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Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By S-Class Guru
the BIG TRICK is to properly seal the upper...

the BIG TRICK is to properly seal the upper timing cover, by doing what the manual says not to do!!!!!
When you install the U-shaped rubber seal between the upper and lower covers
SLATHER THE WHOLE...
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,503
Posted By S-Class Guru
I would venture an educated guess that ALL...

I would venture an educated guess that ALL rebuild kits come filled with Chinese -made parts, including the ones that Sun Valley has used forever.
That being said, I bought two complete kits over...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By S-Class Guru
Auto car washes and the hood ornament

My old '91 S-class has the spring-loaded hood ornament.
Had it over 30 years and never ran it through an auto wash.

But, getting older and lazy, and the new auto machines are getting better.
My...
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,267
Posted By S-Class Guru
Turn signal indicators too dim

Well, I've got the OLD Man disease:
The turn indicators lights in the dash are too dim to see in daylight, and the flasher "click" is too soft to hear.
Need to beef up on or the other.

Can the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,647
Posted By S-Class Guru
Jorn, I just happened to have written down the...

Jorn, I just happened to have written down the exact procedure to get the cylinder out of my '91 300se - built in Oct, 1990. I bet they are the same.

1. Get a 2 mm piece of wire or rod, about 6 "...
Forum: Tech Help 10-14-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By S-Class Guru
W126 blower motor brushes

Just changed blower motor brushes; thought I'd document some info for future reference.
Checked archives herein, only found one active source for brushes on the internet at this time, the guy up in...
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By S-Class Guru
Thanks for the info. Yeah, the park ratchet...

Thanks for the info.
Yeah, the park ratchet looks like it could hold a ton easily.
However, with the trans sitting on the work bench it was pretty easy to jam the rear tripod with a socket and lock...
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By S-Class Guru
OK to shift to "Park" and tighten tailshaft nut to 120 N.m?

Park pawl looks really robust; I assume I could engage it and torque up the big rear tranny nut without breaking anything?

Tks
DG
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By S-Class Guru
Tranny loses 4th, then 3rd as it warms up

Pretty weird: tranny shifts absolutely perfect until it gets good and hot.
Drive about 10 miles or so, and the 3-4 shift gets a bit soft, then goes away completely. Can sometimes rev it to 4k in...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By S-Class Guru
Tightening torque on the big center nut is only...

Tightening torque on the big center nut is only 30-40 NM. It's intended to slip a tiny bit as the car moves around; makes life easier on the flex joints. At that torque it is also possible with a...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-10-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,079
Posted By S-Class Guru
Just to add a bit of info for future...

Just to add a bit of info for future battery-changers;I found this out on my 2015 ML350:

YOU CAN DISCONNECT THE MAIN BATTERY FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS AND NOT LOSE ANY OF THE MYRIAD MEMORY SETTINGS.
...
Forum: Tech Help 10-26-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,772
Posted By S-Class Guru
Measure a point on the subframe near the bushing...

Measure a point on the subframe near the bushing mount, to a point on the car body, and compare Left and right sides.
If they are the same, then check the springs - one could have jumped off its...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,772
Posted By S-Class Guru
What Christina said is correct - solid rubber L...

What Christina said is correct - solid rubber L to R, open gap frt to rear.
I've had my Mayle bushings on for about 20 years, all still seems fine.

DG
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By S-Class Guru
Rocky, you're right. I knew there was a reason I...

Rocky, you're right. I knew there was a reason I never tried that, but Old Timer's Disease made me forget why.

Aging CarGuy rules:

1. Use 4 jackstands
2. Don't start a fire

Cheers,
DG
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By S-Class Guru
Check the Motive Products fluid transfer pump at...

Check the Motive Products fluid transfer pump at Summit Racing. Comes with tubing and a nice shut-off valve attached. All you need to do is get a short piece of larger tubing to interface with the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By S-Class Guru
I just fill it up with throttle body cleaner and...

