Craig,
Try Sears. They have some good prices and they are trying hard to stay
alive. They give you dollars back to use on future purchases, etc. You might
help keep an American icon alive. I purchased 3 sets of tires last year, good
prices and I'm still very satisfied with the tires
I don’t use the application thing at AAP, I just go by group number. In some
cases you’ll get more results that way.
Battery I just bought for the 220SEb was like $80 after all the promo codes and
spiffs I had. Their application thing picked the wrong group number, too.
-D
> On Jan 16, 2019,
> On January 16, 2019 at 9:38 AM Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> I don’t use the application thing at AAP, I just go by group number. In some
> cases you’ll get more results that way.
I do to, but after Costo told me I wanted a Group 100 (which I'd never heard of
before) instead of the
I would keep it original.
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> On Jan 15, 2019, at 11:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The battery in the 1993 E300D I just bought is definitely bad and needs to
> be replaced.
>
> I have looked around and the lowest price I see is about $120 for a Group
> 49/H8.
>
>
> On January 16, 2019 at 8:50 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>
> I would also get a 20-25% advance auto parts to order it online. I have found
> that is often the cheapest method
Walmart (everstart) is close to AAP with coupon.
I think Sam's (duracell) and Costco might be
> On January 16, 2019 at 9:03 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Walmart (everstart) is close to AAP with coupon.
> I think Sam's (duracell) and Costco might be cheaper.
> I need a 78 for the Saturn, was thinking of asking my niece if she can buy it
> online from Costco and have
The dead bird in the radiator makes it for me.
On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:39 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 1974 Mercedes Benz 280
>
>
> https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/ash-grove-1974-mercedes-benz-280/6793981674.html
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
Patrick,
See Mitch's idea below - that could easily be your problem, this is a
fairly common failure mode.
Another idea: If your alternator harness connection to the alternator uses
a push-in plug with spades, that connection could be your problem. The
grip of the connectors on the spades gets
Vertical clearance? Grp 48/49 battries are shorter than "normal"
Merkun sizes, like 24/27 and I think the 31 is about the same height.
110/111 had room to use a 27. some/most of the newer cars don't have
room. (vertically)
Craig via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 11:13 PM:
The battery in
I would also get a 20-25% advance auto parts to order it online. I have found
that is often the cheapest method
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 7:47 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Craig,
>
> Try Sears. They have some good prices and they are trying hard to stay
>
Yup, I buy appliances from them for my rental properties and get some hefty
cash back with the rewards program. They also have insanely cheap and quite
nice clothing when it goes on sale.
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:47 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Craig,
>
>
Where's the video of the restoration? That's what I really want to see.
On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 12:13 AM G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> I'm guessing a restore of that bus would easily push the million dollar
> mark... Can't imagine there is a store of parts laying about to draw from,
> plus,
Which reminds me, back before Christmas I bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY6JEBQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1
to monitor the voltage in the '98 Jetta, I also figured it'd be good in the ASV
to tell if the preheater works or not. Super handy for
no birds were harmed in the making of this CL post
--FT
On 1/16/19 10:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
The bird is a trained actor and very much alive.
On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 7:35 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
The dead bird in the radiator
Yes very much so. Did not know there was a 380SEC. Love the colors.
--R
On 1/16/19 10:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Don't see many of these in good shape.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-380sec/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-01-15
Not my cuppa etc. but if anyone likes these little ones...
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/moncks-corner-mercedes-benz/6795779962.html
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Now that sounds like a plan. Enjoy an adventure and ultimately get paid
for it.
However, I doubt he plans to sell it for $50 so you likely need to
borrow more $$ if you want the whole car.
RB
On 16/01/2019 9:10 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
LOL. Would love to get this and
The bird is a trained actor and very much alive.
On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 7:35 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The dead bird in the radiator makes it for me.
>
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:39 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:56:27 -0500 Dimitri via Mercedes
wrote:
> Yup, I buy appliances from them for my rental properties and get some
> hefty cash back with the rewards program. They also have insanely cheap
> and quite nice clothing when it goes on sale.
>
> > On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:47 AM,
LOL. Would love to get this and fortunately it looks like I will have
plenty of time to execute a Plan:
1) Borrow $50
2) hitchhike to San Bernardino
3) find missing body parts in junk yard and reattach to car
4) drive the new wagon (with temp plates) back to DC.
5) write screenplay about my
Are the dimensions of that 31 battery "close enough"?
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On January 16, 2019 12:13:28 AM EST, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
>The battery in the 1993 E300D I just bought is definitely bad and needs
>to
>be replaced.
>
>I have looked around and the lowest price I see is
Certainly more difficult during winters in colder climates. The girls
tend to be covered in layers of warm clothing. Hard to know what the
basic unit looks like until spring.
