[MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Anyone have any good suggestions on researching auto safety records? I have been looking online but it seems to be more difficult than it ought to be. I keep coming up with information on new vehicles but little on used ones. The powers that be want me to believe that a tiny new car is safer

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Yes, my thoughts too. I cannot and do not want to drive around in a dump truck but I would still like a bit more car around me than the Honda Civic offers. I would love to swap my 300D for an early 80's 300SD but that becomes more difficult with time. There are fewer of them that are not worn

Re: [MBZ] Insane bidding on an '84 300TD on BAT

$300 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 10:19 AM So what do you think mine would get? Drive train mileage is about 250K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

Oh I did not really care one way or the other. He contacted me wanting me to buy it since he was driving right by my house to get the other car. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 12:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > *Maybe* he didn’t want to sell *you*

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Absolutely. Without question. And I would be so stressed about it the whole time he was gone it wouldn’t be worth it. I was just thinking about how I’m going to reprogram him so he doesn’t inadvertently put gasoline in the thing. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 1:08 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

I would look to the insurance industry for safety info; they base their rates on real info, not opinions. If they get it wrong, they go out of business. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone have any

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Right. There will always be a guy coming that way looking to fill an empty spot on the trailer. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes! Kill your bid offer, put up a fixed price for $500 and I will bet you > get

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

He doesn't think it will make the trip, so no mao. Its gotta ride the freightshaker. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 11:50 AM Have you priced flying out and driving back? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Yes. Between the cost and the time it will take it’s not worth it. I can get the car transported for under $800 based on fixed price quotes right now, so that’s below my cost to fly/drive not to mention the time it will take (2-3 days) which has value to me, too, especially if I have to take

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Not when you’re flying into a major hub like PHX. For the next week the cheapest flight from TPA to PHX is over $300 with fees. Then add in the costs for fuel, lodging and the lost day (or two) of time off work against my vacation accrual and we’re well over the roughly $750 that it will cost

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

That's not even possible. The trans bolts to the disk which is then bolted to the shaft. If the disk lets go there is nothing attaching. I don't see how it would stay together. You should not need to limp it home because of all the noise it would make for many many miles before it actually

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Correct. P=MV P1=P2 (in an inelastic collision, real world you must consider energy absorbed, which is to some extent related to M and design) But that also doesn't account for the factors you mentioned, like placement of gas tanks, etc. In any case I would rather be driving something

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

I just booked a trip from Boston to LA for less than $400. Flights are stupid cheap right now. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Yes that would be a concern for me Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > He doesn't think it will make the trip, so no mao. Its gotta ride the > freightshaker. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

POS E300D is replacing the Tommymobile, the 1998 S420 with 300k on it that I bought from Tommy a couple of years ago for $1200. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the pos e300 was replacing that car? > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

They start whumpwhumping when they are going bad (and the bearing too I guess) and if they let go all the crap in them can wind up around the shaft and it is a BIG f'n mess --FT On 5/9/17 1:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That's not even possible. The trans bolts to the disk

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

It beat the snot out of the knuckles, and yes makes a big racket. But when it rolled off the truck it drove into the parking place, and when I worked on it, I moved it to the back. this was with nothing left of the flex disk but the steel bushing and washers. Remember, when I got it the

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

It would have ended up rotting away in the back of Okie Acres, I’m guessing. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh I did not really care one way or the other. He contacted me wanting me to > buy it since he was driving right

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

He asked for wild offers. I offered him $4k. Let’s see what he says. Youngest boy would like a diesel as well, meaning I could liquidate the 94 S420. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 8:40 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > He is at lest $10k too high. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCecdOBCFjI Sometimes your assumptions are wrong. -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Randy Bennell Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 11:56 AM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Did you see that link to the Jalopnik article on the cost to repair newer cars' safety systems, and how it was causing a lot of them to be totaled even after a minor accident as a result? Mass is always going to be on your side. If you’re in a Prius and you go up against a soccer mom in an

