Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99

2024-07-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I have that exact impact wrench. It sure is a beast!! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.jbtools.com/ingersoll-rand-231c-air-impact-wrench-1-2-drive-max-torque-600-ft-lb/ > $99.99 > > Th

Re: [MBZ] 09S550 update

2024-07-05 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sounds like a truly awesome ride!! Winner winner chicken dinner! Kevin in Lexington NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2024, at 6:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had ordered stuff to fix the $2500 09S550 -- headlight bulb, brake pads > (break pats), AC blow

Re: [MBZ] The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse

2024-06-27 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I really enjoy his videos where he break down the chord progressions and explains what they are. It really makes sense why most mainstream music is so meh. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 

Re: [MBZ] Auctions - Was "This is Sort of Cool"

2024-06-27 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
machine, and like a Mercedes Diesel, maintenance will keep it going forever. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2024, at 10:19 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wasn’t sure if it could or not, haven’t had a chance to look into it. > > Just b

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Strong work, literally!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > After banging on the LF axle for days, soaking it with Kroil, banging more, > soaking etc. I still couldn’t get it loose. Hot wrench time. 3 times with > Kroil and banging

Re: [MBZ] OT. 1982 Apple IIe - everything included! $200

2024-05-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
making a typo and finding out how easy it was to just backspace and enter the correct letters, REVOLUTIONARY! Kevin in Lexington, NC still using Apple products Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2024, at 10:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Very popular in education

Re: [MBZ] No drama S550 collection

2024-04-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Jawohl!! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2024, at 5:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > A friend drove me up to Columbia this morning to collect the $2500 09S550 > 4matic, 146kmi. In looking at the specs it is pretty much a base model > (although the Sonder-klasse is q

Re: [MBZ] Thinking About This...

2024-03-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
We had a 1982 AMC Eagle which was the perfect vehicle for winters in the high desert of Central Oregon. It was a rare Manny Tranny 5 speed with the relatively gutless 4.2L 258CID in-line 6 cylinder engine. Shortly after we bought it, the rear main seal began to leak profusely with oil leaking o

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

2024-01-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I have ridden in a few Pintos starting in the early 1980’s. The first one was my sister’s then boyfriend’s 1972 runabout with a manual transmission. It was a good first car for him. Not long afterward, my dad got the Pinto bug and found a 1974 Pinto Wagon with no engine. The plan was to put a 19

Re: [MBZ] In other news -- 12GL450 Airmatic

2024-01-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2024, at 6:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This thing was slammed, happened a few weeks back so it has been sitting. > Was not clear what the issue was. Appeared to be an issue with rear bags so > I ordered 2 new ones and put them on

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
It sounds like the ML is working out well! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2024, at 9:14 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > We went the northern route. Drove in snow from Groom, TX to out stop in > Tucumcari tonight. Snowing pretty hard right now. The ML is fantastic

Re: [MBZ] OT new throttle body sparkle ploks and coils 2009 Toyota sienna LE Minivan 4D, $6, 500

2024-01-01 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I thought they were called “sparkle-ators”? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2024, at 11:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sparkle ploks! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/897566208545057/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Broken bolts

2023-12-31 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gute Arbeit! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube > on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out > holes and tapping them. In

Re: [MBZ] Bright idea

2023-12-21 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Since my wife and I are both blind, we’ve been looking forward to self driving cars. It would be.nice to just get into a car and drive wherever we want to go. Imagine the blank stares we would get as the car parks itself, and both of us get out, leash up our Goldendoodle guide dogs and walk awa

Re: [MBZ] W211 Rear Brakes

2023-12-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2023, at 6:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mrs. Dan’s 2003 E320 needed rear brakes, probably for the first time (119k > on the clock). I went to the dealer and picked up a set of rotors and pads > for a whopping $160 total. Nice! >

Re: [MBZ] Groomers will be able to asses the needed equipment - 2010 Sprinter repo - $25, 000

