Re: [MBZ] Help - WDDGF8AB2DR288607 2013 Mercedes C300

And that folks, is why it pays to buy tools and do it yourself (if you enjoy fixing things). Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 28, 2023 10:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Help - WDDGF8AB2DR288607 20

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

> Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible. >I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest ones, >and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified Yep. I only know of two or so mechanics within a hundred miles I would trust to wo

Re: [MBZ] 2011 GLK350

Get her a Pious. The newer, the better. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The Cheapest ML63 in the country LIVES!!!

Congratulations. Reads like an episode of Hoovies Garage. Lol. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 24, 2023 11:39 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] The Cheapest ML63 in the country LIVES!!! Finally got it sort

Re: [MBZ] Trying to get this 2 post Hunter rack going

ok for a bleed screw in the top of >>> the cylinder. Perhaps that’s all it needs. Still not sure why it >>> would not lower with the release valve. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Sep 24, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

https://youtu.be/-k-YmrvWK18 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 7:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E List https://youtu.be/zEmfsmasjVA Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 20

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

https://youtu.be/zEmfsmasjVA Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 6:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] R/E List E’s not dead yet! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 19, 2023, at 6:03 PM, dan penoff.c

Re: [MBZ] R/E List

That list still exists? What's the question? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 19, 2023 2:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] R/E List Is anyone here still on the Ritter/Hitler list? I’ve got a question about somethi

Re: [MBZ] Car Does Not Start 2006 Mercedes-Benz r-class,$1,600

Timing idler. Run away. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 15, 2023 4:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Car Does Not Start 2006 Mercedes-Benz r-class,$1,600 R500. Could be worth a look, probably nothing t

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Transportation

With proper maintenance, another 150k miles. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 15, 2023 11:47 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap Transportation How many more miles before the engine gives out? On Fri, S

Re: [MBZ] OT

AC flux core welders suck. Find a DC machine. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 12, 2023 5:40 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] OT Folks I just got a cheap HF mig 110v welder like new from a neighbor … seems a bit cr

Re: [MBZ] W210 Danger Will Robinson?

Wonderful cars. The Camry of Mercedes. In the rust belt, they rust. Tennessee, probably not so much. The facelift models (2000-2002, 2003 for wagons) are better cars. The 2001-2002 had increased corrosion protection or something on the spring perches. If he doesn't want it, let me know. I'll fl

Re: [MBZ] 92 300D 2.5

So the 300e is already on the block, in favor of a 300d. Which will be sold in six months because _. (fill in the blank) Guess it's better to flip them quick rather than hoard them like some of us (myself included). Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 7, 2023 3:31 PM To: merc

Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

I have heard of cleaning a coolant reservoir with oaxalic acid. Perhaps that would clean it once it's removed? https://youtu.be/JqCN7VHMtfQ?si=__B6MjNt5IEfnUec Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 5, 2023 11:33 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@pe

Re: [MBZ] Speedi-Bleed bleeders on sale

...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speedi-Bleed bleeders on sale Rick , Do you know if the Model 0100 European work for on W123 Brake systems? Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh > On Sep 4, 2023, at 3:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I use Motive bleeders. > > No issues, but th

Re: [MBZ] Speedi-Bleed bleeders on sale

I use Motive bleeders. No issues, but the hoses do age and need replaced occasionally. https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/brake-bleeder-kits Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 4, 2023 12:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com S

Re: [MBZ] OT Lawn tractor issues

Alternator should put out around 30-35v ac with the mower running and the regulator disconnected as measured at the leads coming from the stator. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 1, 2023 5:27 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail

Re: [MBZ] OT: SWMBO

Just wait until she goes through "the change" for fifteen years. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 26, 2023 5:26 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] OT: SWMBO Anyone else's wife/partner turn the AC down to 70 degrees th

Re: [MBZ] Found in driveway

What is it? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 24, 2023 6:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Found in driveway Grumble https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A8sg__cg1LEc_rus33gzMj_MeQabWkYE/view?usp=drivesdk

