Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

Obviously, it is time to recruit some new members. Randy On 25/04/2024 6:06 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Really? I had assumed you were the youngest on the list. I've got another other year of my 40's, guess that makes me the youngest... -Curt On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

I wish I could say that! Randy On 24/04/2024 3:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This is my last year in my 40s. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:40 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Happy Birthday!. Are you at the age yet where your birthday cake looks like a prairie fire?

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler job done on the 642

Consider it to be rust proofing and leave it alone? Randy On 11/22/2023 4:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Completed it over the course of about 3 weekends. Spent 2-3 hours taking it apart bagging up the hundreds of bolts in separate bags per section of the job. Spend the whole next

Re: [MBZ] OT: TDI brakes

I am fortunate to have a son who is a journeyman auto tech. He does mine now and he is a very careful and thorough mechanic - also much quicker than I would be. Randy On 18/04/2024 2:49 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Nice Work! Brake work is satisfying and I always feel safer doing it

Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny

On 18/04/2024 9:53 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'd always assumed a 240D 3.0 would be an "adequately powerful 240D". As somebody who lives where its kind of hilly a 240D with its 50mph max sustained hill climbing speed was a drag. I used to hit some hills at 70mph so I could crest at

Re: [MBZ] Light green -- 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd,$9,500

Not enough photos. Randy On 08/04/2024 10:02 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Pretty color. Might be worth it with service records. On Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 10:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Beautiful 1979, Mercedes 300 Sd garage kept for most of its

Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

]. On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into trouble? Randy On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Me

Re: [MBZ] Who wants to get strapped and go with me to get this

How would you know that he owns it and it has no liens? Can you do some sort of searches that would satisfy you that you are not buying into trouble? Randy On 05/04/2024 10:38 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I feel with that one you would just show up with $1000, not say a word,

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On 26/03/2024 1:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Like a house of cards... Wonder why the far right span fell as well? Not an engineer, but I did build a bridge out of balsa wood in high school physics Anyway, the deal with these truss bridges is that the truss through compression

Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?

On 26/03/2024 12:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Wow. Incredible. Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488 The captain of the ship is in a whole lot

Re: [MBZ] What in the Sam Hill....

On 23/03/2024 10:08 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797251625569542/ AZBob I know a fellow who used a Porsche 924 basically from the windshield back,  to make a small travel trailer. Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

On 23/03/2024 6:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as wine in the canning section of your local Mercado del Wal, among other places. I use it to freshen up the dishwasher and washing machine. -D So, what are you

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

Are any of you folks fans of the radiator flush chemicals? Randy On 22/03/2024 2:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can be a Bad Thing over time, but don’t worry. Drain, flush a few times, refill with plain water, drain/flush again and

Re: [MBZ] OT The Light Dawns

This tale reminds me of an old friend who has since passed on. His electric razor was not holding a charge so he went to a shop that services electric razors and bought replacement rechargeable batteries for his razor. Then went home and installed them but they did not appear to work, so he

Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

If you were looking for a wagon of that vintage, a bit of screen would not hold you back. Randy On 15/03/2024 4:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Indeed. It's at the top of the list of cars I will never purchase. On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 5:28 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I can't be arsed to open the screen door -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 500

It is more likely that he is being "artistic" and you have to acknowledge that it did get your attention. Randy On 15/03/2024 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: He's a prisoner in his house due to the swarm of Africanized honey bees patrolling his yard. On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] Don't you love when a 30 minute job turns into four hours

There is no point in beating yourself up over things like this. A shop might easily have missed the cut as well. It obviously was not something that was all that likely given the splash pan and your history with the car. Good job in getting it done. Hope the drain plug cooperates in the

Re: [MBZ] It’s old and slow due to being a 4 cylinder non turbo diesel

On 02/03/2024 3:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I have been driving my W116 300SD more since the E500 has the suspension issue. It's got a turbo and it's still slow. Especially the way the transmission wants to shift, which keeps the revs too low for the turbo to really start working.