RB
On 15/01/2019 8:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
I don't think that's even possible in Clay's current
The problem at Sears is finding somebody who isn't an idiot. They're going out
of business because as soon as an employee gets competent they give him the
sack. If I wanted employees that don't know anything I'd go to Harbor Freight...
-Curt
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 8:48:25 AM EST,
You needed to turn it into a business. Collect the stuff, advertise it
online and sell it. Along the way, you would have collected the parts
you needed and your wife would not have noticed the problem if you were
making some money at it. You appear to enjoy the hunt for parts and it
is always
YOU, are a trouble maker.
RB
On 15/01/2019 7:30 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe you should take up chasing young wimmin, then see which shed
prefer. Test the water by pointing out all the attractive ones to
her. ;>)
Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 7:13 PM:
Much
I like that bit about a casual drive to visit her Majesty.
On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 6:14 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> I have a problem with the 1 in 1 out rule. It’s more like 10 in 1 out
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 15, 2019, at 12:24 PM, Floyd
Don't see many of these in good shape.
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Back about 15 years ago I could buy snowmobile carb kits at my local shop for
$15/ea, on eBay I was getting $30 if I sold 1 a month or $20 if I sold 2 or
more. I asked about a bulk discount and if I ordered 12 he could do $10/ea. It
was a good sideline for awhile. When the economy crashed that
Suggest that may not be a good plan. Women are territorial creatures when
it comes to other women and "their man".
If you pet another dog and come home, your dog runs to you, wags his tail,
and sniffs your hand for the other dogs smell
On the other hand, if you pet another woman.. your stuff
Kleb has some extra acreage and a rent house where you could probably
find a squat. Get Craig to load up all your treasures in his big van
and relo south
--FT
On 1/15/19 4:39 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
Not sure how long. I suspect not permanent, but it may be longer than a few
I wonder if any of the august sages here gave experience or objective data on
the value of retrofitting demand defrost on a heat pump that came with
time/temperature defrost.
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Email today had Hengst oil filters for the V12 for less than $8 (these
things are pretty big) and an alternator drive belt that says it will
fit a 300D etc. for like $3
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On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:04:58 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> No somebody pulled out and hit her. Just a dented fender but hopefully
> it results in a big check for me.
Well, that wasn't her fault, so you can't say the car was her victim.
Craig
So, if the alternator warning light comes on, and then goes out when the
alternator starts charging, I can pretty much guarantee the ignition switch is
NOT preventing the alternator from charging.
The ignition switch *might* be causing a current draw which drains the battery
faster than the
Another thought. On my tractor site there are a surprising number of battery
cable failures where the conductor corroded inside the insulation (so still
looks fine). Often the process of moving the cable to change/charge the
battery would restore function, briefly (like for one start).
>
I'm sorry Patrick but what was it you were here for? I went back and read your
original post and it seemed like you were asking for help. Now it seems like
you don't want any help.
What does "I have done all battery tests" mean? If you mean "don't tell me to
go over what I've already done."
The idiot lights comes on and goes off when engine is running and idling.
Once the battery is charged for a few minutes, the engine fires up. When
key is turned to off and engine stops, car won't start again because the
battery has no juice.
Car is with the dealer who diagnosed ignition switch.
I put a Nordyne board in my Goodman about five years ago, because the timed
defrost drove me nuts. 90% of the time it defrosted when it didn't need it, and
in humid/foggy conditions it turned into a giant sno-cone before the time was
up.
The Rheem boards come with the sensors, my Nordyne
No somebody pulled out and hit her. Just a dented fender but hopefully it
results in a big check for me.
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Maybe she couldn't see anything because the headlights aren't putting out any
> light
>
>
My $500E300 looks worse!
--FT
On 1/16/19 2:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
No somebody pulled out and hit her. Just a dented fender but hopefully it
results in a big check for me.
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On Jan 16, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
Maybe she
The glow plugs relay doesn't have a strip fuse. I have done all battery
tests. The new battery in the car is an interesting battery. Brand new yet
it is drained after a week's installation. That's why I took it to a
Mercedes-Benz of silver spring (MD) dealership. That's where they diagnosed
The sears I go to in Brunswick, ME has knowledgeable people in the appliance
dept. Apparently, it’s one of the profitable stores.
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 10:43 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The problem at Sears is finding somebody who isn't an idiot. They're
https://www.diychatroom.com/f17/retrofit-demand-defrost-goodman-clpt42-129571/
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On January 16, 2019 6:01:07 PM EST, Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes
wrote:
>The glow plugs relay doesn't have a strip fuse. I have done all battery
>tests.
From what I can find they are a bit smaller
in width and length but between 2-3 inches
taller. That would never fit into a w123 but
I don't know about Craig's car.
