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Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By mmiller
Just a brief follow-up. I spoke with a Tech Rep...

Just a brief follow-up. I spoke with a Tech Rep at Permatex and explained my situation. He offered some good advice. I ordered both some Copper Coat Spray and some #2 Gasket Maker Sealer. I...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By mmiller
The Valves were just adjusted, and the car is a...

The Valves were just adjusted, and the car is a Showcar, so gets very little mileage. My only dread is doing ***anything*** wrong, and having to redo it yet again.

THNX,
Mark

The patient ready...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By mmiller
Frank, Thank you for taking the time to...

Frank,

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I already had the inch-pound torque wrench sitting on the bench. You confirmed the low number. I guess the wave washings assist in the whole...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By mmiller
M110 Valve Cover Help Appreciated

1978 280CE M110 Engine


Hello All, Time to replace the 'seeping' Valve Cover Gasket. I did a search and found a long 6 or 7 page thread on the topic, but it was mostly related to Diesels, so...
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
Yessir, I agree 100% on the 'snake oil'...

Yessir,


I agree 100% on the 'snake oil' quick fix. Read that, long term trouble with a 'polluted' system. I replaced about a dozen or more seals from the front main crank through the diff, and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
All, Just to follow-up .... the job was...

All,


Just to follow-up .... the job was completed without any problems. For future reference for anyone with a leaking BOTTOM end steering gear (on a W123/ M110), the three Oring seals can be...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
Thanks Matt, Good reference for anyone...

Thanks Matt,


Good reference for anyone reading this thread. In my case ... been there, done that! With the right tools and reference (torques, etc.), an easy job, IMHO.



:DMM
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
Hi PF, Thanks for taking the time to reply. ...

Hi PF,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. You gave me the reassurance I was looking for. Floor Stands and a Creeper aren't the easiest way to do it, but I've managed to replace complete...
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
Appreciate your thought. It seems to me that...

Appreciate your thought. It seems to me that those 4 Output Shaft Cap bolts can come out just as easy, if not easier, with the Box still in the vehicle. The O-rings are installed to the Cap. What...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By mmiller
Leaking Steering Gear Lower Seals

Hello All,

My '78 W123 has a Steering Box that is seeping fluid. I'm almost positive that the leak is from failing O-rings on the Pitman Shaft Bearing Cap, and not the Shaft Seal. Since the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By mmiller
It makes me sick to my stomach to think about...

It makes me sick to my stomach to think about THAT job. I will have no other alternative. To make things worse, forget all the labor time involved, the OEM Behr EVAP is no longer made. I spent all...
Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By mmiller
Roger That!!! When I 'sniffed' the 4 fittings,...

Roger That!!! When I 'sniffed' the 4 fittings, and even after confirming torque, no apparent leak was detected. And to play devil's advocate against the theory of a leaky TXV, how would the leaking...
Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By mmiller
Evaporator Thread Size - Need Help

Hello All,

First off, car is a 1978 280CE.

I am dealing with some AC issues. I just installed a new front shaft seal on the York 210 Compressor, and of course a new Receiver/Dryer. I was able...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-16-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By mmiller
York 210 Rebuild

Hello All,


Car is a 1978 280CE. I am in the process of rebuilding the old York 210 AC Compressor. I have the front seal kit and the gasket kit. My question is, should I install the lower (oil...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-30-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 994
Posted By mmiller
Leaking Trans Speedo Cable Seal Ring

W123.053 / M110.984 / Trans - 722.112

Hello All,

I just noticed a drip emanating from the Speedo Cable Clamp on the Transmission Body. I recently replaced the Clamp and Paper Seal, as the old...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,176
Posted By mmiller
Hi Z, Appreciate your thoughts. I took the...

Hi Z,

Appreciate your thoughts. I took the picture about 24 hours after the engine was running, so the image is not going to capture a video of how fast it is leaking while running. The fluid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,176
Posted By mmiller
The radiator is an MB, with less than 1000 miles...

The radiator is an MB, with less than 1000 miles on it. That being said, I change my coolant about every 3 years, regardless of mileage, same as brake fluid. The drained fluid is always clean and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,176
Posted By mmiller
A GRAF DUD

Hi All,

I found this old Thread and felt the need to chime in. I replaced my water pump earlier this year with a Graf. Less than 100 miles and I am getting drips from the lower weep hole. Now...
Forum: Tech Help 04-06-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 601
Posted By mmiller
M110 Water Pump/ Housing Bolts

123.053/ 110.984


While changing the oil yesterday, I noticed a small green drip on the bottom of the Vibration Absorber. IMMEDIATE DENIAL. It sure couldn't be my new water pump...

After...
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By mmiller
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. The...

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. The Accum was on my original 'possible issues' list. What's throwing me off is the fact the the pressure holds within specs (20 - 30 minutes) and I still...
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By mmiller
I was in Arlington 80-85. Centreville 85-02....

I was in Arlington 80-85. Centreville 85-02. Manassas 02-?


I gonna have to wait for a week or so to tweek it. I ordered the Pressure Regulator Repair Kit. The original is pulled out right now....
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By mmiller
No Emissions for 11 years now. Virginia stopped...

No Emissions for 11 years now. Virginia stopped when the car turned 30.
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By mmiller
Porkface, Appreciate the reply. Hard Warm...

Porkface, Appreciate the reply.

Hard Warm Start IS the problem. That translates to 5 or 6 seconds of cranking. If I give it a little throttle, it starts in a second or so, no stumbling and no...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,745
Posted By mmiller
M110 Residual Fuel Pressure

1978 280CE/ M110.984


By any chance, does anyone have any idea of how many Bar pressure /at what time duration, the Fuel System should hold. The FSM says a quick drop to -0- is indicative of a...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,751
Posted By mmiller
I finally got around to writing up my M110...

I finally got around to writing up my M110 Crankshaft Seal R&R. To those that replied to my questions, thanks for all the tips! Here is the link:...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,490
Posted By mmiller
Thermostat Housing, and Water Pump to Thermostat...

Thermostat Housing, and Water Pump to Thermostat Housing Hose. This particular Hose is almost always ignored. Radiator hoses and heater hoses are easy to access, and are easy maintenance...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,490
Posted By mmiller
Pull Counterweight from Crankshaft Nose. This...

Pull Counterweight from Crankshaft Nose. This is where the Puller is used. Depending on exactly ‘which’ tool and method you use, you will proceed accordingly. The Special Tool I used had a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,490
Posted By mmiller
DIY: M110 Crankshaft Seal R&R

Like all seals in vehicles that are 20 years or older, the engine Front Main Seal is prone to failure. The rotary seal mounts in a housing and surrounds a turning shaft. The lip always faces the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By mmiller
You're not the first on 'that one'. Back a few...

You're not the first on 'that one'. Back a few years, I was VP of the Greater Washington Section of the MBCA. I wrote a monthly article in our newsletter, entitled Gute Fahrt. A section member...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 556
Posted By mmiller
SL - Thanks for your Reply. I finally got...

SL - Thanks for your Reply.


I finally got the Distributor out. It took a LOT of grunting and groaning. Not to worry either about damaging the Distributor Body or Housing. I was very careful...
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