2023-11-28 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
the newer Sprinters with DEF/DPF and OM642 engine. I believe that the OM642 was discontinued after the 2022 model year. Kevin in Lexington, NC, no Benzes, but still hanging around Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 28, 2023, at 11:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had a gi

Re: [MBZ] I might have done A Thing

2023-11-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Fun!! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2023, at 11:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://youtu.be/sg20s7SAlRo > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Swap and Benzing

2023-10-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Jawohl!! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2023, at 6:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stopped by my buddy Todd’s shop on the way home and he scanned the 07E350 > crank no start. No cam faults and nothing else really but it looks like the > ECU software got corrupted or som

Re: [MBZ] CL600 ABC Fun

2023-10-22 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2023, at 9:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > So today I embarked on the replacement of all of the accumulators in the > W215 chassis (CL600). > > Got the car on the Quickjack and in the air, which is nice. Found the pulse > damper, wh

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL motor mounts

2023-10-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2023, at 9:09 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > A beautiful day, I installed the new Febi motor mounts in the long-idle > Napmobile. (What came off were Meyle.) What a greasy PITA! Here are the steps: > >• Disconnect the battery, the bac

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Fun

2023-10-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2023, at 3:44 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got some parts in for the CL600 this week, so I’ve been taking time here and > there to address the remaining issues. > > Right rear brake light was out, which is a series of three circuit b

Re: [MBZ] My latest mower situation

2023-09-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Congratulations on your new acquisition! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2023, at 9:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > As you may recall in the spring eight before mowing season I bought a 2009 > Kubota 4wd diesel lawn tractor. This particular model had a reputation for > trans

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the ML63 AMG

2023-09-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2023, at 6:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Drove it off the trailer this afternoon and all was good. Yay! > > Gave it a wash and got dirt off but it was still fairly crusty. First wash in > months. Decided to have at the hood wit

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

2023-09-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut!! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > We discussed that. He’s happy to do the software stuff if I did mechanicals, > like for transmission ISMs and conductor plates or other random modules or > system stuff. If I get anothe

Re: [MBZ] Progress on the 300SD

2023-09-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2023, at 9:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > The last couple of days I have been working on the master cylinder > reservoir. I was able to remove it and clean it up by pouring 70% > isopropyl alcohol into it and shaking it, followed by repeating the

Re: [MBZ] It arrived!

2023-09-05 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Congratulations on your new acquisition! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 5, 2023, at 9:12 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > M ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

2023-09-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Gute Arbeit! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2023, at 7:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > The conductor plate I broke and repaired yesterday seems to have set up very > well, the former breaks were very solid after the epoxy and zip tie pieces > reinforcement. > > I put t

Re: [MBZ] Son's E320

2023-08-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > My son's away visiting his girlfriend across the country, leaving his car > here. > While it's not in service I decided to try a few things: > > Wednesday, August 23, 2023 <>I removed and took

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hot out!

2023-08-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2023, at 2:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple weeks ago I bought a Haier HPN10XCM roll-around 10,000 BTU air > conditioner at a yard sale, for $25. (This was approximately a $4–500 unit > when it was new.) It was claimed to be wor

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

2023-08-06 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch > latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This > must be a common failure as new

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

2023-07-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2023, at 8:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I decided to replace the blown airbags in the $400E500. I had picked up > replacements (LR door, driver seat bolster) at the knackers along with a LR > door panel in good shape. > > The

Re: [MBZ] Lectric cars

2023-07-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2023, at 7:48 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folk > > I’ve been looking for a leaf say 2012-15 for a max of $1500 or so … and they > can be had for that with low range like say 20 miles … failed battery …. I am > wondering if you can op

Re: [MBZ] Sound System Fun - ML550

2023-06-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Gute Arbeit! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2023, at 3:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I got the seat all moved around so I could pull up the carpet and get to the > cover over the equipment "bay" that's located under the driver's seat. Sort > of felt like working on a lar

