Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

My favorite ransomware story comes from a customer who works for a big university. Apparently some student was looking at some website they shouldn't have been (IT screw up) while connected to our (broadcast IT, different group) storage system. The cool thing about our system is that our server

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

> And even if they pay the demand, there is no guarantee their data will be > recovered ... The usual ransomware flow is that they break into your systems, and then encrypt every file they can find. Pay them and they'll give you the key... That model works, sort of, for businesses about as soph

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Money laundering? Rick Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, June 21, 2024 1:58:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing Well

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

I said at the outset that they were being nailed in a ransomeware attack. No other reason why they took down their data centers. -D > On Jun 21, 2024, at 6:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release their > data. Someb

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

It’s tens of millions, but they are not saying how many tens Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2024, at 8:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:43:39 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release >> th

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:43:39 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release > their data. Somebody really screwed up and heads will roll. And even if they pay the demand, there is no guarantee their data will be recovered ... Crai

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release their data. Somebody really screwed up and heads will roll. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2024, at 8:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:12:49 -0600 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >>> On Thu, 20 Ju

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:12:49 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:58:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing > > I have had dealings with the dealer, but not recently and don't > expect to in the ne

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Hoovie, like the two rich kids in PHX that do much the same, are outliers, though. They don’t care if they get the occasional turd because people like to see people of means fail, admit it or not. It’s also a good way to relate to others, as we’ve all been burned at least once on a car deal - go

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

It's kinda funny watching Hoovie vids, he's been burned a coupla times on BaT cars, like really bad.  But that is also what drives eyes to his vids so all-in-all he comes out ahead. Yesterday was about his Maserati turd he has spent like $20k-$30k on and it's off to the knackers now --FT O

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Pierre’s comments certainly have some truth to them, but to be honest, unless you’re buying from a high-end auction house, and sometimes not even then, there’s nothing that can beat a PPI or personal inspection. Consider that these cars are often 20+ years and older, meaning that there will be a

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

On 2024-06-21 18:22, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:58:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics beyond people seem to pay way beyond reasonable prices for cars there. It seems like a crack fueled bidding fr

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Yes I think that is an accurate statement. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2024, at 5:23 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:58:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics >> beyond people seem to

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:58:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics > beyond people seem to pay way beyond reasonable prices for cars there. > It seems like a crack fueled bidding frenzy. I recall a comment referring to Pierr

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

I sent the guy a msg and looked him up, I was just over by his place yesterday and Wed where the dog spa is, where I saw the CL sitting slammed.  There's a guy over that way too who has a really nice 300SD I see driving occasionally.  If I hear back I'll go take a look at it.  Looks like rust o

Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics beyond people seem to pay way beyond reasonable prices for cars there. It seems like a crack fueled bidding frenzy. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2024, at 1:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I thought someone recently

Re: [MBZ] 1995 S500 coupe - 133k miles - $6,500

Photos of the interior would have helped. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 11:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only 888 were made so you can overlook the laundry list of issues. > > The wheels are cool, I must admit. > > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/cape-girardea

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:58:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing I have had dealings with the dealer, but not recently and don't expect to in the near future. Craig > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 20, 2024, at 7:38 P

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

Took my pregnant, water broke wife (first one) to the hospital at 3 am in a 1966 VW1300. Strangely, I have no memory of the journey, only the setting off and the arriving. Weird. Fred. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When we moved here in

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 9:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I should at least go look at it > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes CD >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> On Jun 2

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

I should at least go look at it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes CD > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 20, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Is that the CD? I’ve never seen that car and don’

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Yes CD Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that the CD? I’ve never seen that car and don’t know the guy > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 20, 2024, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://www.face

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

He forgot to mention THIS IS THE MILLION MILE ENGINE --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not bad for the miles if true. > > "Tach needle is not working" > > Very typical. They work when they want to. > > Color scheme is pretty unexciti

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Is that the CD? I’ve never seen that car and don’t know the guy --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/p/yx9yjsBcpZVzMTLv/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing dealers >

