Whoa Werner,
What sound panels? Under the engine/tranny where I'll be working to change
the ATF? Remember, the most modern MB I'm used to is a '78 240D! Clatter
clatter! How are the sound panels held in place?
;-) Sounds like I'll need to pick up some of the metal clips prior to
starting this job?
I'm still starry eyed to learn I have a windshield washer reservoir with a
*heating* coil in it! That is *so* cool! And I see Buick (or someone)
advertising their heated WW fluid!! And MB was doing it *at least* 15 years
ago! ;-)
Have been out looking at the engine - the coolant level is about 1/2 way up
the reservoir - but I don't see a marker on the reservoir indicating the
proper level. But I suspect it's right. BTW, the coolant res. cap was
loose - probably caused the cooler than normal running? (a little below
80C)
Can the coolant flushing be left to an independant shop? Assuming I bring
the MB coolant and make sure they use it - I'd do it but I always seem to
spill a lot when opening the system to drain. Of course, it looks like MB
has really made things easy to work on with this W124 (in some areas)!
The belt looks to be in good condition - no visible cracks, abrasions, etc.
Found the fuse box (an improvement over the W123!) but it looks like the
same old ceramic fuses. I assume they still need to be replaced on a 12-15
year cycle? Meaning it's time now. Perhaps since the vibrations have been
reduced (so it seems) it's not necessary?
The hood has a foam pad near the latch mechanism - it has some damaged foam
so I'll want to replace it - but that's the only obvious thing needing
attention.
Am getting ready to vacuum the leaves and debris from the hinge area - will
probably see more stuff generating more questions --
Thanks to all who are helping! When I get my Owners Manual (5-10 days) and
other tech books it'll help with many of my questions. BTW, I ordered a
extra key - only came with one - which seems to be typical of a used car for
some reason. MB gets $25 for a key - forgot to ask Rusty to get one for
me --
Love this car!! ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
----- Original Message -----
From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Change - Questions
Larry - the dealers are almost all using topsiders these days as it saves
fooling around with the sound panels and therefore costs them less labor.
The tradeoff is that you don't get to see what else is going on under the
engine - loose items, small leaks, etc. And as we've mentioned before,
you
cannot get all the old oil out using any method - there's the oil cooler,
big connecting lines, etc.
My preference is to get it on a lift or over a pit and take the time to go
over things thoroughly.
Werner
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Change - Questions
Werner wrote:<<my apologies for giving misleading info on the rear view
mirror >>
Not a problem - being cautious is always the best policy. ;-)
Thanks for the oil info -- I want to get that changes as quickly as
possibly - when I checked the oil level I could see it was thick and
obviously dino juice. I don't like that stuff!
I was thinking about using my Topsider to extract the oil - you mentioned
draining it and allowing enough time -- is draining preferred on this
model?
I'll probably have to extract some, them dr
I plan to change the ATF also - thanks for including the info about it.
I
have a AT filter kit on the way from Rusty - and will be sure to drain
the
TC when the time comes. I assume the pan on the AT does *not* have a
drain
plug like the olds used to - and I'll probably make a mess when I drop
the
pan. I may try to extract the ATF with my Topsider to minimize the
amount
of fluid that ends up on the floor! ;-)
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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