[MBZ] Rich

2015-08-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Are you selling off the milk and bread and TP and batteries at half price now? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] BECKER repair

2015-08-29 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
Does anyone have their web-link or phone number? -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 9:49 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] BECKER repair Absolutely! Call Eddie or Tom on Monday and they’ll have some options for you. Dan

Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes.

2015-08-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In a 124? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ 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] BECKER repair

2015-08-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
He'll just charge you double --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://beckerautosound.com http://beckerautosound.com/ Talk to Eddie. Tell him I told you to call, and hopefully he won’t hang up. Dan On Aug 29,

Re: [MBZ] BECKER repair

2015-08-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://beckerautosound.com http://beckerautosound.com/ Talk to Eddie. Tell him I told you to call, and hopefully he won’t hang up. Dan On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:25 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Does anyone have their web-link or phone number?

Re: [MBZ] Eenie, Meenie, Mynee, Moe

2015-08-29 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yeah, just wax that redun; that'll make it run really well. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: clay redgh...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2015 11:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Eenie, Meenie,

Re: [MBZ] MANN AT Filter in 124 was: 300TD woes.

2015-08-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
German MANN parts are the best parts! --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 29, 2015, at 9:24 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I've used the elring AT filters successfully in 123 and 126, but apparently something is different in the 124 trans. The Mercedes Benz auto

[MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
In March, I replaced the leaking injector return lines on our '82 240D/3.0 with some tubing from our local hardware store. Since that wasn't viton and should be replaced before it fails, I'm wondering where others have gotten the viton tubing. If you have bought some, please let me know.

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just get the right stuff from autohaus az or any of the other online places. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 4:45 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: In March, I replaced the leaking injector return lines on our '82 240D/3.0 with some tubing from our local hardware

Re: [MBZ] OT: C-47 glider towing

2015-08-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Good one. I'd read about the development of this procedure before, but hadn't seen a movie of it in action. It makes me think that is we did this today, a glider club could launch sailplanes twice as fast as they do with the tow plane landing after each tow - they could just circle around,

[MBZ] OT domestic flat rate book

2015-08-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Anyone have access to a domestic flat rate book? Friend wondering about labor cost to change AT in 2010 grand caravan. In a rear drive car, not a prob, but I have no idea about labor cost for a FWD. I know, way early for a trans failure, but I'm not involved with diagnosis, jut trying to

Re: [MBZ] OT domestic flat rate book

2015-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Curly asks: Anyone have access to a domestic flat rate book? Try AllData or Mitchell's at your local library. or https://www.autolaborexpert.com/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
When the 30lb cylinders go on sale at my local farm store I stock up. I bought a couple a couple weeks ago at $79. Normal price is like $119 I think. I was just in there and they had 3 left at $70, I bought those. I now have close to 300lbs of 134 stock piled. I have about 30lb of 12 but never

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I do. I do not currently have any leakers. I stock up in case it goes the way of r12 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 4:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Why not fix the AC so it doesn’t leak? Dan On Aug 29, 2015, at 5:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Craig wrote: In March, I replaced the leaking injector return lines on our '82 240D/3.0 with some tubing from our local hardware store. Since that wasn't viton and should be replaced before it fails, I'm wondering where others have gotten the viton tubing. If you have bought some,

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Speaking of fuel lines, I changed the fuel filter on my W220 today. That in and of itself wasn't a big deal, but it was the first time I had worked with the Clik-r style hose clamps. http://kgs-ind.com/products/other/clic-r/ They're all over the car, and in anticipation of working with them,

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Speaking of fuel lines, I changed the fuel filter on my W220 today. That in and of itself wasn’t a big deal, but it was the first time I had worked with the “Clik-r” style hose clamps. http://kgs-ind.com/products/other/clic-r/ They’re all over the car, and in anticipation of working with them,

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
SAMs club used to carry it last time I was at one, it was like $149 though. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I was just at a TS on Thursday but don't recall if they carry it. Next time I'll have to look. --R (sent

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:30:42 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well let me know when you are going to be rolling thru. We can work on your ac and you can load up all the parts you can carry. Now that sounds like a deal! I don't know when we will be rolling