Re: [MBZ] Price Drop!

On 29/02/2024 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I tried to get the VIN but he says the car is far away... I suggested he check his insurance policy and he replied "come and see it", like I know where he hides it. Maybe he is just being careful and does not understand why you

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

On 28/02/2024 3:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Too good a deal - probably a scam. Go check it out. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

Too far away? Randy On 28/02/2024 2:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wish. Can't do it --FT On 2/28/24 3:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Go get it. Randy On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB

Re: [MBZ] 04E500 wagon $900

Go get it. Randy On 28/02/2024 1:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Needs fuel pump. I think that might be covered by MB warranty https://www.facebook.com/share/GPtz8jJnqFrRirtA/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

Snap-On sells them too, but I doubted Andrew was looking for expensive professional grade tools. Randy On 28/02/2024 11:13 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Amazon? But taking a chance on quality. McMaster-Carr sells them. They also list sets of magnetic inserts that you use in sockets

Re: [MBZ] OT: Magnetic hex socket set

On 28/02/2024 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I am looking for a set of magnetic metric sockets but have come up empty. Who sells these? ___ AMAZON! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT crash

Cannot fix stupid. Randy On 23/02/2024 3:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Not really, it's a main street supposedly 40mph but of course morons blast along and try to beat the lights --FT On 2/23/24 3:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: High speed intersection? Randy On 23

Re: [MBZ] OT crash

High speed intersection? Randy On 23/02/2024 1:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was leaving the gym and heard all kinds of sirens. Got on the street and see a pile of 3 cars at the intersection. Looks like one SUV got t-boned and ended up on top of a bystander so the front of

Re: [MBZ] Since I Live in the Fancy Trailer Park, I Have This Sweet Whip

That is rough looking! Do you just go at it with your DeWalt random orbit sander and then paint it with a foamy roller and a gallon of Rustoleum? A good paint job would be more than the car is worth. Randy On 22/02/2024 3:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Custom hood stack --FT On

Re: [MBZ] remove sludge from w123 diesel

Where exactly is this gummy oil? On top of the head under the cam cover? If so, you should be able to rinse it out of there. Plug the oil drain holes to keep it from washing down into the oil pan, and then spray it out with Varsol. Will make a bit of a mess, but clean the engine off after you

Re: [MBZ] Bring $2000 and a trailer and do as you wish with it 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

On 17/02/2024 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: What you see is what you get. Clean GA title in hand. Accident was not reported to insurance only had Liability. Car runs but isn’t drive-able. Prior to accident there were no issues with the vehicle. Has brand new new tires as well.

Re: [MBZ] There is a Special Place in Hell....

On 17/02/2024 9:32 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1436948973866901/ AZBob Sad that so many of these reasonably decent old MB diesels are being ruined by fools. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] But the Color...

On 17/02/2024 9:46 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/711074094523016/ AZBob I could live with the colour. Classy and stealthy at the same time. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mogalicious

On 17/02/2024 9:43 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Finally, a  cool video: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/278067711796647/ I want to reach out to this guy and thank him for a good post. Kinda refreshing. AZBob Needs a good sturdy roll bar. Randy

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

Where is your spirit of adventure? Randy On 15/02/2024 12:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I don't think it stops at the drive train. IIRC everything about that car is "special" like the window winders, door closers, brakes, etc on and on and on. I've also read, but never had

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

. Randy On 15/02/2024 11:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: True, but how do you address the hydraulic suspension? Or does this model have it? -D On Feb 15, 2024, at 10:19 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https

Re: [MBZ] O.T. The Fastest Possible Way to Spend/Lose Money

On 15/02/2024 10:59 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355549924090599/ In storage 18 years. I can’t even imagine what PRK would charge to get a pink slip for that. If a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into, this is a hole in the

Re: [MBZ] Widow Is Coming To Grips...

