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Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2022, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By chazola
Speedo change and Diff Ratios

Hi all,

I need a new speedo for my 3.46 diff S124 230TE (UK model) and it's proving very hard to find one with the ASD warning triange as they weren't often specced on the 4-cylinder cars, and the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-30-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By chazola
W124 Wagon Bouncy Rear End & Electrical issue

I recently looked at a 124 wagon that had a really bouncy rear suspension, over bumps it was almost comical. I'm guessing that usually means spheres? Rock hard/almost no travel with the engine off. I...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By chazola
W124 M104 DTC Help please

Hello, my '93 320TE (M104.992) has thrown code number 49 on pin 8 (HFM)- which according to the code list is 'Voltage supply circuit 87 U at engine control module (N3/4) implausible/low voltage'...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2017, 05:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By chazola
Just an update in case anyone is reading this in...

Just an update in case anyone is reading this in the future- the whine turned out to be the viscous fan coupling. It was a Chinese made one fitted by a previous owner. Fitted a genuine BEHR and all...
Forum: Tech Help 03-16-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By chazola
Still got it, I've made a sound recording if...

Still got it, I've made a sound recording if anyone fancies a listen- the noise comes in after about 5 secs, that's as I go over 2000rpm...

https://soundcloud.com/user-468757519/whiiiine
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By chazola
Thanks, yeah these are aftermarket Bremi. They...

Thanks, yeah these are aftermarket Bremi. They were stupidly cheap as Amazon 'add ons' so not really worth returning, I figured I'd give them a shot as they were on offer...
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By chazola
Ignition Cables/Connectors question...

I got a set of ignition cables supposedly correct fit for my M104 but they're all too short by 15-20cm- I want to make some correct length ones up with new cable.
I've taken the coil end boot...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By chazola
Thanks for the replies so far, alternator is new,...

Thanks for the replies so far, alternator is new, and it did it before replacement too.

Forgot to say also does it in neutral if the engine is revved to 2000rpm...
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By chazola
well, it does go like a rocket... :)

well, it does go like a rocket... :)
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By chazola
W124 M104 whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

I've got an engine-based whine that starts dead-on 2000rpm and continues to around just under 3000rpm, which equates to 55-60mph in 4th gear. If I let the revs drop off to under 2000 it disappears....
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,772
Posted By chazola
Removing the fan makes life a lot easier when...

Removing the fan makes life a lot easier when fitting a new belt, I've found the easiest way is to undo just the plastic fan sans clutch, 3x 5mm Allen screws holding it to the clutch.
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2017, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By chazola
The bottom row bulbs should have numbers on the...

The bottom row bulbs should have numbers on the wires already, corresponding to holes 1-6 from the outside of the cluster in...
Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,734
Posted By chazola
Yeah I've had good luck (so far) with Febi, since...

Yeah I've had good luck (so far) with Febi, since most of their stuff is re-boxed anyway, it's usually decent quality- like INA pulleys etc.
I got it for the equivalent of $45 or so on Amazon here...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,734
Posted By chazola
old bracket...

old bracket...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,734
Posted By chazola
Just thought I'd update this now I've finished...

Just thought I'd update this now I've finished the job and replaced the fan pulley bracket with a couple of observations for anyone searching in the future:

Answering my own question, the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,859
Posted By chazola
As fast as you can if the car is in good...

As fast as you can if the car is in good mechanical shape!

These cars (even the underpowered old Diesels) are built for Autobahn cruising at high speeds and high revs. As long as your mechanicals...
Forum: Tech Help 02-04-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,734
Posted By chazola
Thanks... yeah I have the usual 24 years of gunk...

Thanks... yeah I have the usual 24 years of gunk on the front of the engine and residue from the infamous front-cover oil leak etc. I just recently did the tensioner so don't really fancy taking it...
Forum: Tech Help 02-03-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,734
Posted By chazola
M104 Fan Pulley Bracket Replacement

On changing my alternator the other day and checking other pulleys with the belt off, I noticed my fan pulley bearing is slightly noisy when spun, and reading some of the horror stories about these...
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2016, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By chazola
M104 Warm Start Idle Issue

Hi, my M104 S124 320 with HFM ('93), has a slightly annoying issue- cold starts are perfect, with steady idle, driving is fine etc, but warm/hot starts (engine off for a few mins to up to an hour or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-27-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 388
Posted By chazola
For Sale- W116 radio cover plate in Zebrano

Found this in the cupboard the other day, it had been in the glovebox of my old 280SE... pretty sure it's OEM, though it has no part number, just date/build stamp from 1979. It may fit other models...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By chazola
Longer breaker bar and all my weight has always...

Longer breaker bar and all my weight has always worked for me, never let those bolts beat you! :)
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By chazola
W124 Aux-Belt loosening

Hi, I have a '93 W124, M104 motor with the earlier style over-complicated tensioner set-up (same as M103). I want to slacken the belt to check a suspect noisy pulley but the tensioner adjustment...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,628
Posted By chazola
Hi, yes correct 205/60/15 tyres on 7" original...

Hi, yes correct 205/60/15 tyres on 7" original rims... Just checking again one coil appears to have approx 12 windings, and the other 11...!? I've found the correct part number, which is 1243212904,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2016, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,628
Posted By chazola
W124 Sportline vs Standard Springs

I've found out my new(ish) 320TE has sports suspension (which explains the big front sway/ARB & 7" wheels), but it has no sportline badges/seats etc... just the suspension in the build codes.
...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2016, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By chazola
It was a simple case of the wiring for the coil...

It was a simple case of the wiring for the coil packs being the wrong way 'round- the wiring from where it enters the top of the engine to the coil plugs was so bad I couldn't see the colours on the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-20-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By chazola
My 'bad'... it's a '93, keyboard slip up. Anyway,...

My 'bad'... it's a '93, keyboard slip up. Anyway, got her started again, but wiring harness replacement is on the list.
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By chazola
W124 M104 won't start

Hello everyone, having issues with '92 W124 M104.092 not starting.

I have the infamous wiring harness problem it seems- I changed the plugs a couple of weeks ago and the car ran ok, but a couple...
Forum: Tech Help 06-03-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By chazola
Thanks everyone. I figured I'd double check in...

Thanks everyone. I figured I'd double check in case there was some Mercedes part number weirdness happening, but in the end I took a wheel off and measured one of the current discs, which is indeed...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By chazola
W124 Chassis/VIN numbers and brake sizings

This is going to be a possible stupid question that I've probably answered myself... but I'm trying to double check the correct front brake disc(rotor)/pad sizes for my new '93 320TE wagon- as parts...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By chazola
Yes, it is supposed to be back lit.

Yes, it is supposed to be back lit.
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