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Craig wrote: In March, I replaced the leaking injector return lines on our '82 240D/3.0 with some tubing from our local hardware store. Since that wasn't viton and should be replaced before it fails, I'm wondering where others have gotten the viton tubing. If you have bought some,

Re: [MBZ] Somewhat OT:crockauto

2015-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Curly invites opinions: What would y'all buy? ‎I'd like these to last another 200k ‎If it was for my car, I'd try to find SKF, or FAG bearings. I'd settle for Timken. If you enjoy that kind of work and can't wait to do it again, go with a lesser brand.  My experience.  My 2¢.  ‎ Rick  Who

[MBZ] *ADD: Perfect Battery

2015-08-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
‘Almost perfect’ battery from MIT will last longer, won’t degrade - and never blow up in your face What is the URL for this information? I'd like to see it in its original context. Thanks, Craig .. Don't remember where this article came from since I read numerous

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I was just at a TS on Thursday but don't recall if they carry it. Next time I'll have to look. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 29, 2015, at 9:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We have those but none close to me Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at

[MBZ] Somewhat OT:crockauto

2015-08-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I''m looking at parts at crockauto for a Dodge. Choices are: WJB $57 Dura International $69 Mevotech$72 I've never heard of these brands, but I think Dura is a OEM for some things. These brands I've heard of with timken being the most trustworthy (IMHO)

Re: [MBZ] Rich

2015-08-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I went out this morning and got some cash and filled up a gas can, which I needed to do anyway. Meh. We’ll have some rain early in the week from the remains of the storm, but that’s about it. Dan On Aug 29, 2015, at 9:58 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Are

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding Floor Jack

2015-08-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I managed to shame the Sears guy into replacing one of my (very nice) ignition wrenches that I broke. He said they didn't have one, but I pointed out a set which included the same wrench. He said he couldn't break up a set, but I pointed out that the broken wrench broke up MY set. I was prepared

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Battery

2015-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:11:13 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‘Almost perfect’ battery from MIT will last longer, won’t degrade - and never blow up in your face What is the URL for this information? I'd like to see it in its original context. Thanks, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Here's ten feet for fifty bucks.  Black Viton Soft Tubing, 1/8 ID, 1/4 OD, 1/16 Wall, 10' Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FN1H7M/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_D-O4vb2MVTB8B Here's a foot for five bucks.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070780224?redirect=mobile ‎ Here's a meter for eleven bucks. 

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Battery

2015-08-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
‘Almost perfect’ battery from MIT will last longer, won’t degrade - and never blow up in your face What is the URL for this information? I'd like to see it in its original context. Thanks, Craig .. Don't remember where this article came from since I read numerous

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎K'leb boasts: I now have close to 300lbs of 134 stock piled.  You, me, and a couple others here should be on one of them hoarder reality shows... ‎ Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines?

2015-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:48:52 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just get the right stuff from autohaus az or any of the other online places. I could, but then I would have to do it all over again in a few years. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:04:53 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Why not fix the AC so it doesn’t leak? Dan On Aug 29, 2015, at 5:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: When the 30lb cylinders go on sale at my local farm store I

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well let me know when you are going to be rolling thru. We can work on your ac and you can load up all the parts you can carry. Have you replaced the 124 yet? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 6:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:04:53 -0400

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I may hit a couple of the other of their stores in near by towns to see if they have any left. You can't beat $70 for a 30lb cylinder. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎K'leb boasts: I now have close to 300lbs of 134

[MBZ] Perfect Battery

2015-08-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
‘Almost perfect’ battery from MIT will last longer, won’t degrade - and never blow up in your face © Yan Wang / Massachusetts Institute of Technology Material scientists have developed a solid-state electrolyte, which can greatly boost modern battery technology. It would allow batteries to

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What store? I never see this stuff in big cylinders at any price. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I may hit a couple of the other of their stores in near by towns to see if they have any left. You can't beat

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Atwoods. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:30 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What store? I never see this stuff in big cylinders at any price. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We have those but none close to me Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How about tractor supply co? On Aug 29, 2015 9:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Atwoods. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] R134

2015-08-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
How about tractor supply co? On Aug 29, 2015 9:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Atwoods. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2015, at 8:30 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What store? I never see this stuff in big cylinders at