Re: [MBZ] 1998 300D Cranky no Starty

COS? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 16, 2023 11:45 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1998 300D Cranky no Starty A good detailing? (Besides the new COS, of course.) -D On Aug 16, 2023, at 12:40 PM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] 1998 300D Cranky no Starty

New springs, OE wheels, a good Mercedes Martha treatment, and glow plugs. Too bad it doesn't have seat heaters. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 16, 2023 11:39 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] 1998 300D Cranky no Sta

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

Estate sales and auctions are a good way to pick up quality tools and equipment on the cheap. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 8, 2023 12:12 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel On 08/08/2023 1

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

Nah. Gasoline prices should come down. Diesel is still used for farming, mining, tractor trailers, etc. A barrel of oil can only be refined into x percentage of diesel. With less demand for gasoline, but similar demand for diesel, the price for gasoline should come down. Unless the government ta

Re: [MBZ] OT: Oh, the irony!

If an employer can pay you to work from home, he or she can pay Sanjay half as much to work from home in India or Pakistan. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 7, 2023 2:10 PM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: Oh, the

Re: [MBZ] OT: E-Golf

> This was on my 2018 RAM 1500 classic. Its the basest of base models but > apparently the traction control is pretty smart. > I would expect an EV to be able to do better. Until it doesn't. All these ladies aids are not producing better drivers. And when the ladies aids puke due to dirty senso

Re: [MBZ] half the fleet has issues today

You may want to Deoxit the base the relay plugs into. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 2, 2023 11:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] half the fleet has issues today Replaced the bad alternator on the Frontier t

[MBZ] I Might

Have to check this one out. I hate the idea of yet another rust belt car, but if I can talk him down a bit https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/new-lenox-2005-mercedes-e500-4matic/7647783912.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4matic - 139k miles - $5,500

The tone ring on the rear half shaft axle rusts off. PITA to change from what I've seen. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 26, 2023 11:00 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4matic - 139k miles - $5,5

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic Sport - Tire Recommendations *ADDED QUESTIONS*

> The second mechanic had the car on a lift and showed me if you run your hands > around the tire it has high spots which cause the noise That is caused by improper toe angle on the rear suspension. You need a four wheel alignment done at a competent shop. Competent shops are getting hard to fi

Re: [MBZ] My stupidity can now be your stupidity -- 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbodiesel - $10, 000 (Indianapolis)

Dan P wrote: > Time to toss in the keys, take your beating and move on. BTDT - once. Never > again. Which car? Mine was a BMW 530i. I will NEVER own another BMW. Ever. The first Benz I bought had a similar interior smell (horse hair?). Brought back horrendous memories of throwing cash into a

[MBZ] E400 Project

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-mercedes-benz/7642750117.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Yesper chargers

Bought one yesterday. Delivery on Thursday. Todd from Project Farm likes them. https://youtu.be/VRFwEUr_Vjc Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 12, 2023 12:39 PM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: Yesper chargers A use

[MBZ] OT, FBM Buyers

Is there some kind of scam where a potential purchaser gets your phone number? Just listed something and had two responses asking for a phone number. Seems fishy. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] 115

Keep 15, sell 100 for a grand a piece, be debt free. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 11:56 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: [MBZ] 115 Is the number of c

Re: [MBZ] Battery

The earth is self healing. As George Carlin said in reference to saving the planet "the planet isn't going anywhere. We are." Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 7, 2023 9:04 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery

Re: [MBZ] Please be kind it’s Already hard getting rid of his car. Mercedes ML 320— NO TITLE,$1,500

Not anymore. Bonded title or Court ordered title. https://youtu.be/k_ylaSyhHVo https://youtu.be/I5sg832Bvyk Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 5, 2023 3:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Please be kind it’s Already h

Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

long time owner who may or may not make it from his battle with cancer. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace. > > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] 20 year old tires

Sounds like a candidate for BaT or MB Marketplace. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 4, 2023 9:33 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] 20 year old tires This 73 SL is about ready to go. I got the fuel tank back in this week

Re: [MBZ] Is this still available?

