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Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 03-16-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,381
Posted By darius
Sorry for such a late reply, but for the record -...

Sorry for such a late reply, but for the record - the best MB mechanic in the Charleston area is: Steve Starcher at European Car Service in South Charleston. He is honest and knowledgeable.

His...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 03-16-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,216
Posted By darius
Bring those Benzes down to Charleston

Drive the couple hours down the European Car Service in South Charleston. Steve Starcher, the indy mechanic there is 18+ years on Benzes (and some Volvo work).

Steve is knowledgeable, honest and...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2004, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,322
Posted By darius
As bizarre as it is, my whole motor assembly is...

As bizarre as it is, my whole motor assembly is not located there to the right of the glovebox. There is no rubber hose and no wiring.

I wonder if mine was relegated to the lower kickpanel to...
Forum: Tech Help 09-25-2004, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,322
Posted By darius
All, I am currently attempting the identical...

All,

I am currently attempting the identical repair on my W126. I have the blower motor, which I bought from a reputable source (so I believe it to be correct). P/N 000 830 19 08. I removed the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-06-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By darius
Christoph, "One of the things my 84 300SD...

Christoph,

"One of the things my 84 300SD does is shake a whole bunch once it's warmed up at idle... Could this be the problem?"

Shaking in a diesel yields myriad possibilities. A good mechanic...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-19-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,750
Posted By darius
Cap'n... Being a local and getting stuck in...

Cap'n...

Being a local and getting stuck in visitor traffic on Berckmans Road because you FORGOT that the tournament was in town can be a 3 hour lesson in how different fantasy and reality can be....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-19-2004, 04:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,750
Posted By darius
Friends, I'm an Augusta native, and until...

Friends,

I'm an Augusta native, and until moving out of the state, went to every tournament from age 6 to age 22. In Augusta, we dont have Spring Break, kids get off for Masters Week. I remember...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-25-2004, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,649
Posted By darius
These guys supposedly make replacement springs....

These guys supposedly make replacement springs. Based on the age/quality of the autos they work on, I suppose they cant have a bad finished product or they wouldn't stay in business.

I have no...
Forum: Tech Help 12-31-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,315
Posted By darius
Does anyone have any experience with cutting part...

Does anyone have any experience with cutting part of the new upper rail away to prevent its later breakage? I've seen others on a listserv talk about cutting away part of the upper rail to prevent it...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 04-30-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 27,967
Posted By darius
Thumbs up Best MB shop in Richmond, Virginia

Friends,

Soon I will be leaving beloved Richmond and moving to Charleston, West Virginia. Law School is over and I have a great job doing what I wanted to do forever - I will be starting as an...
Forum: Tech Help 04-26-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By darius
Steve is right on the money. Having been the...

Steve is right on the money. Having been the previous owner of a W201 whose 722.4 tranny went south; it was - I started the car, put her in gear and the main drive band was gone. No slipping till...
Forum: Tech Help 04-07-2003, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By darius
1988 420SEL Preventative Maintenance

As of Thursday, I will be picking up an '87 420SEL. I am thrilled to own what I believe to be one of the best MBs ever made. The car has 135k miles on it and has not had a new timing chain and chain...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2002, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,400
Posted By darius
Question AC Hose Problems 190E 2.3 - Need Advice

So, I went to the AC shop this morning, hoping for a quick recharge of R-12 to get me on the road again. Turns out the suction hose (low end side), the one that is covered in foam shielding, has...
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2000, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By darius
Welp, thanks for the info guys - here is what...

Welp, thanks for the info guys - here is what happened:

Took the car to a local independent (no recommendations from anyone, just a hunch)...and I explored with the mechanic when he put the car on...
Forum: Tech Help 12-01-2000, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By darius
Heya Guys, I haven't been around in a long...

Heya Guys,

I haven't been around in a long while (stuck in law school) and this morning, my super-reliable 190E had a little problem.

Started car cold at 8am (outside temp was ~25 degrees F....
Forum: Tech Help 08-18-2000, 12:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,780
Posted By darius
Then again, Charles Lindbergh was a big supporter...

