[MBZ] Coolest car for $1200

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Re: [MBZ] A car for Dave

Rode hard and put up wet --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2002 E55 AMG Mercedes V-8 Auto parts car/project ManCave car furniture > > https://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/d/malvern-2002-e55-amg-mercedes-8-auto/7099643736.html >

Re: [MBZ] A car for Dave

Ask the seller about provenance and see what he says. On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 6:10 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rode hard and put up wet > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Coolest car for $1200

I liked the one at about 7:30 --- On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That was a real gas to watch. > > On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 6:04 AM Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

[MBZ] Seal Expander

I saw this recently in a trucking magazine: Leaking Oil? SealLube Seal Expander - Seals Leaks: Engines, transmissions, power steering & hydraulic systems - Restores flexibility, elasticity & tensile strength of all rubber seals - 100% non-clogging formula - One 8 oz. bottle treats up to 8

Re: [MBZ] Coolest car for $1200

That was a real gas to watch. On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 6:04 AM Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4JSo1Qkruw=277 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

Not at all. I’ll let Jaime pile on, too. I love the Zeniths. People give them a bad rap because they won’t take the time to set them up properly. I’ve said this a ton of times - if you don’t follow the setup and adjustment procedures to the letter, they won’t work well. I am of the belief that

[MBZ] Maple Yellow 300SE L 3.5 on BAT

If you can stand the color combination, this is the one to own. Looks to have been extremely well maintained. My '71 3.5 was tobacco brown/cognac, a much more attractive pairing. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-300sel-4-5-9/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-04-18

[MBZ] FW: 1997 Mercedes, E300D, Diesel

Someone need this? Bob R 1997 Mercedes, E300D, Diesel https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/7109990031.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

And it’s not that far away, either! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-chevrolet-impala-2/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Coolest car for $1200

Several references to cars that you could drive at "Lemans", but I think they were referring to the concours d'lemons. I would CA classifies this annual event as an ESSENTIAL business, at least as essential as a golf course or liquor store. People would of course have to distance themselves, as

Re: [MBZ] Update on The COVID Chronicles

truth is banned Dan Penoff via Mercedes April 18, 2020 at 10:53 AM Not appropriate content for this list. The poster has been warned. List Mom/little hitler ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

The 280 had a Solex 4 barrel. According to my friend Hans, it's pretty much impossible to make it work reliably, one of the reasons it was changed to D-Jet. D-jet has it's own peculiarities, and these days I'm not sure it's possible to find a working replacement manifold pressure sensor --

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

Lol, I'm sure most typical wrench turners who can't set up a Quadrajet properly (and yes, it can be done, a least temporarily) and NEVER going to get a pair of Zenith's set right. Biggest problem is lack of maintenance on the heat riser flaps, with the result that the base of the carbs warps

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

The across the street neighbors, in 1976, had this car exactly, with a matching Kingswood Estates wagon. Same color for both. My dad, being an Oldsmobile man, always said it looked like the Westerburs had two turds plopped down in their driveway. Bob R Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob Needs This

My son and I drove one of these all over CO and UT one summer when he as 12. Surprisingly nimble and responsive car, as big as a yacht but very comfy. Try as I might I could not complain. On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 1:41 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The across the

Re: [MBZ] Seal Expander

It would have been helpful for every single one that I owned --- On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 1:56 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I saw this recently in a trucking magazine: > > Leaking Oil? > > SealLube Seal Expander > > - Seals Leaks: Engines, transmissions, power steering & hydraulic systems > -

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

Dude. Go see this guy with $1000 cash and a trailer. If it needs a timing chain that’s not a big deal if it’s still running. The rest of the stuff is all rinky-dink minor things. Really. This would be a really nice driver or $3k-$4k flip if it’s as clean as it looks. -D > On Apr 18, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

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Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

I thought so too. My indy MB mechanic has a measuring stick he uses to synch to he 2. I never had them but my SIL did. Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 12:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought the dual

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

Well, this is helpful: what is the main symptom that indicates the balance shaft is bad? Michael The car is for sale if you want to do your own diagnosis. I have no clue. On 4/18/20 9:46 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: I have a different perspective on

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

Maybe worth a grand, I don’t know. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 8:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a different perspective on "reasonable" I wonder if his mechanic > knows what he is talking about. Car shake at start? > >

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

Certain check engine codes relating to camshaft timing. Requires massive tear down of the engine. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, this is helpful: > > what is the main symptom that indicates the balance shaft is bad? > >

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

This thread suggests the 06 E350 was the worst ever with the cam issues related it seems to VVT.  If that is the issue then this is a scrap price, MAYBE $500 as fixing it is an engine-out deal.  I suppose I could drop a 500 in... --FT On 4/18/20 10:13 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: The guy is

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

The sprockets wear to the point the cams are no longer in time. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The guy is pretty cranky, I guess if his car is f'd I would be too. Maybe > I'll take a road trip up to Murder Beach tomorrow and take

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

Agreed. You should run away from this as if your hair was on fire. Known issue, no cheap fix short of an engine rebuild. Their ask is stupid considering the issue at hand. -D > On Apr 18, 2020, at 10:24 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The sprockets wear to the point the cams

Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

I sent him back a message saying it is basically a parts car, I wouldn't want to insult him with a low offer (well, I wouldn't mind doing that...) but that is kinda where it is given the issue.  I ran the VIN and all these 06s pretty much were affected up to a certain engine number, which this

Re: [MBZ] Update on The COVID Chronicles

Not appropriate content for this list. The poster has been warned. List Mom/little hitler > On Apr 18, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > FYI. > > > Craig > > > http://traffic.libsyn.com/thepublicsquare/Apr1820.mp3?dest-id=208554 > > Fri, 17 April 2020 > COVID Chronicles

[MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

I have a different perspective on "reasonable"  I wonder if his mechanic knows what he is talking about.  Car shake at start? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1079281522451600 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE $2,000 Vehicles

[MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

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Re: [MBZ] MAKE REASONABLE OFFER NEED GONE

The guy is pretty cranky, I guess if his car is f'd I would be too.  Maybe I'll take a road trip up to Murder Beach tomorrow and take a look at it, take the fancy computer and do a scan on it, see exactly what it is throwing.  I'm not sure why cam issues would cause limp mode unless the

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

Aren't the gassers a PITA to keep tuned up?  But yeah, it does look pretty nice, and those issues don't sound too bad.  Maybe I'll go look at it tomorrow afternoon.  10 bennies sounds about right --FT On 4/18/20 10:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Dude. Go see this guy with $1000 cash

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

I thought the dual Zeniths were the carbs from hell. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s an “E” model. Fuel injected. Far better than carbureted for this > vintage. If it had a carb it would be a Solex 4A1, the carburetor from Hell.

[MBZ] I just did 2 big rocks and need cash for more

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Re: [MBZ] FW: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

SEND TITTLE --FT On 4/17/20 4:17 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: FENTIL: Fentanyl or Fintail? Both? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 12:29 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:40:38 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: IT IS A COLLECTIVE

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

Owner sez: In summerville atm it needs a tow. It works fine but it over heated and I believe the coolant container cracked so its not coming on atm. Is this fine with you Very cool car needs more work than I can put in ME: I have a bunch of old Benzes so working on them doesn't scare me, I'd

[MBZ] Update on The COVID Chronicles

FYI. Craig http://traffic.libsyn.com/thepublicsquare/Apr1820.mp3?dest-id=208554 Fri, 17 April 2020 COVID Chronicles Update #8: Behind the Curtain First we were told to listen to "the science". Then we were told to "follow the science". Now we are being told, "Pay no attention to the science

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

It’s an “E” model. Fuel injected. Far better than carbureted for this vintage. If it had a carb it would be a Solex 4A1, the carburetor from Hell. -D > On Apr 18, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't the gassers a PITA to keep tuned up? But yeah, it does look

[MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

I’m asking because I literally have nothing to lose at this point… I have a 1” schedule 20 PVC sprinkler line that is broken open at a joint at a “T” fitting. Normally I would dig up a portion of the line, cut the offending portion out and replace it with new pieces. But… There are two 1”

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

Can you cut a tee in half and epoxy or solvent weld the pieces to the broken piece? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 4:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m asking because I literally have nothing to lose at this point… > > I have a 1” schedule 20 PVC sprinkler line

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

I'm really impressed with this stuff. Permatex 84115 5-minute Plastic Weld Adhesive, 0.84 oz. They say it doesn't work with polyethylene, but it did great for me. It's not so runny that it will drip away from where you are trying to join pipes, unlike JB Weld Plastic Weld, which it runny. Great

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E with issues and crack price PLEASE ONLY SEND RESPECTABLE OFFERS

More common was the warped top covers, which the Solex 4A1 also suffered from, because people would wail on the air cleaner hold down bolts. -D > On Apr 18, 2020, at 1:41 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lol, I'm sure most typical wrench turners who can't set up a Quadrajet >

Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

S320 is in your hood. Filter & M1 ATF? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Apr 18, 2020, 6:32 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2001 Mercedes Benz c240 > > https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/7110135872.html > 1999 S320 Mercedes Benz. > >

[MBZ] Kahrs

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Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

I would like to talk about guns. Anybody here hoarding guns and ammo? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 6:27 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb. > No. Roses. > Fred. > >> On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

Thanks, Don, I may check that out. What makes this repair especially challenging, other than the roots and such, is that the pipe has either cracked or pulled out of the tee, so the crack or opening is right at where the transition from the pipe goes into the fitting - so I’ve got different

Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

Not hoarding, just keeping my supplies intact. I would really like to be able to use all this down time to spend some time at the range and hone my skills, but my range closed down a couple of weeks ago. Not sure why, as it would be quite simple to comply with social distancing on the range or

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

Don, My local FLAPS has the stuff on the shelf, so I ordered some for pickup tomorrow morning. I’m thinking I can cut some small scraps of 1” tubing to place over the crack to close the hole up a bit before I apply the stuff. This is far simpler than trying to wrap something around it. And if

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

On Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:53:00 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I’m asking because I literally have nothing to lose at this point… > See it here just after we had a good hard rain: > http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html#1 > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

Use and old chain/chain saw or a cheap sawsall all and cut the roots. It’s a bit of work but then it’s done. > On Apr 18, 2020, at 4:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m asking because I literally have nothing to lose at this point… > > I have a 1” schedule 20 PVC sprinkler

Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

What Michael said - I vote for the sawsall, followed by wrapping the break with heavy cloth saturated with the plastic epoxy, like jeans? On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 7:55 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Use and old chain/chain saw or a cheap sawsall all and cut the

Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

I thought you were talking about guns? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 5:32 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2001 Mercedes Benz c240 > > https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/7110135872.html > 1999 S320 Mercedes Benz. > >

Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

Kaleb. No. Roses. Fred. On Sat, Apr 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought you were talking about guns? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 18, 2020, at 5:32 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 2001

[MBZ] Is this a turd worth messing with?

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Re: [MBZ] Is this a turd worth messing with?

I don’t think so. It has marginal value after you’ve done the repairs, mainly because of the mileage. 180k and you drop a couple grand fixing it? > On Apr 18, 2020, at 7:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic > >