Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] First big use of lift

2021-12-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So will the profit from the sale pay for the lift? Maybe you'll need to sell a couple more. Best, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC Sent from ProtonMail mobile Original Message On Dec 23, 2021, 2:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Okietalk wrote: > Replacing flex disks and center supp

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thank you for warning Karl, I do apologize but I won't stand by for insults against America when our soldiers are dying overseas on an impossible mission due to incompetent leadership. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 29, 2021 10:08:44 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Stop. Not appropri

Re: [MBZ] OT: NS-17 launch this AM

2021-08-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looked like the crew capsule landing rockets did not fire.  17mph impact. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 26, 2021 9:43:26 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > livestream > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZZ0EDzII0 > > It's delayed, not sure when it

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300D - 296k miles - $5,000

2021-08-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice color anyway. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 24, 2021 12:21:09 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Hot air intake and coffee can exhaust tip. > > https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/tippecanoe-1995-mercedes-benz-e300/7370057941.html > __

Re: [MBZ] Starts but does not run? What does that even mean?

2021-08-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It means this guy may work with that service manager selling the 124 sedan that needed the valve lash checked. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 22, 2021 8:19:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355748169588789/ > > > Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] Left hand drill bit

2021-08-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's good to hear! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 21, 2021 12:32:56 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I bought a left hand drill bit from HF to try to remove this broken off IP > adjuster bolt on the 606. Still no parts have arrived yet to finish the job. > I took a punch to ma

Re: [MBZ] OT Someone needs to grab this quick

2021-08-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah baby!  Less than 5,500 miles to go and she will reach 1 million miles!  Who will be the lucky new owner to claim that achievement? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 17, 2021 12:04:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/237618637786367 > > &g

Re: [MBZ] Changed break pats and where sincers on 05ML500 today

2021-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
He's going to make a vid of the whole experience, mock Amazon, and be rich beyond his wildest dreams... Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2021 10:55:15 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > You do realize one definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and > over, expecting dif

Re: [MBZ] IP is out

2021-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice!  I'll bet that broken bolt comes out easy.  I'd try cutting a slot with a Dremel tool, then try removing with a regular screw driver. If you can get the seals (I was able to about ten years ago) I'd do the side and bottom plate now. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2021 12:20:32 PM

Re: [MBZ] '69 Porsche 912 - lime green from the factory

2021-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
In the mid 90's, living in SOCAL, I was very tempted to get one.  Decent examples were about 5k, IIRC.  Then I received orders to move to Naples Italy, and had to drop that dream. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2021 11:55:11 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > I can't stop drool

Re: [MBZ] 220D

2021-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If it had a manual transmission, maybe... Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2021 12:13:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Nice but way too much money > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 15, 2021, at 10:35 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> &

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] 606 ip timing

2021-08-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, all versions. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 14, 2021 8:19:39 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > Does the 606 have a cat??? > I use a piece of welding rod to find TDC for each cylinder on the > Continental O-470 - works close enough. > > On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 6:36 PM Mitch Hal

Re: [MBZ] If you don't have the money don't call - 2008 GL450 - 201k miles - $6, 990

2021-08-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Duel sunroof is kind of like fighting trousers. https://youtu.be/0iRTB-FTMdk Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 12, 2021 9:43:12 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Duel sunroof sunroofs > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-class-gl/736474

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Electric Cars 2030 4K

2021-08-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pierre makes great points. Do any electric cars have battery packs that can be replaced in 30 minutes or less? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 11, 2021 8:58:24 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > https://youtu.be/l9EbMjmOt7A > > > Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
and new time, and proceed with further adjustment until the fastest time was achieved. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 10, 2021 9:18:05 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Well running much better now. > > I went through the carb balancing routine again, and setting the idle mixture >

Re: [MBZ] Well I’m booked to NYC

2021-08-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Curt's recommendation of walking the high line (in Manhattan) is a good one.  Stop in at Chelsea market for an overpriced fancy foo foo lunch while you are there. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] OT: old bimmer 5-speed 733i

2021-08-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I used to own a '79 528i; when it was running, it was wicked fast and great fun.  Also had a five speed. This looks like it has the same engine family straight six, just bigger, but it's also hauling around a heavier body.  Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 9, 2021 12:57:23 PM Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] OT, a question for Jaime or other NE folk

2021-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If you rent a car, remember this: No right turn on red! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2021 10:48:29 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It looks like I might be working with a dealership in Brooklyn a couple of > weeks.  I am a simple country boy from Okie Acres and have not ever

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Could be.  Rotate engine so that cylinder is "up" and then remove the valve springs for exhaust and intake. They should move by finger. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2021 11:52:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Think it is possible that the valve siezed up from sitting an

Re: [MBZ] The 300TurD lives!!!!

