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Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,017
Posted By lou-in-nj
Removed 1999 E430 Trans Today for DIY rebuild!

I posted here a few months ago about my 99 E430 transmission sounding like tin cans were rattling around in it and under the car. Well after 4 hours under the car today the transmission is removed. I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-20-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,504
Posted By lou-in-nj
Did they change the problem bearing in later trannys?

Found a transmission with 89,000 miles on it. It looks like everything from 1998- 2002 will fit my '99. Does anyone know if they changed the bad bearing design at some point and what year that would...
Forum: Tech Help 01-07-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,259
Posted By lou-in-nj
Lacquer Thinner, if you can buy it any more...

If that is the Bosch K-Jetronic F.I. system, I had that in a V.W. in the 80's and lacquer thinner worked well and I never had any seal issues.
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By lou-in-nj
More theory...

Sorry, I just noticed you have a late shifting problem and I gave you my slipping diatribe! Well my insight into late shifting is a seized throttle position cable (most times...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,353
Posted By lou-in-nj
Test the Bands and Clutches...

I don't suppose you have the shop manual and I am sure one of the very knowledgeable folks hear will be able to answer your post with expert ease, but for my $0.02 worth regarding theory of...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,504
Posted By lou-in-nj
I don't think fluid changes would have prevented failure...

The transmission received a fluid change at 80k. But I don't believe that service or frequency of it is the reason that bearing fails. From what I've seen, the filter on this tranny is substantial...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,504
Posted By lou-in-nj
1999 E430 722.6 Transmission Failure:Rebuild, Replace or Part out car...

I have read several topics regarding the bearings that tend to go at around mileage of 120k on the 722.6 transmission which is right around where this car is now. I initially thought it was the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By lou-in-nj
Easy fix.

Ok, sorry for the delayed update but I was able to fix it quite easily. I recommend anyone having this type of issue to first check behind the dust boot of the door in question. I found the hard...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-13-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,103
Posted By lou-in-nj
NEED ADVICE ON '99 E430 RADIO REPLACEMENT

I have a '99 E430 that has always had bad radio reception. I am thinking about buying a Pyle Radio with HD AM/FM and BlueTooth for the phone and I would like to know if anyone has ever just bypassed...
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By lou-in-nj
1999 E430 Rear Power Door Lock.

OK,
In reading the various posts on the power locking system, I gather the power locking system is vacuum operated. But more precisely, can anyone tell me where to start when ONLY the rear driver's...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By lou-in-nj
Dealerships are hurting for business right now!

Dealerships are hurting for business. The "Blue Book" value means very little in this market now but rather is more or less a guide for depreciation. If you cut a deal that only requires them to put...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,360
Posted By lou-in-nj
Yes, jackass customers can ruin anyone's day...and pay!

Wow Jim B.
that article is a real eye-opener! I have had my own business for many years and I certainly have always had a certain level of respect for anyone who can put up with the general public...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2008, 04:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,360
Posted By lou-in-nj
That's pretty funny. I would say the car has...

That's pretty funny. I would say the car has neglected me with all the parts that have broken or failed for no good reason! Whoever heard a of a gear shifter breaking, an antenna amplifier breaking...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,360
Posted By lou-in-nj
Thanks, so far you have made me feel better about...

Thanks, so far you have made me feel better about telling him to do the A/C, window regulator & valve covers. It sounds like there pricing is on the high side of fair pricing. I will probably take...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,360
Posted By lou-in-nj
Please add value to this thread...

Please, before everyone replies with "take it to your other guy", I am really looking for insight into the validity and cost of what these items represent. For example, if valve cover gaskets do fail...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,360
Posted By lou-in-nj
Exclamation HELP! Is this another Service Advisor rip off or what?

I am still putting up with the temperament of my ’99 E430. One of the dozen service advisors the dealership I go to called me with an estimate on the repairs for both solicited and unsolicited items....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-23-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,914
Posted By lou-in-nj
Almost Done With MB...Never Again!

:grim:I have found the quality of my 1999 E430 to be very poor for a car of its supposed class. I have had continual ABS/BAS problems, a catalytic convert issue, ignition key actuation problems, a...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 04-07-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,966
Posted By lou-in-nj
Wow, That is compelling audio evidence. I have...

Wow,
That is compelling audio evidence. I have been misled and lied to by dealership employees, but I have never run into someone in business dumb enough to speak to anyone like that, let alone...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 04-07-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,789
Posted By lou-in-nj
Thumbs up Excellent MB shop in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

:) I was introduced to an independent M.B. shop by my brother who is also a Benz owner. The owner told me he had worked for M.B. since the early 1950's his son also has at least 20 years experience...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-18-2006, 11:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,206
Posted By lou-in-nj
Hamstrung by political correctness & ineptitude!

I would not take much of what Oberman says too seriously as he has never struck me as an intellect, simply a discontented loud mouth.
As Jacques Barzun says in the introduction of “From Dawn to...
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By lou-in-nj
What do you mean reinitialize the steering angle sensor?

What do you mean reinitialize the steering angle sensor?
What should I do differently than what I already described?
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By lou-in-nj
Exclamation Troubleshooting Steering Angle Sensor 1999 E430

:confused: I have finally resolved to solve the BAS ESP ABS warning light issue that had been at first an intermittent issue and is now a full time error. I have checked the brake light switch, both...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 10-15-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,428
Posted By lou-in-nj
Good antenna. Only 150' long!

Considering the fact that a quarter wave dipole for AM would be 50 meters long, any antenna that is 3 feet long could be considered inadequate and inefficient as it does not have a very good "capture...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-06-2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,703
Posted By lou-in-nj
Bad reception '99 E430 Radio Antenna Location?

Ever since buying my '99 E430 with the stock radio, AM & FM reception has been very poor. It is as if there is no antenna or a bad ground/return in the coax. Before I go ripping apart the dash I...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
Posted By lou-in-nj
Smile Steve was 100% right.

It is unbelievable that the engine computer actually measures crankshaft acceleration after each cylinder fires. But as Steve postulated earlier, which happened to be correct: The "pre" catalytic...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2004, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
Posted By lou-in-nj
Smile Best explaination yet!

Thanks Steve,
This explains everything. It shows you how dangerous a little knowledge (mine) is!Thankfully I knew enough to know the service adviser's story was not adding up as first told. Now all...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
Posted By lou-in-nj
Unhappy Converter details

Thanks Kestas,
I infer that the code set was an O2 sensor since the MB "service advisor" said it could not get a good reading that is why my Check Enige light came on. I guess the engine shaking...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
Posted By lou-in-nj
Unhappy HELP: Catalytic Convert Woes? '99 E430

I need an informed opinion about what a dealer's "Service Adviser" (aka
hustler) is telling me. The check engine light went on
on my 1999 E430 with 75,000 miles and they said it was
the Mass...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2003, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By lou-in-nj
Electric motors bearings wear out.

I did not see how old your car is. But I have had fan motors start making noise after only 4 years. I would guess your bearings are worn out and the motor is vibrating (That can sound pretty...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By lou-in-nj
Stop Smoking

My first question is when did this start? And how many miles are on this car? I would tend to think that timing chain stretch cannot be that bad if your acceleration is still good. But if I had to...
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