Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
They have started going back up here. Bottomed out at $5.29, now back to $5.39. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 08:40, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder how long it will be before our diesel prices skyrocket > >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yep, if something's not working on my W123 or W116 it's either FUSES, vacuum, or mechanical. No computers. Closest thing would be the ACC, cruise control, and tachometer. None of which work on either of my cars. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 10:45, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Yesterday I

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My former neighbor had a 20V HF pole saw. I used it a couple of times and it was great. I’ve got a pole saw attachment for my gas trimmer, and his battery powered one was a lot easier to use. -D > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:14 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I got a Makita 18v string

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> No computers. Closest thing would be the ACC, cruise control, and tachometer. > None of which work on either of my cars. And all of which could be made to work, with a soldering iron and a modest amount of effort. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Real men do as they please! On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:46 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nah, REAL men walk and lead oxen... > > -Curt > > On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:45:06 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis < > dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > > Real men ride

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-18 23:14, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I'm guessing that with maybe some haggling they'll offer him something between $5k and $6k. That's $3,500 - $4,500 more than he paid for the car. I'd take that and (watch for it at CoPart). ___

[MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I just coined a new word! EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast! Woohoo! Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Nah, REAL men walk and lead oxen... -Curt On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:45:06 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Real men ride horses actually! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > You're just jealous because you know that REAL men run steam

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Real men ride horses actually! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > You're just jealous because you know that REAL men run steam engines and > you're just an emasculated ICE driver. > > > -Curt > > > On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:04:50 AM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-19 10:35, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: They have started going back up here. Bottomed out at $5.29, now back to $5.39. 4.79-4.99 in 48813. I guess that's low. 5.19-5.99 in East Lansing. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yesterday I finally got around to putting a water pump on the 79 300CD. It has sat for quite some time but I got in and glowed and it lit off on about half a rev.  Gotta love old dizzels.  But the water pump was seized up so the belt was smoking by the time I got it moved a little bit. I have

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Let me be the first to suggest that you shouldn't post things like that. You don't know who is searching the net for data about you. Randy On 18/08/2022 7:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I plan on raping State Farm. On 8/18/2022 7:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
 I wonder how long it will be before our diesel prices skyrocket https://trib.al/nK1zXet?fbclid=IwAR0QDGNMPrQ5cth4Q8Tvvxz_Z8p0iyNJdtKpqAnAZ13J5lGq_Re7zf3evCo Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I feel like KBB is wy behind on prices right now. I'd take anything they have and mark it up 50%... -Curt On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 07:51:15 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Nada shows low retail at $4600, average at $6350, and high at $11050.  KBB shows range of

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Get 5# of citric acid of the river of big wimmen. It's as good as anything else and a lot cheaper. Get some water hot and mix in the power until it stops dissolving the pour it in the tank with a bunch of drywall screws. It works best hot so jack up your tractor in the sun, strap the tank to a

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I had understood that citric acid's effectiveness is significantly hampered by the presence of oil, hence the MB instructions to first use a "de-oiling agent" in the cooling system before a citric acid flush. On Fri, 19 Aug 2022, Curt Raymond wrote: Get 5# of citric acid of the river of big

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I prefer EVIDIOT Randy On 19/08/2022 8:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: I just coined a new word! EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast! Woohoo! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Went up $0.45 in last three days here. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 5:43 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > I wonder how long it will be before our diesel prices skyrocket > >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That's great.  I should probably switch to driving gas for a while. On 8/19/2022 7:44 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Went up $0.45 in last three days here. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Aug 19, 2022, at 5:43 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:  I wonder how long it will be

[MBZ] Fentanyl dreams Mercedes Benz 240d - $15,900 (Jacksonville)

2022-08-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OK it looks mostly nice but... https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-benz-240d/7523299545.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Cool Color Condo Car Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 2000 E320 112, 000 miles - $8, 900 (Fort Myers)

2022-08-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/ctd/d/fort-myers-mercedes-benz-station-wagon/7523290702.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You're just jealous because you know that REAL men run steam engines and you're just an emasculated ICE driver. -Curt On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:04:50 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: I just coined a new word! EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast!

