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Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,854
Posted By Chevota
A thought came to me today: Relays can pump a...

A thought came to me today: Relays can pump a high voltage spike into the cars system when they're turned off. A relay is just a mechanical switch but it uses a coil to create a magnetic field to...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,190
Posted By Chevota
I don't know what that cars battery area look...

I don't know what that cars battery area look like but most older cars have no special drainage. Generally there should be no leakage, or no significant leakage. The only time I see it when using the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,854
Posted By Chevota
If it were me I'd take one of the old units apart...

If it were me I'd take one of the old units apart and look for the specific issue that killed it. It's also odd to me it wants non-resistor plugs since those make noise and electronics generally...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By Chevota
I would check to see if it starts working when...

I would check to see if it starts working when stopped, but with the rpms at like 2k. That would suggest to me the pump is having an issue/leak. I'd also check my water temp and if possible fan...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 943
Posted By Chevota
I've had slow hard to find leaks too. There are a...

I've had slow hard to find leaks too. There are a lot of O-rings in that system and sometimes they hold up for 20yrs, sometimes only a few. So what I do is buy the sealant. I used this one last,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,543
Posted By Chevota
I wanted to add my experience of a HF jack. I got...

I wanted to add my experience of a HF jack. I got the cool Aluminum floor jack which I thought was awesome being so light. So one day in my driveway I go out and jack up my cars front end, forget...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-13-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,008
Posted By Chevota
Mine is a 2000. I don't know what to say about...

Mine is a 2000. I don't know what to say about rims from the 80's, but even if it was a little different, it would probably look better rather than worse....
The dealer told me that all the painted...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-06-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,008
Posted By Chevota
Yeah, maybe... If it weren’t for jewelry and...

Yeah, maybe...
If it weren’t for jewelry and purses it wouldn't be so bad.

Actually the flip was over a parking spot, the white ***** was because she "thought" the hi-beems were on. The mex...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 09-30-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,008
Posted By Chevota
Automotive Painting Products 710 Rockspring Rd ...

Automotive Painting Products
710 Rockspring Rd
Escondido, CA 92025
760-747-5505

Data on the can:
Dupont Chromabase B/C G8081KH
Car: Mercedes
Year 80-88
Code: 9705
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-01-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,733
Posted By Chevota
I assume it would work. A serious waste of $$$...

I assume it would work. A serious waste of $$$ imo. That's way too much for a muffler! Look at summitracing.com for a DynoMax race-flo. I won't use anything else, nothing flows better and they sound...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-01-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,008
Posted By Chevota
Thanks, I finally found a paint store that had...

Thanks, I finally found a paint store that had the code. He said Brilliant silver with a touch of white, and the body is brilliant silver with a touch of black. The rims are drying right now and they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-25-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,008
Posted By Chevota
Paint code for AMG wheels???

I want to repaint my wheels (ML55), the local MB dealer said all the rims are the same color of silver/gray, but they don't know what that color is exactly. Local auto paint suppliers don't know...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,398
Posted By Chevota
lkchris: I've nicknamed you "Negative Nancy". ...

lkchris: I've nicknamed you "Negative Nancy".

It would not be a step back, oem efi is all about satisfying the governments emmission requirements, not max power or mileage. The oem setup, like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-25-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By Chevota
lkchris: Ok, I promise I won't sell it to you. ...

lkchris:
Ok, I promise I won't sell it to you.

300EVIL:
Well said. I was bored with the 215hp it comes with. 400 is much more fun, if the car wasn't fun I'd get rid of it. Life's too short to...
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,398
Posted By Chevota
Megasquirt fuel injection, anyone try it?

I was thinking how nice it would be to have control over the throttle vs asking the computer permission to acelerate etc. Has anyone converted their throttle by wire to manual, or has anyone...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-23-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By Chevota
gmo442: Does the motor have two intake...

gmo442:
Does the motor have two intake systems? I've never actually seen a V12 Benz uc.
I have one fogger nozzle about 3" or so in front of the throttle blade. Very simple setup.

They say a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-23-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,097
Posted By Chevota
Check to be sure you didnt put the front shocks...

Check to be sure you didnt put the front shocks in the rear n vice versa. The two shocks look pretty much the same but fronts installed in the rear bottom out way too soon. We won't go into how I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-22-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By Chevota
I've ceen that too, not the pistons part, but the...

I've ceen that too, not the pistons part, but the more power then it dies. My first car got more and more powerful the more I drove it. Noticably more power. Weird. It never blew-up tho.

This eng...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-22-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By Chevota
Nitrous.....

Just an update, it's been a year and a half and 15-20 bottles thru my '99 CLK 320 and all is well. In fact it's faster off the juice that it used to be too (no explanation).
I just bumped it up...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-03-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,970
Posted By Chevota
I tried it on my '99 CLK 320. It's jetted for...

I tried it on my '99 CLK 320. It's jetted for about 100hp. I like it, but there are a few drawbacks: Varying bottle pressure is a drag to deal with. Bottles run out faster than I expected and are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,835
Posted By Chevota
Looks like a plain old $500 motor to me, I wonder...

Looks like a plain old $500 motor to me, I wonder if it's any quicker that before? Those switches are killin me, and so is the climate control. Pretty low budget project...
Did you see the 28K...
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2005, 04:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,775
Posted By Chevota
You make arrogant statements like that and then...

You make arrogant statements like that and then say you’re dropping the thread? You sound like my ex-wife.
Again your post has errors. Like most hot-rodders, they have some, but not all the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2005, 01:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,775
Posted By Chevota
It's not so much the size, but what it's made of....

It's not so much the size, but what it's made of. I imagine I could process small critters, or most food products all day no problem, but sand is a nightmare. Any dirtbike I've had have "baja bore"...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-17-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,743
Posted By Chevota
$1200?!?!?!? Surely that was a typo.... My...

$1200?!?!?!? Surely that was a typo....
My brand new custom made one of a kind extra-hard cam was expensive imo at $150.
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By Chevota
If you tell me the diameter of your shaft, body,...

If you tell me the diameter of your shaft, body, and minimum length you need, I'll keep an eye out.
That sounded kinda gay didn't it...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By Chevota
1500 isn't too bad. Maybe your tranny is engaging...

1500 isn't too bad. Maybe your tranny is engaging to fast, sometimes trannys will do that if a passage is blocked or accumulator is stuck. I've had trannys chirp the tires during normal driving...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,775
Posted By Chevota
DangerMouse: Yes, I have an open mind and...

DangerMouse:
Yes, I have an open mind and absorb all performance car info like sponge (a lot leaks out, but I try).
The theory is nice, but real life is different. The flow #'s are based on 1.5"...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By Chevota
Damn, how high are your rpms? Sounds like it...

Damn, how high are your rpms?
Sounds like it simply broke a tire loose, but I would think your idle would really need to be up there to do that. I'd say try not to do that anymore since it sounds...
Forum: Tech Help 02-16-2005, 11:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,775
Posted By Chevota
I was wondering if that article would show up....

I was wondering if that article would show up. I'm sure it's correct, or close. If people want to say that a paper filter doesn't flow quite as well, but "good enough," then I say a K&N filter...
Forum: Tech Help 02-15-2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,775
Posted By Chevota
I almost forgot; If you want a real power gain...

I almost forgot; If you want a real power gain you need a fuel line magnet and a Qt of Slick 50. They're guaranteed! Itz gotta b reel f itz gotta gayronteee! :rolleyes:
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