2021-08-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like the car is equipped with ABS. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2021 5:44:44 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Success > > I decided to fool with this thing a bit this afternoon. I got it for $300 a > few months ago and it has been sitting. When I picked it up

Re: [MBZ] The 300TurD lives!!!!

2021-08-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If the tank screen is plugged, you can reverse the lines in the engine bay and bypass the screen, but then your filters may plug up pretty quickly and you'll run out of fuel early, with about a quarter of a tank left. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 7, 2021 6:16:18 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
is loose.  I hope the bolts aren't pulling out of the head, been there done that, but about 30 years ago. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2021 9:29:59 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Yeah my question of course is why did that happen? Weak or broken valve > spring? Over-revving? > &

Re: [MBZ] New SC HQ

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like a good buy!  Let us know when you close the deal.  Too early to ask if I can store a car there? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2021 9:17:25 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes : > Folks > > I guess this is going to be my new South Carolina Headquarters, HA > > I am ap

Re: [MBZ] W124 wheels done

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They are gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing the name of that color. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2021 8:16:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > So the wheels I got from max which I had refinished in the wrong shade of > silver got redone. They finally used a BMW paint color which is

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
extra I could except a metal roof.  My house is two story, about 2400 square feet, complex roof. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 5, 2021 6:29:17 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Agreed. $36k for that roof is a ripoff. You’ve seen my house and might recall > the gables and stuff, and it was

Re: [MBZ] 2001 ML, New Transmission

2021-08-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Worth a look.  Also worth a pre purchase inspection to see how well that transmission change was done, if it will start and run. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 4, 2021 11:23:27 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Might be good to attach a breathalyzer to? > > AZBob > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If a 450 is a 250, then would a 3000 be about 1700? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2021 9:56:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it > > No title necessary. Bill of sale only. > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/guyto

Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds like the beginning of a great adventure! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2021 2:20:00 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > As of yesterday at 4:30 PM, I no longer have Der DoodleWagen. Lutgard will > now be serving a Russian family of 12 from Seattle, yes, EVERY SEAT TAKEN!!! >

[MBZ] OT Biden-speak

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
This is funny!  Humor people, humor!  It's good for the soul... https://youtu.be/3HmFnp-jgfw Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Injector nozzles?

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A few years ago, Bosio was preferred over Bosch.  May have changed since then.  Mark Blevins in Columbia SC will test and balance them, do you have his contact info?  I'd ask him, he's probably current. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 11:27:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I gu

Re: [MBZ] Injector nozzles?

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You're complaining about rolling coal?  Flip to the Facebook folks... Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 10:14:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > So I had posted before about my 99 606 seems to smoke faintly at idle and > black smoke at full throttle.  It really that grey/white

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs loop style

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What's the cost of the kit to upgrade to the newer parallel style?  Kit includes the new relay and plugs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 2:31:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > My brother’s 78 240D with series type plugs doesn’t start without excessive > cranking. The stri

Re: [MBZ] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Helps to roll more coal! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 11:38:37 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > The hot air intake on the turbo is a nice touch. > > > On Mon, Aug 2, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> WARNING EYE BLEACH REQUIR

Re: [MBZ] Do you know anyone who bought a BaT car?

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I don't gamble, and I don't buy cars without an in-person look.  Too risky for a man of my means. Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT I’m pretty sure I need one of these OVERLAND EXTREME 8X8 RV CONVERSION

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hard to get more extreme than that! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 1, 2021 1:13:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://youtu.be/fCflS7HvVCE > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] 2 wagons

2021-07-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Now if they were green, go buy a lottery ticket. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 31, 2021 10:35:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greenville-2005-mercedes-benz-class-500/7358598636.html > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greens

Re: [MBZ] My good deed for the day

2021-07-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
from the ladies accent she was from off. I gave them directions, then asked they were looking at houses to buy.  They were. I informed them how they must vote if they moved into my neighborhood.  The whole car full erupted in laughter, and they assured me they were right there with me. Max

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.8

2021-07-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Neat website! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 30, 2021 11:00:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > In which a guy builds a replica > > https://www.rotesau.co.za/ > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] OT Hoovie coming to Chastun area