Re: [MBZ] Knackering today

2023-06-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Jawohl!! Sounds like a whole lot of fun Benzengespielen!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2023, at 4:29 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I managed to get the front wheels off the ML350 parts car. I think the bolts > were cranked to about 200+ftlbs as I had to stand on the ba

Re: [MBZ] Redneckery Benzing today

2023-06-11 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2023, at 6:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > So today was the day I decided to pull the engine/trans/transfercase from > the ML350 parts vehicle. I have stripped almost everything else of any > (potential?) value from the in

Re: [MBZ] The smell of burning CLK in the afternoon

2023-05-14 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I guess they’re aren’t anymore burning questions about that car. On a serious note, at least nothing else was taken out. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2023, at 4:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So y’all recall the CLK500 that would not c

Re: [MBZ] OT - Get A Load of These Snow Tires!

2023-05-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
When I lived in Redmond, OR in the 1990’s, a bike shop employee was making his own studded mountain bike tires which I thought was pretty cool! It’s great that a company is mass producing them now. I’m sure that they are pricy. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2023, a

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

2023-05-07 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2023, at 4:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > The CL500 ABC has been acting up lately. I scanned it with the Icarsoft > which just kinda says where faults are but you can’t do much so today I put > the DAS on it. Was getting faults r

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

2023-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
WOW, great work!! Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 6:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last year I moved several of the nice cars out of the shop to organize it, > put up the lift etc and they have been sitting outside way too long. Now > that I have that 450SEL done

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

2023-04-28 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
the carb over the winter, and come springtime, it wouldn’t stay running. I ended up selling it, so the new owner had to put a new carb on it. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2023, at 3:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone have a knowledgeab

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Starter

2023-04-15 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2023, at 1:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Starter has been replaced. Huzzah! > > I took my time and spent some time fiddling with moving harnesses around to > gain (better) access to mounting bolts while doing this in the middle of

Re: [MBZ] Polishing the $400E500 headlights.

2023-04-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sehr Gut! Jawohl! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > The headlight covers on the $400E500 were horrible yellow rough and probably > no light getting through them. > > Today is really nice so instead of doing stuff I shoul

Re: [MBZ] Todays CIS update

2023-04-11 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gute Arbeit! Jawohl! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2023, at 7:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > With the vacuum sorted and the warm up regulator correctly connected to > vacuum, I started it up this afternoon after it sat since yesterday > afternoon. It fired right up

Re: [MBZ] Todays CIS fun

2023-04-09 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have all the vacuum lines routed correctly and the issue I keep having is > the warm fuel pressure is way too low, meaning it’s running full rich all the > time. The manual talks about the

Re: [MBZ] The rebuilt axles are back in the 300SD

2023-04-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 9 Apr 2023 01:38:25 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yay! >> Nothing feels better than a success! > > Indeed! Thank you! > > > Craig > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hope I don't lose my membership

2023-04-03 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 3, 2023, at 9:28 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > In the Procrastinators Guild. > > Over the last couple weeks I sealed up the hydraulic tank on my garden > tractor loader project. I got the machine back in 2017, you guys might have > forgo

Re: [MBZ] $400E500 seats

2023-04-01 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Gute Arbeit! Jawohl! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2023, at 7:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I hit the $400E500 front seats (black leather) with leather cleaner and they > look really good. Only one minor scuff on driver seat outside bolster, barely > noticeable. Ther

Re: [MBZ] $400 04 E500 vacuumed

2023-03-31 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I spent some time this evening vacuuming the car. The car’s interior (black) > is in surprisingly good condition except for LR door card where the airbag > fired through the upper coverin

Re: [MBZ] SUCCESS!!! $400 04E500

2023-03-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I went over to the car with my fancy computer, hooked it up and was able to > get a better sense of what was going on. Looked at the LF strut wiring and > saw one chewed through by roden

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Gremlins

2023-03-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
AS and just appears to consist of reading the function list for the > SAM and making sure all the stuff you need turned on is turned on. Once you > have it set, you re-code it and all is well. > > -D > >> On Mar 26, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Gremlins