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

No I meant the flex disk on the drive shaft. The easy way to tell you can roll it in park. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had the same question, then figgered out Kleb meant the steel flex plate > between

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Have you priced flying out and driving back? Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 11:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bids so far have been stupid, like $1000. There are published rates that are > in the $750 range with well rated carriers that are

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

I did. Where are you doing fixed price offers? The only options on uShip are the “list ‘o’ quotes” or the auction. I did an auction and stated $700, carriers only. Everyone just ignores my notes. The only quote I’ve gotten are stupid and not close. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 12:47 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

Is there like a steel ring in the center? What holds it together? -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 89

Re: [MBZ] I want it

Me to, that looks like a LOT of fun! - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 12:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://jalopnik.com/what-the-hell-is-this-mysterious-merced > es-amg-wagon-1795051923 > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

*Maybe* he didn’t want to sell *you* the car….. I’m just saying…. -D stirring up trouble > On May 9, 2017, at 12:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I forgot you had both. Tommy is such a dummy, I think I offered him that much > for that car and he

Re: [MBZ] AC time

yes, on the MB one, the innards are upside down from the GM model. If you buy a new one from 4 seasons, it will be the right one. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 10:22 AM Which is the "MB one"? Apparently the front of the GM compressor (which I guess

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

The FL POS 300D 124 was driven all over with the flex disk gone. knuckle to knuckle. Defininitly stayed put in park, and went forward and back. It is designed that way so you can limp home. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 11:50 AM No I meant

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

I understand. Not an option, as they have work commitments that prevent their being gone for that period of time. Not to mention they are not mechanically inclined, meaning that is there would be a problem on the trip, my costs would skyrocket because I would have to engage in some sort of

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

On 09/05/2017 12:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 9 May 2017 13:00:04 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not when you’re flying into a major hub like PHX. For the next week the cheapest flight from TPA to PHX is over $300 with fees. Then add in the costs for

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

I thought the pos e300 was replacing that car? Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > He asked for wild offers. I offered him $4k. Let’s see what he says. > Youngest boy would like a diesel as well, meaning I could

Re: [MBZ] I want it

You can have it. Send a boatload of cash! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 11:43 AM https://jalopnik.com/what-the-hell-is-this-mysterious-mercedes-amg-wagon-1795051923 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

On Tue, 9 May 2017 13:00:04 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Not when you’re flying into a major hub like PHX. For the next week > the cheapest flight from TPA to PHX is over $300 with fees. Then add > in the costs for fuel, lodging and the lost day (or two) of

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

> On May 9, 2017 at 12:19 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > Jeez, this is a really a PITA. These people are like cockroaches. They spam > and bombard you with calls and emails - it must be stupid competitive. By cockroaches, do you mean the only things left alive

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Or Mao. I am guessing Mao could git er done for $500 or so. $300 fer da dog and $200 for incidentals and fuel. Where is mao anyhow? He has not chimed in! He might get an even better rate on da dog by booking a week ahead of time. Craig via Mercedes May 9,

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

If it was a parts car Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would have ended up rotting away in the back of Okie Acres, I’m guessing. > > -D > > >> On May 9, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

If it is that competitive, they'll take the $500. On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bids so far have been stupid, like $1000. There are published rates that > are in the $750 range with well rated carriers that are local to me in >

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Where is the car sitting again? Was it AZ? On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy mother of pearl, trying to find a transport company to move this car > is like trying to buy a new TV. You’re faced with literally hundreds of > choices and

[MBZ] I want it

https://jalopnik.com/what-the-hell-is-this-mysterious-mercedes-amg-wagon-1795051923 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield

Re: [MBZ] Insane bidding on an '84 300TD on BAT

People are stupid going for that low of miles on a car that old. It will need lots of work from sitting. I am seriously going to start polishing up some cars to stick on there Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 10:14 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] AC time

If you order it for the car from the normal mb online places such as importec auto parts.com it should be the right one. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 10:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Which is the "MB one"? Apparently the front of the GM

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Yes! Kill your bid offer, put up a fixed price for $500 and I will bet you get a taker or 5. Uship's bidding thing sucks big time. Ed Booher via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM If it is that competitive, they'll take the $500.