Then again, Charles Lindbergh was a big supporter of the NSDAP as well, and so were GM, Chrysler and Ford.
German Panzer MKIIs rode on a Ford V-8.

Anyhow, not that people know that or care when...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2000, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,455
Posted By darius
Rawny, To be perfectly honest, there may or...

Rawny,

To be perfectly honest, there may or may not be a quick release button. On my 190E, I actually removed the seatbacks to get at the headrest so that I could get a better look. I had some...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-15-2000, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By darius
If I might venture to suggest appropriate music...

If I might venture to suggest appropriate music for that speed:

Radar Love - Golden Earring
Flirtin' with Disaster - Molly Hatchet
I Can't Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar
Forum: Featured Cars 08-14-2000, 04:56 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,988
Posted By darius
Gosh, I left out the car that made the tally 2-2...

Gosh, I left out the car that made the tally 2-2 and added another GM car. I guess that means I prefer to GM over Ford. Golly. I guess I still have to go outside and get in my MB to enjoy my drive...
Forum: Featured Cars 08-14-2000, 04:52 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,988
Posted By darius
IN my driving experience, (2-2)GM v. Ford. It's...

IN my driving experience, (2-2)GM v. Ford.
It's a draw, MB wins.

'77 Olds Cutlass Supreme (sold at 150k mi - wish I had kept it. 280 in3 V8, cramped interior, but hood was long enough to lie on...
Forum: Featured Cars 08-14-2000, 04:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,114
Posted By darius
Just $.02 from me. Sounds like both parties...

Just $.02 from me.
Sounds like both parties need to have a nice scotch on the rocks and take a short breather.

May I recommend a Glenlivet 18. Or, what the hell, we drive MBs - lean against the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2000, 11:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,231
Posted By darius
Keith, Those Texans still out to be darned...

Keith,

Those Texans still out to be darned nice to you. The bayou and the coonass are the two chief reasons the Yankee invasions of Texas never happened during the War.

Laissez les bon temps...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2000, 09:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,166
Posted By darius
Donnie, Just wish I had already finished my...

Donnie,

Just wish I had already finished my JD so I could aggressively sue that bastard and his insurance company...WHEN they catch him.

Recover Quickly,



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John J....
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2000, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 884
Posted By darius
The W201 had a seat upgrade in 1987 or 88 that...

The W201 had a seat upgrade in 1987 or 88 that changed the design of the interior from previous (re: 1985) models. I don't know if changing the pads and the skins will be as easy as if they had made...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2000, 08:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,710
Posted By darius
OK, I have to respond to this thread. I...

OK,

I have to respond to this thread.
I am:
a) A competent DIYer (some of the time), with a dad who was both an ASE mechanic and a retired US Army Senior Drill Instructor. I know quite a bit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2000, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,227
Posted By darius
Larry, Re: your having no helper. Methinks...

Larry,

Re: your having no helper. Methinks this is an ideal time to get to know your daughter's boyfriend a little better.

Just a thought.

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John J. Meadows
'83 300D 3.0L...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2000, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By darius
Hi Guys, This concerns my 85 190E and any...

Hi Guys,

This concerns my 85 190E and any car you give a damn about. Read on.
Four months ago I bought my topsider and stopped going to Jiffy Lube. (I had only been twice, anyhow, with this MB)...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 08-02-2000, 09:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 50,644
Posted By darius
Mike, Being a good Georgia boy, I have no...

Mike,

Being a good Georgia boy, I have no experience with the damnyankees presumably running the shop in Manhattan. However, I will share what I believe is correct concerning that dealer. I know...
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2000, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,585
Posted By darius
Ok Guys, Anyone remember my timing chain...

Ok Guys,

Anyone remember my timing chain nightmare? Ok. New chain is on, cam and crank marks are good, even the distributor sprocket looks like it did not jump time. Everything is back together...
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2000, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Posted By darius
Removing the cluster is easy so long as you don't...

Removing the cluster is easy so long as you don't follow any of the instructions that tell you to remove the steering wheel first.
1. If you have small hands, remove the kick panel, lower dash...
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