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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of E M
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:28 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 ??
>
> Hi James,
> Thanks for your help and pointing out a few things to watch for. Love the
> V12 cars. I like the early ones as I belive they had a little more power,
> and didn't have the two tone interior? I saw a really nice '98 S500 the
> other day, and even hung around in the parking lot for 45 minutes, hoping
> to
> catch them, but no show, so I left.
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the shop manual for the W140?
> A
> link or .pdf file would be great.
>
> Thanks again for your help James. Hope the back is feeling better.
> Ed
>
> On 26/03/07, James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > We have a 1992 600SEL. The 1992-1995 S-Class cars used bio-degradeable
> > wiring harness's under the hood. If your car starts throwing error codes
> > it
> > isn't the senders - it's the wiring harness.
> >
> > Another known issue is the evaporator core - local guy can do them for
> > $3300
> > using factory parts.
> >
> > Rear accumulators - two nitrogen filled spheres ( softball size ) affect
> > rear ride for ASD. The nitrogen leaks past the seal and the dampening is
> > gone. Not wiring related but you might as well replace that harness also
> > when your replacing all the other ones.
> >
> > V-8 motors have the oil tubes on top the motor that get brittle & break
> > and
> > also get clogged - easy DIY fix.
> >
> > V-12 motors typically need the ETA's replaced. $3500 each from the
> dealer.
> >
> > I have heard that the door & trunk closers can die, haven't experienced
> > that
> > yet.
> >
> > 1996 - 1999 use OBD2 computer systems diagnosis which is much better
> than
> > OBD1 and the wiring harness's hold up much better.
> >
> > Find a local shop with old school guys working there. Dealerships
> > typically
> > use FNG's because their cheap. But they're also clueless.
> >
> >
> > James Zavesky
> > 1992 600SEL
> > 1991 500SL
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > On Behalf Of E M
> > > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:59 PM
> > > To: Mercedes Discussion List
> > > Subject: [MBZ] W140 ??
> > >
> > > OK, have a few questions regarding the W140 S Class (S500). I'm
> looking
> > > for
> > > a car for my Dad. I've looked at a few older W126 models, but most
> are
> > > either rough, unknown history, or the old tin worm is starting to get
> to
> > > them. I've looked around for a SDL, but not many around up here. I
> > know
> > > there has been much negative stuff said about the old W140, but I've
> > > always
> > > loved the look of the car. Also, they seem to have depreciated pretty
> > > fast
> > > compared to some other models. Ok, the questions. What is the going
> > > range
> > > for a nice S500? What were the real problems with these cars, and did
> > > they
> > > infact have that many problems, or was most of it due to lact of
> > > maintance?
> > > I mean, were there problems with the important things like the engine,
> > > trans
> > > etc, or was it more fiddly things like the auto door close latch, and
> > > similar "toys"? What are some of the problem areas on these cars?
> My
> > > dad
> > > does very few miles now that he's retired, but I'd like a big safe
> > > comfortable car for him and Mum. Gas mileage is not a really big
> issue.
> > > I
> > > now a coulpe of guys sell parts on the list, and there are a few mail
> > > order
> > > places listed too. Any of you guys carry parts for the old W140?
> Also,
> > > any
> > > places in Canada selling parts, other than the dealer? I've seen a
> > S500s
> > > around lately. Can anyone recommend a used car place in Toronto for
> > such
> > > cars. The few I've seen at the dealer are WAY above what them seem to
> > go
> > > for in the market, and they weren't even anything extra special.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help, suggestions and advise.
> > > Ed
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