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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,846
Posted By 230/8
I've owned my 114 for 40+ years and have a tiny...

I've owned my 114 for 40+ years and have a tiny bit of personal experience in this area...OEM Bilsteins are best, and a bit of online shopping can beat that $100/each price you have been quoted. The...
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 988
Posted By 230/8
1990 420SEL trunk lock issue

My 420SEL trunk lock is starting to act very peculiar. I don't know exactly how they are designed to work, but mine always locks when I use the key in a door. Using the key in the trunk will also...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By 230/8
Thanks, Richard, your reply posted while I was...

Thanks, Richard, your reply posted while I was composing my last question so I missed seeing it...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By 230/8
Thanks for the info... Does the dealer get...

Thanks for the info...

Does the dealer get all the data for work done at MB dealers everywhere, or just at their own dealership? I don't know who was the original selling/servicing dealer. And...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By 230/8
VIN search via MB database

Been away from this forum for awhile so thought I'd bounce this off you. Have searched the site but no luck.

I'm looking over a prospective 2000 W210 E320 4Matic wagon. High mileage from a local...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,162
Posted By 230/8
Actually, I believe you can use the AC blower if...

Actually, I believe you can use the AC blower if needed to push the air. Section 83-500 of the service manual mentions using the AC with heat to demist the windshield when you are using the heater at...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-28-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By 230/8
Your mechanic is probably referring to the short...

Your mechanic is probably referring to the short vertical rod that links the electric choke lever located at the base of the carb with the air valve lever in the top of the carb.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-23-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,984
Posted By 230/8
Why not simply install non-resistor plugs? NGK...

Why not simply install non-resistor plugs? NGK BP6ES plugs will do a fine job and they are non-resistor. If your engine needs a hotter plug, get the BP5ES.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-16-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,934
Posted By 230/8
Use the NGK plugs...even the MB Classic Center is...

Use the NGK plugs...even the MB Classic Center is using them now. I've used them for years...have always run better and lasted longer than Bosch, for me anyway.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-15-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,376
Posted By 230/8
All the previous advice is fine and relevant and...

All the previous advice is fine and relevant and you should follow-up on their suggestions to top off and just drive it in the absence of other visible mechanical problems. Here's another...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By 230/8
Screwdriver will work or a long brass drift punch...

Screwdriver will work or a long brass drift punch through the center to hit it from the back side will also get it loose. You may have a challenge getting the old race out of the hub...a very small...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-04-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By 230/8
You need to ensure you are making adjustments and...

You need to ensure you are making adjustments and then re-checking them in full accord with the recommended procedures. Measuring clearance must be done with the cam on its heel of the base circle....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,969
Posted By 230/8
Gary: Good grief do you have good...

Gary:

Good grief do you have good luck!...being able to back out the fugitive fragment is simply an unbelievable stroke of good fortune; thank your lucky stars, and if possible, please share some...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-19-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,160
Posted By 230/8
With respect to your original question, you are...

With respect to your original question, you are seldom wrong to bleed the entire brake system...you can never be certain the extent to which air can/will migrate into the system when any part is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By 230/8
Personal preference would be for an early...

Personal preference would be for an early small-bumper model simply because they look better, cleaner, and have simpler easy (in my opinion) to maintain systems. The cast iron engines are old-school...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-05-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,005
Posted By 230/8
It probably did not slip...someone probably...

It probably did not slip...someone probably removed it in the past for some reason and then failed to get it re-installed properly...happens all the time.

Check it: Slowly rotate the engine to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-04-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,005
Posted By 230/8
Sure, vacuum drops sharply as the throttle is...

Sure, vacuum drops sharply as the throttle is opened (that's why you toss in a bunch of fuel with a carb accelerator pump or an extra FI shot) but rises back to the normal working values listed for a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-29-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,785
Posted By 230/8
Uhhh, if you are "converting" over to the...

Uhhh, if you are "converting" over to the old-style point ignition, rather than using a Pertronix-style that eliminates points, or continuing to use the original transistor set-up, then you will need...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-29-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,005
Posted By 230/8
Just a thought from the old days of...

Just a thought from the old days of troubleshooting...does the vacuum drop further as you raise engine speed from idle up to that point where the engine just goes off the rails? If so, then I'd take...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-22-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,343
Posted By 230/8
Door handle pull is simple: Remove the plastic...

Door handle pull is simple: Remove the plastic inner cup by carefully prying the end opposite the handle hinge free of the chrome frame into which it is fitted. It may help to pull the handle as you...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-01-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By 230/8
I have used the KN for quite some time in other...

I have used the KN for quite some time in other makes and have determined the advertised performance increase is mostly probably due to making a comparison between a clean KN and a dirty paper...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-25-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By 230/8
Sorry...the CD Rom factory service manual section...

Sorry...the CD Rom factory service manual section on maintenance items has job# 771 which relates to checking out the plugs. The 0.08mm reference is located there. I use this handy indexing system:
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By 230/8
Panzer: Depends on how the ignition system...

Panzer:

Depends on how the ignition system was designed. Most US cars have resistance wires and plugs...designed to operate that way. MB Classic Center does not use the resistor wires in older...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By 230/8
Check Job #771 in the service manual. It shows a...

Check Job #771 in the service manual. It shows a gap of 0.8mm which equals 0.032".
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,592
Posted By 230/8
Probably just an old tired piece of hose. Suggest...

Probably just an old tired piece of hose. Suggest a simple replacement hose that should fit tight like when new. Alternative, a small clamp, (sometimes referred to as a gizmo) provided the hose is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-16-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Posted By 230/8
Look on the back side of the wheel...should be...

Look on the back side of the wheel...should be adjacent to the diameter/width marking and be shown as ET**.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-14-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By 230/8
Always remove the fill plug first...it really...

Always remove the fill plug first...it really stinks to discover that you cannot remove the fill plug after you have removed the drain plug....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-06-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,517
Posted By 230/8
Replace the bleed valve or simply R&R to clean it...

Replace the bleed valve or simply R&R to clean it and the orifice of debris if you cannot locate a new valve. I suspect you simply stirred up the crud and it needs to flush out thoroughly. But, keep...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-24-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,286
Posted By 230/8
Considering the age of the car you should...

Considering the age of the car you should probably look at the upper cam chain guides for any signs of wear or severe discoloration that suggests they have become brittle. Deep wear grooves are a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By 230/8
Have never ever seen the base rubber/plastic...

Have never ever seen the base rubber/plastic available separately, only installed as an integral component of the chrome moulding part that you replace as a unit.
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