Re: [MBZ] Whitewall tire source

2023-03-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
My 300TD has General Altimax tires. Seems good to me. YMMV Fred On Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 2:40 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > oh no mine are not whitewalls. > > On Tue, Mar 21, 2023, 2:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I hate

Re: [MBZ] Total insanity

2023-03-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Mea Culpa Mea Culpa Mea Maxima Culpa! It must have been the residue of the anesthetic. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Fred the confused. On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:53:44 -0500 Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Total insanity

2023-03-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Floyd. Wet noodles at twenty paces for calling me a liar! If I try to post a picture, it will be moderated, as I'm not conversant with the protocol needed (Whew). I have it here in my hand. One day after surgery. So. Fie on you. If you take all but the first line seriously, you are beyond help.

Re: [MBZ] Total insanity

2023-03-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Andrew. I have one you may have for free.201 540 0 8 45. Address? Fred On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 11:46 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Do you recall whether it was a 5 or a 9-pin relay? > > I do not, sorry. That car (1982 380SL) has been sold. > (And scrapped, I

Re: [MBZ] Why the heck is this so expensive?

2023-03-09 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
High precision part? On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 8:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.rmeuropean.com/Make/PartNumberSearch.aspx?pnsearch=0015861907 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Okie acres special

2023-01-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Filled with diesel? On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 5:05 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Why is it still listed and not on your trailer now? > > On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 2:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Curt don't do this at home!

2023-01-04 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Clearly he did not RTFM and understand the safety features. Translation, it ain't a dog. Fred. On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 4:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 04/01/2023 3:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > I don't know who this guy is but he got messed

Re: [MBZ] Going to Check This Out

2022-12-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Wrong instrument cluster? Economy gauge is for gas engines? Fred On Wed, Dec 21, 2022 at 2:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I caught the trunk badges, but how do you figure it’s a respray? > > -D > > > On Dec 21, 2022, at 2:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Hookers and blow

2022-12-09 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
And a manually activated automatic transmision On Fri, Dec 9, 2022 at 8:13 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And not even a hood stack. > > -D > > > On Dec 9, 2022, at 8:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] you couldn't eat Cheetos in it 2022 Mercedes-Benz eqs amg, $188, 988

2022-12-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Shades of TRON Fred On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 10:50 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Requires an onboard nanny to absorb all the distractions so the owner can > drive/enjoy the vehicle. > > On Tue, Dec 6, 2022 at 10:20 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] To those that know, I'm preaching to the choir - 1980 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedans W123 - $500 (Durham)

2022-12-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Doh! On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 1:05 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fred, > > He’s quoting the Craigslist ad. > > -D > > > On Dec 1, 2022, at 1:00 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > &g

Re: [MBZ] To those that know, I'm preaching to the choir - 1980 Mercedes Benz 240D Sedans W123 - $500 (Durham)

2022-12-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Floyd. Pics, please. Fred Moir On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 9:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have four Mercedes Benz 240Ds (W123 chassis) that I have acquired over > the years. I am semi-restoring two and the remaining two I plan to sell. > Offering one at $500

Re: [MBZ] Speedometer issues

2022-11-30 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri. Fwiw Badly worn or broken speedometer cable. YMMV On Thu, Dec 1, 2022 at 12:05 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a spare 120mph speedo gauge if you want to swap it out. > > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 10:38 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Runs Smooth Like Butter

2022-11-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dan. It is a New England expresion, except the spelling, Buttah! YMMV. On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 11:05 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not sure that’s a good thing in this climate… > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1799041363798057/ > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D - 310k miles - $500

2022-11-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Fwiw. If the oil pressure is good, a loud knocking could be a plugged injector. YMMV. On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 2:27 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The engine is known to go a million kilometers. > > Also known not to, especially when "engine has loud knocking."

