Re: [MBZ] Test

2021-07-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Michael Esh has the same issue. Something tells me the problem is on the receiving end. Your email server probably thinks it's incoming spam and filters it before you see it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 24, 2021 10:04 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to:

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Based on near daily research of all available information about each of the injections offered, I came to the personal decision that there was not enough documented clinical testing data to warrant my personal well being risk of being injected. As time goes by, more numbers of people are having

Re: [MBZ] W116 door lock gremlin

2021-07-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Is the passenger side really locked? Maybe it is getting partially locked, so it appears to be locked. Stuck mid-way, it leaks off the vacuum and then unlocks. Try locking that door first with the key or from inside, and then lock via central locking. - Max Charleston SC On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Larry, In your shoes, I would get with your doc and talk about "off label" treatments for the Wuhan Red Death, like Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine (HCL), and vitamin D supplements. Also talk about getting tested to see if you already have been exposed and have some level of immunity. That would

Re: [MBZ] Hiccup with the LB7

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This one does not have an electric lift pump, just has a high pressure pump like the 642 or 648. I ordered the kit to rebuild the fuel filter head. Will start from there. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 12:13 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Somewhere in your fuel system,

Re: [MBZ] Hiccup with the LB7

2021-07-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
if you had an air leak, would that turn into a fuel leak when it’s in service? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 5:33 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This one does not have an electric lift pump, just has a high pressure pump > like the 642 or 648. I ordered the

Re: [MBZ] MB to go all electric by 2030?

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 00:35, Clay via Mercedes wrote: BTW, the cash from the homestead sale dropped friday. I am having bad thoughts. Lucky for me, there is a dearth of vehicles available to invest in. If I HAD to buy a late model car today, I'd check out the lease swapper sites and find one with a

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 08:07, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry, In your shoes, I would get with your doc and talk about "off label" treatments for the Wuhan Red Death, like Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine (HCL), and vitamin D supplements. People have been using Ivermectin, vitamins, zinc for

Re: [MBZ] Hiccup with the LB7

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I guess not, no fuel leaks anywhere I can see. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 7:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > if you had an air leak, would that turn into a fuel leak when it’s in > service? > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 25, 2021, at 5:33 AM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Auction for geeks?

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some odd lots of ammunition and reloading equipment and supplies, weird for a metalurgy lab liquidation? On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, at 11:24 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Some way cool stuff there, some crap. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 24, 2021, at 9:44 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] OM Yota

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Why transplant an MB gas engine? Toyota gas engines are quite good. If I were doing the work, I'd have put a diesel in it. Allan On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, at 12:52 AM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-antonio-toyota-bandeirante/7352507498.html > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I Ilike solder and stepped shrink tubing to provide strian/flex relief as wire can break at the point the solder starts/stops if it's flexed there - which at a door hinge is almost guaranteed. On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:20 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I like solder and shrink tubing much

Re: [MBZ] 350SD arrives to Okie acres

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The fire car is 126 same as this wrecked car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 3:00 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is the fire car a 126 or a 140? If both are 126 cars, that's a do-able do, > but will require some time and patience to replace the fire damage. > > Max

Re: [MBZ] 350SD arrives to Okie acres

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the fire car a 126 or a 140?  If both are 126 cars, that's a do-able do, but will require some time and patience to replace the fire damage. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 2:13:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Just returned from pickup up a 2 owner 91 350SD with 106k miles. 

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I like the solder/heat shrink combo. I don't know what the metal is, maybe bismuth? Heat the tube with a heatgun, it both solders and tubes. Big Clive on YouTube did some testing and approved them. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 2:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Covid on Dec 20th, vaccine Feb 2nd. ___ 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] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't know. Might be no bluetec fluid requirement for the cdi. On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 2:32 PM Allan Streib wrote: > Wikipedia says the 2005-2009 ML320 diesel was a CDI, but it doesn't > identify the specific engine model. Probably OM642? Was Bluetec vs. CDI a > different engine model or is

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I believe it's crimp for something like a ring terminal or quick-disconnect spade terminal. For attaching wires directly to a device it's solder. I'm not sure splicing a broken wire would be allowed? Allan On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > What is the

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wound't that reduce the advantage in fuel efficiency? On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > V6 > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 25, 2021, at 3:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Is that a straight

Re: [MBZ] Hiccup with the LB7

2021-07-25 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
sounds like the infamous suction side air leak on the OM617s. If there is a feed pump in the tank, check for a minor leak somewhere that will let the fuel leak out and air leak in while sitting, could be anywhere before the pressure pump. ___