On 15/02/2024 9:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …with the understanding that her husband’s S600 wasn’t worth as much as he said… [00R0R_3EuqtwsSk5b_0lM0t2_600x450.jpg] 1996 Mercedes Benz S 600 for sale by

[MBZ] Happy Birthday Bob!

Remember, at this stage in life, more is better. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

On 13/02/2024 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I thought they were the same engine but the 350SDL had 210 ci versus 183 ci for the 300SDL? I believe the displacement difference would have been a change in both bore and stroke. Different heads, too, as I recall. -D Did they

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

I assume the free wheel device is the clutch? Randy On 13/02/2024 10:12 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would prevent engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you terrified your passengers with the

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

Isn't it the 6 cylinder in the SDL? Randy On 12/02/2024 5:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: which is the rodbender? On Mon, Feb 12, 2024, 6:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: No. This is the million mile engine. Only Arnold can bend the rods. On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

I know you have referred to the Volvo previously, but I don't recall all of it. What year, and model is it, what mileage on it, and has it been a good car? Randy On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I found a wiring diagram, and I've been able to work out how to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Volvo fun

When you are bent over working on this, just keep thinking about the hourly rate the shop would be charging you, probably including  to repair this, even if they, like you, had inadvertently created the problem. Randy On 11/02/2024 3:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I found a wiring

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

Don't you just go there to stand on a corner?f Randy On 09/02/2024 2:13 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It will be windy in Winslow. Always windy in Winslow. You’re going there on purpose? Winslow is like Denny’s: you never go there you just end up there. AZBob Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

BUT, have you ever known the greenie weenies to care about common sense and practical gain? Randy On 08/02/2024 11:32 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: It makes sense. There are not enough of these cars on the road for their emissions to make any difference. Saves the state and the

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? Randy On 08/02/2024 12:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: Did you need a different

Re: [MBZ] I really think Poos needs this

But there is no hood stack! Randy On 07/02/2024 6:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Too new for me, but I do like the bull horns on the hood. Very “Texan”. -D On Feb 7, 2024, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

They have gone up a lot in recent years too. Randy On 05/02/2024 2:19 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Last spring I welded up the hitch plate from our 1952 Farmall Super M. The hole the pin goes through had gotten wallowed out from 30 years of mowing. The mower would hit a bump and the

Re: [MBZ] Ok all you (mercedes) refrigerator experts

If you search the model on line, you may well find a video that will show you how to repair it. Randy On 04/02/2024 2:33 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks, So I have a fairly new … don’t see a date 25 cuft GE bottom freezer drawer refrigerator/ freezer. I’ve had it 2-3 years.

Re: [MBZ] TIG welding exhaust pieces.

True, but I hear that good equipment makes it easier. Randy On 03/02/2024 11:14 AM, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: It's not the welder, but the skill of the man using it --- On Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at 7:50 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: An old, circa 1990 Miller

Re: [MBZ] driven to shows in the villages Florida 1929 Mercedes-Benz gazelle, $10, 000

They really shouldn't be permitted to advertise things like that as "Mercedes". I did see a similar one this morning on the net that had a Mercedes drivetrain - in Australia. It had an AT and the owner was asking about swapping in a manual transmission. Randy On 03/02/2024 9:04 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] And It Is Listed Again...

They never mention the amount of effort it would take to do that well. It is like the folks who advocate burning wood for heat. If you have to buy the wood, you won't save anything, and if you have your own woodlot, you will have to put out a lot of effort. Randy On 29/01/2024 10:58 AM,

Re: [MBZ] O.T Super Cool, But Extreemus Crackalackorum

On 26/01/2024 10:24 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1023027455453739/ I wanted my dad to get one of these so bad back in the day, but he bought a 1973 Piper Cherokee PA-28 180 instead. So, instead of camping and smoking weed with my friends,

Re: [MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

On 20/01/2024 2:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Did the steam cleaning if the interior of the 350ML today. Worked well, looks great with one exception: the plastic trim beneath the passenger seat has a black, sticky residue on it. It is very evenly spread all over it. You can’t see it