[MBZ] Fwd: 1959 Mercedes ponton 190 gas

2022-11-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
H? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM Subject: 1959 Mercedes ponton 190 gas To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/7556251740.html Sent from Mail for Windows

Re: [MBZ] Potential issue with the 116 fuel tank project

2022-11-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
FWIW. For small pipe cleaning, I use a speedometer cable in a variable speed drill. FMMV. Fred On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 3:45 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:50:10 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I sure wish I would have done all of this before applying the

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD Project Car

2022-11-04 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Soo tempting. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM Subject: Mercedes 300CD Project Car To: Frederick Moir https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/7552966626.html Sent from Mail for Windows

[MBZ] Fwd: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES

2022-10-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dizel? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 1:20 PM Subject: 1980 300SD Mercedes Benz - $3,000 RUNS & DRIVES To: Frederick Moir https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/7550780965.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] I Didn't Stay in the UAE Long Enough to Learn Arabic

2022-10-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Beware of rug merchants. On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 12:19 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/604194644618714/ > > > > *سجادات* *وزوالي* *سجادات* > > > > *AZBob* > > > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] HF torkie reenchie

2022-10-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I use the quarter inch one. Snappy checked it for me, it's pretty close. YMMV. Fred On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 8:54 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > HF has these on sale for $12. I was thinking to get the 1/4 and 3/8. > Anyone used these? I’m sure they are

Re: [MBZ] Moose day

2022-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Excreta Tauri Astutos Frustrandur On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 9:22 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Clay > > > inter urinas et faeces nascimur > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Amaaaazin

2022-10-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Good one today. The amazing whorehouse online managed to not send to me the PCV shite for my Grand-daughters Passat, but instead sent me a bottle of Kewpie Pie mayonnaise instead. We are doomed! -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Fwd: MERCEDES BENZ 230SL EXHAUST PIPES

2022-10-16 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Pahtz. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM Subject: MERCEDES BENZ 230SL EXHAUST PIPES To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/zip/7536836105.html Sent from Mail for

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

2022-09-26 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Amish country Pennsylvania. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > That’s easy. Abilene, TX. The town is

Re: [MBZ] The Queen

2022-09-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I was only surprised that it was not a Daimler. Fred. On Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You think they’re going to trust a drive across Scotland to a Rover? > (Sorry, Jaime.) > > -D > > > On Sep 11, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via

[MBZ] Fwd: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel

2022-09-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Barn on wheels? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 8:09 PM Subject: Suburban 1999 6.5 Turbodiesel To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/boxford-suburban-turbodiesel/7530337929.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] ML350

2022-09-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
gt; systems are also available for real-time monitoring but you will see if > there are any codes. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Sep 2, 2022, at 12:51 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 2008 ML350. What do I look

[MBZ] ML350

2022-09-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
2008 ML350. What do I look out for? Thanks. Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Fwd: EMP PROOF

2022-09-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Once had one of these. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM Subject: EMP PROOF To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-emp-proof/7520249154.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE

2022-08-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Klassick? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM Subject: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/holbrook-free-92-mercedes-300e-sportline/7522554355.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz for sale

2022-08-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
250C for you? -- Forwarded message - From: Fred Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM Subject: Mercedes Benz for sale To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/keene-mercedes-benz-for-sale/7527525266.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] needs some repair (and eye bleach) 2008 mercedes - $4, 000 (Salisburysalisbury)

2022-08-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
TRON-mobile? On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 11:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > you should ask how much just for the radio > > --FT > > On 8/27/22 11:43 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > But it has a nice radio. > > > > On Sat, Aug 27, 2022, at 10:41, Floyd

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes parts car

2022-08-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Pahtz? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Aug 21, 2022 at 7:46 PM Subject: Mercedes parts car To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/randolph-mercedes-parts-car/7523900850.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Off topic kia

2022-08-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Rick. So close! I would have bought you lunch or? Fred O'Lynn MA On Sun, Aug 21, 2022 at 4:02 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks, > > I never mentioned but I drove the 2007 Kia Sedona to Nahant, MA a couple > of weeks ago and picked up a press for a customer, a

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Real men do as they please! On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:46 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nah, REAL men walk and lead oxen... > > -Curt > > On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:45:06 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis < > dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > > Real men ride

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Change?

2022-08-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
When changing customer's engine oil, they were told that the dirtiest quart of oil was in the filter. Don't cheap out. As they used to say "Pay me now, or pay me later" Fred. I have oil (diesel) in my blood! And you can see where it gets in! On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:54 AM Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Been sitting in garage for a number of years. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280e, $1, 500

2022-08-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Bird droppings? On Wed, Aug 17, 2022 at 10:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What happened to the roof? > > > Seller's Description > > Solid project with clean title in hand. Not running, but engine spins > freely. Damage to the wiring harness but

Re: [MBZ] diagnostics

2022-08-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dwight. Until I burst out laughing it never occurred to me that I needed a good laugh today. Thank you! Fred. On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 1:02 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *snort*! > Saving that one for later. > > -Curt > > > > > > > On Monday, August 15, 2022 at