2023-03-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Dan wrote: Lastly, the right front SAM is acting up… Who is SAM? I’ve never seen that acronym before. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2023, at 8:37 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Took the car out for a shakedown run after I installed the new exterior > mirrors. > > OMG! > >

Re: [MBZ] Stole it out from under Kleb

2023-03-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Lucky ducky!! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2023, at 3:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Charged up the newish battery from this thing last night and it lit right > off after sitting for months. Ran fine no codes. Just now ordered a cheap > airmatic compressor off Amazon

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Gremlins

2023-03-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2023, at 11:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > So the major issue with the CL600 when I got it was that the right door was > dead. These cars have a reputation for the harnesses to break down in the > door hinge, as it’s a weird articu

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab

2023-03-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Now, the old Cummings…ERR…Cummins will be happy once again! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:07 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Current POV… > > > > New water pump in and torqued, coolant mixed and filled to thermostat. New > thermostat installed and torqued.

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

2023-03-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Nice work!! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course. > > Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, > both electronic and hard/blade.

Re: [MBZ] Todays CDI work

2023-03-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Replaced the #1 injector. Despite cleaning the seat and bore really good, or > so I thought, it appears to be leaking. Car does appear to run smoother now. > Next up was installing the EGR e

Re: [MBZ] Day 6 - CL600

2023-03-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Great work! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2023, at 8:08 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ran a scan with my new Chinee scan tool and dumped the report. Looks like I > may have a bad yaw sensor, so I bought one off of eBay. They’re cheap,

Re: [MBZ] Benzing today

2023-03-17 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Gute Arbeit! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2023, at 11:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did some more investigation of the 01CL600 and why it started showing faults > for the new right cam position sensor I just put in and th

Re: [MBZ] Day 4 - CL600

2023-03-14 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Excellent work! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Again, work got in my way of any really significant progress, although I was > able t put two coats of the ceramic coating on the car. St

Re: [MBZ] Day 2 - CL600

2023-03-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Sehr gut! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2023, at 10:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did a bunch of stuff today: > > Oil and filter change > Replaced cabin filters > Replaced charcoal filters > Replaced ACC control with a b

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

2023-03-02 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
occasional cutting and trimming. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2023, at 11:36 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > I have a Greenworks 16" 40V saw that I bought some 5-6 years ago. I was > unsure about how good it would work but I'm convinced that I'm

Re: [MBZ] I got them out!!!

2023-03-01 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 28, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > It was fairly warm in the Big Room today, so I worked on getting the rear > axle half-shafts removed from the 1980 300SD which has been sitting up on > jackst

Re: [MBZ] CL600 is ALIIIIVVVVEEE!!!!

2023-02-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Gute Arbeit! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2023, at 6:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Finished putting the 01CL600 back together after taking apart the intake > system to replace a $40 cam position sensor that was showing a failure

Re: [MBZ] Pisten Bully update

2023-02-01 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!!! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 1, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got back to the Pisten Bully yesterday. Monday one of the other guys walked > an excavator to it clearing the road so we could drive in. > > I drew the short straw and "got to" go underneath

Re: [MBZ] What a weekend!

2023-01-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Wow, that sounds like quite the mechanical dysfunction! Hopefully, y’all can get the machinery up and running with no more drama, and if there is more drama, at least you’ll gain even more mechanical knowledge/experiences. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2023, at 6

Re: [MBZ] CL600 Benzing today

2023-01-22 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I took off the intake manifold today and cleaned everything well. It was > actually not to hard to get it out, had to snake it under the wiring > harnesses for the injectors and some othe

Re: [MBZ] Ford's DCT is worse than VW/Porsche's DCT

2023-01-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I have ridden in quite a number of those Ford Foci and Fiestas on Uber and Lyft rides. Nearly all of the drivers said that the problem existed from the day that they bought the car. Most of them drove their cars like that since they didn’t have a choice, and the ones who took them in for repai

Re: [MBZ] Lift sure makes life easier

2023-01-15 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2023, at 6:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I cranked 3 cars thru the lift this weekend. Yesterday was coolant and > thermostat change in the CDI. Today was transmission and transfer case fluid > on the GL 320 followed by all 4 shock

Re: [MBZ] No more Hoonigan?