Re: [MBZ] AC time

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Seasons-58228-Compressor-Clutch/dp/B0023SWKNW cheaper than importec which does not give a description of the item --FT On 5/9/17 12:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: If you order it for the car from the normal mb online places such as importec auto

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

As in when you turn on the lights they’re scurrying all over the place. I used my burner email address last night along with our land line number which we never use. There must have been 20 calls from shippers last night. Was that ever a mistake. The burner address inbox almost got clogged

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

The ATSG manual does not show a 722.351, it does show 722.315 it has a green vacuum control B1 is 71mm part 124 270 48 05 for some reason it does not seem to cover transmissions in the w140 clay > On May 8, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

but what are her bumps hiding? Massive rust hole? Poor paint? clay > On May 8, 2017, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SEL-Sedan-/332211204453?hash=item4d5954b165:g:~hgAAOSwrddY7fbo=mtr >

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Karl, I got your email - thanks! I ended up going with a quote for $799.00 from AAA transporters in Miami. They were very highly rated over a lot of shipments and their DOT reports were nice and clean. They are a broker but they have a “pool” of drivers they work with. Driver is picking the

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

True Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, but who’s laughing now? His kitty ended up with everything… > > > > > -D > > >> On May 9, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

On Tue, 9 May 2017 14:43:35 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On May 9, 2017 at 8:36 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > It doesn’t look that bad, I thought. Aren’t these supposed to be > > good cars? > > I always

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Will do. It will get the full on Martha treatment upon arrival with plenty of pictures. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 3:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 9 May 2017 15:36:28 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Car should be here

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Very good Karl. RB On 09/05/2017 3:28 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: 163 The Effect of Vehicle Type, Weight, and Price on Personal Injury Claims as an Indicator of Vehicle Safety Dietrich Jehle1, Beric Berlioz1, Andrew Walton2, Joseph Consiglio1, and Jessica Strauss1 1SUNY@Buffalo,

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

> On May 9, 2017 at 8:36 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It doesn’t look that bad, I thought. Aren’t these supposed to be good cars? I always liked the idea of the I6 CDI over the V6, but Roger (RIP) always said to never buy a W211 older than 2006. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

no, but he was wrong about other things, so I would not worry about it. The OM606 is way better than any v6 IMHO. Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 1:52 PM He did? Any idea why? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

On Tue, 9 May 2017 15:36:28 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Car should be here this weekend. Fun! Indeed! Please take a lot of pictures so we can see what you have. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

Words from the grave…. Now if he had just elaborated on his comments. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 9, 2017 at 8:36 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> It doesn’t look that bad,

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

Roger was a moron sometimes. He probably said that because the -06 had the sbc or whatever they call it brake system. I would rather deal with that than a 642 oil cooler leak. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >>

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Dan I emailed you a shipping contact but it occurs to me it may have gone to your spam. Anyway let me know if you still need it. On May 9, 2017 10:27 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > As in when you turn on the lights they’re scurrying all over the place. > > I

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

He did? Any idea why? -D > On May 9, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 9, 2017 at 8:36 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> It doesn’t look that bad, I thought. Aren’t these supposed to be good

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

Yeah, but who’s laughing now? His kitty ended up with everything… -D > On May 9, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Roger was a moron sometimes. He probably said that because the -06 had the > sbc or whatever they call it brake system. I

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Might as well book a trip now on a flight to Rio dJ to go retrieve the car, that Miami shipper will have that car in a container by Saturday. --FT On 5/9/17 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Karl, I got your email - thanks! I ended up going with a quote for $799.00 from AAA

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

163 The Effect of Vehicle Type, Weight, and Price on Personal Injury Claims as an Indicator of Vehicle Safety Dietrich Jehle1, Beric Berlioz1, Andrew Walton2, Joseph Consiglio1, and Jessica Strauss1 1SUNY@Buffalo, Buffalo, NY; 2Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Background: Dying in an automotive

