PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

		PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Search Results

Showing results 1 to 11 of 11
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Rato73

Forum: Tech Help

04-19-2003, 02:32 PM

Replies: 0

Idle Questions

Views: 731

Posted By Rato73

Idle Questions

After sorting out some misconnected vacuum lines (DPO) I have resolved some cold start and acceleration issues. Now it seems that when I adjust the mixture lean enough to get rid of a stumble when...

Forum: Tech Help

04-06-2003, 07:58 PM

Replies: 0

K-Jet Duty Cycle Question

Views: 955

Posted By Rato73

K-Jet Duty Cycle Question

I have seen a lot of discussion on the KE-Jet system, but I need some advice on the K-Jet duty cycle readings.

Car starts hard cold and idle is rough for approx. 15 seconds and then settles into...

Forum: Tech Help

03-08-2003, 12:25 PM

Replies: 11

Replacing burned Camshaft

Views: 1,366

Posted By Rato73

Maybe this is peculiar to the 380 engine, but the...

Maybe this is peculiar to the 380 engine, but the front four bearing towers have no openings on the bottom to the block for oil supply. The rear bearing tower does. The oil then runs through the...

Forum: Tech Help

03-06-2003, 10:55 PM

Replies: 11

Replacing burned Camshaft

Views: 1,366

Posted By Rato73

afmcorp...

I had a camshaft (rhs) seize last month and am just putting the new parts back in. The front two bearings seized on mine due to the shifting of the oil supply pipe so that the holes in it didn't line...

Forum: Tech Help

02-23-2003, 01:04 PM

Replies: 25

List of US Mercedes Models with only 4 cylinders

Views: 2,069

Posted By Rato73

The chemicals and heavy metals used to...

The chemicals and heavy metals used to manufacture solar cells and the storage batteries in hybrid cars makes gasoline and diesel look like mother's milk.

Forum: Tech Help

02-23-2003, 12:48 PM

Replies: 8

small crack on dashboard, suggestions?

Views: 1,606

Posted By Rato73

You might want to try drilling a small hole right...

You might want to try drilling a small hole right at the "V" of the crack. The curved radius of the hole absorbs stresses much better than the existing sharp leading edge of the crack and should...

Forum: Tech Help

02-18-2003, 12:06 PM

Replies: 16

Changing the 8 cylinder timing chain - illustrated

Views: 2,642

Posted By Rato73

thomaspin,

I appreciate your efforts as I am going to do replace my rails and chain ('84 380SE) this weekend as "might as well's" in conjuction with a camshaft replacement. I have studied both of your guides...

Forum: Tech Help

02-16-2003, 01:15 PM

Replies: 1

Valve Spring Compressor

Views: 987

Posted By Rato73

Valve Spring Compressor

I am in the process of replacing a seized camshaft in my '84 380SE and was balking at the thought of spending $200 for the Mercedes valve spring compessor. After doing an internet search, I found a...

Forum: Tech Help

02-16-2003, 01:00 PM

Replies: 4

camshaft bearing torque HELP!

Views: 1,565

Posted By Rato73

I just removed the camshaft from my '84 380SE...

I just removed the camshaft from my '84 380SE yesterday and although I don't have any advice for you, I can tell you that the short intake side bearing tower bolts felt "funny" when I unscrewed them....

Forum: Tech Help

02-10-2003, 12:24 PM

Replies: 4

W126 Seized Camshaft

Views: 1,473

Posted By Rato73

Are there any methods for "breaking loose" the...

Are there any methods for "breaking loose" the seized camshaft so it can turn? I was thinking of applying PB Blaster to the bearings and letting it soak in for awhile, then applying a large wrench to...

Forum: Tech Help

02-08-2003, 02:01 PM

Replies: 4

W126 Seized Camshaft

Views: 1,473

Posted By Rato73

W126 Seized Camshaft

I have been lurking on this board for awhile now learning about the 1984 380SE (132K miles) I acquired a month ago, but now I have a real problem and need advice.

Last week, while waiting at a...

Showing results 1 to 11 of 11

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:52 PM.