On 4/19/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Guys Gals,
I posted that I found a 190E for sale some days ago. Well, now my wife's
asking about it. (She's not too serious though - she'd like a CD).
Question she has is: What gas mileage is it likely to get? (assume it has
no
major
Looks like there is a compressor control relay, N8. I don't see it in the
component location diagrams. I guess it is similar to the 123 300D Klima
relay. Now if I can find it. Looks like i might have a bad clutch or a
bad relay or something else yet that is an input to the compressor
Ah! Good point. I'll look probably tonight as I walk the dog.
Actually, if those are the two main engine options, why not tell me if there
are issues with either?
Brian
On 4/19/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 4/19/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Guys Gals,
Has anyone had a bird chirp like sound combined with the sound of
marbles in
a can coming from the front of the car near the serp. belt? Here is
the
description- when first started the sound is definitely there- when
the car
is warm, no sound at all.
And the pulley on the crankshaft can
Loren Faeth wrote:
Looks like there is a compressor control relay, N8. I don't see it in the
component location diagrams. I guess it is similar to the 123 300D Klima
relay. Now if I can find it. Looks like i might have a bad clutch or a
bad relay or something else yet that is an input to
Well one of my sons has had a minor accident with the wife's 87 300D.
Different son this time and it is minor not totaled. No one was hurt,
but I need at least a LF fender headlight, bumper, supports and
valances. Things would be eaiser if I got the door and hood too. Does
anyone know if the
Question that I have is: By any chance is this (see below) one of the
few
models and years that have head problems, or any other known problems?
The two 190E's I saw at auction one day both had obvious head gasket
leaks. I think it's fairly common.
-- Jim
Ok, the aspirator motor is fine. THe rubber hose has deteriorated to
the
point it showws checking. on the outside at the motor end, but it does
not
seem to be broken through. More confusing obfuscation.
So does it hold up a tissue square or not? Is the other end of the
hose plugged in to
Hi, All.
Thanks to the generous people who responded to my inquiry about the Becker
radio. I have not had time to check which of the answers are correct, yet. Will
report results after testing theories.
Ta Very Much!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
190DT
300TD
190D
etc. ad nausium
Thanks Herr Doktor,
I wanted to find the Klima relay because it showed terminal 7 running to
the clutch. Turns out it is easy to find under the hood, just difficult to
locate using the CD. It is right behind the shield, just left of
center. Most of the letters are worn off, on mine, but i
How much of a job is it to replace a steering wheel on a 126? Any
special tools required? Anyone have a good used one for sale?
Mine's worn out. Big chunk out of it worn right down to the metal
armature on the left side where the top spoke intersects the wheel.
Right where I usually grab it.
I do have the ORIGINAL clock in my W140 tho, works great. Oh yes, the fuel
cap is the original too. :-)
Walt Lasher
W140 S350
Seattle
Let us know if you find that aspirator fan in the SDL - and where it's
hiding. Mine is still alternating between full hot and full cold
instead of choosing a nice middle temp if the air temp indicates other
than full on of either hot or cold. If it's very hot, or very cold
outside, it does fine.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Thanks Herr Doktor,
I wanted to find the Klima relay because it showed terminal 7 running to
the clutch. Turns out it is easy to find under the hood, just difficult to
locate using the CD. It is right behind the shield, just left of
center. Most of the letters are worn
Jim,
I could not get it to hold up the 1 inch square. I have not checked the
top end, because i found the compressor not working. I have never had this
style light switch panel apart, and i am afraid of breaking plastic if I
don't figure out how to take it off the right way. I will see if
Fenders bolt on/off rather easily. I had to back out the door hinge bolts
(and support the door) to get to the 3 fender bolts on the back side of the
fender. Keep track of what fastener was used where. There are 2 bolts
under the bottom trim, and I think it was 1 in front of the wheel and
They aren't on this list, so don't count as being human --
On 4/19/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What about the person who placed it on the shelf? Ok, maybe they weren't
human.
Luther
~
~To my knowledge, you are the first human to actually see this stuff on a
~store
How much of a job is it to replace a steering wheel on a 126? Any
special tools required? Anyone have a good used one for sale?