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

+1 > On May 9, 2017, at 4:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So if someone wants to buy my car, I'll tell him to pay me double, because > that would make it twice as safe. > > On May 9, 2017 4:51 PM, "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

https://phys.org/news/2015-05-heavier-pricier-vehicles-safer.html https://phys.org/news/2015-01-vehicle-highest-lowest-death.html#nRlv http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/dangerous-information-about-crash-safety On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 1:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

So if someone wants to buy my car, I'll tell him to pay me double, because that would make it twice as safe. On May 9, 2017 4:51 PM, "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" wrote: > https://phys.org/news/2015-05-heavier-pricier-vehicles-safer.html > >

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Ah - sounds like you need an ML - the full time four wheel drive ws really impressive (to me) in the ice and snow, it weighs around 5000 pounds, and is short enough that's no problem to drive in town. All the early quality control issues have long since been taken care of, etc. On Tue, May 9,

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

On Tue, 9 May 2017 16:32:37 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > The knuckles should be separated by the 15mm or so thick rubber disk. > However, that disk has steel bushings that the bolts go through that are > probably still bolted securely to the knuckles. They could

[MBZ] SBC Brakes

No wonder Woger hated those things. Not only did they like to fail, they had a 10 year design life, and after 10 years you'd get a dash message to service your brakes now that the 10 year warranty is up and MBZ isn't on the hook for the $3000, at least that's what I found in certain forum

Re: [MBZ] SBC Brakes

Ouch. That’s good to know. Now I can understand why Woger didn’t like them. What costs $3000 in a brake system that’s a consumable? -D > On May 9, 2017, at 5:52 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > No wonder Woger hated those things. > Not only did they like to

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Hahahahahahahahahaha Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Might as well book a trip now on a flight to Rio dJ to go retrieve the car, > that Miami shipper will have that car in a container by Saturday. > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Car Transporters

Then by early next week poos will be asking about how to fix the oil coffee can setup, then be trying to dump it by the end of the next week. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Karl, I got your email - thanks! > > I

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

And, if you want to continue being silly, you can install concrete floor mats to raise the weight so it is safer and thus more valuable again. RB On 09/05/2017 3:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: So if someone wants to buy my car, I'll tell him to pay me double, because that would

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

The knuckles should be separated by the 15mm or so thick rubber disk. However, that disk has steel bushings that the bolts go through that are probably still bolted securely to the knuckles. They could connect and drive the car. I remember a centering pin at the rear of the drive shaft, can't

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

I thought the 2005 E320 had an OM648 in it? Mitch. > On May 9, 2017 at 3:29 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > no, but he was wrong about other things, so I would not worry about it. > The OM606 is way better than any v6 IMHO. > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

> On May 9, 2017 at 2:56 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Words from the grave…. > > Now if he had just elaborated on his comments. > Seems like he did when pushed for details, and I don't think it had anything to do with the engine, he was down on the

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

There are centering bushings on both ends. These and the projecting bolts out of the “Y” yoke/flange on both sides would probably bang together, essentially “pushing” the drive train at that point. I could see it happening, but man, would that be nasty. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 5:32 PM, OK

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

It would be pure luck they contact and drive the car. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 4:32 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > The knuckles should be separated by the 15mm or so thick rubber disk. > However, that disk has steel bushings that the bolts go through

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the 2005 E320 had an OM648 in it? > Mitch. > >> On May 9, 2017 at 3:29 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> no, but he was

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

What he said…. > On May 9, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > If the driveshaft doesn't telescope and shorten its length, the geometry > would indeed allow the engine to drive the car. If it does shorten, > however, things will get very bad very quickly. >

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

99% of the time the shaft moves back/shortens and flops around tearing stuff up. Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 4:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 9 May 2017 16:32:37 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > >> The knuckles

Re: [MBZ] SBC Brakes

It's not as bad as all that. The main deal is you have to have sds hooked up to change brake pads for example Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > No wonder Woger hated those things. > Not only did they like to fail,

