Re: [MBZ] Leaky tire

Uncle Kent has the answer! https://youtu.be/tVti8iN7m20 https://youtu.be/jVQjERZZNz8 Buy Miracle Paint from Hirsch. https://www.hirschauto.com/mobile/Miracle-Paint-Rust-Killer/products/3/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 7, 2022 10:23 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercede

Re: [MBZ] was told it needs a new engine. 2004 E500 4matic Mercedes Benz - $2, 000 (Burlington/Gibsonville)

could account for the ticking sound. She sent me the shop info, I'll ring the guy Monday and see what he says. She wants her baby to go to someone who will take care of it and she likes me! --FT On 6/4/22 10:08 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Crank sensor? > Cam sensor? >

Re: [MBZ] was told it needs a new engine. 2004 E500 4matic Mercedes Benz - $2, 000 (Burlington/Gibsonville)

Crank sensor? Cam sensor? Actually a 2006 with a munched timing chain idler? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 4, 2022 8:19 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] was told it needs a new engine. 2004 E500 4matic Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

Subject: Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy I think John’s a good guy and doing good work. I hooked him up with the MB part numbers off the Klann compressor kit I have to see if he could source them that way. Jaime On Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 12:10 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

NSU Copy On 2022-06-03 11:50, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Sorry for sending you down the rabbit hole Mitch. > I went down the rabbit hole last night trying to find a Klann spring > compressor for sale. > I've got a Chicomm with W124 and W140 plates. Don'

Re: [MBZ] Another price drop, having a hard time resisting. Appears to have heated and cooled seats

Two owner OK car. Never seen salt. I ran the vin with Bumper. Wonder if it has the black death? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 3, 2022 10:52 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another price drop, having a ha

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

Sorry for sending you down the rabbit hole Mitch. I went down the rabbit hole last night trying to find a Klann spring compressor for sale. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 3, 2022 10:47 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Another price drop, having a hard time resisting. Appears to have heated and cooled seats

At 2k it's a better deal than this one. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/lake-bluff-mercedes-diesel-needs-engine/7491263600.html Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 3, 2022 10:18 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

#x27;t say I've seen one around here. Too bad it has a piston engine... On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 11:47 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One for Jaime. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ctd/d/montgomery-1971-mazda-1800-mazda-

[MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

One for Jaime. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ctd/d/montgomery-1971-mazda-1800-mazda-rx7/7491631573.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

Re: [MBZ] Get ready for more price increases and fuel shortages

The railroad is cutting shipments by 25-50%. Over 70% of commercial DEF is shipped by rail. That's bad. Real bad. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 30, 2022 11:48 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Get ready for more pr

Re: [MBZ] Get ready for more price increases and fuel shortages

Yep. The next twelve to thirty six months is going to suck. Hopefully it doesn't continue for another decade. Cascading consequences. Shut down the world economy, and bad things happen. I'm grateful to have some spare parts for these old Mercedes (MB content). Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com S

Re: [MBZ] 2009 SL550 - 42k miles - $32,900

Del Web is right down the road. She needs a golf cart now. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 29, 2022 12:24 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2009 SL550 - 42k miles - $32,900 Belvedere is a pretty high end ‘burb. Not sur

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

> You might be better off with a gasser though, or (heaven forbid) even an EV > for a commute that short. A hybrid would be ideal. Lexus makes a hybrid as does Toyota (Prius). Mercedes has had hybrids for several years also. Perhaps Jaime would know the details of them. Of course the time to pr

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

You work from home most days though, correct? If you think it's painful now, just wait Summer driving season is around the corner. Rationing might be too. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 24, 2022 2:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.c

Re: [MBZ] Donald Snook?