Well at least you are going to respond. That's more than most FBM sellers do. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 2, 2023 11:06 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Is this still available? I listed a cheap 115 diesel on Fake

[MBZ] Finally

One of those that isn't silver or black. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2000-mercedes-benz/7638769761.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Car for Sonny boy.

Good. Probably good choice. Audi's are money pits. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 29, 2023 2:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: michael...@mac.com Subject: [MBZ] Car for Sonny boy. Thanks for everyone’s help and input. Ended up buying a Silver 2013

Re: [MBZ] Affordable E type Jaguar

I suspect the seller is going to lose some money on this one. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 29, 2023 11:00 AM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Affordable E type Jaguar Project car. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/

Re: [MBZ] Looking for car for sonny boy.

Run the vin and make sure it's post timing gear issues. https://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 27, 2023 3:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: michael...@mac.com Subj

Re: [MBZ] A B C E S

Yeah. They used to be called "station wagons". https://youtu.be/qi9SA4fgAB0 "You think you hate it now, just wait till you drive it." Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 23, 2023 4:09 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] M112 Breather Cover Reseal

I want to say the valve covers themselves can leak, as can the oil filter housing and the oil cooler (if it has one) can leak. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 21, 2023 5:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] M112 Breather

Re: [MBZ] Tire Rack

Discount Tire will price match. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 17, 2023 3:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire Rack Whelp….Amazon it is. The Cooper Discover AT3 LTs were $25ish per tire cheaper on Amazon tha

Re: [MBZ] Love That Glow...

Video about them I watched a while back. https://youtu.be/NT8-b5YEyjo Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 17, 2023 12:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Love That Glow... With the occasional discussion about small nuclear

Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes s500 - $1

It's a first year W220. Hence forth known as a BOAT. Break Out Another Thousand. The hot air intake tells you all you need to know on how this car was maintained. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 11, 2023 9:51 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggered

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

That sucks. The 210 cars are among the most reliable, if mundane cars Mercedes ever built. Perhaps you got an extremely poorly maintained example. I'd sell to the Minnesota guy and hang on to the money. I'd buy another S210 when prices come down. Used cars are in a bit of a bubble, but I expect

Re: [MBZ] I don’t think so

The list used to get emails from RLE from the Great Beyond on occasion. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 10, 2023 6:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I don’t think so I got something similar a couple of weeks ago

Re: [MBZ] The copart s500 with destroyed oil pan runs

Hahahahahahahahahahaha. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 10, 2023 4:09 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] The copart s500 with destroyed oil pan runs Toss the keys to your wife and see how things go. -D ___

Re: [MBZ] DID I BUY THE CHEAPEST ML63 IN THE COUNTRY??? Now try it

https://youtu.be/kPFcAgKGbok https://youtu.be/1GaMBAnO3d0 https://youtu.be/IYPep7wvXUE --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 9, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > You should be able to see them with the links? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 9, 2023, a

Re: [MBZ] DID I BUY THE CHEAPEST ML63 IN THE COUNTRY??? Now try it

://youtu.be/kPFcAgKGbok https://youtu.be/1GaMBAnO3d0 https://youtu.be/IYPep7wvXUE --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 9, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > You should be able to see them with the links? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 9, 2023, at 6:1

Re: [MBZ] DID I BUY THE CHEAPEST ML63 IN THE COUNTRY???

This video is private. This video is private. This video is private. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 9, 2023 3:29 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] DID I BUY THE CHEAPEST ML63 IN THE COUNTRY??? Did I steal it

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

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Re: [MBZ] Differentials

I'd get ahold of Sun Valley and see who they recommend. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Boy Child's CRV AC

I was going to suggest Century Auto Air in Tucson, Arizona. Not sure if they would have the stuff though. http://centuryautoair.com/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 6, 2023 11:04 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Boy Child's CRV AC

Probably Rock Auto. For the best results, etc. it would be nice to use OE parts, but that probably isn't economically feasible. Three hundred dollars for parts as opposed to close to a grand probably. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 5, 2023 11:32 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-