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Great Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:36 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > They have started going back up here. Bottomed out at $5.29, now back to > $5.39. > >> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 08:40, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I wonder how long it will be before

[MBZ] OT: WWII bomber (tailgunner/POW) story for Wilton

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Not me, just quoting somebody else's family history story: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/131420/WabbitTwacksIII_jpg-2483576.JPG My Grandfather and four of his brothers served in WWII. One of them, Robert Franklin Henry ("Uncle Frank" to us) was a tail gunner on the B17 "Wabbit Twacks

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I got a Makita 18v string trimmer/pole saw combo a couple months ago. The pole saw isn't great but the string trimmer rocks. Wy better than a gas powered one in that it's lighter and quiet. I can trim our whole yard on 1/2 of 1 4amp battery. -Curt On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My dad has a Ryobi that I like a lot better than mine, the pole on his is longer and extendable and the power unit sits at the working end of the pole. Mine is more like your gas powered one with the power unit at the operator end. This ruins the balance for actually cutting up high. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Probably a good idea. Dishwasher detergent is a good de-oiler and it doesn't make suds. -Curt On Friday, August 19, 2022 at 09:57:54 AM EDT, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: I had understood that citric acid's effectiveness is significantly hampered by the presence of oil, hence the MB

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Probably a good idea. Dishwasher detergent is a good de-oiler and it doesn't > make suds. TSP is probably even better. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Spic N Span is very racist. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:43 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd be tempted to try strong detergent, Simple Green, Mr. Clean, etc. with > maybe some ammonia, and very hot water. > > There used to be a powder called Spic-N-Span

[MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I know we discussed this a while back and a few folks mentioned the POR15 kit for cleaning out gas tanks.  I could go that route but have not ordered anything yet and am going to try to work on it this weekend.  Are there any off the shelf chemicals I could get to pour in and slosh around to

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'd be tempted to try strong detergent, Simple Green, Mr. Clean, etc. with maybe some ammonia, and very hot water. There used to be a powder called Spic-N-Span that was pretty good, that's probably been canceled at some point but might be sold under under another name. Or maybe TSP? On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Turned down the job offer

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
So, as soon as you turned down the offer, your current job decided to mess with you some more? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It seems gas went back down about half way to reasonable. The cheapest I have seen diesel is $4.29. All anyone cares about though is the price of gas. I guess I really should start driving more m112 powered vehicles. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:41 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Turned down the job offer

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After spending a week of comparing numbers on spread sheets, it would have ended up comparing a best case scenario at the current job to worse case scenario at new job, I would have been a few grand less on a yearly basis. However, flipping that would have been a been a big jump up. I really

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
IIRC, automatic dishwashER detergent, laundry detergent intended for front-loaders (with the "HE" logo), and TSP are all good because they don't foam. Other detergents foam up and/or do not rinse off easily. On Fri, 19 Aug 2022, Jim Cathey wrote: >> Probably a good idea. Dishwasher detergent is

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Nah, REAL men walk and lead oxen... REAL men have other men to do these things for them. Or else! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Turned down the job offer

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Basically, yes, which reminded me of exactly why I was even considering a change. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 11:26 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > So, as soon as you turned down the offer, your current job decided to mess > with you some more? > >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> What product do you use to remove the conformal coating? I don't remember. Paint stripper. Oh-so-carefully! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That or just (carefully) burn through it if you’re just replacing components. Components rarely need replacing. It's almost always just failed solder joints. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] You have to watch this

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
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[MBZ] More State Farm BS

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After taking it to their shop which came in at around $4800, they just emailed their initial estimate. It came in at $2600. Hahah. Sooo, why would they not use the estimate from their own shop? I guess because they are trying to rape me. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s an easy job, just have to get the wire taps straight for the lights. Hitch install is quick and straightforward, helps to have a helper but doable alone. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ordered the hitch for my 2003 ML350 in

