09/06
Does it really matter? I think I would add a new ground to something
close by and see if that fixed the problem. If it does, then you can
either leave your temporary fix in place permanently, or track down the
original wiring until you find the connection to ground.
Randy
On 09/06/2023 10:50
contact
someone here in CA that I or my mechanic have already talked to. But it is
nice to triangulate.
On Wed, Jun 7, 2023, 2:30 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Contact Pierre Hedary and ask him.
Randy
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On 07/06/2023 1:46 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
Has anyone else run into a serial differential swapping issue . . . but then
the replacement on the wagon seems to have blown a seal
and is trying to seize up while the 560 locked up tight on the 405
yesterday
Is there enough play in th
Contact Pierre Hedary and ask him.
Randy
On 07/06/2023 1:46 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
Has anyone else run into a serial differential swapping issue? I have been
through about four differentials in the past year on the 300td and the
560sel. Originals started whining so I thought I w
Might have once been worth $6, 500.00 Now worth $65.00.
Randy
On 07/06/2023 8:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
the car does leak oil (I have not seen a om617 that doesn’t)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/804127767763513
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Imported from China?
Randy
On 06/06/2023 10:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Pioneering
Award winning
Homegrown.
What's not to like?
On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 7:16 PM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
Just curious .. were those jars of sauce located next to the toilet paper,
or the fire
Calmness! Just repair the one you were using and wait for a good deal on
another. You do not need to be in a huge hurry.
Randy
On 01/06/2023 8:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
So I sold my Kubota diesel mower and regretted it. The only reason I listed it
was because I just put 2 new
On 24/05/2023 3:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/786980599491237
Boy, haven't you always wanted your own tug boat?
Randy
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If the LED dash lights are not a thing, I think they ought to be. My
dash lights are out and I need to fix them. They never were bright
enough so if I am going to take it apart, I want to make it better. I am
not worried about the car not being absolutely original.
Randy
On 17/05/2023 2:26 P
I like that. I always wanted a 60's XJ6 but have been smart enough to
not buy one. It is too small and I don't want whatever the brand is but
I like the styling.
I like the PT Cruiser but have not had one of those either.
I don't like the little Chevy whatever that was similar as much but I
lik
On 14/05/2023 10:17 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
It’s a brand new relay. I bought it at the stealership! Maybe it’s a ground
issue? Where is this thing grounded?
You should be able to test the relay without it being in the car.
Energizing it should result in power being transfer
On 15/05/2023 11:51 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/908860046845674/
Too many digits in this price. I appreciate the sentiment of a
father-son project but c’mon.
AZBob
Only needs a complete paint job and new upholstery and it would probably
b
Not sure how it would apply where you are but here, I know a fellow who
had a 2006 F150 Supercrew. He swapped it for a 2018 Ford Escape and his
insurance was about 50% higher on the newer vehicle.
Randy
On 12/05/2023 4:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
2014 E250 Bluetec sedan. Pr
On 12/05/2023 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My GEICO rates went up steeply despite no accidents. Turns out they really
care more about speeding tickets when determining insurance rates...
Is it possible that your rates went up because you acquired a newer and
more valuable ve
Is there power at the relay?
Is there a fuse before it?
Are there ground connections that need to be cleaned?
Randy
On 11/05/2023 1:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:
So I replaced the GP relay on the 1990 300D 2.5T but it’s still not glowing.
Light does not come on at all. I was ab
A friend, now deceased for a few years, once flew to Vancouver, BC for a
holiday and to visit one of his daughters who had moved out there from
Winnipeg. He made sure he gave himself lots of time and went to the
airport early and turned in his rental car etc. When the time came to
fly home, he
*"Hydropower is still the mainstay of the Norwegian electricity system*.
At the beginning of 2021, there were 1 681 hydropower plants in Norway,
with a combined installed capasity of 33 055 MW. In a normal year, the
Norwegian hydropower plants produce 136.4 TWh, which is 90 % of Norways
total p
And has abundant cheap hydro electricity.
Randy
On 09/05/2023 11:50 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:
Plus Norway is roughly the size of New Mexico, with a smaller population
than New York City...
On Tue, May 9, 2023 at 11:41 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot
If you happen to be filthy rich, just buy it and send it to Pierre
Hedary and carry on.