Re: [MBZ] OT owned by my grandfather who passed 15 years ago. 1968 Rolls-Royce ghost, $2, 500

RAT ROD! Junk the RR drivetrain. Drop in a SMC etc. Randy On 21/01/2024 9:45 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Wow! That thing is toast. -D On Jan 21, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Sad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3287455724884924 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Cold Start Hesitation? *********ADDED INFORMATION***********

I don't know if this is similar to what we had in a 1998 F150 with the 4L V6 or not. It had some sort of flap valves in the intake manifold. It started acting up and my mechanic son, who was driving it at the time, repaired it. I think all that was wrong with it was that the plastic clips that

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

On 16/01/2024 10:24 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Pierre. He is odd. Dr. Booth is a demigod. AZBob Sent from my iPhone Have you seen the utube video of when Pierre got married? He cleans up pretty well. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] OT - Hands Free Devices

Do any of you folks have hands free devices that you think are good enough that you would recommend them? I have had 2 of the clip on the the visor type units. One worked pretty well for a fairly long while but has become erratic. The other never did work all that well. My 2013 truck is old

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 3:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: At some point Chrysler (I think) copied the Mercedes styling almost exactly, down to the font of the trunk badge model number and placing their pentagram where the star would be. I always wondered how they got away with it. Lexus went

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

I still have my one and only Mercedes and you folks have heard all about it more than once. Randy On 12/01/2024 3:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It might be amusing if each of us wrote a brief essay about their FIRST Mercedes, either to purchase or as a family car.

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 2:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: My buddy in college had a Granada. Looks like a Mercedes! It got us around as it had room for 6. I think at some point it just imploded. --FT I had a 1977 Mercury Monarch 2 dr. It looked nice - White with a white half vinyl top

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

On 12/01/2024 2:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: There is really nothing at all redeeming about a Fairmont in any way, other than it's better than walking. Now, come on - it wasn't that bad. It was actually quite stylish compared to the 4 door and it had a decent cloth interior with

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

My father had the Mercury version - A Bobcat. Bright red, black interior - automatic which meant it was pretty weak. I think it was still around when my father died. I don't know what happened to it. Mother must have sold it or given it away to clear the yard. It was not a wonderful car but my

[MBZ] more on sunroofs

My elder son has a late model Toyota Rav4. Not certain of year but essentially new. They bought it new, had to wait for one to come in to the dealer and have had it maybe a year or a bit more. Back in maybe October, the glass in the sunroof broke.  They initially thought it might be

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

On 12/01/2024 11:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Might be tough to find the needed plastic clips in a boneyard in AZ. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Used parts from a salvage yard? Randy But there are folks

Re: [MBZ] OT Torpedo Tender

On 11/01/2024 11:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So some shady dude parked this thing in the creek last year just down the road (creek?) close to my buddy’s house. Unclear how that works but there you go. I don’t think it has been operated at all, just tied up. I’m not quite sure

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

On 12/01/2024 7:33 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: It appears the air deflector and its piece parts are NLA. I’ve read most people just delete the whole shooting match. Would the air flow/sound be greatly increased with the delete? But I guess it’s a moot point if parts can’t be had. AZBob

Re: [MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

On 11/01/2024 3:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: On the trip across our great country in my new to me ML350, I was routinely stopping to fill when I’d get to 1/4 tank left. Each time it took anywhere from 9.0 gal to 10.2 gal to fill it. Once home, I ran it down to essentially E (needle

Re: [MBZ] OT Kleb needs this

with corporate or customers, so he sought a job in another GM division. I always liked these. -D On Jan 9, 2024, at 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Used to be ugly but now on its way to iconic. On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 11:23 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Is this an interference engine? Randy On 09/01/2024 11:18 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’m thinking timing chain at this point --FT Sent from iFōn On Jan 9, 2024, at 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Not sure if that is good news or bad. Randy On 09/01/2024 11

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Not sure if that is good news or bad. Randy On 09/01/2024 11:00 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I did that yesterday, no problems there --FT Sent from iFōn On Jan 9, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Pull the plugs and make sure it is not hydro locked

Re: [MBZ] OT Kleb needs this

I like it. Randy On 08/01/2024 10:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Buddy of mine is selling it  Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/wX18j1Z3HAfASxxb/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wheel/tire sizes?