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I didn't even know that filler piece existed. Watched an installation video, put the light control box on the left side, extended the +12V lead to the accessory power outlet (possibly a mistake, it's unswitched and I don't know if the box draws power when the lights aren't on), and left the

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what the issue is

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That same car would cost $5K minimum here in the DMV. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 1:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563973275422637/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes recent BAT sales are good ammo. If this is anything like USAA, you refuse the offer and then hire an appraiser. Most of their work is done by video these days, so it doesnt matter who you get. The ins co also hire an appraiser. Those two agree on a value, and that is the offer. If they do not

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That or just (carefully) burn through it if you’re just replacing components. -D > On Aug 19, 2022, at 2:16 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> What product do you use to remove the conformal coating? I don't remember. > > Paint stripper. Oh-so-carefully! > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 19/08/2022 1:16 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: What product do you use to remove the conformal coating? I don't remember. Paint stripper. Oh-so-carefully! -- Jim what sort of paint stripper? wipe it on and use a brush of some sort to take it off? rinse with water and a bit of

[MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I tested ++ for Covid last Saturday with minimal symptoms (sore throat, congestion similar to mild cold). I was prescribed Paxlovid to minimize risk of severe illness based solely on my age and have been taking it 2X daily starting Monday evening of this week. Only side effect is a disagreeable

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Paxlovid Rx was free to me, but my son says private MDs in LA that don't take insurance charge "$3k and up". On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oldest son went through exactly what you describe two weekends ago. He > went to a local

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
No, there is an existing trim panel that is removed when the hitch is installed. There are a couple of different iterations of the replacement depending on the type of hitch that was installed. [cid:F7F48F79-AD51-4A6C-90A8-5CE72786C762] I found the correct part number (163 880 14 05, #36) with

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
When I put the trailer hitch on my Volvo XC90 I wired the control box directly to the battery (fused of course). No drain that I can tell. The battery is in the back of the car so that was the easiest thing. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 22:09, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't even know that

Re: [MBZ] Rusty gas tank clean out

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If you use dishwasher detergent, keep in mind that it contains bleach so do not mix with ammonia or other cleaners containing ammonia. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 10:35, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC, automatic dishwashER detergent, laundry detergent intended for > front-loaders (with

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what the issue is

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Scan it and see what it’s unhappy about. Looks like he’s just thrown parts at it. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 19, 2022, at 1:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563973275422637/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Cool Color Condo Car Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 2000 E320 112, 000 miles - $8, 900 (Fort Myers)

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I looked at one very similar to this over in St. Pete a few months ago. It was a custom repaint the owner had done years ago, and very well for the most part. It was still a beater, though. Beautiful color, not many came in that color. -D > On Aug 19, 2022, at 1:56 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 15:07, Jim Cathey wrote: > Bad connections is what plague these tachometer amplifier cans. Yep I've cleaned the socket and pins, used DeOxIt spray, tried the foam peanut/cigarette butt trick, and tach is still *very* intermittent. It'll pop on once a week or so at

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
yeah I remember those old cast Iron push mowers heavy as sin especially pushing up hill. Did that till I left for college. Oddly enough when I got home for Christmas that firs year I saw a nice new motorized rotary mower. Imagine that. MG dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Or a (push) reel

[MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Ordered the hitch for my 2003 ML350 in Flagstaff last week, it’s already there. Tonight I reviewed the BanzWhirled thread on trailer wiring for the W163 and got everything ordered to set up the lighting and harness. Fortunately, the W163 is a “dumb” vehicle in that setting up the wiring for a

Re: [MBZ] Cool Color Condo Car Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 2000 E320 112, 000 miles - $8, 900 (Fort Myers)

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Tiny photos. Matchbox car? On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/ctd/d/fort-myers-mercedes-benz-station-wagon/7523290702.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> what sort of paint stripper? Something I had already, in a gallon can. Whatever will remove varnish. > wipe it on and use a brush of some sort to take it off? I pour it on the back and push it around with a stick. Don't let any drip through holes in the board, or drip around the outside.