I just fill it up with throttle body cleaner and shake it around a bit. I guess you could apply voltage to move the internal parts around a bit while the cleaner was in there, but I've never done it....
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By S-Class Guru
Thought I'd post one more update: been 20 months...

Thought I'd post one more update: been 20 months and 12k miles since the re-torque.

This last winter we had a couple of cold nights in the twenties, and I did notice a very slight mist of oil...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,188
Posted By S-Class Guru
Vince, thanks for doing all the research on this;...

Vince, thanks for doing all the research on this; my wife's 2015 ML is pushing 45k miles, and I've begun research on the project. Every thread I find ends up back at your adventures.
Like you, I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,398
Posted By S-Class Guru
I've never been able to use a dial indicator...

I've never been able to use a dial indicator repeatably on these.
The 2 dozen or so times I've adjusted mine over the last 30 years has been the "tighten it a bit firm, then back off and pull back...
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 857
Posted By S-Class Guru
I had exactly same thing on my 2015 ML350. Seems...

I had exactly same thing on my 2015 ML350. Seems the tire store aired my tires to 45/48 per the door sticker (another story) and reset the pressure monitor system to that baseline. I let them down to...
Forum: Tech Help 05-23-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By S-Class Guru
One more update on the re-torque. 6 months and...

One more update on the re-torque.
6 months and 3500 miles: totally dry.
No oil leaks, no coolant loss.
Ran a compression check today and got 170-190 on all cylinders; all plugs clean and normal.
...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By S-Class Guru
Hmmm. A few thoughts: Sure sounds like it wants...

Hmmm. A few thoughts:
Sure sounds like it wants more fuel, and the air valve normally controls that function (along with the EHA, particularly on startup).

A big 'ol air leak (like maybe the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,481
Posted By S-Class Guru
Well, I went back and read the whole thread;...

Well, I went back and read the whole thread; you've definitely got a replacement engine in your '90 300SE. Those are the dished pistons of the earlier models. Your engine should have 981 XXXX 126 ...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,481
Posted By S-Class Guru
Jorn, you should have the open-chamber heads and...

Jorn, you should have the open-chamber heads and flat-top pistons.
Prior to '89 the heads had a large flat squish area opposite the spark plug, and used dished pistons. As a result, both engines had...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,871
Posted By S-Class Guru
I've run those wheels on my white '91 for about...

I've run those wheels on my white '91 for about 20 years now; really improve the look in my opinion. I assume you're running 225/55/16.
Forum: Tech Help 01-19-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By S-Class Guru
Just to update: been over 1k miles since the head...

Just to update: been over 1k miles since the head re-torque and the timing cover seal. The small mist under Cyl #1 was indeed just left-over residue. I wiped it off, and ABSOLUTELY NO SIGN OF A LEAK...
Forum: Tech Help 01-19-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,427
Posted By S-Class Guru
NGK does make a compatible non-resistor plug -...

NGK does make a compatible non-resistor plug - BP5EFS. Hard to find, I get them from Europe via eBay. Actually, they are identical in size, reach, heat range to the TR5, just non-resistor.
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By S-Class Guru
To update; I have several hundred miles on the...

To update; I have several hundred miles on the gasket re-torque. I did have some remaining ooze from the front timing cover, and re-did it last month also.
Currently we are having cold nights, down...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,427
Posted By S-Class Guru
You're just having too much fun. did you happen...

You're just having too much fun. did you happen to notice if the U-joint on the rear driveshaft had a notchy feel or detent when moved a few degrees off center. They develop a groove in the needle...
Forum: Tech Help 11-27-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,537
Posted By S-Class Guru
Sixto, yeah you're right; the rear unit is the...

Sixto, yeah you're right; the rear unit is the tuner, just got my nomenclature confused.
So, probably gotta go down to the fader behind the shifter to get the speaker wires, and all the way back to...
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