Re: [MBZ] OT Powered staplers

These? https://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Fastener-591168-4-Inch-Insulated/dp/B4Z2IV https://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Fastener-591189-Insulated-300-Pack/dp/B0002JSZ9M Oh, you need the stapler. https://www.amazon.com/Arrow-Fastener-T59-Wiring-Tacker/dp/B4Z2 Powered is not cheap. https://www.amaz

Re: [MBZ] Green W108 for Kaleb

It's the salesman he doesn't care for. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 2, 2023 11:49 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Green W108 for Kaleb What don't you like about this POS car? On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 12:39 P

Re: [MBZ] I picked up the copart s500

Even if the bearings are toast, I would think you could use the short block from the CLK. Lot of work though, especially since you already have a 40+ hour a week career. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 30, 2023 5:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ!

Donald Snook and Randy. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 30, 2023 1:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ! Do we have any lawyers? --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 30, 2023, at 2:06 PM, Kaleb Stri

Re: [MBZ] 1995 S500 Coupe - 137k miles - $7,500

There were a few conversions. https://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/future-classic-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-the-kids-always-arrive-on-time/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 29, 2023 8:07 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subjec

Re: [MBZ] 2010 E350 4matic - 358k miles - $4,900

Rust. I think there was a class action on that for the c class. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 29, 2023 2:28 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] 2010 E350 4matic - 358k miles - $4,900 That's a lot of miles for a gasser.

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ!

every property in the neighborhood are members. As a result the HOA itself doesn’t pay a lot of attention to our neighborhood as we’re the “old section”. They tend to ignore us. -D > On May 29, 2023, at 1:16 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm. > Inquiring minds and al

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ!

On May 29, 2023, at 1:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > HOA no longer exists? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 29, 2023 11:40 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ!

HOA no longer exists? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 29, 2023 11:40 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Kleb Car in AZ! Guess maybe I should start thinking about an Okie Acres West? https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/f

Re: [MBZ] This Doesn't Look Right

3, at 9:26 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've never seen one up close, but this just doesn't look right. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/185914630624 > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To s

[MBZ] This Doesn't Look Right

I've never seen one up close, but this just doesn't look right. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185914630624 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Is this worth around $2.5-2.7k?

of a deal, or might not. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2023, at 4:36 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably. I assume you bought it? > What's wrong with it, other than it's a W220? > > > Rick > > From:

Re: [MBZ] Is this worth around $2.5-2.7k?

Probably. I assume you bought it? What's wrong with it, other than it's a W220? Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, May 26, 2023 4:28:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List ; davesl...@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subjec

[MBZ] OT: Headlights

So it's NOT just me. Once again the US is light years behind the rest of the world. https://youtu.be/w0nBlZwUT3s Add in astigmatism, and cataracts starting and yeah, led headlights suck. So do hid bulbs. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] 1979 280SL Project Car - $5,999

Brand. Highly recommended by MMM. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 25, 2023 6:27 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1979 280SL Project Car - $5,999 “Dual” as in the brand or two cassette decks? -D > On May 25, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Price is firm 2013 Smart fortwo electric drive Hatchback Coupe 2D, $5, 700

Actually they hold up pretty well in a crash. https://youtu.be/mnI-LiKCtuE Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 25, 2023 3:32 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Price is firm 2013 Smart fortwo electric drive Hatch

[MBZ] Nice Color

These are usually black, white, or silver. https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-beach-2007-mercedes-ml-350/7624572589.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

I usually stuff the hard plastic line in until it hits the bottom of the oil pan. Never had an issue on my Ford Taurus. Pulled the plug out to be sure, and it was bone dry. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 6:28 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256

Hahahahahahahahahahaha GLWT Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 7:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256 I could buy two

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

Most community colleges offer free tuition for proof of retirement. At least in Indiana. I'll be taking welding and body shop classes, soon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 2:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Dilemma

> We do not expect to put more than 6000 miles/year on the vehicle we purchase. Then why look at a diesel? It will never run a Regen cycle, and probably end up plugging the DPF in short order. But a Lexus Hybrid SUV and drive it until you or it dies. Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Hopefully somebody can point me in the right direction on this simple HVAC issue Long post