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 14:42, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> what sort of paint stripper? > > Something I had already, in a gallon can. Whatever will remove varnish. I've never opened up a tachometer canister, I assume it's all potted in silastic inside? That would just have to be

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-19 17:04, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My question is how many others in this group have yet to or already contracted Covid 19? I had read that 60% of US citizens have been infected, although I cannot confirm this. I'd think it's more than 60%, or at least more than 60%

[MBZ] Fuel prices on the way back up

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Went to town this morning, and came back this afternoon that prices seem to have gone up between the 2. 20-40 cents depending on station. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Turned down the job offer

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes. My concern as well and if I didn’t come it lowest enough, I would not think they would keep paying my salary to just sit at home. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 12:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > The bidding on trips would worry me. It would turn into a race

Re: [MBZ] More State Farm

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> All this is or should be in your policy documentation. Whose policy? This is the at-fault party's insco, unless you've somehow involved your own, or this was in a no-fault State. When the Frankenheap was wrecked, it was State Farm who insured the at-fault party. I never involved mine (USAA),

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This was a walk-in clinic place that is run by a local hospital group that was identified as being a participant in the “fast track” program or whatever they call it where if you’re diagnosed they can immediately dispense Paxlovid. That’s why I took him there. He paid nothing for it, just the

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Beats me. He stayed in his room for the week and we stayed away from him. His employer let him return three days after testing negative. -D On Aug 19, 2022, at 5:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: At what point was your son considered "recovered" and no longer in

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A friend had it a coupla weeks ago and was totally knocked down. She got some Pax after a couple days and felt much better the next day to where she could be up and around but is still very tired and sleeps like 12hr straight. Her husband started getting sore throat and cough so he went and got

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, it looked pretty straightforward. I’m not sure if Ill have a helper, depends on when I decide to do the work. The BanzWhirled thread has the pinouts for the connector in the wiring harness, so that should be easy as well. Just wondering if I took one of my soldering irons out there -

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>all of which could be made to work, with a soldering iron and a modest amount >of effort What product do you use to remove the conformal coating? I don't remember. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Except drive EVs! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2022, at 11:58 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Real men do as they please! > >> On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 9:46 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Nah, REAL men walk and lead oxen... >> >>

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I've never opened up a tachometer canister, I assume it's all potted in > silastic inside? That would just have to be cut/peeled away? IIRC, yes. I don't remember if they're also varnished or not. Bad connections is what plague these tachometer amplifier cans. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
At what point was your son considered "recovered" and no longer in need of quarantining and/or masking at home? On Fri, Aug 19, 2022 at 5:31 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This was a walk-in clinic place that is run by a local hospital group that > was

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
When we moved into a “new" (to us) house when I was about ten years old, my brother and I had to cut the acre of lawn with an old push mower that I swear had a cast iron deck. My Dad wanted to get a lawn tractor to cut it, but we moved in early in the summer and he wanted to wait until the end

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The PA that treated my son said it won’t do anything to address the symptoms, just knock the virus down quicker than if you let it run it’s course. They said to just use OTC stuff for the symptoms, like Dayquil/Nyquil, etc. -D > On Aug 19, 2022, at 5:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Steam Cleaner

2022-08-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
When it comes to a good steam cleaner for seats and carpet, what do we like? AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Cool Color Condo Car Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 2000 E320 112, 000 miles - $8, 900 (Fort Myers)

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
VIN says it is TRAVERTINE BEIGE - METALLIC PAINT (693U) over LEATHER, JAVA (214A) So evidently repainted somewhere along the line. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 10:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >

[MBZ] I wonder what the issue is

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563973275422637/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] EVIOT