Me too. Lol. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 22, 2022 4:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Donald Snook? I guess I missed the email to me you sent about it. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2022, at 4:31 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] Premium at Costco

I imagine if you typed in your area code and 867-5309 you'd get a discount too, without being tracked. Poor Jenny. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 22, 2022 4:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Premium at Cost

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

That is exceedingly tempting for a summer car. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2022 8:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon! Bring $4k down here and drive it home. Just don’t bring much luggage, as the

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Good for you guys. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2022 3:26 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Coming Soon! Added a new car to the driveway yesterday. 2003 E320 (W211) in black, one owner, 114k on the clock. Had a VMI

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 172k miles - $8,900

https://youtu.be/zEp4GjcXy3o Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 18, 2022 10:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 172k miles - $8,900 I'm half tempted to check this out. It's not terribly far away. I a

[MBZ] Euro Unicorn

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Re: [MBZ] W123 Oil cooler

I call BS. Done correctly the lines can be removed without destroying the cooler. It takes finesse, and perhaps finesse with a cut off wheel on a die grinder. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 17, 2022 8:35 PM To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@g

Re: [MBZ] Floating temptress

> Rent one for a day to fulfill those kind of dreams. If it flys, floats, or. 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/list

Re: [MBZ] What costs around $140?

I will be over $200 to fill it very soon. This will not end well. 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_ok

Re: [MBZ] Nice 400SE L on BAT

Good Lord. Did you look at the note books? Anything that needed fixed got fixed, but wow, what a money pit. It's certainly NOT a W210 or W211. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2022 8:59 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject

Re: [MBZ] There's a Reason Why They Call Them "Crap-Class"

Awe come on now. You've offended RLE in the great beyond. Any emails from his cat lately? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 12, 2022 11:05 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] There's a Reason Why They Call Them "Crap-Class" h

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

> Where? Anywhere commercial vehicles are fueled. > What are big boy pumps? The fuel island pumps reserved for semi articulating tractor trailers. The nozzles are larger than that for automobiles, and the pump moves fuel at a much higher rate. If you were to use one, you would be creating a to

Re: [MBZ] Really nice vehicle, perfect antique 1981 Mercedes-Benz other, $3, 000 [240D 4spd]

Here you go. And it's a Benz. https://youtu.be/BI1H0L8LQEw Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 10, 2022 10:04 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Really nice vehicle, perfect antique 1981 Mercedes-Benz other, $3, 000

Re: [MBZ] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)

> One of the big killers is rust on the cam from the oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding metal into the engine. Yes, it's running, but for how long before it self-destructs? Isn't there some aircraft cam lube stuff to help prevent that? Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

Todd from Project Farm did some battery testing a while back. https://youtu.be/h7rTcBanpMk 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/mai

[MBZ] Parts Wagon For Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Brake dust woes

LA Awesome and Clay recommended it. http://www.lastotallyawesome.com/shop/all-purpose/awesome-all-purpose-concentrated-cleaner-32oz/ This stuff is brutally strong. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 25, 2022 8:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@p

Re: [MBZ] FCP Euro delivery

Yeah. For us in the heartland (Indiana) FCP euro shipping is really good. Usually two business days. Order early Monday, parts arrive on Wednesday. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 24, 2022 11:49 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Su

Re: [MBZ] OT - Valkyrie

>>> And unfiltered Luckies L.S.M.F.T. And unfiltered Camels. >>The whole thing was Strangelovian and scared the shit out of me. > Very 1950s kind of stuff, kind of chilling in a "Morning After" kind of way. Quite frankly the current crop of politicians (D & R) running the show need to have the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Valkyrie

Designed with slide rules by MEN with pocket protectors, skinny ties, and horn rimmed glasses. Try that today. Yeah. We're screwed. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] 2007 S550 - needs engine,new tires ,brakes - $2,900

,brakes - $2,900 I didn’t know the V8s had problems only the 350s --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 21, 2022, at 10:39 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2006-2008 V6 & V8 both had balance shaft and timing gear issues. I suppose > if you stopped driving it when it sta

Re: [MBZ] 2007 S550 - needs engine,new tires ,brakes - $2,900

2006-2008 V6 & V8 both had balance shaft and timing gear issues. I suppose if you stopped driving it when it started throwing codes, you could get away with a timing set and periphery. Most people will drive it until it drives no more. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 21, 2022 7:59

Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box

https://mercedeslist.com/serviceindex.html Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 21, 2022 9:03 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rare...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box when I put the cd in the drive, it just buzzes, doesn't want t

Re: [MBZ] Truth On Repairability

> I own it, it’s mine, the manufacturer should not be able to change things > after the fact. You are becoming a Luddite, Dan. Sadly, most manufacturers are going to a "subscription" model, not only for software (I.E. QuickBooks, Office 365), but for enabling options on automobiles. Want heate