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Need some kind of customer reward plan, every meal counts as $1 toward your bid on Hoovie's next jalopy for sale Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 29, 2021 8:49:41 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Yeah his dad and him too I guess > > -FT > > Sent from my iPad > >>

Re: [MBZ] So what would be a reasonable offer on this dead 05E320 wagon

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Given the current rate of inflation under the Biden* regime and the supply chain disruptions caused by the scamdemic, I think $1500 would be generous. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 4:08:58 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I’m going to go take a look at it when I get back h

Re: [MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is 177k miles about when a head gasket job is required on those? Knock off a grand and that could be a deal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 3:55:37 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Looks fairly nice, same color as the 95E320, needs some work but doesn’t seem > too bad unles

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Correct, and the management is immoral and lacking in real solutions to their finance problems.  Seek a new employer, this stop gap won't solve the underlying problems. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 27, 2021 11:59:04 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > They want cheaper labor. > >

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Say that again on Okietalk... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 12:05:12 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > That's what he said, not what he did/does. > > On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 10:55 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Incorr

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Randy, take it Okietalk, if you care to defend your position. Jul 28, 2021 11:51:22 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes : Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 84 TD $2k

2021-07-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Somebody needs to jump on this.  Looks to be rust free. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 26, 2021 8:13:22 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Could be a flip to the fakebook boys > > https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/d/pisgah-forest-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7356644807.html > &g

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is that a straight six engine? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 3:07:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It’s the same 642. Def didn’t start till 2009. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 25, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> &g

Re: [MBZ] 350SD arrives to Okie acres

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the fire car a 126 or a 140?  If both are 126 cars, that's a do-able do, but will require some time and patience to replace the fire damage. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 2:13:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Just returned from pickup up a 2 owner 91 350SD with 106k mi

Re: [MBZ] Nice 87 diesel wagon

2021-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 24, 2021 5:17:38 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-1987-mercedes-turbo-diesel/7354675301.html > > Sent from my iPad > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah, I heard something about most of those getting hit with the delta variant were already jabbed, so the vax seems to be no good for it.  Anyone else hear that?  At first I thought I heard wrong, was some radio show. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 22, 2021 4:18:31 PM OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
of the original virus has killed off the most vulnerable, that alone should reduce the deaths this time around. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 22, 2021 12:26:59 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > It is impossible to contain a virus that has become endemic. The OC43 > coronavirus likely caused an ep

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sorry it's happening to you.  Time to contact the competitors and make a new deal? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 19, 2021 9:14:45 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Oh they are. This is about being acquired and new company trimming the fat. I > have a feeling they are going to try not

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG is pure '80s excess | The Next Big Thing w...

2021-07-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, a grey grey market car. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 16, 2021 11:01:58 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Cool vid. I’m surprised the 560SEC was not featured > > https://youtu.be/cX4OP7Qo-zQ > > > Sent from my iPad > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Woman recovers her own stolen Benz

2021-07-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably already out on bail to combat systemic racism. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 16, 2021 7:21:42 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPN9vJf92Fs > > "You will never steal from me again" > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 - 190k miles - $1,800

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Has to be "in hand" as well. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 7:00:44 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > I always look for a clear tittle. > > -D > >> On Jul 13, 2021, at 4:17 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Send titt

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
F=MA.  Drop the M to a low enough number, and a smaller F can produce a larger A. Need to know the weight (ok mass, not weight) comparison of the vehicles in question. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 9:55:55 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes : > Sorry but you arent keeping up with an

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 7:55:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It’s NOT smoking. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 13, 2021, at 2:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It's still smoking? >> >> Max Dillo

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D rough running / tachometer

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, something is stopping the computer that controls the idle speed and the tachometer. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 10:09:01 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes : > Crank position sensor is bad or the connection behind the head is corroded.  > Runs rough because it's on the mech

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It's still smoking? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 12:10:59 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I forgot to mention I finished up the injector replacement on the Duramax. > After I bled the system I cranked on it and it fired right up after about 30 > seconds. I expecte

Re: [MBZ] What could go wrong — 2000 Disco

2021-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Andrew's favorite colour scheme!  Relive your youth in Fiji... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 12, 2021 8:20:04 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192333866169795/ > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > _

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I remember looking at a sales chart about ten or fifteen years ago.  The C500 was faster than the E55.  Haven't seen many C500s around, but this might be equivalent. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 12, 2021 2:24:27 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > And I do mean quick. A V8 in that car sho

Re: [MBZ] Yellow 6spd 2001 MERCEDES SLK 320 - $11,900 (CLOVER)