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

Probably because of the attractive color combination and the visible dings. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 4:24 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Again, good thing it’s 5.5 hours away. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 20, 2024, at 12:12 PM, dan penoff.com via Me

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing dealers > in the area. It’s a big deal for sure but these dealers can do a car > deal the old fashioned way. Problem is many of the sales people and > managers n

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing dealers in the area. It’s a big deal for sure but these dealers can do a car deal the old fashioned way. Problem is many of the sales people and managers now days have no idea how to do it with all the software they are used to usin

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Or for sure. Looking back in the past it’s how crazy how non secured data used to be in auto industry with every vendor under the sun having full access to dealers data with no security protocols at all. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 4:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

When we moved here in February of 1982, we were a single car family: a 1977 Malibu. I started working instantly (2300hrs to 0700hrs shift at a Circle K). As I searched for a better gig, Mrs. Bob nailed down a job as a hostess at a Bob’s Big Boy. Suddenly, we needed two vehicles. I bought a ‘68 B

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

I wasn’t suggesting you say anything negative, just that if you’re going to try and flip someone based on their existing supplier’s weaknesses, you better have something better to offer. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well in this business I would

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Well in this business I would never bad mouth a competitor because the same thing could happen to us. We have had our fair share of issues with system outages lasting entire days, or outages lasting anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours back to back days. Bit fun at all when dealers are try

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Exactly. But - you better have a good case to make for yourselves as far as cyber security goes if you’re going to use this as an opportunity to recruit new customers. “We’re more secure because…" -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > We just got off a ca

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

Requirement in my family that your first car had to be a Beetle. Unfortunately (?) for me, there weren’t any decent ones around when the time came and my Dad got a nice deal on a 1970 2-door Maverick that was a total stripper. “Three on the tree,” heater and AM radio, which of course I dealt wit

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

We just got off a call with the entire Vehicle Solutions division about this. CDK is a major competitor to us and basically we feel bad for the customers, and we should not bad mouth them but it can be an opportunity to tactically sell. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

My first car was a Beetle. Bought it at age 16, probably overpaid but I loved them at the time. I really liked the simplicity of it, but yeah, heat was very minimal. Enough to keep the frost off the windshield if everything was working perfectly, otherwise you kept a scraper handy. On Thu, Jun

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

I keep seeing a guy drive by my house every day in a classic orange Beetle convertible, likely a 1969 or 1968 from the looks of it. Beautiful car, makes that lovely “ping-ping-ping” sound when it’s timed just right. Someone down the street had a Beetle for sale recently. It was a little beat, b

Re: [MBZ] Was driven into storage bldg where it sat for several years 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380sl, $3, 600

You don’t know how many little hoses there are in that fuel injection system, do you? Every one of them likely needs replacement. And of course, you have all the special tools to measure duty cycle, etc., etc.? Avoid. As if your hair was on fire. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 12:36 PM, Floyd Thursb

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

Again, good thing it’s 5.5 hours away. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 12:12 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is a STEAL if the condition and mileage check out. Even with the wear > and tear on the car it’s still a really nice example for the model year and

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

Quite a fetching combination... I don't consider the ask too bad considering its 51 years old. Price a 1973 VW Beetle or, more excitingly a 1973 VW Thing. -Curt On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 01:14:51 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vega

Re: [MBZ] engine light is on due to the worn gas cap. 2009 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

Oops mean to reply to the message about the guy who tried to jump-start the car through the cigarette lighter. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 15:29, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > all of the air attics work > > On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 15:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> So, like $10 at the

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Yeah that article said it was a ransomware attack that could likely spread to other connected devices as well -- computers, phones, etc. that are used to access the system.  And it said some devices were back up and running but I doubt if that does much good if the main database has been corrup

Re: [MBZ] engine light is on due to the worn gas cap. 2009 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

all of the air attics work On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 15:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > So, like $10 at the auto parts store?  And they can clear the code for > you too.  208kmi, that's a lot > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483783747513691/ > > -- > --FT > __