Re: [MBZ] Truth On Repairability

Specifically. Damn autocorrect. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 18, 2022 10:18 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Truth On Repairability Off topic? On topic? He doesn't discuss Mercedes specially, but let's be hon

[MBZ] Truth On Repairability

Off topic? On topic? He doesn't discuss Mercedes specially, but let's be honest. If you can keep a Wxxx on the road for 40 plus years, isn't that more "green" than buying another car every five or ten years? https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=245674 It truly pisses me off when I go to rep

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

Traditionally second gear. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 17, 2022 5:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start Suddenly today Nissan Frontier will not start. Starter turns very slowly or not at all.

Re: [MBZ] Cargo trailers

> The wife needs one to haul products around to different shows. Can she back up a trailer? Does she know how to load a trailer (weight over the axle and not at the back)? Does she know how to recover a trailer that begins to sway? Does the GL or whatever already have a hitch receiver and wiring?

Re: [MBZ] 16CLS63AMG - 39k miles - $33,500

> I hate that "shutoff the engine at stops" stuff. I don’t honestly believe it > saves anything in the long run. It's a way to help meet government mandates. Whether emissions related or Corporate Average Fuel Economy related, it's a regulatory issue. Granted, a lot of good engineering has bee

Re: [MBZ] Are w123s a major attraction to people?

Probably 2 1/2 times your standard offer. Meaning about $1,250. But that's my guess, and I wouldn't expect you to tell anyone. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2022 6:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Are w1

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

He said they came from the land of large women, so I assume they are made from only the finest chinesium. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2022 6:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12 T

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FSLV1TU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 10, 2022 5:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars Yea yea I should probab

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

I like nitrile gloves. I *think* you recommended Tiger Grip gloves and I like them when they are available. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 10, 2022 3:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: jaime...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working

Re: [MBZ] AC vacuum time

> After opening up a system I always pull vacuum for an hour. Is this overkill? No. > What does everyone else do? Some say let it sit for several hours to a day and make sure it holds a vacuum. That makes sense on a customer car when you don't want to do it twice. For someone like me who's pro

Re: [MBZ] Wonder what's going on with this 02ML320 - $1,200

Expound on that, please. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 8, 2022 10:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wonder what's going on with this 02ML320 - $1,200 $500 + $30 switch 30min work, or maybe just jumper

[MBZ] Speaking of EV Autos

An article that should be near and dear to Dimitri's heart. https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=245556 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Silverado steeeing

Not too bad. Do you want to change one bad part at a time, or just rebuild it once and be done for another 200k miles? I would probably cheap out and just change what's bad. But I'm not driving 1,000 miles every other weekend to pickup cars for the back forty either. Rick From: mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] Big brother

> How do they track your credit card charges? I'm pretty sure "anonymous" data is available from third parties. Perhaps even non anonymous. Please read the seventh chapter of Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit". You'll be pretty shocked. That's why certain purchases are best made with cash, w

Re: [MBZ] OT Truck front end parts

> Throw in the shocks grand total is around $872. Geez, parts prices sure add > up quick. Less than the price of ONE new truck payment, for a $65,000 truck financed at 0% for six years. ONE. PAYMENT. Pretty much a bargain in my book. Rick ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT Truck front end parts

If the original equipment lasted 200k miles I would see if OE is available. Will it cost more? Yup. Is not doing the front end again in two years worth it? Yup. I once had a 3/4 ton GMC I rebuild the front end on. I used AutoZone Duralast parts. Lifetime warranty. I collected on the warranty 20k

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shocking video of fatal PA Turnpike pileup

Exactly. Decisions, actions, and reactions have consequences. Kind of like saying a virus caused supply chain issues. Several government's reactions to a virus caused supply chain issues, not a virus. I'll shut up now, before someone gets their knickers in a twist. Rick From: mercedes@okieben

[MBZ] Batteryminder Sale

It's on sale again. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201 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/

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery Yes. The Pulse tech does not have a AGM mode though. On 3/27/2022 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Are the chargers set to AGM mode? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: March 27,

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

Are the chargers set to AGM mode? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 27, 2022 8:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery I have a battery out of a car that is a Walmart AGM battery

Re: [MBZ] Who wants the MB font?

