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Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By MCallahan
If it's over 100K miles you are probably looking...

If it's over 100K miles you are probably looking at a toasted trans. Take out the filter and pry it open with a pair of pliers. The edges of the filter are crimped over and can easily be pried up. If...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
"It is absolutely not common sense as you claim....

"It is absolutely not common sense as you claim. "

I think this statement from your first useless post pretty well sums up your mechanical knowledge and abilities. All mechanical work is common...
Forum: Tech Help 01-04-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
"*dry thread torque range of 80-100 lb-ft., a...

"*dry thread torque range of 80-100 lb-ft., a lubed range of 60-75 lb-ft. would be appropriate."

Low end of dry=80, high end of lubed =75... show me what math makes 5ft/lbs out of 80 25%.
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
"For MB 12mm wheel bolts with a dry thread torque...

"For MB 12mm wheel bolts with a dry thread torque range of 80-100 lb-ft., a lubed range of 60-75 lb-ft. would be appropriate."

Just as I stated, go to the low side and you are within 5%, single...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
Are any of you armchair/google engineers actually...

Are any of you armchair/google engineers actually mechanics? Lol. These forums never cease to amuse me.
Forum: Tech Help 12-31-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
I just ordered them from McMaster-Carr, you can...

I just ordered them from McMaster-Carr, you can buy as few or as many as you like. I'd say you are looking at $25-40 to fix that, yourself. You will need to buy a tap and drill for the next size up...
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,625
Posted By MCallahan
That's what happened to mine. I put the new belt...

That's what happened to mine. I put the new belt on and couldn't get the tensioner to pull it up before running out of threads. That is the stupidest tensioner design I think I have ever seen. It's a...
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,967
Posted By MCallahan
Sounds like they stripped the threads out of the...

Sounds like they stripped the threads out of the hub. Only choice is to Helicoil or Keysert it. If there is enough meat, the Keysert is the best repair. Helicoils don't do well with repeated bolt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By MCallahan
Sure sounds like the flasher unit.

Sure sounds like the flasher unit.
Forum: Tech Help 12-27-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,670
Posted By MCallahan
"Interesting styling exercise but useless as a...

"Interesting styling exercise but useless as a wagon with that high loading sill. "

Amen, first thing I thought when I saw the back.
Forum: Tech Help 12-27-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,625
Posted By MCallahan
"Well, good for you! The Flex is a sharp vehicle...

"Well, good for you! The Flex is a sharp vehicle for sure. Good luck with your decision to abandon all that prestige."

Flex is not a matter of style, although it is kind of a rarity, in itself,...
Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,625
Posted By MCallahan
Car. Sick of working on it once a month, at...

Car. Sick of working on it once a month, at least. I just bought a 2012 Ford Flex Titanium, so the 300TE is available for $3000 firm. I have spent over TWICE that on it in the past year in parts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,545
Posted By MCallahan
Beware the spiral EZouts. They usually wedge in...

Beware the spiral EZouts. They usually wedge in and tighten the broken bolt even worse thsn it is. See if you can find a square EZout. They work 1000 times better.

Another thing worth having in...
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,625
Posted By MCallahan
"All this was done by me three years ago so I'm a...

"All this was done by me three years ago so I'm a bit reluctant to assume all that is ready to be replaced. I used all OEM parts and some MB if I'm remembering correctly."

All this was done by me...
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,625
Posted By MCallahan
Very likely the tensioner. Really lousy design....

Very likely the tensioner. Really lousy design. While you have the entire front of the car apart, do the water pump, idler pulley above the smog pump (a new one comes on the tensioner), radiator and...
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
Posted By MCallahan
Plastics seem to be the same, Volvo or Mercedes,...

Plastics seem to be the same, Volvo or Mercedes, having owned both. Best cure is probably to go to the hobby store and buy some fiberglass veil, super lightweight glass cloth used to skin foam wings...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-18-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 696
Posted By MCallahan
1992 300TE Birmingham, AL $3,000 FIRM

Dark blue/camel int. Paint is faded, as is typical. Third brake light housing shattered, as usual. Interior a little stained, but not torn up, seats good.

Mechanically 9.5/10. Bought 12/30/17...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By MCallahan
Unless you just replaced them, swap the discs...

Unless you just replaced them, swap the discs while you are there. One less thing in the list.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By MCallahan
Pay careful attention as you drive it next tie...

Pay careful attention as you drive it next tie and count the shifts. My car had major engine issues when I bought it (gasser 300TE), but seemed OK. After I got it running right, I figured out second...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By MCallahan
"I know I had a right hand drill bit, but I don't...

"I know I had a right hand drill bit, but I don't remember if I was drilling from the front or back of the hub. Anyway, the screw spun right out easily. It was actually loose. "

Yes, if you use a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By MCallahan
Wasn't low fluid in my case, it was pieces of 2nd...

Wasn't low fluid in my case, it was pieces of 2nd gear band in the pan and filter. If you do have to get a trans, get it from Marc at Sun Valley. Super good guy and my trans has been flawless for...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,695
Posted By MCallahan
"If I remember correctly years ago each strut was...

"If I remember correctly years ago each strut was about 30 euros a pop so 80 USD for the set mmmm..."

If it's a wagon, the struts are not going to be $80 and it's going to be a lot more involved...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By MCallahan
The rotor screw is for assembly line production,...

The rotor screw is for assembly line production, it doesn't make any difference whether the screw is there, whether the rotor indexes to the hub pattern the same way or anything else. The screw is...
Forum: Tech Help 11-17-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,076
Posted By MCallahan
My erratic idle on a 300TE ended up being a...

My erratic idle on a 300TE ended up being a combination of an improperly installed injector boot, cracked and leaking idle air control hoses, old injectors and leaking seats, a loose HVAC vacuum...
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By MCallahan
This one was toast at less than 160,000. I have...

This one was toast at less than 160,000. I have to say, I am not very impressed with the longevity of the Mercedes compared to my Volvos of the past 10 or 12 years. So far the engine is still hanging...
Forum: Tech Help 11-08-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By MCallahan
Problem solved, it was the old tensioner. When...

Problem solved, it was the old tensioner. When compared side by side with the new one, the flats on the old tensioner that are engaged by the adjuster rod were rotated about 30 degrees, preventing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By MCallahan
If the latch is locked, the button moves...

If the latch is locked, the button moves effortlessly when pushed. You will feel pressure and it will definitely be obvious when it releases with a low click. Likely one of the linkages (and there's...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By MCallahan
The rubber between the inner part of the...

The rubber between the inner part of the tensioner that the rod pushes against and the outer part that has the idler and shock on it is what creates a springy tension, instead of a solid adjustment....
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By MCallahan
Belt is routed correctly. Routed according to...

Belt is routed correctly. Routed according to this diagram on the tensioner replacement page...
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By MCallahan
Sorry, 92 300TE. No, the whole tensioner was off...

Sorry, 92 300TE. No, the whole tensioner was off in my hands, and is again, so the bolt was definitely loosened. Issue is that by the time the tensioner puts any tension on the belt, there are no...
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