Assuming that it's the same as a late-model 107, you need a
long-shanked Torx screwdriver to unhook the airbag from behind.
You probably need a real one not a bit
On mine, it's about a 15 second job to remove it.
First, I peel off the center pad with my finger tips (I recommend having the
steering wheel centered before starting). Then it's a hex wrench (I use a
3/8 inch drive) to remove the center screw. Next, I use both hands to smack
the underside of
I've got one from an 84 Euro 126. I think it is without airbag. Does
yours have an airbag? If ther is no airbag, it is not much of a
deal. Just take loose the battery ground, pop off the center cover, and
take the nut off. Take the wires off the horn switch if necessary. I have
not
I could not get it to hold up the 1 inch square. I have not checked
the
top end, because i found the compressor not working. I have never had
this
style light switch panel apart, and i am afraid of breaking plastic if
I
don't figure out how to take it off the right way. I will see if I
can
I took out the glovebox. 7 plastic push rivets, and the light
connections. Leave the door on. The fan is in a little holder behind the
right side of the glovebox. before you take it loose, turn the ign. switch
on, and you should see the fan moving. It is kind of a miniature squirrel
cage
Let us know if you find that aspirator fan in the SDL - and where it's
hiding. Mine is still alternating between full hot and full cold
Absolutely it's behind the glove box in an SDL. The real question
was whether or not the earlier SD's were significantly different
or not. There were a lot
Ok, when speaking 108's which feels right, V-8 or 6 cylinder versions.
Have heard before the v8 feels real heavy in the front and just doesnt
feel right with the 108. Opinions?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81
probably the air bag crash sensor.
Loren Faeth wrote:
SO what is the bosch module I see when the ashtray is out?
At 10:14 AM 4/19/2006, you wrote:
no, its behind the glove box.
Loren Faeth wrote:
I thought the ACC computer is under the ashtray on my SDL. Or, visible
with the ashtray
the 126's all have the asperator fan.
Loren Faeth wrote:
As far as I knew we were talking about 126 SD and SDL Jim Cathey says the
SDL has this aspirator fan, So I thought Jeff was right about the SD,
also. It seems Marshall is saying the SD does not have the aspirator fan
system and is
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Ok, when speaking 108's which feels right, V-8 or 6 cylinder versions.
Have heard before the v8 feels real heavy in the front and just doesnt
feel right with the 108. Opinions?
My personal faves have been a Euro 250S with 4-speed and a Euro 280SE with
factory 5 -
Its between the 2 firewalls, toward the drivers side. Black relay, says
klima on the top.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Looks like there is a compressor control relay, N8. I don't see it in the
component location diagrams. I guess it is similar to the 123 300D Klima
relay. Now if I can find it.
I have seen SEVERAL bad KLIMA relays, or maybe I have just had back luck.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Loren Faeth wrote:
Looks like there is a compressor control relay, N8. I don't see it in the
component location diagrams. I guess it is similar to the 123 300D Klima
relay. Now if I can find
Was it Dan Gurney who said There's no substitute for cubic inches ???
On 4/19/06, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Ok, when speaking 108's which feels right, V-8 or 6 cylinder versions.
Have heard before the v8 feels real heavy in the front and just doesnt
Its under the dash on the passenger side.
OK Don wrote:
Let us know if you find that aspirator fan in the SDL - and where it's
hiding. Mine is still alternating between full hot and full cold
instead of choosing a nice middle temp if the air temp indicates other
than full on of either hot or
On the later style wheels(after 81) you dont remove the center pad, you
remove the emblem. If you remove the center pad, more than likely it
will rip when pulling off and not reinstall correctly.
Gerald R. Flintrop wrote:
On mine, it's about a 15 second job to remove it.
First, I peel
Just ran across this pic. Had my buddy riding on back and suddenly noticed
the odometer (and had my polaroid on board). Wierd aint it?
Two friends from my past.
Brian
83 240D
92 Harley Sportster Deluxe (stolen from me)
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Was it Dan Gurney who said There's no substitute for cubic inches ??
Probably Carroll Shelby or John Z. DeLorean.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:30:08 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
ripped and still suspected as bad). Since then I've determined that
the
brake disc is actually getting loose ( both were replace in the last
year or so); when I pull the wheel I can easily move the disc.