>> That site is a bit of a minefield. It wants you to click on "download" all >> over the place and get all sorts of junk. > The same crappy clickbait is loaded onto many recipe websites to get you to > print out a recipe using their download https://noscript.net/ Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks

https://youtube.com/c/woodsandbarclay Rick Original Message Show Details From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 1:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: me

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks

Yes. Do deferred maintenance, fix, flip. Make large profits. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 1:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks https://www.woodsandbarclay.com/ They seem to ha

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic coating

I use Rejex. It's pretty good stuff. https://rejex.com/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 11:35 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ceramic coating That’s kinda my sense of it too. A good polish and w

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2022 as a year for finishing up old projects

I used to use Lawnboy two stroke mowers. The service manual advised cleaning the muffler and exhaust port every 25 hours of operation. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 24, 2022 5:40 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

Sedan? V6? What changed? And yeah, they are hard to find. I've found a few, but not lately. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 24, 2022 12:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] W211 Wanted The search for a replacement for M

Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun

https://youtu.be/pejYYpHcYKw Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 23, 2022 9:22 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun I still have my Sotz Monster Maul from my teenage years of doin firewood for the family firepl

Re: [MBZ] More tires

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Re: [MBZ] Regina’s Nuts….

> You gotta work like an A&P guy or you’ll kill someone. You're going to have him shadowboxing his tools before long. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] plate readers

It's called a surveillance state and we are living in one. It's not political. I don't like it either. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 21, 2022 6:05 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] plate readers Watching the local

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2, at 2:21 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > They are super expensive. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: March 21, 2022 11:37 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: [MBZ] More

Re: [MBZ] More tires

t some Kumhos on the 350SDL, or one of the last W126s I >>>>> owned, and was very pleased with them. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 20, 2022, at 10:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >>&

Re: [MBZ] Corn based ethanol

Karl says: > Also known as cognitive dissonance. There's a LOT of that going on. I'd explain, but I don't feel like causing "cognitive dissonance" and getting moderated. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] More tires

I've had Kumho. They are tires. They are round. The are black. No blow outs. No weird noise. No weird vibration. I don't drive very aggressively though, so YMMV. If I was putting them on something I drive, I'd buy them. Something for someone who drives very aggressively or stops suddenly, I'd re

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

> A friend of mine wants to go halfsies on one. With who, you? The only ship that won't sail is a partnership. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] $6K Repair or Different Vehicle

> We’ve had the car since new. No deep-seated emotional attachment to it. Something to be said for following the "severe duty" maintenance cycle. I'm guilty of that at times too. > Get it fixed or sneakily trade it in on something else? I'd sell it outright, or to CarMax. Private party, I'd be

Re: [MBZ] needs transmission conductor plate replaced. ($650) 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $2, 800

It's an '07 E350. It's going to need an engine as well. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 18, 2022 3:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] needs transmission conductor plate replaced. ($650) 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-

Re: [MBZ] The car ran and drove great until the breaks went almost completely out and I rear ended someone. 1987 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $1, 000

And that is my biggest issue with binary drivers©️ When something in the brake system fails, the car in front of them is what stops them. (A binary driver is one who must accelerate until it's time to stop. When it's time to stop, they brake at the limits of tire adhesion) Rick From: mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] What are they smoking on BAT?

Someone on Banned with a similar lifestyle, loved those old boats. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 17, 2022 1:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] What are they smoking on BAT? I knew two guys who owned these car

[MBZ] Dan? Floyd?

Quick flip? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2007-mercedes-gl450/7459232138.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/ma

[MBZ] OT: For True Computer Nerds

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[MBZ] Car For Mrs. Dan?

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2001-mercedes-benz-slk320/7457563397.html Not a V8 though. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

Re: [MBZ] Auto Parts Idiots

Anecdotal, but I've had a similar issues on a few parts from FCP euro. I usually pull part numbers from an online epc just to make sure. Decades ago I'd go into NAPA, put the part I needed on the greasy counter next to a half full ashtray of cigarette butts and the old guy with a half smoked

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

Well now that would depend. If you made it yourself, free. If you purchased it from a neighborhood co-op, $2 a gallon maybe $3. If you purchased it from a fuel station probably $3.50-$4.00 a gallon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 11, 2022 3:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-t

Re: [MBZ] Intense travel jobs?