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

I’m guessing ransomware and someone got their clock cleaned. The “tell” here in my opinion is that they shut down their hot sites (data centers) and went completely offline. That and having the open VPN is troubling, but not difficult to secure fairly well. It’s really more of a threat for the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

That is a STEAL if the condition and mileage check out. Even with the wear and tear on the car it’s still a really nice example for the model year and miles. I’m wondering why it’s been up for 13 days. Of all the MBs I’ve owned over the years, the 300SD is pretty much the pinnacle of cars, espe

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Ford also does this. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Now consider that Tesla can push software updates to your car without your > knowledge or approval. Probably other automakers also have or are working on > this capability. So when their interna

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Wow. Someone must’ve gotten a really bad deal and got verry very upset. Yeah it was CDK the guy mentioned. I guess it takes awhile to restore backups unless they’ve been corrupted too. I wonder what the ransom # is. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:02 PM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-cyberattack-impacts-thousands-of-us-car-dealerships/ On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:10, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > CDK global is completely down which includes DMS (accounting, parts, > service, sales), eleads CRM etc. it’s really b

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Now consider that Tesla can push software updates to your car without your knowledge or approval. Probably other automakers also have or are working on this capability. So when their internal network gets compromised, potentially everybody's car can then be bricked. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

CDK global is completely down which includes DMS (accounting, parts, service, sales), eleads CRM etc. it’s really bad. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 12:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wanted to get an axle seal that I should have ordered before but didn’t so

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Get ready for a "we take security very seriously" email, and an offer for free credit monitoring. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:01, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Whole system is down. Was just at my local Maybach, uh, I mean MB > dealer and they said the whole system is down cross-country.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

Not bad for the miles if true. "Tach needle is not working" Very typical. They work when they want to. Color scheme is pretty unexciting. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 13:30, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-mercedes-benz-300-sd/7754907531.html

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

W114/115 had factory air. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:58 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > If it had AC would it be a dealer add-on under-dash unit? I don't see that > but the photos don't really give a clear view. Or were they integrating AC by > 1973? > > I normally like black cars but I don't

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

Whole system is down. Was just at my local Maybach, uh, I mean MB dealer and they said the whole system is down cross-country. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wanted to get an axle seal that I should have ordered before but didn’t so > I call

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

If it had AC would it be a dealer add-on under-dash unit? I don't see that but the photos don't really give a clear view. Or were they integrating AC by 1973? I normally like black cars but I don't care for the black with the blood red interior. Looks like Count Dracula's coffin. On Thu, Jun 2

Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today

100% AZBob From: Mercedes on behalf of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:20 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today Very nice, not an unrealistic ask based on my experience. Fate

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

y, June 20, 2024 10:18 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car That’s sweet. Needs pics of the engine compartment and trunk with the rubber mat lifted up to check for corrosion. I don’t know these that well, but comparing to something like a finnie in

Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today

Very nice, not an unrealistic ask based on my experience. Fate is teasing you with black cars. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:18 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/signal-hill-1984-mercedes-300d/7758633824.html > > What a beauty. > > AZBob >

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

Looks nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:14 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1973-mercedes-benz-220/7758564720.html > > I'd look at this if I was in Vegas. I don't recall ever seeing a black one. > This black surely isn't

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

That’s sweet. Needs pics of the engine compartment and trunk with the rubber mat lifted up to check for corrosion. I don’t know these that well, but comparing to something like a finnie in comparable condition, I don’t think his ask is too outrageous. I think $7500 would be a solid price, but if

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Sprinter 2500 van - $5,900

Mech can get a title with proof of lien or maybe the customer signed it over --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:14 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like a mechanic's lien sale to get a repair bill paid. Wonder how > that complicates getting a title? > > https://co

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

Does your '85 300SD still have the OM617? On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 10:51, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > My bad. This car is "orient red". Cabernet red is more like maroon, with > a hint of brown... > > On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> Try finding one in