Randy
On 09/05/2023 9:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
The patina adds to the mystery
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/617885396647642
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I would say he should have had the vehicle hauled to the dealer and had
them re-fill it. I would also suggest that if he cannot differentiate
between the engine drain and the transmission drain his forte is not
mechanics and he should just do other things with his life.
Randy
On 06/05/2023 1
Make it removable and take it with you.
Randy
On 04/05/2023 3:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
I could, but it’s at the Florida house. I’m not making any improvements there
as I don’t expect to be there much longer.
-D
On May 4, 2023, at 8:39 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote
On 04/05/2023 10:59 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
On Wed, May 3, 2023, at 18:42, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I have a Harbor Freight retractable air hose and it's been an absolute
game changer. I think mine is 50' and will reach to any of the 3
vehicles in the yard. The hose failed l
On 03/05/2023 7:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Other than busting some wheel bolts off one of the cars with my 1/2” Milwaukee
cordless impact, I haven’t had a chance to try it or the smaller ones I have on
some serious repair related jobs.
I was using a 1/2” rough/long spade bit to
Does it leak air? My concern with those is that the connection that
permits the reel to turn will leak like a sieve.
Randy
On 03/05/2023 6:42 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I have a Harbor Freight retractable air hose and it's been an absolute game
changer. I think mine is 50' and will
Don't forget the punch line that Kaleb always uses.
"Send me the plane tickets"
Randy
On 03/05/2023 6:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I’m tellin’ ya…you need an Okie Q for doing all that stuff.
Several of us of her over the course of a couple of days could probably get
that joint squa
I have had good luck with Bosch drill bits.
Randy
On 03/05/2023 10:19 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgQeSrsAXgE
Best value is DeWalt, best bit is Bosch according to his tests.
DeWalt and Temo for step bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGbMQul6_Bc
On Tue,
On 03/05/2023 8:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
I found that the wire racks for pliers work well.
https://www.harborfreight.com/wire-pliers-rack-70022.html
I also found this rack for holding battery powered tools:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09F98P9S5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_as
The real trick is keeping everything in its place once it has been sorted.
Randy
On 01/05/2023 9:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Mon, 1 May 2023 20:43:34 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
wrote:
Today I spent some time just going around the shop throwing in a box
anything socket relate
Someone needs to send him a photo of money.
Randy
On 01/05/2023 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I think this guy make take the cake.
No one will see my car or talk about money unless I see money 1^st
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/panorama-city-mercedes-cd-turbo-diesel/
Can you post in some manner so this is available to all of us?
Randy
On 01/05/2023 3:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, please do send the plans and instructions.
On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 15:13, MG via Mercedes wrote:
I looked Allen but can't find anything but his
name, the plans an
The photos are dark enough to make it difficult. The only sign of rust I
see is at the bottom of the door opening on the photo with the right
rear door open.
Randy
On 01/05/2023 2:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I did not see much either. Tell us how to look more carefully, oh Mr. Shar
And new cars are a bit frightening in a number of ways. One of our
neighbours has an essentially new Audi. He was in a minor fender bender.
The car was still driveable but the hood, left fender, bumper etc were
damaged. I talked to him yesterday and he said it cost $35,000 to repair
it. The rep
Anyone have a knowledgeable answer to this issue?
I have sometimes wondered if it is a good idea to run an engine out of
fuel on a regular basis. I assume it will run very lean at the end when
it is starving for fuel.
Is it more of an issue on a 2 stroke engine where damage might result to
t
The purists will tell you that you should look for R12.
The real question is what else should you do apart from adding freon to
try to ensure that you are not wasting your money on something that will
soon leak out.
Randy
On 27/04/2023 4:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My 300SD
Do any of you folks have experience with cleaning small carburetors in
an ultrasonic cleaner?
If so, any advice on what solution to use and how hot and how long might
be appropriate?
Randy who has a generator that won't start.
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The ad says it has always been kept in a climate controlled garage. If
that is true, it should be OK.
Randy
On 27/04/2023 3:43 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Exactly.
And yes, I noticed that the pictures are dated. Based on the description, they
must be at least four years old, as t
Don't recall the exact details but a mechanic that my son used to work
with had a hot rod with a flat head Ford V8. They put in on the dyno at
the shop and he was making more than 200 HP. I think factory horsepower
was originally 65 and by about 1950 they were up to about 100 HP.