> What would cause that low voltage fuse to blow? Nicked wiring. Improper connection. > Could the contactor itself be shorting out? Possibly. > The moral of the story is Insurance like that is a ripoff. Rentals and renters suck. Competent HVAC technicians are hard to find and it's going to

[MBZ] At Least I Didn't Tell Him To Put The Crack Pipe Down

https://m.facebook.com/groups/4824140307687000/permalink/5620753071359049/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mer

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

The highest quality HF stuff comes from Taiwan. If or rather when mainland China takes them over, all bets are off. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 3, 2023 12:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tedious sho

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Awesome. I'm happy for you. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 1, 2023 8:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Tedious shop work Last year I moved several of the nice cars out of the shop to organize

Re: [MBZ] Does wind and solar replace coal?

Pretty good oped on what is coming vis a vis energy. https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=248633 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 28, 2023 8:05 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does wind and solar replace c

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

You haven't priced a Rolls lately I take it. https://www.caranddriver.com/rolls-royce/ghost#:~:text=Pricing%20and%20Which%20One%20to%20Buy Inflation. Coming to a country near you soon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 28, 2023 7:54 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@oki

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

Water with a bit of Dawn dish detergent. Temperature depends on the carb. Some have an oring that will melt. https://youtu.be/P0Q_9djG7KM/?start=1080 Rick Original Message Show Details From: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W126 speedometer inaccuracy

enz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 speedometer inaccuracy Rick, what do tires have to do with it? They are the correct size. On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 3:31 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You need new tires. > > > Rick > >

Re: [MBZ] W126 speedometer inaccuracy

You need new tires. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 23, 2023 1:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 speedometer inaccuracy Absolutely. They're 10 year old michelin's 205 70 14. On Sun, Apr 23, 2023, 12:27

Re: [MBZ] Needs Restauration to bring the top $. Mercedes Benz 300CD turbo diesel 1984, $3, 500

With the level of rust it has, and the location of the rust, it isn't worth repair. Parts car. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 22, 2023 11:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Needs Restauration to bring the to

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

ow -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz ml350 4matic, $400 HF have some cheap plasma cutters plus there are multiprocess welding/ cutting machines that are not much for all they can do --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 21, 2023, at 7:42 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> This

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

> This is why g-d invented recip saws and angle grinders Plasma cutters. I need one. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/l

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

Yep. They will. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 21, 2023 4:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm gonna go get this hulk tomorrow -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz ml350 4matic, $400 I guess they might take a detached co

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

Constitutional Carry, Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 19, 2023 5:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 139k miles - $1,200 It’s in a rather rough neighborhood from the l

Re: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft 2002 wagon

Get the belt tensioner from Advance Auto. The last one I got was a Litens (German). Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 17, 2023 5:29 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft 2002 wagon Folks, So I removed the fro

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb CLS?

Huh? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 17, 2023 2:20 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Kaleb CLS? Did you see this car? --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft coolant saga

Try pressure testing it hot? Add UV dye to the coolant and check for leaks with a UV light? Thermostat housing? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 16, 2023 6:21 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft coolant sag

Re: [MBZ] E320 hovercraft wagon coolant loss

I missed the original post. Are you losing coolant? Car overheats? Schmutz on the inside of the oil cap is common, and indicates nothing, other than short trips, insufficient to properly heat the oil up and burn off the condensation. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 15, 2023 7:51

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

> Nothing with bun warmers in Flagstaff, but I’ve got those and a heated > steering wheel in the Florida cars. Go figure. Kinda ass backwards. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

God awful pop-up stereo and no heated seats. After having heated seats up in the rust belt, a car with leather without them is on the do not buy list. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2023 1:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subj

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

> When you have a driver in the fleet that practices “binary throttle control” > the difference is like night and day. Is that V12 in the fleet rotation yet? Disable ESP with the SDS if possible. "Honey, there's a burning rubber smell and smoke when I take off..." Rick

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