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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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

[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] 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

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] 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] 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] 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 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] 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] This is the car I have been looking for, too had it’s too far away and in bad shape

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 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 19, 2023, at 3:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1586192241876443/?m

Re: [MBZ] Rod bender?

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

Re: [MBZ] I needs some TLC 1970 Mercedes-Benz 22d diesel,$1,000

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-

Re: [MBZ] dont ask silly questions please you need to be a mechanic to fix mercedes benz v 12 s600 - $4, 500 (CHARLESTON)

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

Re: [MBZ] dont ask silly questions please you need to be a mechanic to fix mercedes benz v 12 s600 - $4, 500 (CHARLESTON)

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

Re: [MBZ] dont ask silly questions please you need to be a mechanic to fix mercedes benz v 12 s600 - $4, 500 (CHARLESTON)

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

Re: [MBZ] I'm gonna go get this hulk tomorrow -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz ml350 4matic, $400

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 Sent from iFōn On Apr 21, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I guess th

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Mileage Champ

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: a different stove tale

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

Re: [MBZ] Not Too Crackish For These Days

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oven excitement

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 Sent from my iPad On Apr 26, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: We were baking calzones l

Re: [MBZ] If SLCs Trip Yer Trigger

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oven excitement

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oven excitement

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: a different stove tale

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOX sensor

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

Re: [MBZ] Sheet metal

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

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

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

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

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

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

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

Re: [MBZ] OT - An Old Coupe

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

[MBZ] OT - cleaning a small engine carb in an ultrasonic cleaner

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. ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] R12 vs. R134

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

[MBZ] OT - running a small engine out of fuel

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

Re: [MBZ] 2004 S430 - 187k miles -$5,000

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

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

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

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

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

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

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/

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

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

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

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

Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

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,

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

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

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

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

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

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

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

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

Re: [MBZ] The other major project I need to do for the shop

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

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

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

Re: [MBZ] I think I might be in lust -- 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220se - opera coupe, $7, 000

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 ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] OT: Norway's near-total adoption of electric vehicles

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Norway's near-total adoption of electric vehicles

*"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

Re: [MBZ] I am stupid

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

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAA

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAA

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

Re: [MBZ] Bumpers?

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

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Glow Plug Relay

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

Re: [MBZ] Random AF

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

Re: [MBZ] This is Close to Dream Car

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

Re: [MBZ] OT Think of the fun you could have! 120' Crane Barge With 45' Tug, $129, 000

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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Made a huge mistake

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Too good to not share

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

Re: [MBZ] has the om617 motor with a hood stack 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd Sedan 4D, $6, 500

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 ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Differentials

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

Re: [MBZ] Differentials

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

Re: [MBZ] Differentials

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 ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

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

Re: [MBZ] MB level 3 self-driving car

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

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

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

Re: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft is really screwed up now

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lowes

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

Re: [MBZ] Knackering today

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

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL on BAT

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

Re: [MBZ] Watering batteries

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

Re: [MBZ] Watering batteries

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

Re: [MBZ] W124 Diesel, Anyone?

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

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: I shoulda been a plumber

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. _

[MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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 __

Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

. 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

Re: [MBZ] Used Mercedes Sedans

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: charger outages leave northern Ontario EV drivers stranded

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: charger outages leave northern Ontario EV drivers stranded

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: charger outages leave northern Ontario EV drivers stranded

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

Re: [MBZ] Yeow!

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

Re: [MBZ] How much do you all think this is worth?

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

Re: [MBZ] My camera is as old as the car - 1991 420 SEL - 56k miles - $15, 000

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

Re: [MBZ] My camera is as old as the car - 1991 420 SEL - 56k miles - $15, 000

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

Re: [MBZ] The idea that someone would drive this thing 110, 150 miles... 2013 Smart fortwo Pure Hatchback Coupe 2D, $2, 000

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

Re: [MBZ] My camera is as old as the car - 1991 420 SEL - 56k miles - $15, 000

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

Re: [MBZ] It was hot today

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 _

Re: [MBZ] Purchased from a neighbor's estate in 2020, 1976 Mercedes 280 - Excellent Condition, 86, 000 Miles - $15, 500 (San Marco)

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 ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo no start

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 __

Re: [MBZ] The CDI let me down

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

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today — Monoblocks on the 400E

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

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate plumbing

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. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 31, 2023, at 2:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have a plumber in the

Re: [MBZ] Seems more appropriate

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

<    5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   >