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Are the dimensions of that 31 battery "close enough"?
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> On January 16, 2019 at 6:10 PM Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:04:58 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > No somebody pulled out and hit her. Just a dented fender but hopefully
> > it results in a big check for me.
>
> Well, that wasn't her
Maybe she couldn't see anything because the headlights aren't putting
out any light
--FT
On 1/16/19 1:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
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Diagnosing this kind of problem takes a little understanding of simple DC
circuits, a meter, and patience. It sounds like your dealer is missing at
least one of those. IMO, you have been ripped off.
If you want to do this DIY and stop writing checks I'm sure several here will
advise. I
Your car still has this problem? That sounds like bad connector at the
alternator end of the alternator harness. See my earlier post.
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On January 16, 2019 2:25:55 PM EST, Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes
wrote:
>The idiot lights comes on and goes off when engine is
My guess is that the ignition switch is leaving on accessories, causing
constant battery drain.
If you're going to have old(er) cars, you need a minimal level of tools. For
the electrical
system, you need a battery charger and a good multimeter. Bonus points if you
also
have a clamp-on DC
Is that the same place that diagnosed the alternator?
Like Jim said, a bad switch that stays in the accessory position could kill
your battery overnight, but won't prevent the battery from charging normally
with the engine running.
13-14V with the engine running and less than 12.6 with the
Is that a freestanding one? I've seen a few of the Sears Hometown stores which
I guess are franchise operations. I've never been in one but I suspect they
would have better help.
-Curt
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 4:38:24 PM EST, Dimitri
wrote:
The sears I go to in Brunswick, ME
Our local one is a hometown franchisee. Used to be awful but new owner is
making outreach efforts to be customer friendly.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 5:11 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Is that a freestanding one? I've seen a few of
No but for some strange reason the appliance people have a clue. It’s really
convenient for me so I’m hoping that it survives.
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> Is that a freestanding one? I've seen a few of the Sears Hometown stores
> which I guess
OK, but the GP harness still plugs in the top, right? He can unplug the
GP harness.
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 6:23 PM:
Curt - later glow plug relay have a breaker, not a strip fuse.
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>
> So the Group 31 battery is about 2" higher than the Group 49 battery.
Are the battery cables about 2" longer than they need to be?
Mitch.
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> On January 16, 2019 at 8:35 PM Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> What was the text to which you were replying?
>
> I looked for it and couldn't find it.
Last weekend he shoo goo'd his shoos and vacuum packed them with a foodsaver to
clamp the uppers to the soles while the goo hardened.
I feel pretty much human today, have to keep reminding myself not to overdo
things. I'll probably wait for tomorrow for that ;)
Buster and I took a walk around the block today, farthest I've been from the
house since I got back on Sunday. Felt fine, not even particularly tired.
I've got an
That's it, repairing some shoes.
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On January 16, 2019 9:04:53 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
>"I've got a pair of shoes that the rubber soles started coming off. I
>decided to clamp them using vacuum, we've got a food vacuum packer and
>bags
>that I can cut to
Correct.
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On January 16, 2019 8:30:13 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
>OK, but the GP harness still plugs in the top, right? He can unplug
>the
>GP harness.
>
>
>Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 6:23 PM:
>> Curt - later glow plug relay have a
Good to know that works. Next time I have a floppy sole, I'll try that.
I figured ShooGoo was some form of thermosetting plastic, so I thought
it would work under vacuum.
In Nov, I scored some black athletic type steel toe shoes at the awa
farm store for $15, marked down from $80 or $90.
https://www.enjoyhop.com/?route=product/product_id=178=IwAR0UtFSWUH0JOrCQWdB4TAey-kntHewNqX2XUqZeVWTCqJ07XFmzPZqR5HM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmK_glTWFA
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I say the mechanic that did the first (bad) diagnosis either has a boat payment
to make or a kid going through college. Dump him.
-D
> On Jan 16, 2019, at 6:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Is that the same place that diagnosed the alternator?
> Like Jim said, a bad switch that
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:08:42 -0500 MG via Mercedes
wrote:
> From what I can find they are a bit smaller
> in width and length but between 2-3 inches
> taller. That would never fit into a w123 but
> I don't know about Craig's car.
The Battery Council International (BCI) Battery Replacement
Thanks for the input. I've been looking at a retrofit board by Emerson:
https://climate.emerson.com/documents/presentations-en-us-4848412.pdf
That kit is about $100 and I still need to see if it will fit. I have one
older (well past warranty) R22 system that I may try first. It has always been
She’s culpable, she was driving it.
-D
> On Jan 16, 2019, at 6:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:04:58 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>> No somebody pulled out and hit her. Just a dented fender but hopefully
>> it results in a big check for me.