Randy
On 27
I have a bit of a story about a car like that as well. A Realtor that I
knew had a car that looked a lot like that - even that colour. I don't
know if it was the same year as the one in the ad but it was certainly
very similar.
He and his wife went to a car show in Regina which is about 5 hours
I like it but I wouldn't really want to own it. There are many things
like that. I enjoy seeing them but I wouldn't really want to own them
unless I was wealthy enough to build a collection like Jay Leno. Another
example is a Corvette. I have always liked the way they look but they
are too impr
What? No old Microwave Oven casings? Washers and Dryers too maybe?
Randy
On 27/04/2023 9:56 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
For stuff that's hidden, like the underside of the car, I really like computer
cases. The metal is thicker than automotive sheet metal and it's easy to weld.
My '9
You could try cleaning it.
Randy
On 26/04/2023 3:51 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
My 2015 Jetta TDI has the check engine light on. Code is P229E, sensor 2 bank
1. This is the NOX sensor, downstream of the CAT and DPF. It apparently tells
the DPF (diesel particulate filter) when it need
t;
-D
On Apr 26, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
Many years ago (could have started with "once upon a time . . .") my wife was
in the kitchen attending to dinner preparations. I was just arriving home from work. I
had bought a Chinese bench top drill press. I
I have had reasonable luck buying appliance parts from a local supplier.
They seem to have a good stock and the prices are not much different
than buying on line.
Randy
On 26/04/2023 2:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
I always buy parts for appliances from repairclinic.com, after havin
I don't think the arc would have lasted very long.
A few years back, my mother came home at lunch to our place out at the
lake. When she turned the kitchen light on, something in the light
fixture box shorted out and the light went out and there was a bit of
smoke. She turned the switch off an
Or a reasonable amount of miles in its first few years and then very
little as it got older.
Randy
On 26/04/2023 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Driven 2K miles/year?
On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
https://phoenix.cra
Or would have just stopped heating and sat there dead.
Randy
On 26/04/2023 2:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I reckon that would have eventually popped a breaker, no?
AZBob
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On Apr 26, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
We were baking calzones l
On 26/04/2023 1:54 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/chandler-mercedes-benz-k-miles-runs-well/7613992281.html
AZBob
I like the looks of that one better than I do the new ones. If I see a
new MB in traffic, it is hard to decide if it is a Kia or a Hyun
Many years ago (could have started with "once upon a time . . .") my
wife was in the kitchen attending to dinner preparations. I was just
arriving home from work. I had bought a Chinese bench top drill press.
It was still in a large cardboard box with 2 plastic binding straps
around the box. I
I wonder what work it has had done along the way to that number?
Randy
On 25/04/2023 4:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
409,495/23= 17,800 miles/yr. Not unimaginable.
On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 3:49 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Certainly speaks to
Have you seen the new circular saws that cut metal. Milwaukee makes one.
Randy
On 21/04/2023 5:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
This is why g-d invented recip saws and angle grinders
--FT
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On Apr 21, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
I guess th
But, even if it is just a valve cover or some such, if this oil cooler
hasn't been changed out there is a good chance it will sometime later be
a problem and have to be done? Dan said, if I recall, that he made sure
his car had already had it changed out.
Now, I suppose if you plan to fix and se
On 20/04/2023 3:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
And more to the topic - Floyd, do you know if these oil coolers fail by leaking
into the cooling system, or vice-versa, or just leaking (oil) externally?
I’ve never researched it, but the few things I’ve seen suggest that it’s an
intern
Andrew - You should have stuck with old Mercedes so that Dan could
answer your questions.
Randy
On 20/04/2023 2:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
I have no idea. I know nothing about these diesels.
-D
On Apr 20, 2023, at 3:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wr
A bit rough but interior looks pretty good. Doesn't say if it is
automatic or standard and whether it has AC etc. Hard to see in the
photo but is it a column shifter? Would think it has at least 100K miles.
Randy
On 20/04/2023 11:09 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
Lord, in these crack-a-
On 20/04/2023 11:04 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
Even though it likely says in the flowery description, how/where do these
people find these things?
I’ll admit this is a favorite combo of mine every since my grandfather ordered
his second to last car, a 1976 Ford LTD two door, white with
Green and cheap!
Randy
On 19/04/2023 8:10 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
If only it were better, that checks a lot of your boxes.
AZBob
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