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

That's true too - I've seen a couple that you've had, my son even bought one of them. On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 99% of the time the shaft moves back/shortens and flops around tearing > stuff up. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On

Re: [MBZ] SBC Brakes

I’ve got that. No biggie, then. -D > On May 9, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's not as bad as all that. The main deal is you have to have sds hooked up > to change brake pads for example > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 9, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

The up-keep on the girl will make the rust repair look cheap . . . On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 10:08 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's desert varnish. > > On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 9:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Item

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Diesel

> On May 9, 2017 at 5:39 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > Seems like he did when pushed for details, and I don't think it had anything > to do with the engine, he was down on the 2003-2005 E class and not too > excited about the 2006, but I don't remember why. I

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

Maybe so. I was not thinking SUV, since I have the truck, but maybe. . . RB On 09/05/2017 4:43 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Ah - sounds like you need an ML - the full time four wheel drive ws really impressive (to me) in the ice and snow, it weighs around 5000 pounds, and is short enough

Re: [MBZ] auto safety information sources?

It's nicer to drive around town in than a truck. If you want mass, height, MB safety - it has them all. On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe so. I was not thinking SUV, since I have the truck, but maybe. . . > > RB > > > On 09/05/2017

Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

I think that swap requires a fair bit of wrangling? Tach, tranny, rear end, computer stuff. And rust by the c pillar is a pita as the window needs to be pulled to sandblast it, then reinstalled with an ocean of sealant to fill the trough under the seal. On May 8, 2017 7:43 PM, "Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] One for the Barrier Island Boys

Nothing 1500 dollars won't fix... Incidentally that one vacuum actuator that is nla can be fabricated by riveting the old bracket onto one of the other new pods. On May 7, 2017 8:06 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > "A/C is not cooling but everything else seems

Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

Is there a source for the w124 ribbon replacements? On May 8, 2017 5:04 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. What's > the deal? > > Bob R > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

Cant let the perfect be the enemy of the good. But isnt the drivetrain from wiltons 124 still lurking about? That could be used for parts or a nice motor. On May 8, 2017 8:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, from the description. You can get one hell

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

I am a tdi fan and we have had touaregs since 2011. My parents had a jetta for awhile with the double clutch auto shifted tranny and it was great, except the a pillar was like a left ear muff and it was hard to see out if as a result. But my real reason for not owning one is crashworthiness. We

Re: [MBZ] Insane bidding on an '84 300TD on BAT

‎Kinda makes me wonder what a very clean 300SEL would bring.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

and if the driveshaft has never been out, the splines are so stiff/rusty on some cars that you can't get the splines to move. I've had to drop the diff to get a driveshaft out. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM Dude you slide the shaft back to

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

I've never had that happen. There are plenty of warning signs before the flex disk lets go completely. I have seen some pretty sad, and the FL-POS had NO flex disk, but it could still move on its own power. I have not lost my mind, I have over 45 years of working on MBs, and the flex disk

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

And THAT is DESIGNED to keep them from falling out and flopping around. Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 7:08 PM Then someone didn’t tighten the nut when they were done. It’s supposed to be tightened and by doing so you limit the fore and aft movement of

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

and of those, how many did you get from Kaleb? Then they had all been monkeyed with by idiots. OK Don via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 7:14 PM Then none of the 10 or so cars I've replaced the disks on have had tghe nut properly tightened. They all slid back easily.

Re: [MBZ] Insane bidding on an '84 300TD on BAT

I am sure he will be happy to send you a bill for $1.00 a mile for the difference in mileage. Overage on a leased car sucks, Man! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 8:03 PM I've sent Kyle an invoice for the difference.

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

not if the nut has been tightened down properly for the life of the car. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes May 9, 2017 at 8:29 PM I'm pretty sure even when they are tight the shaft will still slide back ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Insane bidding on an '84 300TD on BAT

Well the green on green 115 still is at $700 with 2 days to go Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > ‎Kinda makes me wonder what a very clean 300SEL would bring. > > Rick > ___ >

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