> Maybe I shift to buying cars that are not projects and get rid of all the > long term projects. That may be the one good thing, other than doubling your salary. The only issue about doubling your income, is NOT doubling your spending. It is damn hard to do. Self discipline is a wonderful serv

Re: [MBZ] Dr. Rakesh Patel, 33, of Silver Springs, Maryland, was run over by his own Mercedes after a man carjacked it Tuesday night in Washington DC

>> but alas I don't think that is allowed in DC. > DC does allow concealed permits. Yep. https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/applying-license-carry-handgun DC is not particularly second amendment friendly though. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/dc-gun-laws/ Rick

Re: [MBZ] $168

If it had a 21 gallon tank and was bone dry, that would be $8.00 a gallon. I call BS. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 9, 2022 4:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] $168 That’s how much it co

Re: [MBZ] A story AZ bob and other might find interesting

>> If we had built all the nuclear plants that got shelved in the 70s, 80’s >> we’d be in good shape > Yep. It’s amazing what fear will do. https://www.netl.doe.gov/research/coal/energy-systems/gasification/gasifipedia/ftsynthesis http://fischer-tropsch.org/ https://ihsmarkit.com/products/che

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

> It will be interesting to see what effect the recent events have on the used > car market. On the previously owned market light trucks and SUV prices will crash over the next eight weeks, and sub compact and hybrid prices will soar. On the new car side car makers that have pinned their hopes

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

> The way she drives it would not be ideal to run regular. Hahaha. She is a binary driver. It's either on or off. I drive like there's an egg between the throttle, brake pedal, and my foot. Binary drivers do not. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

Gorda, CA. Highest prices I can find right now. https://www.ksbw.com/article/gas-prices-in-gorda-hit-dollar759/39341899 $8.49 9/10 for premium. Coming to a city near you. Wish I had the equipment and parts to rebuild Mercedes diesel injection pumps. There will be a ton of cars for sale cheap w

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

> If oil hits $8 per gallon by then which is not a stretch then I will be > paying $2000 per month to heat my house. Yep. Let's say a semi gets 6 mpg. That semi travelling from a state that grows food to a state that consumes food goes 1,200 miles. The fuel cost for that trip went from $400 to

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

State by state average prices. https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 5, 2022 2:35 PM To: dsereta...@yahoo.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: atypical...@gmail.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will th

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

Closer to six bucks soon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 5, 2022 11:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices Just passed the next station of the local major chain

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

> Bodes poorly for values of used V8s and SUVs? The increasing cost of food may bring the used car market to heel. That and the child tax credit that has been dispensed on a monthly basis, as opposed to getting a large tax return in March or April. One can hope. I'd like to pick up a Benz barga

Re: [MBZ] My ML350 Bluetec Oil Cooler Seal Repair update

Wow. Strong work and a good write up. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 4, 2022 10:15 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] My ML350 Bluetec Oil Cooler Seal Repair update Yes I am still trying to finish the oil cooler

[MBZ] One For AZ Bob

I would be all over this one. Just make sure the intake manifold has been upgraded. There was a TSB or recall for that. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/scottsdale-2003-ford-crown-victoria-lx/7453268880.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe

Since you are nearing retirement, and may not be around to do necessary maintenance and repairs, I would stick to popular and easy to work on cars. Chevy, Ford, Toyota, etc. While WE may view Mercedes Benz as a reliable and easy to repair marque, most of the mechanics and shade tree mechanics ar

Re: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again

> Maybe biodiesel will return to the pumps. Not likely. Most diesel fuel has 5% biodiesel added to it for lubricity. Modern diesel engines with DPF and Regen cycles don't tolerate biodiesel well. Here's a couple of articles to increase your understanding of the matter. http://www.biodieselmaga

Re: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again

I wonder if they (veg oil morons) destroy diesel pickups too? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 3, 2022 8:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again Starting to see posts on Fa

Re: [MBZ] What Would Fix the SRS Message?

I would think you have to access the 38 pin port to pull those codes. Some scanners can use an adapter for access. Not sure about the icarsoft. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 3, 2022 1:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com S

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