Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

2015-06-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Horn issue sounds like a ground problem. Glow plug issue may be the diagnostics in the relay telling you that the system has a problem (usually one or two burned out glow plugs, but maybe related to the horn issue). -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

2015-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Bad ground somewhere? Check the connection between engine and body. --R On 6/25/15 8:17 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote: Last night while driving home my glow light flickered on and off several times and then on my way to work this morning it came on several times while driving. At one

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

2015-06-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Yes, glow relay is a signal, but I can't remember what. check/change GPs and the relay should be normal, unless it is a signal that the relay is failing. Horn issue sounds like a ground problem. Glow plug issue may be the diagnostics in the relay telling you that the system has a

[MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

2015-06-25 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Last night while driving home my glow light flickered on and off several times and then on my way to work this morning it came on several times while driving. At one point it stayed on solidly for more than a minute. Then it flickered a few more times and went out and did not come back the rest

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
AND it is really ugly. I don't care for the styling of the exterior or the dash. I guess I am getting old. This one was built for wealthy young asian guys. RB On 25/06/2015 1:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It was purchased with funny munny. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] crack AND meth

2015-06-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You can see the rust among other things. RB On 25/06/2015 1:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It looks in better than fair condition. Would have been nice to explain exactly what this means and to list everything that ISN'T perfect. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
AND it is really ugly. I don't care for the styling of the exterior or the dash. I guess I am getting old. This one was built for wealthy young asian guys. RB On 25/06/2015 1:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It was purchased with funny munny. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - Intermittent glow light while driving

2015-06-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
There are only a few ground clusters, it's well worth the time to disassemble, clean, and reassemble them. Many weird things can be cured that way. Also check and possibly clean contacts in the fuse box; check/clean/replace fuses. The horn doesn't have a relay, it's a circuit that's as simple

[MBZ] crack AND meth

2015-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5090731431.html --R ___ 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] crack AND meth

2015-06-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It looks in better than fair condition. Would have been nice to explain exactly what this means and to list everything that ISN'T perfect. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5090731431.html --R

[MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
7 yo car, looks to be in nice condition, 30% of initial price. Wow. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5085216725.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It was purchased with funny munny. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 7 yo car, looks to be in nice condition, 30% of initial price. Wow. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5085216725.html --R

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I agree. I tend to think the 140 is under appreciated as well. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2015, at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If there was one thing about my W220 that’s a negative (in my mind) it’s the styling. It’s a wonderful car and has all

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Agreed but I also like the looks of the w211. On Jun 25, 2015 6:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yes I agree. I tend to think the 140 is under appreciated as well. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2015, at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Beauty is in the eye... I can't stand a 140, looks like an overweight 124, only worse. The 220 looks like it has heft, but doesn't look fat. Amazon warrior vs. Opera Fat Lady. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] OT my friend Bill

2015-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I am not posting this expecting any sort of response, none really needed or wanted. I just wanted to share this interview of my friend Bill after the shootings here last week. Sometimes he's a little over the top but generally speaks the truth as he sees it, which is sometimes not what I see

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Don't know if they were any good but I liked the look of the 210. Friends had an E430 4matic and it was a beautiful car. RB On 25/06/2015 5:52 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Beauty is in the eye... I can't stand a 140, looks like an overweight 124, only worse. The 220 looks like it

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I have not kept track of things closely enough so I might be wrong on this but it appears to me that MB is now copying asian designs. A few years back it was the other way around. A friend has a nice 2000 Lexus sedan that on first glance makes me think Mercedes. Now, when I see a new Mercedes,

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If there was one thing about my W220 that’s a negative (in my mind) it’s the styling. It’s a wonderful car and has all sorts of very nice goodies, very good to drive, etc., but in a parking lot it looks like every other car. I think the real distinctive MB design ended with the W140 as a far

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Aerodynamics and fuel economy standards drive a lot of the design and shape and openings and such. It seems there is not a lot of latitude for designers when every maker is trying to get low drag. And the Asians are fairly adept at copying stuff so that their next iterations look a lot like

Re: [MBZ] Crack or Whack?

2015-06-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
At first glance I thought you said crack whore, but maybe that applies also Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I know these command high dollar these days, but…. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5092579872.html Dan

[MBZ] Crack or Whack?

2015-06-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I know these command high dollar these days, but…. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5092579872.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes they are decent cars Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Don't know if they were any good but I liked the look of the 210. Friends had an E430 4matic and it was a beautiful car. RB On 25/06/2015 5:52 PM, Curly

Re: [MBZ] This is whack

2015-06-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Beauty is in the eye... I can't stand a 140, looks like an overweight 124, only worse. The 220 looks like it has heft, but doesn't look fat. Amazon warrior vs. Opera Fat Lady. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 __ To me a 140 looks like an overweight 124. Always has.

Re: [MBZ] crack AND meth

2015-06-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oh now I see a nasty little smirch of rust. The rear shelf is also faded. I bet it smells oogy. On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You can see the rust among other things. RB On 25/06/2015 1:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 123 swimming pool

2015-06-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes, check every where. Especially the S/R drains. Is it wet at all in the front? On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 10:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ok, it is not really that bad, but in the recent torrential downpours, I am getting water in the driver side rear

[MBZ] 123 swimming pool

2015-06-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Ok, it is not really that bad, but in the recent torrential downpours, I am getting water in the driver side rear footwell. I don't remember getting that before, but maybe it did happen. The car was stored inside for years. Anyhow, the car has a new windshield and gasket, so I don't think

Re: [MBZ] Crack or Whack?

2015-06-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is it a W111? On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Drool worthy none the less. On Jun 25, 2015 7:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I know these command high dollar these days, but….

Re: [MBZ] 123 swimming pool

2015-06-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Front is dry. Before the new windshield and gasket, it peed on your left leg while driving in rain. Yes, check every where. Especially the S/R drains. Is it wet at all in the front? On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 10:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ok, it is not

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-25 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
Haven't work on the back but I think it must be done as every time I go over sharp bumps, I get knock sounds from something in the back. It has been a bit annoying lately. There are a lot of linkages back there. I ended up with a very nice ride this afternoon after taking my car in for an

Re: [MBZ] Crack or Whack?

2015-06-25 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Drool worthy none the less. On Jun 25, 2015 7:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I know these command high dollar these days, but…. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5092579872.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-25 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
You should check the outer bearings on the spring (bottom) link at the wheel carrier -- they go bad when the boots fail, causing the rear end to wander and knocking noises. Could also be a shock that has leaked enough oil for the pressurizing piston to hit the operating piston on large

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-25 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:13:45 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have no complaints, as I pretty much go in once a day and just dump everything. I gave up trying to sift through it a while back, as it was an exercise in futility. I just found that if people give me