Is there a label on the body somewhere that tells you the original tire sizes? Randy On 08/01/2024 7:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah that’s kinda weird that a tire shop would have done that. I wonder if these wheels are actually staggered (and I think they might be) so

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

Pull the plugs and make sure it is not hydro locked? Randy On 08/01/2024 7:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I’m thinking that but the gear spun freely, and in any case shouldn’t be engaged to the flywheel. The old one looked fine too and at this point I’m thinking the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

A quick Google search suggests that most of the electricity generated in OK is by way of fossil fuels so that puts a bit of a damper on the green side of electric school buses too. Randy On 08/01/2024 4:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Well done, Craig! I would also posit that as

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$1,234

Is that mould all over the interior? Randy On 05/01/2024 9:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have a buddy who lives in that little town and has spoken to the seller. Dead Granddad's project, they are just trying to unload it.  Say they have had interest up to $5-6k.  I told my buddy

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

What route are you taking? Randy On 03/01/2024 8:01 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Another great day. 40ish degrees and drizzling mostly, and it cleared off in time to be able to drive into the sun. Several tanks of fuel has proven I’m getting 19.25 mpg driving the posted speed limit.

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

steel, I believe, it’s so powerful. -D On Jan 3, 2024, at 3:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 03/01/2024 1:39 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Well, my 1978 Amana is still working well... :-) -- Jim Do you think it still produces as much power as it initially did? We had

Re: [MBZ] OT- microwave ovens

On 03/01/2024 1:39 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Well, my 1978 Amana is still working well... :-) -- Jim Do you think it still produces as much power as it initially did? We had an Amana for many years but my wife began to think it did not work as well as it had in the past and

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

On 12/25/2023 8:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: From toasty AZ AZBob A bit cooler than that here in Winnipeg, but not bad for the time of the year. -9 C this morning. Has been staying close to 0 C for a while which is warmer than we normally see this time of year. Hopefully,

Re: [MBZ] OT I dropped acid then ordered this -- 2020 Rolls-Royce cullinan, $259, 995

Might not be quite so awful if it was not hot pink. Randy On 22/12/2023 3:18 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: I never EVER want to hear ONE snicker about this car EVER AGAIN. https://starcars.fandom.com/wiki/Rolls-Royce_FAB_1 ;-) On Fri, Dec 22, 2023 at 10:45 AM Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas from my heat pump

On 21/12/2023 8:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Our crawl is not insulated, which is typical. If a person wanted to get this one what sort of company would you search for? Spray foam on the outer walls would be the best. Does not hurt to keep a little heat on under the house as

Re: [MBZ] Can be hard to start. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d,$4,000

On 21/12/2023 8:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/720388589763915 Wonder how long since the valves were adjusted? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel

Front seats look pretty good. Is it just a shadow or is the cam cover black? If black, why? Blow-by? You need to buy if for $1k and spend the other $9K on repairs and paint. Randy On 19/12/2023 11:17 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Check out this item on OfferUp.

