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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 629
Posted By prb51
Diesel Idle hunt

I've a 1995 E300D with the OM606 motor. Once at op temp and idling in hot weather (Arizona 95+ degrees) the idle will swing from 500 to 1000 rpm rather quickly (pulse) and the AC fan will switch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 747
Posted By prb51
Differential leak

Gents, Have a wet diff on my 95 E300D (115K). It's not a pinion leak or rubber boot deal but appears to be a seep between the dif and right side axel shaft where the shaft exits the housing. It...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-25-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,881
Posted By prb51
Wearing the uniform of a soldier of the United...

Wearing the uniform of a soldier of the United States of America for 33 years. Believing in, and representing the Constitution for that period of time. Working with, and learning to respect,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-22-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By prb51
Jim, Thanks for the input. Solid and...

Jim, Thanks for the input. Solid and understandable description and as I suspected. Actually, none of the SL's are of the racing sports car class. MBz made the decision to tailor the vehicle to a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2004, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By prb51
Jim, The flasher does not work either. I messed...

Jim, The flasher does not work either. I messed with the switch quite a bit and got the high's to come on for a bit but it is irregular at best. It is obviously in the stalk itself. Have you had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
Posted By prb51
With the 606 engine the oil level light has a two...

With the 606 engine the oil level light has a two function switch. One element (that often fails) is a timed delay element that works on hard cornering. When G's force the oil to one side the light...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2004, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By prb51
Jim, Thanks for the response. I found a thread...

Jim, Thanks for the response. I found a thread on the tech page refering to this issue. Simply dirty contacs - removed the small stalk cover plate and used compressed air and a bit of wd40 to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By prb51
Electrical gremlin

Have a 95 E300D. With the light switch engaged I have low beams, hit the stalk for brights and nothing - lights out. All fuses OK, bulbs look OK. No blue light on the dash either, anyone had this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,256
Posted By prb51
Hey, I'll buy the thing. I've got a 95 E300D...

Hey, I'll buy the thing. I've got a 95 E300D with 105K and it runs like new, smooth and tight. I'm getting 33 to 35mpg. You'll save that mark up in gas the first year. It is rare to find a 10...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-10-2004, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By prb51
Check the Porsche web sites and engine problems. ...

Check the Porsche web sites and engine problems. Numerous low mileage engine failures (blown and replaced). On the 99/00 Boxster Porsche recycled red tagged engine castings because their casting...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-09-2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By prb51
Roger, Thanks for the info. I'll check the...

Roger, Thanks for the info. I'll check the wheel wells. I once belonged to the Maserati Club of England in the late 70's. I had a Maser '62 3500 GTI while stationed in Italy. Drove 'up' a few...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-05-2004, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By prb51
Tony, Thanks, I suspect I'll go for the 4 as...

Tony, Thanks, I suspect I'll go for the 4 as I've heard about too many issues with the 6 (head gasket etc). Check out the Porsche web sites for fun - boxsters blowing engines at 20k and less and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-01-2004, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,393
Posted By prb51
New/used SLK Purchase

Thinking about buying a used SLK. Any maintenance issues to be aware of on any specific year models? I was looking at Porsche Boxsters but was put off by numerous mention of total engine failure on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By prb51
It's leaking, periodically, from the weep vent-...

It's leaking, periodically, from the weep vent- so off it comes.
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2004, 11:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By prb51
Water pump replacement

Planning on replacing a water pump on a 95 (124) E300D (606). I've done this on other vehicles but never on this model. What tools can be used inplace of the MB special tools for the clutch fan...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2004, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By prb51
95 606 water pump replacement

I did use the search but couldn't find the info. I'm going to replace my water pump on my 95 - 606. Do I need the 'special tools' for the fan clutch removal and the belt pulley? What other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,895
Posted By prb51
Around 90C - Phoenix area often in the 100'sF...

Around 90C - Phoenix area often in the 100'sF (110 etc) and remains in that area.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,079
Posted By prb51
A slight thread variation - sulpher ppm. When...

A slight thread variation - sulpher ppm. When the new 15ppm kicks in universally then our oil changes go to what interval (estimated)?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2004, 03:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,079
Posted By prb51
As far as I know the egr computer reading (up to...

As far as I know the egr computer reading (up to -95) only registers that the passage is open (unblocked). If, for test purposes, you close the exhaust port and put a filter on the egr stack it will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By prb51
Aux water pump leak

Folks, I have a slight coolant leak from the aux water/heater pump located in the battery bay of my 95 E300D. I do not want to part with $375 for a new one. It looks like an easy bypass job (run...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By prb51
Aux water pump leak

Gents, I have a slight coolant leak from the aux water/heater pump on my 95 E300D that is located in the battery well. I don't feel like paying almost $400 for a replacement. Is there any problem...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,282
Posted By prb51
E300D-95, 592 per tank

E300D-95, 592 per tank
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2004, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,825
Posted By prb51
Aaron, Often, when repairing body damage that is...

Aaron, Often, when repairing body damage that is seriously bent, you drill a hole and bolt a slide hammer to the metal to reshape it before using hammers etc. This is normally filled in with bondo...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2004, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,921
Posted By prb51
Eric, Could be due to my location in Arizona -...

Eric, Could be due to my location in Arizona - 100+ days not uncommon. They read/know the MBz rec.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,144
Posted By prb51
My 42 year old 190sl requires DOT 4. I believe...

My 42 year old 190sl requires DOT 4. I believe all of the 50's era vehicle use it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By prb51
You are correct in the procedure but I don't...

You are correct in the procedure but I don't understand why #1 has to be TDC. If the chain runs a constant route what dif should it make? Can't wrap my brain around that one.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,921
Posted By prb51
The independant shop I go to (only MBz and BMW)...

The independant shop I go to (only MBz and BMW) use the 85-140 in all of the MBz diffs. Same shop and mechanic for 25 years.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By prb51
Leathermang, I've read to many studies on the...

Leathermang, I've read to many studies on the Slick 50 snake oil for engines - what does the gear oil do?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,291
Posted By prb51
I've asked the same question as Diesel addict -...

I've asked the same question as Diesel addict - Did MBz upgrade the conrods on the 350 and if so when? I'm in the market for one but don't want to 'get bent'.
Forum: Detailing and Interior 01-31-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By prb51
I swear by por15. If it flaked off then the area...

I swear by por15. If it flaked off then the area wasn't clean (oil, wax, etc) I painted the floor boards of my -62 190sl four years ago (surface rust with pin holes but structurally ok) and they...
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