2022-08-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I like that On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 12:16 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I prefer EVIDIOT > > Randy > > On 19/08/2022 8:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > > I just coined a new word! > > EViot or EVIOT- any EV driver, owner or enthusiast! Woohoo! > > >

Re: [MBZ] 79 300CD fun

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Everything you wanted to know and some things you didn't https://www.vaniman.com/ultimate-conformal-coating-removal-guide/ On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 13:36, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > That or just (carefully) burn through it if you’re just replacing components. > > -D > >> On Aug

Re: [MBZ] OT: COVID Positive

2022-08-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Oldest son went through exactly what you describe two weekends ago. He went to a local walk-in clinic which refused to give him Paxlovid because they said he wasn’t “high risk” until I said “Mom has cancer, I don’t want this in the house.” They gave it to him. He thinks he got it at work, as

Re: [MBZ] OT: West Coast Citroen Rendez Vous Twenty-Two

2022-08-19 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
(Once again, if anyone's feeling like seeing how the French do it...) Interest has been strong for this year’s West Coast Citroën Rendez Vous, October 21st through 23rd, 2022, in Sonora, California Save $10 per person if you register before September 1, 2022! *THE VENUE* After considering

Re: [MBZ] W163 Trailer Hitch & Wiring

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In the bumper cover? You will probably have to cut out a chunk to fit over the receiver if it doesn’t have a cutout. I did that on the ML500, it was already kinda smashed up so I wasn’t too concerned about it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 19, 2022, at 9:22 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Turned down the job offer

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The bidding on trips would worry me. It would turn into a race to the bottom, with people taking on more and more expenses out of pocket just to get the work. On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, at 10:36, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > After spending a week of comparing numbers on spread sheets, it

[MBZ] Just got off the phone with State Farm again

2022-08-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Reamed them over the major difference between their preferred shop estimate and their virtual estimate. I then said fine, I will just use your shop, what about rental car? They say once I get appointment I will get car. I explain they are backed up until November and are they providing rental

Re: [MBZ] 1991 430SEL - 184k miles - $1,475

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No rest whatsoever --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 19, 2022, at 11:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems like a fair price considering the issues. Nothing sounds too terrible. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/hampshire-1991-mercedes-420-sel-runs/7523466706.html > >

[MBZ] 1985 300D - 232k miles - $3,500

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This has had a lot of upkeep done, and it's a good color. Someone should grab it. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/moscow-mills-1985-mercedes-300td/7523595728.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300D - 232k miles - $3,500

2022-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Honest car at a fair price. Who knew? On Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 10:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This has had a lot of upkeep done, and it's a good color. Someone should > grab it. > > >

[MBZ] 2003 E320 - 120k miles - $3,500

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Salvage title, and won't start. Cosmetics look OK though, depending on the reason for the salvage title might be worth a look and some negotiation. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2003-mercedes-benz-class/7523540598.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Steam Cleaner

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I just bought a Bissel extraction cleaner, does a great job. BISSELL® Little Green® Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner with Disinfectant Formula, 3194 https://a.co/61K1WCu I have a steamer too that loosens up grime and gets crap ready to be cleaned with your choice of cleaning tools — rag, brush,

[MBZ] 1991 430SEL - 184k miles - $1,475

2022-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems like a fair price considering the issues. Nothing sounds too terrible. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/hampshire-1991-mercedes-420-sel-runs/7523466706.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E320 - 120k miles - $3,500

2022-08-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$900 for the dead car. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 19, 2022, at 10:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Salvage title, and won't start. Cosmetics look OK though, depending on the > reason for the salvage title might be worth a look and some negotiation. > >

Re: [MBZ] diagnostics

2022-08-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I didn't have time to mess with it so I just had it towed to Herbert the mechanic. It was definitely the ignition switch as the spring return on the start position seems totally gone and the key rotates way past where it should without any glow or other signs of life. I expect it will need the new