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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
Posted By toms
Hi Bob, I know how much you care for this...

Hi Bob,

I know how much you care for this car (which if I remember correctly, you inherited from your father and rode in this car as a child). My car does not have the heritage that your car has,...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 11-26-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By toms
I have this issue as well. It generally resolves...

I have this issue as well. It generally resolves itself in a minute or two. Very random.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-13-2004, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By toms
The early 113 cars did not have a lighted...

The early 113 cars did not have a lighted transmission shift plate, so the answer may depend on the year of your car.
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 03-09-2004, 11:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 27,969
Posted By toms
Kimmy, This is an unusual shop with a strong...

Kimmy,

This is an unusual shop with a strong customer focus and sensitive to customers concerns. I have had some work performed there. I am still evaluating the shop. On one car, they were not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-29-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By toms
Uh, I guess I did not read the post carefully-was...

Uh, I guess I did not read the post carefully-was thinking you were using an air ratchet.

Only additional thought in a weak attempt to redeem myself is to re-think the hose. I just bought an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-29-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By toms
I have a 1994 e320 Cabriolet and was told that it...

I have a 1994 e320 Cabriolet and was told that it did not have the self leveling suspension. Can anyone confirm this?

If the car does have the self leveling suspension, is there an accumulator...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-29-2004, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By toms
The size of the hose is pretty important, as is...

The size of the hose is pretty important, as is the length. Probably should be at least 3/8 hose not extended beyond 8 feet. Otherwise, would need to move up to a larger hose diameter.

You might...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 01-31-2004, 10:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 27,969
Posted By toms
Any comments about the shop? Was it a...

Any comments about the shop? Was it a professional environment, clean, etc?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-20-2004, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,541
Posted By toms
Austin, My lights arrived yesterday-look...

Austin,

My lights arrived yesterday-look forward to getting them installed. Given the frigid weather, likely to be in the spring.

Thanks for coordinating this group buy!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-19-2004, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,738
Posted By toms
Don't want to create a bidding war but I too...

Don't want to create a bidding war but I too would be interested in the 14's. Pls contact me directly at classic280sl@yahoo.com.
Forum: Detailing and Interior 01-18-2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,259
Posted By toms
Just a question and a few thoughts. Why do you...

Just a question and a few thoughts. Why do you want to remove it? It is a protective coating. Might be less than attractive but original to the car. If you entered the car in a concours, you might...
Forum: Tech Help 01-02-2004, 08:30 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 112,395
Posted By toms
I purchased my 1994 e320 Cabriolet 2 weeks ago...

I purchased my 1994 e320 Cabriolet 2 weeks ago for $30,000. Smoke Silver with tan interior. 23,700 miles from first owner. All documents and service records. New addition now requires me to sell...
Forum: Featured Cars 12-14-2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By toms
I had thought that 95 was the last year of...

I had thought that 95 was the last year of production for the w124 (a124) cabriolet. Was this car produced in 1996?
Forum: Featured Cars 11-29-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By toms
Inspection Needed in Phoenix for 94 e320 Cab

Group,

I am looking for a person/company that can inspect a 1994 e320 Cabriolet that is currently in Phoenix. Anyone know someone I should call?

Also, anyone have any thoughs about this...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-28-2003, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By toms
Inspection Needed in Phoenix for 94 e320 Cab

Group,

I am looking for a person/company that can inspect a 1994 e320 Cabriolet that is currently in Phoenix. Anyone know someone I should call?

Also, anyone have any thoughs about this...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-21-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By toms
You may also want to check the idle throttle...

You may also want to check the idle throttle switch on the side of the intake manifold (Fuel Injection-right?). This switch activates the pressure switch on the tranny and eliminates the hard down...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-17-2003, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By toms
Group, Anyone have thoughts on how to...

Group,

Anyone have thoughts on how to protect polished alloys from brake dust, etc without having to apply clearcoat? Wax products that are extremely durable?

Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-03-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By toms
Hi Chuck, I will give the low tech approach...

Hi Chuck,

I will give the low tech approach a try. If I can't identify the source of vacuum leak, I will head to the dealer/independent and ask them to blow smoke up my...well, ya know...spark...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-02-2003, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By toms
Low Vacuum Reading

Group:

This post relates to a 71 280sl m130e engine.

I have historically had a low vacuum reading at normal (800rpm) idle. I generally get a steady 13-14 on the vacuum gauge, and I suspect...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,184
Posted By toms
Randy Durrance was an expert in distributors and...

Randy Durrance was an expert in distributors and ignition systems and only sold Pertronix. He had some bad experiences with the Allison/Crane system and would not sell it. Sadly, Randy recently...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-19-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 894
Posted By toms
I was aware that Randy was ill but I did not know...

I was aware that Randy was ill but I did not know that he had passed on. Randy rebuilt two distributors for me and was kind with his time.

I did cache 3 pages of his website but the files are not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2003, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By toms
Hi Vaughn, Welcome to the w113 community! ...

Hi Vaughn,

Welcome to the w113 community! We have established a w113 Pagoda Club and the web site has a wealth of information on how to care for these special cars. The website is:
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Mark, Vince Thanks for the additional...

Mark, Vince

Thanks for the additional thoughts. Seems like any additional protection other than staring at my oil pressure gauge without pause is an improvement. I will set the pressure alarm as...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-10-2003, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Peter, Chuck, Vince and Aaron, Thanks for...

Peter, Chuck, Vince and Aaron,

Thanks for your posts. I guess the only protection from damage related to the oil cooler lines is to make sure those lines are replaced over time. I have new oil...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-09-2003, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Chuck, Good idea-John could figure that rpm...

Chuck,

Good idea-John could figure that rpm connection out. Regrettably, I am past my technical competence on this project as it stands today!!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-09-2003, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Peter, Suppose I develop a pinpoint leak in...

Peter,

Suppose I develop a pinpoint leak in the cooler hose that goes to the oil cooler. Seems like I would still register lower oil pressure at the filter housing. What am I missing?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-09-2003, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Aaron, Thanks for the quick response. Your...

Aaron,

Thanks for the quick response. Your regrettable experience is what prompted me to do the research that would allow an audible warning. I did attach a VDO electric sender to a tee fitting...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-08-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,277
Posted By toms
Hi, This happened to me on my 71 280sl and...

Hi,

This happened to me on my 71 280sl and it turned out to be a vacuum issue and was easily fixed by my local independent mechanic.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-08-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By toms
Oil Pressure Specs for m130 engine

There have been some posts on this and other boards regarding catastrophic oil pressure failures. I believe our moderator Aaron had this occur on his w113. This prompted me to figure out how to rig...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2003, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By toms
Aaron, if you find out that this part is not...

Aaron, if you find out that this part is not broken and you want to sell the item, I would be interested in purchasing it-I need one as well! Alternatively, maybe the dealer has another in stock-do...
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