2023-01-02 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Ken Block licensed his name to be used on a few RC Rally cars or I wouldn’t have known of him at all. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2023, at 11:25 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-01-02 23:17, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> Is it bad I have no idea who this guy is? > >

Re: [MBZ] Update on the GL starter

2022-12-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Merry Christmas! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2022, at 2:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am happy to report I finished up the starter and motor mount replacement > and the car actually turns over like it should. Now that I have had one run > thru of a GL 642 s

Re: [MBZ] OT it’s COLD this morning

2022-12-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
; mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> On 2022-12-24 11:55, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: >>> I reset the breaker, and after a >>> couple minutes, the heat pump fired up. nearly an hour has passed, and >>> the inside temp has risen to 60F! Th

Re: [MBZ] OT it’s COLD this morning

2022-12-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Here in Lexington, NC, we woke up to an ice cold 50 degree house. It got down to 7F last night, and at some point in the night, our heat shut off. Our hard-wired Ecobee 4 t-stat had no power, so my first thought was a tripped breaker. After a trip out to the cold 38F garage, my suspicion was con

Re: [MBZ] Todays 116 update

2022-12-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2022, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am looking thru what is available on 116. Some good info is there but the > sections I really need Str missing. I need to dig thru WIS and see

Re: [MBZ] I am a dumb@$$

2022-12-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! It’s always nice when things turn out better than expected with a deal! I hope that things continue to work out with your new acquisition. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had not

Re: [MBZ] Rescue Mission in Methalachia

2022-12-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I hope that the CL600AMG turns out to be a worthwhile adventure. I just read up on it, $123K, 362HP 391Lbft torque V12 powerhouse! At 99.2% depreciation, it should be fun if it runs or plenty of good parts. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2022, at 1:26 AM, Bugge

Re: [MBZ] What's with these FB flakes?

2022-11-30 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
It also get ghosted when I post something on FB marketplace. I can’t even count how many people have sent the message “Is this available?” And then nothing. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:39 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Facebook ghosting. > > -D > >> On Nov 3

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2022, at 10:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was wondering about that procedure. Your suggestion makes sense. I didn’t > really see any effect of the clay bar on the actual paint other than taking > off the crusty layer of schmut

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: EV kisses.

2022-11-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
and handling comments are spot on. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > My new pickup has no tactile buttons for radio presets which is irritating. > At least it has knobs for HVAC... > > Curt >

Re: [MBZ] Wife managed to kill the duramax

2022-10-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Took the trailer connector apart on the truck and found the power wire was > just slightly melted and fused to the right turn signal wire. Fixed that and > all is good. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Lots of short trips in a Bluetec Diesel would certainly cause oil dilution from fuel which leads to engine wear. Has the owner changed the oil? I’m sure she’s beggin’ to get on the highway and stretch her legs! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 12:49 PM, And

Re: [MBZ] Everyone message this non responsive seller and ask if the engine has been replaced and If not, how much oil is it burning.

2022-09-25 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
month. I had a pretty good reputation selling them in Oregon, so I’m trying to do the same here in NC. Kevin, no MB’s but lots of RC’s, in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2 kinds of sellers on FB, good one

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Steering Wheel Replacement

2022-09-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2022, at 6:50 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got a used steering wheel for the ML550 that was in really good condition, > arrived today, so after work I went out to swap it out. I’ve replaced > steering wheels before, so this wasn’t m

Re: [MBZ] I bought a trailer

2022-08-28 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Great acquisition!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2022, at 1:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been on the lookout for a cargo trailer for the wife to use for her > whoopies. Something like a 5x8 or 10. Several turn up on Fakebook but sellers > never respond, or the trailer

Re: [MBZ] Portable freezer trailer

2022-08-20 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
K’Leb wrote: I could just throw a couple of them on my utility trailer but would need some way to lock them down so they don’t wonder off. Then, you wood wonder wear they were. You’ll loose your Pi, and that wouldn’t be cool! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://

Re: [MBZ] The seat issue in my w210

2022-08-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2022, at 1:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > As I was getting ready to head out of town I fired up sds to prepare to see > if there were any codes. I decided to double check the fuse(s) and discovered > there are actually multiple fuses

Re: [MBZ] STOP ME -- does NOT WORK 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl450,$2,500

2022-07-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Go take a looksee and drag ‘er home! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > She says "Passenger front end air suspension needs to be inflated" which > could be something very simple, or struts are blown, but in any case not a > huge issue

Re: [MBZ] 300SD 4x4

2022-07-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I’m assuming that although it says fuel type Diesel, it’s powered by the Expedition’s Ford Triton V8, not the OM617.951. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2022, at 5:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/443198797707522/ > > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Peugeots

2022-07-21 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
into selling me one. I did like the body style. They were much cheaper to purchase than a comparable 240D since he was able to purchase the 1978 for $900 in 1987 with under 100K miles. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2022, at 1:29 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Clay bar on the CL500

2022-07-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! It’s turning out to be a worthwhile and gratifying project! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2022, at 8:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did clay bar on the rest of the CL this evening. Used a bucket of water > with some car

Re: [MBZ] Electric cars

2022-07-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I’ll wait until the D class comes out, Larger batteries are easier to handle! Hahaha!Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2022, at 9:05 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://vimeo.com/481367023 > >> On Tue, Jul 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> mercedes@oki

Re: [MBZ] Polishing the CL, etc.

2022-07-17 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I spent the afternoon fooling around with the car. Someone had not put the > center radio stack back in right when I think an AC controller was replaced. > Actually not a hard job but I

Re: [MBZ] PUT IN YOUR FUSES!!!

2022-07-16 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy once again! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2022, at 7:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was going over the fuses and module for the ESP/BAS (or ABS, I forget) on > the CL500 and found a missing 5A fuse for the ESP module and functions. > Popped in a fuse and LO!

Re: [MBZ] 02CL500 adventures

2022-07-15 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2022, at 12:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Car has only 106kmi. I did a scan on it, nothing too serious popped up > except as below with ESP. Running OK but in trans limp mode so will need to > get the ESP sorted. > > Cleaned the

Re: [MBZ] YAY ME!!! $900 07E350 semi-success

2022-07-06 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2022, at 4:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I cleared the 722.9 trans fault code (Y3/8y5 B1 brake control solenoid) and > took the car for a spin. At first it was still in limp mode, I drove it dow

Re: [MBZ] ML350 Motor Mounts

2022-06-22 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2022, at 9:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did the left side this afternoon, under two hours from start to finish, not > bad. I did much the same on this one as I did on the right side - I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nissan maintenance and repairs

2022-06-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2022, at 2:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been working on the '04 Frontier the past three days. > > First project was replacing the fuel tank. It had rusted around the perimeter > seam and would seep fuel if it was more than half-full

Re: [MBZ] Wotan the S550 lives!

2022-05-28 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2022, at 5:04 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sorta. Pumped a liter of tranny fluid into it through the cooler line and > it was moving but still needs more as it was not real happy. Drove it u

Re: [MBZ] Floating temptress

2022-05-16 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Do you know the two happiest days in a boat owner’s life? The day it’s purchased and the day it’s SOLD!! Kevin, former boat owner, in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On May 16, 2022, at 6:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Boat - a hole in the water you pour mone

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 - 117k miles - $22,000

2022-05-05 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
The fact that the current owner is dumping it so soon after purchase is a huge red flag. Miles aren’t too high, but the price should reflect the many minor things that may be more major than the seller is leading on, or they should be fixed. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

2022-04-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
It’s been Scotty Kilmerized. He also things engine covers are stupid. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2022, at 11:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm potentially interested in a 2014 E250 Bluetec sedan at a small > dealership.

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