Of
It was Shelby!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
I thought only 240Ds had rear windshields.
--R
BillR wrote:
Took my car in for new front and rear windshields yesterday. Discovered that
the metal under the rear window was rusted away so they had to put the old
one back in and tape it down until I can get a body shop to fabricate and
weld
Cool - thanks!
On 4/19/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It was Shelby!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives.
Sir Winston Churchill
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL
The 4.5L is a blast -- enormous power at speed (less off the line,
typical of all the german cars I've driven). I've heard the sixes are
a bit breathless at 70 mph -- the 4.5 just flies, I have to keep
pulling my foot back to keep it under 60 on the back roads
Now, if it would just do
Was it Dan Gurney who said There's no substitute for cubic inches ???
The usual quote I've heard, and no idea from where but it's not
new by any means, is There's no replacement for displacement.
-- Jim
On 4/19/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Question that I have is: By any chance is this (see below) one of the
few
models and years that have head problems, or any other known problems?
The two 190E's I saw at auction one day both had obvious head gasket
leaks. I think it's
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I don't see the logic in the escalation of prices for diesel Mercedes. As
gas prices spike, diesel seems to go up even more!
True, although oddly, the latest spike seems to have affected gas much
more where I live. Diesel has stayed about the same, and the gas
At 40 deg with 50% blend you s hould be fine but for any thicker you'd
want some kind of heater, but these beasts don't need anything fancy,
The veg start to cloud around 36 deg ( about the same as real cheap
diesel ) I ran my 82 300d with just a veg therm fuel heater fight befor
the
The two 190E's I saw at auction one day both had obvious head gasket
leaks. I think it's fairly common.
Jim, do you know if those were four- or six-bangers? I know the sixes
have
a reputation in the 201 chassis for heat problems, more so than the
identical engines in the 124, simply
No more so than other motors.
My Mum's 190E has had no probs in 6/7 years and my 230E has no probs in the
time I have owned it.
BTW my mum managed to get the motor pretty hot a couple of times (as older
women do) and still no gasket problems.
So no I would not say a common fault unless they
Now you are starting to sound like my son with his 'hot rod' Miata. He is
always ragging me about my SD. Had his Miata to a dyno shop on Tues to tune
the variable fuel injection and adjustable cams he just added and tweaked
another 55hp out of it. On the way home he started talking to a SC
David Brodbeck wrote:
True, although oddly, the latest spike seems to have affected gas much
more where I live. Diesel has stayed about the same, and the gas prices
have increased until diesel costs about what midgrade does, instead of
more than premium.
USA gasoline inventory has been
Has anybody tried this service, or read an independent review?
You put a $20 device in your phone cord, and it traps your long
distance calls, sends them to a local or toll free number, where
they are converted to voice over IP. No broadband service needed,
as it's just a regular phone call at
Bob-
If Loren doesn't have a left headlight assy I do BUT it does not have the
wiper motor setup if that matters. The motor should be transferrable if its
intact.
Tony Wirtel
Fenders bolt on/off rather easily. I had to back out the door hinge bolts
(and support the door) to get to the 3
I have a left headlight wiper motor, but not the wiper arm. that got bent up
At 07:01 AM 4/20/2006, you wrote:
Bob-
If Loren doesn't have a left headlight assy I do BUT it does not have the
wiper motor setup if that matters. The motor should be transferrable if its
intact.
Tony Wirtel
Kaleb wrote:
On the later style wheels(after 81) you dont remove the center pad, you
remove the emblem. If you remove the center pad, more than likely it
will rip when pulling off and not reinstall correctly.
Good to know. Mine's an '82. How do you remove the emblem? Does it pry out?
Dan
--
If the oil burnt so well, you would be harnessing all those extra BTU's and
you would see a substantial jump in mpg's even at 50/50 mix and I have never
heard that reported.
As far as the soot reduction, can't answer that..;.would be curious about
some thoughts on that.
CM
That might be a sticky monovalve or a weak coil. My SD did the same thing,
then it defaulted to full heat. Turns out the coil went bad. Got one from
Kaleb, and all's well on the climate front now.
