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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,032
Posted By Jim_P
Exclamation some tips for removal

Here are a few tips for removing ball joint/tie rod ends that you don't want to ruin.
1. Don't use a pickle fork to seperate them
2. Strike the spindle/pitmen arm or what even the ball type joint...
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 35,016
Posted By Jim_P
Exclamation some tips for removal

Here are a few tips for removing ball joint/tie rod ends that you don't want to ruin.
1. Don't use a pickle fork to seperate them
2. Strike the spindle/pitmen arm or what even the ball type joint...
Forum: Tech Help 04-09-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By Jim_P
Dealer retail on that car is about $5200 I'd say...

Dealer retail on that car is about $5200 I'd say someone is living in fantasy land.

-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 04-09-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,360
Posted By Jim_P
Here is the diagram for your car. Best thing to...

Here is the diagram for your car. Best thing to do is, when it is not working start poking around with a test light and DVM to troubleshoot the circuits. Ground locations are listed in the diagram. ...
Forum: Tech Help 04-09-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Posted By Jim_P
Any smell of fuel? how did the plugs look when...

Any smell of fuel? how did the plugs look when you took them out? Thats what my car was doing when the EHA valve went south. Only did it once in a while like the engine was loading up and I was...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By Jim_P
It is a crankcase vent hose that runs from the...

It is a crankcase vent hose that runs from the accessory bracket (bracket is hollow and has a gasket between it and the block) to the underside of the upper intake manifold. there are two fo them...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,084
Posted By Jim_P
Make sure you didn't crack any vacuum hoses while...

Make sure you didn't crack any vacuum hoses while doing the EHA valve as they are old and brittle. If it ran perfectly before you did the repair that would be my first guess. I replaced the one on my...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,144
Posted By Jim_P
Chris, Just hollow them out if they are clogged...

Chris,
Just hollow them out if they are clogged as of Jan 2011 all pre ODBII (1996) models are emissions exempt in NY. They will still do a visual inspection to see they are present, but they did...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 23,526
Posted By Jim_P
I had a 90 300e 2.6L that had over 200K mi on it....

I had a 90 300e 2.6L that had over 200K mi on it. Had to do valve stem seals becuase it kept fouling #3 plug. Car ran like a champ just have to watch the tranny in that car. They are prone to losing...
Forum: Tech Help 03-27-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By Jim_P
Lightbulb Installing Factory Keyless in W202

Has anyone tried to retrofit a factory keyless entry (infrared flip key) into thier 94-96 W202? I am looking to find out if the cars are pre-wired for it and what I need to take from the donor car....
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By Jim_P
In the photo posted by 92-2.6 you can see that...

In the photo posted by 92-2.6 you can see that connector to the right lying next to the battery terminal connected to something.

-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,148
Posted By Jim_P
Do you have a picture of the 2-wire connector?...

Do you have a picture of the 2-wire connector? There are 2 knock sensors with connectors like those of the fuel injectors and there is a 2 wire connector that has to round holes that goes to the idle...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Jim_P
MB rotors are not intended to be resurfaced. If...

MB rotors are not intended to be resurfaced. If there is excessive runout they should be replaced. If under min. thinkness they should be replaced. Otherwise just replace the friction material. They...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,634
Posted By Jim_P
The dowel is located on the left side of the...

The dowel is located on the left side of the engine it goes through the timing chain guide rail. There is a small plug (5mm or 6mm allen) in the cover that you remove to access it. This is on the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,059
Posted By Jim_P
Well the odometer broke at 193K so I really have...

Well the odometer broke at 193K so I really have no idea how many miles were on it, but I figure it's in the 200K range. I did valve stem seals on it cuase it kept fouling #3 and took it on a 11 hour...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By Jim_P
True, but there are no other wires in the area...

True, but there are no other wires in the area that have lugs on the ends. Everything else has plugs.

-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 45,798
Posted By Jim_P
Pretty much identical. You have the later style...

Pretty much identical. You have the later style belt tensioner, as far as the upper timing cover they are the same. I prefer the MB sealant over permatex as it goes on thinner and has better sealing...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 45,798
Posted By Jim_P
The guide pin is on the left (Driver's side) the...

The guide pin is on the left (Driver's side) the right side guide rail floats to take up tension as the timing chain stretches and the rails wear. It does have a guild rail pin similiar to the one on...
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,059
Posted By Jim_P
I had the same problem with my 90' 300e. It's a...

I had the same problem with my 90' 300e. It's a common failure on these transissions. I ended up having the unit rebuilt. It only had 200K mikes on it, don't know why it failed.

-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 45,798
Posted By Jim_P
The reason you had a problem with the upper guide...

The reason you had a problem with the upper guide is because the you didn't remove the chain tensioner on the pass side of the engine. With the tensioner removed you can roll the cam forward and the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By Jim_P
Thanks for the quick reply. It appears there are...

Thanks for the quick reply. It appears there are 3 wires that go to the starter.
-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,878
Posted By Jim_P
Use one of these...

Use one of these http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Suction-Gun-Performance-Tools_9240026-P_N3401C_T%7CGRP2082_____#to refill the diff as there is no way to pour the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 03-21-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,870
Posted By Jim_P
1.unscrew retaining nut 2.have someone turn on...

1.unscrew retaining nut
2.have someone turn on radio
3. extract old mast (take note of direction of teeth on old mast while removing)
4. Insert new mast with toothed side facing in same direction...
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By Jim_P
Exclamation Starter Wires M104 in 95 W202

Can somebody confirm for me the number of wires connected to the starter on a 95 C280. I did an engine swap and when reconnecting the harness I was presented with 3 wires near the starter 1 large...
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,563
Posted By Jim_P
Thanks for the speedy reply -Jim

Thanks for the speedy reply
-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,563
Posted By Jim_P
95 M104 oil pan torque specs

Can anyone provide me with the torque spec for the oil pan bolts on a 95 M104 engine?
Thanks,
-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Jim_P
Does anyone have the service manual for this car?...

Does anyone have the service manual for this car? What does it recommend?
Thanks,
-Jim
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By Jim_P
As JohnM stated the wires need to be soldered. If...

As JohnM stated the wires need to be soldered. If there are any wire crimps used now is a good time to get ahead of future problems and do the job properly. Get you self some shrink tube and a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 790
Posted By Jim_P
I had a similiar issue on my W124. Mine would...

I had a similiar issue on my W124. Mine would only work on low, all other speeds would go really slow. There is a good chance the brushes are shot in the wiper motor. You have two choices.
1....
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Jim_P
Exclamation Help Pulling M104 from W202 need tips

As the title states I am pulling the engine from my 95 C280 due to a burned out piston. Has anyone else done this and if so do you have any tips on what to take off and what can be left on the...
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