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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

11-01-2005, 08:22 AM

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What Is The "Shelf Life" Of A Tire?

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Posted By mike2005

Typically, it is recommended that tires be...

Typically, it is recommended that tires be replaced every 5 to 6 years regardless of mileage, due to deterioration of rubber from UV exposure. If the tires have been stored out of direct sunlight and...

Forum: Tech Help

10-28-2005, 09:10 AM

Replies: 3

quick stan

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Posted By mike2005

If you can't find Lubro Moly product, try BG44K,...

If you can't find Lubro Moly product, try BG44K, which is only sold through repair facilities. Sold at many dealerships and service garages. A can costs $21.95 in my area, but if it works it is a lot...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2005, 02:05 PM

Replies: 21

did i get overcharged on my 240d clutch job?

Views: 2,334

Posted By mike2005

When faced with a repair that requires...

When faced with a repair that requires unavailable time, tools or equipment, I typically purchase and provide parts to the mechanic.

Shops routinely charge List Prices for parts, which are...

Forum: Tech Help

10-27-2005, 01:05 PM

Replies: 24

Oil Smoke on acceleration - 1988 560SL-

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Posted By mike2005

Based on comments by Rockman59 and PaulSpringman,...

Based on comments by Rockman59 and PaulSpringman, it appears the valve seals (and perhaps guides) are an inherent weakness in the 560 powerplant.

Forum: Tech Help

10-27-2005, 11:27 AM

Replies: 24

Oil Smoke on acceleration - 1988 560SL-

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Posted By mike2005

Symptoms point to the valve seals, but typically...

Symptoms point to the valve seals, but typically they do not degrade at such low mileage. Typically, valve guides and seals last much longer than 90K provided the engine has received appropriate oil...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-25-2005, 09:51 AM

Replies: 69

'77 240D rotates but won't start

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Posted By mike2005

Deep Cycle batteries not recommended for cold...

Deep Cycle batteries not recommended for cold cranking of an engine. However, with second jump starting battery, juice is not the problem. Also doubt that starter is causing the "no start" problem....

Forum: Tech Help

10-25-2005, 09:20 AM

Replies: 9

190E - oil pressure problem and running high temp prob

Views: 1,634

Posted By mike2005

Have you recently changed to the 20w-50 oil, or...

Have you recently changed to the 20w-50 oil, or have you been running this oil for quite some time? Difference in oil visocity will change operating temperature.

Forum: Tech Help

10-25-2005, 08:21 AM

Replies: 5

Need to find a part

Views: 1,559

Posted By mike2005

Try www.adsitco.com I believe a rebuilt unit...

Try www.adsitco.com I believe a rebuilt unit costs around $700.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-25-2005, 08:09 AM

Replies: 6

1983 300sd replacement wheels and tires

Views: 1,688

Posted By mike2005

Did you check out the many reviews for these...

Did you check out the many reviews for these tires @ Tire Rack. Although some provided positive feedback, the majority of owners provided negative comments. Many complained about poor treadwear,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-24-2005, 03:51 PM

Replies: 24

Recommend a Amsoil substitute

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Posted By mike2005

Oil Recommendations

motor oils rated by API (American Petroleum Institute) will be signified as CF, CG, CH, etc. for diesel compression engines. The C = Compression Ignition as opposed to SG, SH, SJ designations, which...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-21-2005, 02:23 PM

Replies: 16

240D questions

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Posted By mike2005

As a new owner I haven't payed attention to the...

As a new owner I haven't payed attention to the glow plug construction. Is there enough ferrous metal to tack weld a stud to the glow plug. I had a sheared bolt that I took to a welding shop (due to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-20-2005, 07:29 PM

Replies: 5

Thinking of changing oil...

Views: 1,475

Posted By mike2005

Stay with 15W-40 for NC. I prefer full synthetic

Stay with 15W-40 for NC. I prefer full synthetic

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-20-2005, 07:25 PM

Replies: 16

240D questions

Views: 1,835

Posted By mike2005

If its not "hot" buy it. $500 is a great deal for...

If its not "hot" buy it. $500 is a great deal for condition discribed. I don't recall the price for glow plug(s) but when I was browsing for a water pump online, I recall the plugs being very...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-19-2005, 01:34 PM

Replies: 16

1986 300sdl...300,000 miles $2500. Should I????

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Posted By mike2005

Maybe $1,500, as is, w/o further written...

Maybe $1,500, as is, w/o further written guaranties.

Bought my 82 240D a few months ago w/ 95K original miles, garage kept, near perfect interior & exterior, no rust, 4-spd manual, pwr windows,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-19-2005, 11:30 AM

Replies: 19

kid pumped gas into my diesel!

Views: 2,523

Posted By mike2005

Had the same thing happen to my Ford Powerstroke....

Had the same thing happen to my Ford Powerstroke. Didn't think of using motor oil.... ..... I think that is a great idea. My tank was virtually empty, when approx. 1.5 gal of gas was introducted to...

Forum: Tech Help

10-18-2005, 03:26 PM

Replies: 13

Bad Advice??

Views: 1,242

Posted By mike2005

Perhaps someone with real firsthand knowledge and...

Perhaps someone with real firsthand knowledge and experience will chime in; however, if the pervious owner applied a significant # of the 200K miles w/o transmission service you may want to proceed...

Forum: Tech Help

10-17-2005, 01:33 PM

Replies: 2

testing brake booster

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Posted By mike2005

Don't know, How are you testing? Should be...

Don't know, How are you testing? Should be isolating booster by attaching vacuum test pump to single hose leading to booster pump. What are you results?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-17-2005, 01:24 PM

Replies: 21

Are ALL Michelins Made in Sectioned Molds?

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Posted By mike2005

I have been driving fwd vehicles for so long,...

I have been driving fwd vehicles for so long, that I never really made the correlation between drive axles and rotation pattern. I just referred to the owners manuals of the various cars. I have...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2005, 10:27 AM

Replies: 37

78 300D smoking need help w/diagnosis

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Posted By mike2005

I don't know if this will help. My VW TDI began...

I don't know if this will help. My VW TDI began to smoke noticeably w/ 30k miles, with no oil consumption. Also idle a little rough at times. Oil changes every 4-5k miles. Took to dealer (under...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-17-2005, 10:06 AM

Replies: 21

Are ALL Michelins Made in Sectioned Molds?

Views: 3,532

Posted By mike2005

Running Goodyear Comfort-treds on my 240D and...

Running Goodyear Comfort-treds on my 240D and thus far very happy. I looked at various tire lines including michelins. As I recall, I don't think the Michelin Harmony received very high reviews...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2005, 09:13 AM

Replies: 18

Flushing Radiator

Views: 7,262

Posted By mike2005

Plug is in the same location on my '82 240D, just...

Plug is in the same location on my '82 240D, just in front of the starter. Don't forget to flush the heater core and associated hoses.

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