Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy AC SEALER

2015-07-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan writes: > > If the leak is a shaft or lip type seal in the system, it’s not going to > > work. This stuff only works for static leaks, like pinholes or porous > > hoses. > > Not long after I sealed my system, the shaft seal on the compressor started > leaking, no doubt due to age and it b

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
it's a cold blooded bitch in the best of times My CB750F is/was a rotten bastard to start. Good thing it had a kick starter, else you'd never get it going. The electric starter was only good for RE-starts. But it hasn't run since I parked it and bought that first 560SL. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy AC SEALER

2015-07-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If the leak is a shaft or lip type seal in the system, it’s not going to work. This stuff only works for static leaks, like pinholes or porous hoses. Not long after I sealed my system, the shaft seal on the compressor started leaking, no doubt due to age and it being the next weakest point in a

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy AC SEALER

2015-07-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Eh, charge them both up, worry about it next summer? Drive a different car that has working AC? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 6, 2015 7:32:45 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >My truck AC probably has bad seals from sitting unused for some time >before I retri

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy AC SEALER

2015-07-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My truck AC probably has bad seals from sitting unused for some time before I retrieved it. It was OK for a few years then just started leaking down, got to where it was leaking down within a day of a charge. I don't know if it is the compressor or fittings or what, and don't want to try that

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And an ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy This is me. I’ll have a dry spell and then go like cra

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ght "A" student starting 6th grade next month. The first thing they did/do when they get home in the afternoon is to finish their homework - get ready for the next day. Wilton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is me. I’ll have a dry spell and then go like crazy... This past weekend was a marathon of accomplishment, mainly because I was fired up about being off for three days. I needed to raise a bunch of my sprinkler heads because they’ve sunk over the years or the grass has grown up to the poin

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
bad... -CurtNeed to get some of Dan's magic AC sealer for the Jetta... From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy Dan writes: > > Is this procrastination or jus

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
left it or I don't remember where I left it... -Curt From: WILTON via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 4:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy Call it whatever ya want, but it's still procrastination. In school, I u

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
7;d be about 4 hours of work but I just can't get real enthused about it... -Curt From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Cc: Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy ‎Dan writes : I realize I'm preaching to the

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
onday, July 06, 2015 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy Dan writes: Is this procrastination or just avoidance? Or am I arguing semantics? Semantics. Procrastination IS task avoidance, or doing something more pleasurable (less painful), instead of a task that is more

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan writes: > > Is this procrastination or just avoidance? > > Or am I arguing semantics? Semantics. Procrastination IS task avoidance, or doing something more pleasurable (less painful), instead of a task that is more important (or urgent). When the pain of avoidance overcomes the perceived pai

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would agree with that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2015, at 10:59 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > ‎Dan writes : > >> I realize I'm preaching to the >choir, but it just amazes me when >people >> put up ads for stuff like >this that purportedly only need a >$30 part to >> make

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
t; just can't get real enthused about it... > -Curt > From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes > To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Cc: Rick Knoble > Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 11:59 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy > > ‎Dan writes : > >> I realize I&#

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
edes" Cc: "Rick Knoble" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy ‎Dan writes : I realize I'm preaching to the >choir, but it just amazes me when >people put up ads for stuff like >this that purportedly only need a >$30 part to

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
s now that I haven't run it for 3 years it'll really fight. I figure like you it'd be about 4 hours of work but I just can't get real enthused about it... -Curt From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Cc: Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 11:5

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Dan writes : >I realize I'm preaching to the >choir, but it just amazes me when >people put >up ads for stuff like >this that purportedly only need a >$30 part to make >things work, yet >they can't find the motivation to >do it. Most people who don't deal with chronic procrastination on a dai

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes. I am more skeptical & doubt what they say it needs On Jul 6, 2015 10:36 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I realize I'm preaching to the choir, but it just amazes me when people > put up ads for stuff like this that purportedly only need a $30 part to > make things work, yet they can't

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I realize I'm preaching to the choir, but it just amazes me when people put up ads for stuff like this that purportedly only need a $30 part to make things work, yet they can't find the motivation to do it. Sort of like saying the AC "just needs topping off." Yeah, right. (Eye roll) Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-06 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Needs cam sensor. $1000 Excellent shape, runs great. Needs cam sensor + filthy from sitting around =/ "runs great" Maybe $750? --R On 7/5/15 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 95 s500 mercedes benz 4dr black http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5106981342.html via cPro Crai

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The interior looks tired. I bet it smells oogy. On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 9:35 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not here in New England. > On Jul 5, 2015 8:20 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > No black car is a good buy --- TOO HOT!! > > > > On Sun, Jul 5, 201

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Not here in New England. On Jul 5, 2015 8:20 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > No black car is a good buy --- TOO HOT!! > > On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > 95 s500 mercedes benz 4dr black > > > > > > -- > OK Don > > N

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
No black car is a good buy --- TOO HOT!! On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 95 s500 mercedes benz 4dr black > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to prejudice,

Re: [MBZ] This would be a good buy

2015-07-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s got power rear seats. I wonder how they know it’s a cam sensor? An aftermarket cam sensor is like $30. Another CL car that “I’m just tired of it and don’t want to put a few buck into it to make it run." Run away. Dan > On Jul 5, 2015, at 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wro