Re: [MBZ] Could be the Worst Seats Ever

Is it not just a matter of parking the car in the Arizona sun with the top down most of the time? Randy On 19/12/2023 10:45 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Definitely some serious burrito blowout there, but I’m not getting the reason for the damage to the seat back bolsters. Nasty

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

I follow a boating forum as well and folks on that forum rave about how great the Pertronix setups are on old MerCruiser  engines. They start faster etc. BUT some folks have also noted that they sometimes just die and leave them dead in the water. Not a quick fix if you have to order a new

Re: [MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

wrote: Here is your chance to add to your retirement nest egg, Randy! Put your car on BaT after you've cleaned it up. -D On Dec 15, 2023, at 2:55 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 15/12/2023 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Look at what the Dean-ster did to a W115 300D

Re: [MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

On 15/12/2023 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Look at what the Dean-ster did to a W115 300D. Lead into gold. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d-12/ ___ Jeepers! I would hardly call that totally restored. Read the

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

Points and condenser are pretty reliable. Randy On 14/12/2023 9:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: These days there are lots of options for throttle body injection. If I weren't concerned about originality thats the way I'd go. I've been trying to resist buying an early 1950s Chevy dump

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

Oh! I think I would have kept that. Randy On 13/12/2023 5:11 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: My 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4, 5.9 Cummins short bed. 137k miles. AZBob. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2023, at 3:58 PM, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: If you rely on a vehicle

Re: [MBZ] I will be at the medical conference can't answer the phone

He is a security guard at the medical conference. Randy On 13/12/2023 4:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Doctors can’t afford good camera phones --FT Sent from iFōn On Dec 13, 2023, at 5:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: No words.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

On 13/12/2023 4:35 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I have averaged about two scammers each day off of Fakebook marketplace, and the one scammer from Craigslist. And….I sold it at full ask to a CL dude. The guy is from Albuquerque, flying in Saturday and driving it home. The moolah is

Re: [MBZ] Cheepcheep EV or old Benz? YOU DECIDE!!! Sky-high hybrid battery bill shocks Arizona man

This all supports what I have been saying all along. EVs are essentially experimental at this point in time. The "in" people who need to be seen in the latest trendy things want one but most of us think they will be more trouble than they are worth. We are correct, but, time may well change

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2009 dodge ram 2500 Cummins - $3,700

On 08/12/2023 9:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: One other problem I've found with nearly all of these trucks for sale is that they've all been jacked around with all kinds of "performance" mods, suspension kits, exhaust, turbo, and EFI "tunes" probably so that they'll roll coal. Very

Re: [MBZ] Guess how much to fix this 2014 S550

It would no doubt help if we knew what the part looked like. We might be able to suggest some work around. I repaired the rear window mechanism in a 1995 Toyota 4Runner with parts obtained at Home Depot and intended for repairs to a sliding shower door. Randy On 06/12/2023 1:55 PM, Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Brake/wallet check

I am not quite that direct. I have 2 sons and I offer my advice freely. They don't always listen and I think they sometimes resent my opinionated intrusion but I do hate to see them make errors in judgement. However, sometimes they insist on doing things their way and I do my best to keep my

Re: [MBZ] Brake/wallet check

Do suggest that he should call around and get estimates before he commits. That should be sufficient to show him why he may want to work on it himself before he gets the big bill. Randy On 06/12/2023 12:26 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: My son's 2wd W210 has been flashing the brake pad

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Rotors Kaput?

On 06/12/2023 10:25 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: A couple of weeks ago I drove the 2000 CRV that boy child drives (I took it for a spin before I parked it at the side of the house to languish while he is in rehab). This is a 2000, two wheel drive, 147K mile jewel of an example. I

Re: [MBZ] OT looks like a bad deal

On 05/12/2023 8:14 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:  Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/pLq5mfhJGzzHrfjL/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT Sent from iFōn Just fire it up and drive it home. Why tow it? Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] Gentlemen, it Looks Like We’ve Been Servicing Our Cars Wrong

I am NOT buying any used cars from him. Randy On 05/12/2023 6:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: 311997109_517453083161150_9084839519343774199_n.jpg The best way how to recycle your old engine oil | The best way how to recycle your old engine oil | By Topspeedgermany | Facebook

Re: [MBZ] Tempting — 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 D · Blue

On 04/12/2023 8:39 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: This seems really cheap. I am tempted Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1cDivTMmZSw3ABEq/?mibextid=79PoIi --FT Go get it. I wonder how much the paint would be improved with just a buffer and some wax?

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