~Let us know if you find that aspirator fan in the SDL - and where it's
~hiding. Mine is still
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Dan Weeks wrote:
Kaleb wrote:
On the later style wheels(after 81) you dont remove the center pad, you
remove the emblem. If you remove the center pad, more than likely it
will rip when pulling off and not reinstall correctly.
Good to know. Mine's an '82. How do you remove the emblem?
All the control components are still suspect, including the klima relay.
Here is the update form today:
Jumped pins 5-7 in the klima relay socket, per Marshall. Compressor
works. Output air in vents only cooled to about 58 so I am guessing that
it is low on refrigerant also. I am thinking
Best of the oldtimer sedans is the 300SE L 3.5 because it has and uses its
4-speed transmission (starts off in first gear). I loved the air
suspension and leathery smell of the interior and its instant-on ignition
(Crane breakerless no-points system).
On 4/20/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Weren't al these machines designed for the autobahn?
My 71 280sel does the exact same thing. Kinda a dog
till about 65-70 then it becomes a rocket... Those
v-8's really go. Frankly its the fasted (and most
stable) car I have ever driven and I ruteinely beat
the little rice grinders that try
On 4/20/06, hue wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now it just sits sad really Anyone need one
in seattle? I'm stuck on these 300d's now (doing the
biofuel (and changing timing chains!!)
Come on now, you know you have to offer condition of vehicle and price
when you ask a question like
Mitch Haley wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
True, although oddly, the latest spike seems to have affected gas much
more where I live. Diesel has stayed about the same, and the gas prices
have increased until diesel costs about what midgrade does, instead of
more than premium.
USA
Christopher McCann wrote:
If the oil burnt so well, you would be harnessing all those extra BTU's and you would see a substantial jump in mpg's even at 50/50 mix and I have never heard that reported.
As far as the soot reduction, can't answer that..;.would be curious about some thoughts
Thanks guys, but either I'm an idiot or the stress had me rattled. All
of the damage is on the right (passenger) side, as you would expect in
Florida when a 16 year old is trying to turn left and the light goes
yellow and traffic stops in one opposing lane but someone pushes it
in the other.
What is connection (if any) between biodiesel and changing timing chains??
On 4/20/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 4/20/06, hue wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now it just sits sad really Anyone need one
in seattle? I'm stuck on these 300d's now (doing the
biofuel
I thought this quote might have been invented by Tom McCahill but I
VanCleefed oops I meant Googled it and came up with nothing..
I did find McCahill's Mechanix Illustrated road test article of the James
Bond Aston Martin which is worth a look.
At 06:52 PM 4/19/2006, you wrote:
You need to run the diagnostics outlined in the 126 HVAC manual.
Herr Doktor, is this part of the 126 cd set, or is it a separate item? If
it is on the CD, could you tell me the filename.
Loren
86 SDL and more
Hi, My name is Michael Lendzian.
My wagon sometimes has a rough idle problem which makes the car shake badly.
Mostly when the motor is hot. But not all the time.
Can anybody offer me advice which might point me towards a resolution? I am
the chief mechanic responsible for repairs (FYI). So
That is a blast form the past! I actually remember reading that when it
was published way back them. I used to read Tom almost every month. He
always said if you could see you were going to crash, shut the key off and
head under the dash. (In the days before seat belts) That advice may
That sounds like water in your fuel, check your filter
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:29:42
I heard it was Carroll Shelby with, There's no replacement for
displacement, but I couldn't prove it either way.
Hmm, I remember that McCahill article was waiting for me when I returned
from my first tour in Vietnam, about the time I was finishing my 11th year
in the Army.
GRF
-Original
Well I got tranny troubles on 2 cars. A while back, my 85 300D started
flairing a little between 2nd and 3rd, the rest of the shifts were fine.
Shifts great until its REALLY warmed up, then starts this. Then it
progressed to when you slow down to take a curve or something, would
flair and
I have gone slightly crazy and now have two Macintosh laptops that I'd
like to sell. Before they go on ebay I figured I'd offer them to you
guys first.
1) 12 iBook G4 - 1.07GHz, 512MB RAM, 30GB HD, DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive,
OS X Tiger 10.4 with all updates. Has Firewire and Airport Extreme.
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