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Sprinter 2500 van - $5,900

Offer the owner $500 to sign over the title. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:14 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sounds like a mechanic's lien sale to get a repair bill paid. Wonder how > that complicates getting a title? > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/grove-

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

My bad. This car is "orient red". Cabernet red is more like maroon, with a hint of brown... On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Try finding one in that condition at any price. These are rusting away > rapidly. > > My '85 300SD has the same exterior color (cabernet red)

Re: [MBZ] My keyboard has no punctuation characters - 1985 380 SL - 128k miles - $6, 500

I like it. Smoke silver?? On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 8:02 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Need more adderall not Not rear and front Front only > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> w

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

Try finding one in that condition at any price. These are rusting away rapidly. My '85 300SD has the same exterior color (cabernet red), with a parchment ("champignon") interior. A top 10 combination. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:58 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

Re: [MBZ] I have been restoring and not much left to do - 1995 SL500

If it runs/drives/stops and passes inspection that's not a bad price. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:57 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Welcome to my fantasy world as I take you on a restoration journey of AC > stickers and headrests > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [MBZ] My keyboard has no punctuation characters - 1985 380 SL - 128k miles - $6, 500

Need more adderall not Not rear and front Front only —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Also I capitialze Words at random > > https://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/mansfield-for-sale-1985-mercedes-benz/7758616212.html > ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

Nice color combination. Ambitious pricing —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cheep Walmart house brand tires though. > > https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/hamilton-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd/7758417322.html >

Re: [MBZ] I have been restoring and not much left to do - 1995 SL500

Welcome to my fantasy world as I take you on a restoration journey of AC stickers and headrests —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some might disagree. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-sl/7758515716.html > __

Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge

On Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:50:11 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint > around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Congratulations! I was going to suggest using a hose clamp to compress the ring to get things start

Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge

I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Getting the hub end back in with 2 LCA ball joints was a bit more challenging, one kinda conflicts with the outer CV joint but with various shifting around I got everything ba

Re: [MBZ] 617s suck

When I look at the 617 sitting in my 300SD there seems to be all kinds of room around it compared to the E500. Never done the turbo drain though. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024, at 16:04, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I just worked on a 617 for the first time in probably 10-15 years. The > agenda

Re: [MBZ] G-d help me

Grooming a poodle probably costs about the same as a dealer-performed oil change. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:35 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I took poodles to the groomer this morning. Right near the place, which is > in a back country road on the Island, I

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

No not really.  I had thought of that, using some sort of small hydraulic bottle jack but the issue is that the cup ends that fit on the intermediate shaft (both sides) sit up inside the frame rail on both sides.  You can sorta reach in there from the bottom, there is a bit of opening but not a

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

Was there any way to use the cable to put static tension on the dingus, and then whack the dingus with a hammer? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

Yes.  $400. It's basically two bars that fit either end of the inside part of the axle with threaded rods that connect the ends of each bar and the slide hammer shaft screws into one of the bars. Probably something I could make but that would have taken a fair amount of effort but maybe not as

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

I assume there's an expensive Mercedes tool meant for this job? And would it have been worth it? On Wed, Jun 19, 2024, at 00:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really think of any > other way to do it. The slack took some finessing too as

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

The cable was my thought on why it was so difficult as well. Happy that it ultimately worked for you. If you had to do these often, you would no doubt find a better way. Randy On 18/06/2024 11:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really

Re: [MBZ] Hey, Andrew!

I saw that. A real shame - their design was really cool. I also had a stake in Lordstown Motors and they went bankrupt as well. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:46 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I see your favorite car’s company is filing for bankruptcy. > > Back to

Re: [MBZ] The pre 2000 ML to be avoided?

I’m really trying to be good and sell a bunch of cars before buying more, so I would not even offer them $200 for it I don’t think. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2024, at 8:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Offer $500 and go from there. Has a hitch so that is worth somethin

Re: [MBZ] The pre 2000 ML to be avoided?