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D

2022-08-03 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:37 PM Subject: 1984 Silver Mercedes-Benz 300TD and 1975 White Mercedes-Benz 300D To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/chesterfield-1984-silver-mercedes-benz/7515462269.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Needs work on air suspension but runs great 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls550 Amg, $1, 800

2022-08-03 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Why? On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Stop me > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1819395831728707/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: EZ Pass transceiver

2022-07-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Democracy from the Greek demos. We learned it all from them, and then put our own spin on it. Dubious indeed! Fred On Fri, Jul 22, 2022 at 9:14 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah and I’ll be looking back at the banana republic which is the US and > I’ll be

[MBZ] Fwd: Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel Wagon

2022-07-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 9:39 PM Subject: Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel Wagon To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/brighton-peugeot-505-turbo-diesel-wagon/7508196926.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes ML320 1998 & 2000

2022-07-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 4:45 PM Subject: Mercedes ML320 1998 & 2000 To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/holtsville-mercedes-ml/7507216914.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes 500 SEL

2022-07-03 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sun, Jul 3, 2022 at 2:19 PM Subject: 1992 Mercedes 500 SEL To: Frederick Moir https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-1992-mercedes-500-sel/7503305844.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: AUCTION VEHICLE: 1984 Mercedes Benz 230CE

2022-06-25 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 4:59 PM Subject: AUCTION VEHICLE: 1984 Mercedes Benz 230CE To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/ctd/d/essex-junction-auction-vehicle-1984/7500315105.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 61x starter replacement

2022-06-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Kaleb. FWIW. On my 85 300TD, I took the starter out the bottom. The exhaust plumbing etc made it very difficult from the top. Disconnected the wiring. A couple of long half inch extensions and an allen socket took out the bolts. Turning the steering just so allowed the starter to (fall) be

[MBZ] Fwd: 1983 MERCEDES 380 SL

2022-05-26 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, May 26, 2022 at 4:35 PM Subject: 1983 MERCEDES 380 SL To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/pts/d/woburn-1983-mercedes-380-sl/7483995542.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 2000 Mercedes Benz S500

2022-05-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, May 20, 2022 at 5:36 PM Subject: 2000 Mercedes Benz S500 To: Frederick Moir https://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/d/torrington-2000-mercedes-benz-s500/7485672528.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Those gauge needles

2022-05-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Push button for plugs or starter. What else has been "hacked"? Fred. On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 11:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > too red? > > On Sun, May 15, 2022, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 123 chassis

2022-05-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Pahtz -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, May 13, 2022 at 3:07 PM Subject: Mercedes 123 chassis To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/north-kingstown-mercedes-123-chassis/7476032039.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Soylent Green

2022-05-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Make room! Make room! On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 5:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Currently watching it. Have not seen it in years. Just realized it take > place in the year 2022. Seems like it might be accurate. > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] This 108 looks great for the price

2022-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Fuel infected engine? On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 10:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has the rare manual window option. Loser. > > On Thu, Apr 21, 2022, 9:56 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Very nice > > > > --FT > >

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz Motor and Transmission

2022-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Fuel-infected engine anyone? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM Subject: Mercedes Benz Motor and Transmission To: Frederick Moir https://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/d/charlton-mercedes-benz-motor-and/7473438615.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes Benz

2022-04-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not, either -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 2:11 PM Subject: 1984 Mercedes Benz To: Frederick Moir https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/leverett-1984-mercedes-benz/7473629087.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes

2022-04-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 2:11 PM Subject: 1987 Mercedes To: Frederick Moir https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/leverett-1987-mercedes/7473624999.html Sent from Mail for

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 123 parts

2022-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not, etc. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 7:35 PM Subject: Mercedes 123 parts To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/jericho-mercedes-123-parts/7468560081.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] OT: Today's quote

2022-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Beware of strong drink. It makes you shoot at tax collectors, and miss. R.A.H. On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 12:50 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy" > > --Benjamin Franklin > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2022-03-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. My late 300td '87 had new Kumhos and they only lasted 20K miles. No casing failures just wore too quickly. YMMV Fred. On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seriously guys! Stop putting trash tires on these cars! > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri. I have had 2 porsches. A 912 and a 911 both 1968. 912 new and 911 1 year old. First wife wrecked the 912. I drove like an absolute idiot and the cars forgave my errors whilst giving me a glimpse of what a rush it was to drive. That said, I have worked on many-a Porsche and they rust and

