[MBZ] 1990 300SE Stalls when hot

I just put a new EGR valve and a new Idle Control Valve in my 1990 300SE - but I still have the same problem they were meant to correct. It starts fine when cold - runs fine at low to high speeds. But after the engine warms up and I bring it to a stop - say at an intersection - the engine shuts

[MBZ] 300SE Shuts off when stopping hot

Hi Fellas, My 1990 300SE has the following problem: When cold it starts quickly and easily - no problem. It runs fine at higher speeds. But after it warms up and my wife pulls up to a stop sign or red light - the engine shuts off. After shutting off it is difficult to start - only when the

[MBZ] Idle Speed Control Motor

Hello, I have my 1990 300SE back in the shop. It stalls when idling, especially after warming up, usually at intersections, etc. The repair shop tells me I need an Idle Speed Control Motor ($420) - installed for $510 - and an EGR valve. The EGR valve is no problem for me. But the ISCM is a new

[MBZ] 1990 300SE - Head Gasket

Dear Mz Friends, I have an offer to replace a head gasket on my 1990 300SE at $1,000. How does that sound? What's the probability of the head being warped? The car overheated but never pegged the temp guage. I have oil mixed in the anti-freeze but not the other way around. If the head is

[MBZ] Heat AC failure

The heat and AC both began to fail intermittently about a year ago. Sometimes they would work and sometimes not. A local auto technician thinks it's some sort of control valve that he thinks (but isn't sure) is located either under the dash or under the hood. The dealership service advisor

[MBZ] Heat AC Failure - BTW

That last posting regarding heat and AC failure - the car is a 1990 300SE thanks, les

[MBZ] RR Front Brake Rotors - 1990 126 300SE

Hello, I've removed the front brake rotors from my 1990 300SE (126) with the hubs/bearings intact. I got the allen bolts out but haven't been able to separate the rotors from the center hubs. I wonder if I could get some advice on a couple of things. 1. Does a press have to be used to get the

[MBZ] Brake problem: 126, 1990 300S

[MBZ] 2nd time - Brake Problem 1990 300 SE - 126

Hello, I have brake problems with my 1990 300SE: 1. I have had a thump, thump when applying the brakes. 2. I examined the front brakes thinking it was a rotor that needed to be turned. With the wheel off, I turned the rotors but they seemed to run true with no scraping or visible variance while

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Inspection time is here again. Last year, the inspection station failed my 300SE on the emissions test. I tried driving it out before returning for a retest and it failed again. How did another station pass it? Don't ask. How can I prepare for the emissions test this year? What are the possible

Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise control troubleshooting

HA! And they charged me something like $275 for a new controller because mine was worn out. + Labor of course. Les Boston -Original Message- From: Marshall Booth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 8, 2006 05:10 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D cruise

[MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

On my 300SE the Boston Vandals broke off my antennae when my kid had the habit of turning off the power button and it remained sticking up get this ... TWICE. I replaced it with factory antennaes the first time. After that I put one of those antennaes with the big chrome spring at the

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Far more sophisticated. Maybe the next time I'll take a step up. tx for the clue les -Original Message- From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 01:09 AM To: ''Mercedes Discussion List'' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story Well my

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Well Zoltan, we only differ on one fine point I wouldn't undo any of those badass things I did when I was a young buck back then. They were fun - yeah making life miserable for a day for some whining grownups who were having no fun at all - which made it all the more fun. Like you say -

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

I have no technical knowledge of the system - none at all. But logically, it seems to me that the IP bears a relationship to the O ring with the IP exerting pressure and the O ring providing resistance. For example, if you were to remove the O ring altogether, what would happen? It's obvious,

[MBZ] RR fuel pump replacement 300SE 1990

Can anyone give me some instuctions for RR of fuel pump on my 1990 300SE 126? Is there anything complicated about this? Do I have to completely drain the gas tank? thanks, les

Re: [MBZ] RR fuel pump replacement 300SE 1990

Thank you! -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 03:14 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR fuel pump replacement 300SE 1990 Can anyone give me some instuctions for RR of fuel pump on my 1990 300SE 126? Is there

[MBZ] RR fuel pump 1990 300SE 126

I'm replacing the fuel pump on my 1990 300SE 126. Can anyone give me a step-by-step? Any problems to look out for? Do I have to drain the tank? Thanks, Les