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-25 10:26, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: I don't think anyone, anywhere, has had a reaction to the vaccine that was worse than even a mild case of CoVid. That message could have stopped after the first 3 words. Someone, everywhere, has had a worse reaction to every vaccine,

[MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Being a diesel the vehicle gets amazing gas mileage" https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/garrett-2007-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7356094403.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Peter wrote: >When I got it, I felt like crap for a week. high temp, sweats, lost my sense >of smell and taste for a week Silly question, assuming "it" means SARS-CoV-2, and not the reaction to the vaccine. Did you get CoVid before you got the vaccine, or after? Rick

[MBZ] 350SD arrives to Okie acres

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Just returned from pickup up a 2 owner 91 350SD with 106k miles. Very nice car except it’s totaled, as in wrecked in the front. Very nice interior. This guy bought it from the original owner who was a former mayor of Little Rock. He let a relative drive it who then wrecked it. It’s been

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Wikipedia says the 2005-2009 ML320 diesel was a CDI, but it doesn't identify the specific engine model. Probably OM642? Was Bluetec vs. CDI a different engine model or is that just different bolt-on emissions equipment? Allan On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, at 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Pretty

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s the same 642. Def didn’t start till 2009. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wikipedia says the 2005-2009 ML320 diesel was a CDI, but it doesn't identify > the specific engine model. Probably OM642? Was Bluetec vs. CDI a different

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is that a straight six engine? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 3:07:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It’s the same 642. Def didn’t start till 2009. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 25, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Wikipedia says the 2005-2009

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-25 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
> > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: July 22, 2021 2:02 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Red death > > I was curious about it, since two people in my immediate household contracted > COVID in November. I never

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Thanks. I like your suggestion. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > My idea for the fix is to use wire that has very fine copper strands and > silicon insulation, so they are very flexible. Cut out the old harness for > about a six to

[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 TE $1k

2021-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL $1250

2021-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has potential to be a flipper. Assuming there are some service records, the issues that need to be addressed would not cost much to fix. On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, 12:48 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL > > The car is currently a dependable

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I like solder and shrink tubing much better than tape. It creates a much tighter seal and doesn't come off because of heat or cold like tape. It also makes a smaller repair joint, which serves better in tight spaces. On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 8:28 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty rare. Is that a cdi or bluetec or neither?? On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 2:03 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Being a diesel the vehicle gets amazing gas mileage" > > > https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/garrett-2007-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7356094403.html > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
What is the standard for aircraft? Solder? Crimp? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 25, 2021 2:24 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins I Ilike solder and stepped shrink tubing to provide strian/flex

[MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 44K miles - $25,000

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice looking car but seems like a crazy price even with the low miles. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/crestwood-2003-mercedes-benz-sl500-44k/7356296923.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Auction for geeks?

2021-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Some way cool stuff there, some crap. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2021, at 9:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some interesting stuff in there mostly with no bids. > > Weirdly, the high bid item right now appears to be a Duncan coin-op parking > meter. Cool Hand Luke

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Find older car, like W123. Harvest hinge wiring. Splice in so that survivor wire takes the mechanical stress. I like solder and tape, not crimp. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2021, at 5:00 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > My idea for the fix is to use wire that has very fine

[MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL $1250

2021-07-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL The car is currently a dependable daily driver. As is common with these cars, the odometer is broken and the true mileage is unknown. Cosmetically the car is in decent shape and the pictures are an accurate representation of the cars current condition. Front

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
V6 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2021, at 3:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that a straight six engine? > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Jul 25, 2021 3:07:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > >> It’s the same 642. Def didn’t start till 2009. >> >> Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-25 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I don't think anyone, anywhere, has had a reaction to the vaccine that was worse than even a mild case of CoVid. Typical reaction is a sore arm for a day, worst I've heard of is feeling really sick for 12 hrs or so. When I got it, I felt like crap for a week. high temp, sweats, lost my sense

Re: [MBZ] W116 door lock gremlin

2021-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It is locked initially, but I looked again and maybe the lock button is not quite as far down as the rest of them. Guess I need to pop the door liner off and see what's going on. Allan On Sun, Jul 25, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Is the passenger side really locked?

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-25 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I accidentally ripped the abs wires out of their socket on my Jetta a couple months ago. I was irritated to discover that while the pigtail is available one must splice it in, there is no plug on the inboard side... Sounds like the door is a better system. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android