2021-07-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Stop and say hello in your way by! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 10, 2021 9:27:24 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Very nice. > > -D > >> On Jul 10, 2021, at 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/clo

Re: [MBZ] OT? - AMG Mustang

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have a lot more to do, to make up for all those small block Chevy conversions... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 9, 2021 11:26:38 AM OK Don via Mercedes : > https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/check-out-this-1969-ford-mustang-with-the-mercedes-amg-dna-ar192196.html > > --

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
True, ultimately the expectation of privacy on the internet is an illusion.  Doesn't mean I'm going to parade naked in front of a webcam, so finding that balance of reasonable practical measures while behaving with prudence is the goal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 8, 2021 7:02:21 PM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Weather Radar

2021-07-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My phone is small and old, wouldn't surprise me if a different device has more features. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 30, 2021 11:36:38 AM OK Don via Mercedes : > Are you sure about that? I can get 1 hour, 6 hours and 12 hours radar > images from Windy on an android tablet. Haven't

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You will have a blast doing that, with some help from your son.  Removal and installation will probably be the worst part, and once done it will last another 100k miles at least. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2021 2:23:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Been watching some YouTube. T

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Swap switches left to right to test those, assuming the other rear window works. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 6:49:54 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Fuse was checked and replaced. No difference. To be clear, the old switch > also stopped working entirely before we re

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Check the timing chains for stretch? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 9:50:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > While I have the valve covers off I also need to adjust the valves. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 3, 2021, at 8:28 PM, Rick Knoble via M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

2021-07-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Those have a cult following, so should be an easy sell, fixed or not. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 12:10:16 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Well that didn't last long. Element transmission quit on me again today. > Fortunately I was able to roll off the road in a safe place an

Re: [MBZ] "balance shaft" problem M272/M273 engines

2021-07-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You probably know this, hyper-v is the windows version of a virtual machine. Can you save off your date, delete win 10 and reinstall? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 2, 2021 11:09:40 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes : > I bought a set of DVDs like that for my '06 E350 Gasser - it runs on VMW

Re: [MBZ] Texas Kaleb

2021-07-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah my experience is that about one in ten of the car-part sellers are actually interested.  I've bought some low dollar stuff, 100 bucks or so, but I had to email and call a lot of places. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 30, 2021 5:00:11 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Same experie

Re: [MBZ] Slightly scuffed 2003 ML320 - 145k miles - $2,500

2021-07-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Scuffing due to... Naval maneuvers?  Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 1, 2021 4:15:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2003-mercedes-benz-ml-obo/7344836348.html > > Allan > ___ > http://w

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pistons will MELT.  Need to get a boost gauge to test that theory. Last, the over boost solenoid is faulty, and shutting off signal to ALDA when it shouldn't. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 4:39:22 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes : > The gremlin has been exposed! > The car would run w

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D in the Raleigh LKQ

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably totalled by the INSCO, now a salvage title, owner dumped it.  Sad.  Minor fender bender to my '95 124 resulted in total, salvage title.  Damage to front left fender, front bumper, signal light.  That was enough to total the car. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 2:14:26 PM Jack

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1952 Hudson Hornet

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
enjoyed it for a bit then flipped it for a lot more than he paid. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 10:54:48 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes : > They are after you put $50K into restoring them. > > Randy > > > On 28/06/2021 9:49 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Weather Radar

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No.  I do like Windy, but the mobile app only goes back 1 hour. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 1:38:44 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Does anyone know of a weather radar site that shows more than the last hour > of precipitation movement? >

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D in the Raleigh LKQ

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
someday. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 9:44:47 AM Jack Crone via Mercedes : > As some of yall may know an 87 300D popped up in the Raleigh NC LKQ > yesterday, I came to look at it this morning and it has a 21 head. I'm not > gonna take it but if one of yall wants it it is there. &g

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Dan, good to know, gives me a much better feeling about taking on this job. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 8:54:55 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > I know I did a complete set and they were Bosch. Later on I was told that > modern Bosch GPs were lacking in q

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ah, well there's been at least two glow plug jobs recently then, so that's good, probably won't have any stuck glow plugs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 8:47:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > I did the glow plugs on that car, but unfortunately I used Bosch. I have > learned

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Agree, but if you can get through another season or two without pulling the dash, that's a good thing. I think cliplight is the brand name? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 8:20:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > I've always been told they are a bandaid at best. Permanent rep

