Re: [MBZ] What's in hydraulic jack oil?

As one manual states extend it and collapse it rapidly, with the release valve in open position. this circulates oil in all the operating areas. mak - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 11:27

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

Thanks It does explain the symptoms Seems most likely a leaking vacuum pod.will check it , mostly behind the centre panel mak My guess is that one of the pods has a vacuum leak, and when the ACC goes to actuate it the vacuum leaks away and the system defaults to the defrost vent pattern.

[MBZ] 126 climate control

Hi all need to know if the compressor control unit next to the fuel relay controls just the compressor ?. As the dialled temp of 20 C approaches the centre vents air all gets diverted to the screen. Should it not go the side vents and then come back as the temp deviates? mak -

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

Hi .the model is a 1990 300SE. The airflow does comes out of the centre vents , then as the dialled in temp approaches, currently at 20C, the airflow diverts completely to the windscreen. The air flow comes back to centre vents if the temp is reduced further say 18'C mak PLEASE,

Re: [MBZ] 126 climate control

common problem is the black plastic Tee on driver's fender cracks and the climate control goes to defrost all the time. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M.Afzaal Khan Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] 126 alignment

For alignment the front wheels need to be kept apart with a bar set at 100 NM . and only then the toe- in is set correctly . This is the suspension under running conditon stress. few shops would do that mak . This way I will not have to worry about the front end for another 50-60k

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: The W124 Bible]

Another good one is the Mercedes Technical Companion available from Bentley publisher's. The diy section has good repair's of common faults including the Becker radio repair section. I have both the manuals and would be a little more inclined on this one . mak - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start

Hi. One of the causes for hard start, warm or hot is a failing fuel accumulator, so along with a fuel filter change should be good proactive maintainance regards mak - Original Message - From: Mark E. Peneguy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start

Seems most likely the throttle position sensor , Eventually I tracked one from a place called Mercedes .com mak Mark E. Peneguy wrote: Friends: Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate from a dead stop. Once the car is in motion, everything is smooth, as it

Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components

Thanks for the useful info, well prepared in advance for the replacements. Regards mak The original tensioner arms and idlers used on '84-'85 OM60x engines seldom lasted more than 50-75kmi. The later ones seemed good for 75-150kmi. By the '90s they may still be better (the aftermarket

Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components

Hi! At what mileage did you have to change this.? just like to know what is the life of a belt tensioner and other idler pulley's associated with it . mak - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:01 AM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C

Thanks . i will give it a try and check the vacuum units.pity the compressor runs all the time except ecc. regards mak - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 A/C

[MBZ] 126 A/C

hi when does the compressor on the climate control type start cycling .to me it seems to be on all the time even around 26C or so and the air turns warmish. also as the dialled in temp approaches it directs most air from centre vents to the windscreen .is that normal? mak

Re: [MBZ] Waterpump change on M103

Hi Any idea how long the water pump lasted on the 103 engine? mileage or age period. mak - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:54 AM Subject: [MBZ] Waterpump change on M103 I had a

[MBZ] 126 front supension bushes

Hi All i have replaced the front suspension bushes and all the other joints etc on the front suspension plus the four new boge shocks. suspension nuts torqued on the ground position the ride seems overly firm as if the tyres are over inflated,every little road bump is firmly dealt and felt .

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

Recently I replaced all four shocks on 300Se ; the car stands higher as compared to before 20mm or so The ride is taut and firm now as compard to the softy feel before, Mak Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday,

[MBZ] oil filter coolers

I wonder what is the efficacy of the oil filter coolers , the type that slips on the oil cooler, seems like a very small finned heat sink Any one using it? mak

Re: [MBZ] Announcement

Great,Rusty!got the word! and i am half a world across. mak Spread the word!! To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Announcement This is great, Rusty...but you're preachin' to the chior, pal. Did you somehow get this message out to other humans in the world? You know you

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?

Very nice indeed . ! mak - Original Message - From: M. Mitchell Marmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 10:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?