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Forum: Tech Help 02-19-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By kiwi_bloke
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Very good. At 144 000 km, I'm sure its just begining its life.

Before I take ownership they said they need to replace two front steering ball joints... Other than that it seems very sound.
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Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Advice on buying 1996 E230

Essentially a W210 with an M111.


Anything to look out for ?

Not sure if the one im looking at falls under the loom problems.

Engine number is 11197022047608.

All feedback welcome
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By kiwi_bloke
E320 1996 Purge valve behaviour

My purge valve ticks away. But if I take it out and blow through it, it is ever so slightly open.

Sometimes i take it out and it is completly open untill I give it a tap .

Is this normal...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,357
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Surge

I'm resurecting this as the symptoms have got worse. Tends to be reversing. The revs will drop then rev up once you take your foot off the accelerator.

When driving around parking lots, at about...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-26-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By kiwi_bloke
They are ET 31 front - ET 35 Rear

They are ET 31 front - ET 35 Rear
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-25-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By kiwi_bloke
18" AMG Monoblocks on S Class

Hey guys

Will the 18 " AMG Monoblocks on my 96 E 320 fit a 2002 S430 ?

235's on the front, and 265's on the back.

Can't gaurantee the offset... if need be I can have a look
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-21-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Alignment and offsets

Will haveing a different offset effect the alignment to much ?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-21-2010, 03:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Got some more info. They are 16 x 7 with ET...

Got some more info.

They are 16 x 7 with ET 35.

These are obviously different to stock. But the question is will they fit...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-20-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Thanks for that info. On closer inspection,...

Thanks for that info.

On closer inspection, it doesnt appear to be wearing, it appears to be rubbing on something. Ill have a closer look tonight. It is a definite groove on the edge of the tread....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-19-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Tires

It doesnt rise if you move back. I got under the front last night and cant see play any where.

However, these tires started to wear while the car was lowered. I returned it to standard height and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-19-2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By kiwi_bloke
W210 Edge Tire Wear

Hi GUys,

I have standard E320 1996 that is wearing the inner edge of the front tires. It has 235 / 18s on it. It is wearing a smooth strip about 20mm wide on the very inner edge.

It is standard...
Forum: Tech Help 12-16-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,357
Posted By kiwi_bloke
E320 1996 Light throttle surge

After fixing various other issues with my E320 - I have one last minor niggle.

When applying light throttle, around 1100 rpm - the revs will surge up and down about 400 rpm. This only happens when...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 678
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Springs

Hi guys,

Im trying to sell the lowered springs that were from my E320 1996.

I've had a question about whether they will fit a 1997 C240. Is the answer yes?

Im sure they will fit, but whether...
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Is anyone able to check out what thickness should...

Is anyone able to check out what thickness should be used on 1996 e320 210. Not sure what other info is needed. Currently has 5 bump in the front.
Forum: Tech Help 08-25-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Spring Pads

Im returning my suspension to normal after being lowered. I have 5 bump pads in front with the lower springs.

What should stock be ? Will the vin tell you ? Or is it just guess ?
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Avantgarde Springs

Hi guys,

Back again with questions on my Classic E320 1996.

Trying to get it back into a state where it doesnt eat tires - my lovely 18" tires - its lowered with the thickest rubber boots on...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Thats exactly what I thought. I brought the car...

Thats exactly what I thought. I brought the car with the lower springs and 18 " wheels on it and want to get my tires to last more than 10 000 km!

I think my options are as follows:

Obtain some...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Do you need to get both camber and caster ? Or...

Do you need to get both camber and caster ? Or can you just correct Camber?

Any chance of a diagram of where the camber one goes?

The car is slightly lowered. But the rears wear very well. It...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Try pointing the remote at the rear view mirror...

Try pointing the remote at the rear view mirror through the wind screen.

Otherwise I believe there is a re sync proceadure? Someone can confirm
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2009, 04:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,657
Posted By kiwi_bloke
I'm guessing here - but if the OVP was faulty...

I'm guessing here - but if the OVP was faulty wouldn't this stop voltage getting to the ICV?
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Not necesarily. I had the same engine and it only...

Not necesarily. I had the same engine and it only affected one cylinder that it was connected to.

Clear the codes. Move the coil and see if the miss moves.
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2009, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By kiwi_bloke
1996 E320 Camber Bolts

How many are required for each side?

Where do they fit ?

How can I tell if my car already has them ?

Link to the following for relevant discussion on another forum:
...
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2009, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,098
Posted By kiwi_bloke
1996 E320 Stalling

Hi guys,

Im chasing no end of problems on my E320. Just replaced the MAF and fixed my surging and MAF codes.

I've now got a intermitant stalling issue. Can happen at speed or at idle. Generally...
Forum: Tech Help 06-11-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Revisit

I put everything back as it was, and decided to let the fault get worse so I could track it.

Heres what's happening now. Im getting the occasional stall at idle in gear. I get "Check battery...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2009, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Codes after MAF

Ok.

Ive replaced the MAF due to the initial code. I now have - MAF over upper limit, maf under lower limit, lambda over upper limit and lambda out of range.

Should I now replace the O2 sensor?
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
I just replaced the MAS sensor. Runs great hot...

I just replaced the MAS sensor. Runs great hot now. Runs great cold in the morning now. Surges, idles rough, and is "soft" to drive between 60 and 80C.

The rough running seems to have moved around...
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
MAS

Ive just got the car back. They ran diagnostics on it.

Got the following:

006 Air MASS METER signal. Below lower limit.

Reset.

Reapeared.
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Ive taken the car back to the mechanic who did...

Ive taken the car back to the mechanic who did the work. Can't really be bothered hunting problems he created.

Any suggestions as to what may have caused this after doing the head gasket? Can...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Thanks, Where should I start looking to...

Thanks,

Where should I start looking to diagnose cruise control - other than reading the codes. Ill get around to reading the codes at some stage.
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By kiwi_bloke
Thanks. Could this also be related to cruise...

Thanks.

Could this also be related to cruise control? Or am I grasping at straws?
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