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
for the upside down install in the Benz, save a few bennies?  There is some trick to using those old compressors. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 6:45:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Is there a more modern compressor that fits/works with W116 and W123 cars? > They use the ACDelco "

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe I'll trade you some AC work for part of the cost for one of your MLs, you've got too many you know. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 6:23:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I'll buy you a beer to be my AC tech.  Hell maybe a six pack. > > --FT > > On 6/28/21

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
, there was a receipt with the car, but I'll bet the garage that did that used some cheap brand of plugs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 6:18:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Now the truth comes out, poos ripped you off. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 28, 2021, at 5:09 PM,

Re: [MBZ] $1200ML500 722.9 tranny

2021-06-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Find the leak... Maybe add some dye to help with that? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 27, 2021 4:02:04 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Had approximately 1L, if that, of fluid in the pan. Hardly any came out the > drain hole and not a lot more when I dropped the pan. Burned and

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake hard lines

2021-06-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well what else would you connect a break petal to?  Gotta use something that breaks! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 25, 2021 3:43:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > The break line broke and he loosed his break calibers and break petal > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] OT ‘11 Roller

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I guess they don't build that quality any more... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 6:17:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I popped by C this morning just as it was ending. I forgot about it but > went to the bank there so got out for a minute. Saw this old

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's almost half an amp!  Way too high... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 11:11:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > On the ex Hoovie GL if the car sits for 3-4 days or so without being started > battery is too low to start. I am checking amp draw right now and pic is what

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - 147k miles - $1,000

2021-06-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That needs to be investigated. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 17, 2021 7:23:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > No pics. "New paint required" > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes/7337950812.html > > Allan > > ___

Re: [MBZ] it’s it the prettiest on the outside 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$6,000

2021-06-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Missing "not the" before prettiest... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 17, 2021 12:29:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > it has a OM617 Diesel engine with a turbo on it. It does not go above 60 > because it needs new tires and then it will go faster I’ve gotten up 110 with

Re: [MBZ] What am I looking at here? 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D, $4, 500

2021-06-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wheels alone worth 4500... The little flags fell off the front fenders, Boss Man won't be happy... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 16, 2021 9:42:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Where is the front of the car? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341351744150909 >

Re: [MBZ] After sitting at Okie acres for a few years…

2021-06-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Powerful strong tin worms down there... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 16, 2021 9:57:15 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ &

Re: [MBZ] More on the 722.9/04E500 TCM/CP

2021-06-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can you contact the EBay seller and confer over phone?  Gives you a chance to get a feel for their level of competence. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 15, 2021 3:37:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I've been kinda trolling around trying to figure this thing out, to swap in a > n

Re: [MBZ] Was a reliable car…

2021-06-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
NOW it has a cold air intake! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 13, 2021 10:15:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > 1978 Mercedes 300D > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-peters-1978-mercedes-300d/7334143101.html > > > S

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday was...

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
to back up to let cross traffic flow, almost backed into me.  Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ 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] Froggy

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How did she get your number? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 7:35:19 PM Clay via Mercedes : > got off a long call with the gal who purchased the SL.  Nice to know that it > was going to somebody who will take extra care and keep the car on the road.  > She was pretty stoked t

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the color black or dark blue? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:29:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > A little high for the miles but looks fairly decent, could probably negotiate > to something a little more reasonable. > > --FT > > On 6/9/21 3:10 PM, Rick K

Re: [MBZ] My Friends Last Ride

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, that's a worthy last ride. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:26:56 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Wow. When did hearses become so fancy? > > AZBob > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap for a diesel 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D, $5, 600

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb picks those up for a grand. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:17:34 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Looks fairly decent, 132kmi > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/523866422307140 > > -- > --FT > > ___ &

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Why the price increases?  Hmmm, have to take that discussion to Okietalk... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 8, 2021 8:15:27 PM G Mann via Mercedes : > Check the price of steel over the past 60 days. Steel has risen in price > over 150%. That, along with the price of fuel, which impacts shi

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

2021-06-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sell it quick! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 6, 2021 10:59:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > So against my better judgement I bought this 2009 ML320 Bluetec today for > $1k.  Guy who owned it said he had the oil changed about 2 years ago (truck > has been sitting since), then lef

Re: [MBZ] 124 95E320

2021-06-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds about right.  Check the steering idler arm bushing for play.  Check steering damper too.  Unfortunately the steering gear box may be the culprit, which looks like a real pain to rebuild that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 7, 2021 4:02:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > And Marzayd

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