Re: [MBZ] Corn based ethanol

2022-03-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
OK Don. Y'know, when I read about using corn for fuel, I laughed my ass off! And would bet that the Iowa corn farmers did too! Another lobbyist victory. Fred the sceptic. On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > As we already knew, it's a stupid idea, probably driven by big

Re: [MBZ] runs and drives motor is knocking 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $1, 000

2022-02-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Plugged injector? On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We bought this pile for $200 our lost is you're gains > > Backwoods used auto parts > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483917346513106 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2022-02-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
mething like that? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 6, 2022, at 10:33 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Alles. > > Tom (my wife's ex and a good guy) had many leftover airmiles and sent me > a > > ticket so that w

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2022-02-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. Tom (my wife's ex and a good guy) had many leftover airmiles and sent me a ticket so that we could attend RustyQ 2004. That was where we met a diverse bunch of MB fanatics. Some of whom were surprised to find that MA has a few republicans. There was craft beer in abundance and great food

Re: [MBZ] Chinee grill and new seat 1986 Mercedes 300E - $2, 500 (Jefferson)

2022-02-04 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
2.53 million miles, Wow! On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/jefferson-1986-mercedes-300e/7441121240.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Needs a new engine, sadly. 1982 Mercedes Benz 240D - $2, 750 (Myrtle)

2022-02-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Also a bent hood. Fred. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 9:29 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > As it happens, I have a complete engine, with transmission, sitting in a > crate, as removed from a wreck, with 126,000 miles. From the fan to the > transmission tailshaft. > FOB, Phoenix, AZ ... Dock to dock

Re: [MBZ] Johnson Space Center

2022-01-29 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
You are not wrong. Fred. On Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 9:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Went to Johnson Space Center today. Last time I was there was back in the > last 80’s possible very early 90’s. This was before the current visitors > center and before the big

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
We are right on the coast in LYNN and the main snow-blower decided to punt. There is a smaller one if all else fails. Of course they both ran flawlessly last week! Someone up there is laughing at me. Fred o' Lynn On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:14 PM Frederick Moir wrote: > > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ohthehumanity. > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > > > yup that is what they are saying. maybe 2' here in southern RI > > > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 10:43 AM Andrew

[MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner

2022-01-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM Subject: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner To: Frederick Moir https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-lyme-icarsoft-mercedes-benz-i980/7425698547.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Air in inline filter?

2022-01-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
The two hoses that connect the tank to the body leak air and sometimes fuel. Ask me how I know? Fred. On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 1:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I never noticed air bubbles bit had to change inline filter when I > experienced power loss. I carried

[MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not my cup of tea. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:12 PM Subject: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES To: Frederick Moir Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - *From:* Frederick Moir *To:*

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I had two just like that in turd brown. Great little wagon, until the rear suspension was coming apart. If, correction, IF you look at one of these, look under the rear seat for holes at the seams. That said, it gave mid to upper 30's on the highway at a foot-to-the-floor 75. Gave one to a friend

[MBZ] Fwd: @@@@ MERCEDES TURBO DIESLE@@@@

2022-01-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Nit mine. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 9:52 AM Subject: MERCEDES TURBO DIESLE To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/ashaway-mercedes-turbo-diesle/7429202458.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D,$17,000

2022-01-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Watch out for those purple mushrooms. Fred On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Better get there fast, this one is going to have a lot of potential buyers > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/886680095363629 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

2022-01-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
gt; >>> Oh geez, good luck with that! > > > >>> > > > >>> Curt > > > >>> > > > >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > >>> < > > > >> > > > > > > https

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

2022-01-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
It is green! -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 1:32 PM Subject: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126 To: Frederick Moir , Frederick Moir < fred4s...@gmail.com>

[MBZ] Fwd: Alfa Romeo Convertible

2021-12-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alfa Romeo anyone? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 4:05 PM Subject: Alfa Romeo Convertible To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/cranston-alfa-romeo-convertible/7425161420.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] I've loved Judy Dent, but she has to go. $750 OBO. Excellent Parts Car '99 E-320 BEST OFFER - $750 (Carrboro)

2021-12-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Bolts for alloy wheels holding on a steel wheel and it locked up? You don't say! On Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 9:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bad: > -salvage title > -damaged back driver side bumper > -back driver tire locked, will not spin can answer more about

Re: [MBZ] I purchased it as a graduation gift for my son he does not like it. Asking 5000.00 or Best offer for a 2002 S430 Benz