Offer $500 and go from there.  Has a hitch so that is worth something. Poos says they have issues but for cheepcheep could be worth messing with --FT On 6/19/24 8:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/share/uNWzxHqquA2LwcvM/?mibextid=79PoIi Sent from my iPhone __

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

Nope. No room at the inn, sorry. -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:12 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That needs to move to your driveway > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 18, 2024, at 11:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Interesting color, love the spoile

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

That needs to move to your driveway --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 18, 2024, at 11:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting color, love the spoiler: > > > [448158009_3564789333786627_2011406083552525846_n.jpg] > 1

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really think of any other way to do it. The slack took some finessing too as the cable was about 2ft long to give me room to grab the slide. The inboard cups are inside a frame cutout and even working the loop-knotted (what’s that called?) stiff

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

The matching color headlight wipers pull it all together. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2024, at 8:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting color, love the spoiler: > > > [448158009_3564789333786627_20

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

I'm sure the difficulty was the wire cable. It's got just enough 'give' to it to dampen the effectiveness of the shock from the hammer. Glad it eventually worked, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

On LF the the end on the diff is a male spline so I can get at it with a metal brush on the drill. That’s the one that was really hard. I’ll grease it up and the new axle *should* slide right on. The RF has a female spline fitting at the diff and the axle has the male spline. I’ll have to see

Re: [MBZ] Green/green '73 450SL

Hard to say. They had it on CL a few months back for $11k Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On Jun 18, 2024, at 10:24 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2024-06-18 12:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> This has Kaleb written all over it. Ownership would be a perfect w

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

I would be wondering what it’s going to take to get the replacement in there… -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Strong work, literally!! > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> After bangi

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

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] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

Just popped up on my CL search here, is a rusty 911 Targa ("could use a front pan replacement") with the engine in pieces really worth $30k? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1978-porsche-911-sc-targa/7758180687.html On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, at 23:59, dan penoff.com via Mercedes w

Re: [MBZ] Paint has crows feet

"Paint has crows feet". Orange peel? On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good from far but far from good. > > https://www.facebook.com/share/aVwzuEUVRf9YDw5K/ > > > AZBob > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] '07 E350 Low Miles

And a clear tittle to boot! May very well be abalance shaft affected car. Check VIN! -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 12:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7758156458.html > > Either weird reflections or clear coat is

Re: [MBZ] Green/green '73 450SL

On 2024-06-18 12:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: This has Kaleb written all over it. Ownership would be a perfect way to assuage a mid-life crisis. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-450sl-87/ What would happen if Froggy's current owner submitted it to BaT? _

Re: [MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

I went to a PCA rally at Saddlebrook with Roger (remember him?) I know the basics about 911s and 914s from my VW days, but that’s about it. Woger had some commitment for part of the afternoon, so I just wandered around the field/parking lot and looked at cars and spoke to owners. I spent a good

Re: [MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

I enjoy 912s. A friend’s dad had one and I snuck a drive in it once. I love 914s. My uncle had one. Orange. If I was beyond flush I’d have one. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2024, at 6:51 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > That one didn't pay off so well. > Funny how 912 price

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

The stealer sales guy I was talking to wanted to get a 126 coupé because he liked them. He said the guys there had no idea how to work on them. I said yeah you can’t plug a computer into them do they’re clueless and he totally agreed. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 17, 2024, at 10:12 PM, Allan S

Re: [MBZ] 2010 C300 Sport 4WD - $7,200

Exactly. Stupid ask for a cheep klasse. Prices up that way seem considerably higher than around the South --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 17, 2024, at 10:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems like you could go down to Floyd's neck of the woods and get an E or > maybe an S for th

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

Then we can move on to the maintenance and repair departments. A friend at the gym was telling me about his '14 Audi. Broke the timing belt (or chain?) and dealer told him he needed a new engine, quote was close to or maybe into five figures. The local MB indy he goes to for his GLA gave him the

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