I agree
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> On Jan 16, 2019, at 6:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> She’s culpable, she was driving it.
>
> -D
>
>
>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 6:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:04:58 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>>
Curt - later glow plug relay have a breaker, not a strip fuse.
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On January 16, 2019 6:12:45 PM EST, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
>I'm sorry Patrick but what was it you were here for? I went back and
>read your original post and it seemed like you were asking for
They've already proven themselves incompetent. Did they hand you a
check for $700 when you brought the car back? I assume not, so you are
still paying to edjukate them. THAT needs to END!
Go rescue your car, and as was said, pull the GP harness at the relay
or remove the big flat fuse
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:24:50 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
> Worked just fine. I let it cure for 48 hours, and I'm pretty happy with
> the result so far. We'll see how they hold up under use.
Max,
What was the text to which you were replying?
I looked for it and couldn't find it.
Ahh. Makes sense, I have had no experience with post '85 MBs.
-Curt
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 7:24:31 PM EST, Max Dillon via Mercedes
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Curt - later glow plug relay have a breaker, not a strip fuse.
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On January 16, 2019 6:12:45 PM EST, Curt
This is actually a good way to learn some electrics. Get a decent multimeter,
the cheap (like $5) one at Harbor Freight is garbage, the expensive one (like
$30) is surprisingly good.Set it to DC, 20v range. Pull the negative battery
cable and with a fully charged battery measure your voltage.
Wasn't WIlton's black car a 350SDL? Anybody know if it had the normal
GP relay with a fuse? AFIK, they all have a strip fuse! But I never
had a 350SDL or a 140POS.
Patrick, did you take the cover off the GP relay and see where the GP
harness plugs in?
Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes wrote
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:52:51 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> Now that propane is down around $1.20 again ...
When did it go down?
My landlord filled his 1000 gallon tank on 16 October and the cost was
$1.99/gallon. I, of course, am paying that as I use it.
Craig
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:31:33 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
> That's it, repairing some shoes.
Ah! Now I remember the thread!
Craig
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As was the other car a victim of Kleb's driving. They each put the cars
in a place where some eejit would run into them.
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 6:06 PM:
She’s culpable, she was driving it.
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but does the 31 have the right place for the MB battery clamp to hold
the battery down to the tray? A loose battery within an inch of the
hood is inviting a hole burned in the hood. (not that I have not done
similar and got by with it.)
Craig via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 7:21 PM:
On
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:53:22 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> This crap with AAP letting me shop for a couple minutes and then
> 'shutting down for maintenance' every time they catch me shopping there
> this month is getting kind of old. It happened a few times last fall,
> but
Poor decisionmaking at the top. They hired an incompetent for their
web developer. probably some geewhiz web graphics kid with no clue
about cars or web business.
Craig via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 10:39 PM:
Why are they doing that? Do they not want your business?
Craig
Curt, you are right on!
Hope you are feeling good/better!
Curt Raymond wrote on 1/16/19 7:22 PM:
This is actually a good way to learn some electrics. Get a decent
multimeter, the cheap (like $5) one at Harbor Freight is garbage, the
expensive one (like $30) is surprisingly good.
Set it to
> On January 16, 2019 at 8:31 PM Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> When did it go down?
>
> My landlord filled his 1000 gallon tank on 16 October and the cost was
> $1.99/gallon. I, of course, am paying that as I use it.
When I bought my house in 2012 I think I paid $1.79 introductory
"I've got a pair of shoes that the rubber soles started coming off. I
decided to clamp them using vacuum, we've got a food vacuum packer and bags
that I can cut to size, so I glued them up and now they are nicely clamped
in vacuum bags.
Will the glue set up, or did I just waste some glue and
> Craig wrote:
> I have looked around and the lowest price I see is about $120
> for a Group 49/H8.
>
> I thought of getting a comparably-rated Group 31 heavy truck
> battery from our local Kenworth dealer for $79.99
> What do you all think about this approach?
Do it.
As long as it fits and
Can you tell us each test you performed and the voltage of each test
condition?
If you will do that, it will help to get to the root of your problem.
You have been treating symptoms and guesses, but not the problem.
Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes wrote on 1/16/19 5:01 PM:
The glow plugs
I have no idea, but since I’ve been watching the market for the last couple of
years, I’ve paid close attention to “loose”” systems and components with the
intent of having to retrofit a non-AC equipped car should I have ended up with
one. People are getting stupid money for them.
You might
Sure it is. Anyone who has passed through Anchorage knows of or has visited the
“Great Alaskan Bush Company”. It’s a rite of passage.
Dan been there, done that, didn’t bring a T-shirt home
> On Jan 15, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I don't think that's even
Worked just fine. I let it cure for 48 hours, and I'm pretty happy with the
result so far. We'll see how they hold up under use.
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