2021-12-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child. King Lear. On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 10:27 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > the ungrateful son should be the one selling it, I'd think? > > No. Suddenly, and without warning, he doesn't actually own

Re: [MBZ] I suspect this is a turd but hard to tell from the kwality photos

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
They spelled the name of the town incorrectly. Should have an O instead of an A On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > dose not run > > extra 0 in price > > --FT > > On 12/13/21 5:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
work. > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr.. > > > Wickford RI > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >> --

[MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 3:36 PM Subject: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP To: Frederick Moir https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/windsor-locks-several-cars-to-go-asap/7419503268.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] MBZ takes out converter thief

2021-12-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
In the olden times, if you caught a thief in town, you called the watch, or sheriff. In the countryside the three esses prevailed, Shoot, shovel, silence. Of course we are more law-bound today. A slap on the wrist, and a government hand-out to buy more Twinkies. Progress of a sort, I guess.

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes Benz C300: Code P0410 - Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

2021-12-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
FWIW. Most European cars of that era have secondary air pumps. The concertina pipes that connect the air pump to the EGR system turn into Rice Krispies after about 10 years. Leaky tubes will set an alarm. YMMV. Fred On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 7:36 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
201 420 03 83 64 201 420 02 83 64 These numbers from Autohausaz fit 1985 300TDT, 1987 190Dt, 1987 300TDT rear calipers, all cars that I have owned and done brake jobs on. There may be others too. I let my EPC subscription lapse when it was updated and unresponsive. Fred. On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Also W124. They may be more prevalent than only W123? What think 'E? Fred On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 1:40 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check the screenshot. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: December 6, 2021 11:10 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
The numbers start with 201 that is for 190E or D. Maybe some extra searching would help? Fred On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:20 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You appear to be SOL. Rebuild kit is the best I could find. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Would you look at that

2021-10-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
We can all say that we knew him when he was a maker of lantern repair videos. Congratulations! On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup, I got paid for it too. In retrospect I made about $5/hr. The actual > writing only took maybe 2 hours

Re: [MBZ] 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $89, 000 (*1960* *Mercedes-Benz* *190SL*)

2021-10-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
This one is especially rare with a V8 and 4 Wheel drive. Or not. On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 10:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These things were never particularly desirable until recently, prices > have gone up a lot. This one is in nice spec, probably color

Re: [MBZ] OT: Totaling your car in Mass.

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Are Rhode Island grandchildren called Tater Tots? With apologies. Ours are 37, 17 15 and 9 On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 5:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I live in RI but I commuted to Boston for 16 years. > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021, 1:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Pontons

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Rhetorical question. What other warts have been hidden? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:12 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Core leaks? > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:06 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Why is the heater disconnected? &

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Pontons

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Why is the heater disconnected? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:44 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > >  > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/cashion-1959-mercedes-190d-w121-diesel/7392239508.html > > > > > > Bob Rentfro > >

Re: [MBZ] Bargain Basement E55 AMG - Bring Cash

2021-09-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Or you'll end up penniless. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 6:56 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a penny less > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 23, 2021, at 6:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

[MBZ] High pressure brake fittings

2021-09-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri, et al. https://www.mcmaster.com/high-pressure-pipe-fittings/extreme-pressure-yor-lok-fittings-for-stainless-steel-tubing-8/ https://www.mcmaster.com/high-pressure-pipe-fittings/compression-fittings-for-steel-tubing-8/ -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred

[MBZ] Fwd: 2006 Dodge Sprinter

2021-09-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not etc. Fred -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 6:38 PM Subject: 2006 Dodge Sprinter To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/salem-2006-dodge-sprinter/7374167932.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Seeking 1976 300D accelerator linkage

2021-08-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Could the lever be drilled and a nut secured ball be used. I have one somewhere, if it helps Fred On Fri, Aug 27, 2021 at 3:21 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could you use small heim joints and make your own replacement linkage? > > > > On 27/08/2021 1:49 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 300CD

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
roll. Maybe a subspecialty. I would buy > them > > all > > > if I could but one is enough now. I am still toying with finding > another > > > 240D stick. > > > See you at the Q in 2 weeks. > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr > > > 1982 3

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD turbodiesel

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:43 AM Subject: Mercedes 300CD turbodiesel To: Frederick Moir https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/brooklin-mercedes-300cd-turbodiesel/7368283845.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:41 AM Subject: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/pawtucket-1984-mercedes-500sec/7369805991.html Sent from Mail

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