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Forum: Tech Help 06-17-2003, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By kfuller
I have a '90 300e. Not sure what differences...

I have a '90 300e. Not sure what differences there are but here is what I know about mine:

1) Most noticeable fix for my rough idle was replacing the engine mounts, although distributor cap,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-17-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,294
Posted By kfuller
Zorro listen. You've got a corroded chassis...

Zorro listen. You've got a corroded chassis ground in your engine compartment that's causing your power problems.

There are two that are easily accessable in the engine compartment -- it will be...
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2003, 10:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,294
Posted By kfuller
I have the same model and year. Had 2 or three...

I have the same model and year. Had 2 or three things go wrong with the cooling system over a period of a month or two:

1) stress failure (I think) of aux fan fuse -- replaced fuse and hasn't...
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,979
Posted By kfuller
Boy that G35 is a sweet looking car. Guess...

Boy that G35 is a sweet looking car. Guess there's no history though and I haven't drove one yet...
Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2002, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By kfuller
Could be sticky crud in the switch cutout...

Could be sticky crud in the switch cutout (spilled soft drink or coffee?), or maybe the surrounding cutout is applying pressure to the side of the switch cap.

I haven't seen a lot of switches...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2002, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,988
Posted By kfuller
It's going to be your door gasket. Listen to the...

It's going to be your door gasket. Listen to the earlier poster.

Sound insulation isn't really going to change it's effectiveness but rubber door seals shrink and allow wind noise. If gasket...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2002, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
Thanks for the advice Benzmac. I'll look some...

Thanks for the advice Benzmac. I'll look some more and see if I can find that heater hose. Geez I hope that's it...

Ken
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2002, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
Well I jacked it up and took a look this morning....

Well I jacked it up and took a look this morning. The leak appears to be about 2-3 inches from the rear of the block at the junction of the block and head (on the passenger side as mentioned earlier...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
Believe me Steve, I certainly don't relish the...

Believe me Steve, I certainly don't relish the thought of getting the head done (regardless of that pesky oil leak that I've had for a while).

I'm going to look at the leak a little closer in the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2002, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
Thanks Paul. One question though: at 160K...

Thanks Paul. One question though: at 160K wouldn't a head always be sent out to be cleaned, checked, trued, valves lapped, new seals, etc? Rather than just new seals. I mean, wouldn't you expect to...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2002, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
Thanks Michael. So, 1) get the head done,...

Thanks Michael.

So,
1) get the head done,
2) and a new water pump.

What about the timing chain guide. A couple of posts indicated that these are falling apart at this millage.

Also,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2002, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,712
Posted By kfuller
300E advice Benzmac?

Benzmac, after driving for about 10 min. I lose about a quart of coolant. As best as I can tell, the leak appears to be at the rear passenger corner of the engine at approx the same spot that I've...
Forum: Tech Help 07-30-2001, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By kfuller
Fan trouble again --- help please

I recently replaced the radiator (cracked), thermostat (stuck), and aux fuse (blown) due to overheating problem. This fixed it I thought, but today temp creeped up and aux fans never came on. Later...
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2001, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By kfuller
Possibly subframe mounts? Not sure your car has...

Possibly subframe mounts? Not sure your car has them.
Forum: Tech Help 07-26-2001, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By kfuller
You may have a problem with rear rotors too. ...

You may have a problem with rear rotors too.

As Larry said, there should be no pulsing under normal conditions. Same as all cars, there is indeed a break in period for brakes; before which you...
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2001, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By kfuller
Steve, good advice but you should also look for a...

Steve, good advice but you should also look for a smooth transistion from low resistance to high resistance. Especially look for a jumpy reading as the throttle is slowly opened or closed. If the TPS...
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2001, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By kfuller
Appears to be a common problem. Mine, on a '90...

Appears to be a common problem. Mine, on a '90 300E, split below the neck. Some have suggested that the neck needed reenforcement or that using other than MB antifreeze affects the platic. I...
Forum: Tech Help 07-22-2001, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,227
Posted By kfuller
Hi ejsharp. Go ahead and try it! The worst that...

Hi ejsharp.
Go ahead and try it! The worst that can happen is that you break the mirror. A spanking new unit is $35 at FASTLANE.

Good luck.
Forum: Tech Help 07-22-2001, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By kfuller
Hi AC, I've got a 1990 300E so our cars are...

Hi AC,
I've got a 1990 300E so our cars are probably similar. Can't help you with the shifting problem, but the leaking transmission fluid could be one or both of the two hoses leading to the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2001, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By kfuller
Simon, I currently drive on Pirelli touring...

Simon, I currently drive on Pirelli touring tires. It is time for new ones though. Car pulled with prior tires also, so I don't think that's the problem with mine.

I intend to do some front...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2001, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,467
Posted By kfuller
Well I replaced the steering coupler AND adjusted...

Well I replaced the steering coupler AND adjusted out excess play in the steering box this weekend. Found no wear on the coupler at all -- I only wish that I new if the previous owner had changed it...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2001, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By kfuller
Took another look at the front end while doing...

Took another look at the front end while doing front rotors and pads this weekend. While no play in tie rods, I did find slight play when moving the wheels. Each side was different.

On the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2001, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By kfuller
My ac would quit cooling (fan still blowing) when...

My ac would quit cooling (fan still blowing) when the coolant temp got to hot. My aux. fan fuse was blown and thermostat was not fully opening. AC worked fine basically until I got in stop/start...
Forum: Tech Help 07-08-2001, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,328
Posted By kfuller
Shyne, I took my 1990 300E to the dealer to check...

Shyne, I took my 1990 300E to the dealer to check on cost of replacing all four rear subframe mounts. It took me about 5 minutes of arguing to convince these two yo-yo Mercedes certified mechanics...
Forum: Tech Help 07-02-2001, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By kfuller
Point taken Steve. I just thought that I would be...

Point taken Steve. I just thought that I would be seeing abnormal tire wear on the left front tire if there was play in the linkage. My reason for claiming to need the parts is due to busted seals,...
Forum: Tech Help 07-01-2001, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By kfuller
The slightest incline to the left causes my 300E...

The slightest incline to the left causes my 300E to pull left. This has been going on since I purchased the car over 3 years ago. There is no abnormal tire wear.

I've researched this and seen...
Forum: Tech Help 07-01-2001, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By kfuller
Well that would be a shame if parts aren't...

Well that would be a shame if parts aren't available to fix it. I disassembled it this afternoon and it appears that all it needs are o-rings. There's a large o-ring between the two halves of the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-01-2001, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By kfuller
Well now my secondary electric waterpump is...

Well now my secondary electric waterpump is leaking. I guess the strain of the recent problems I've had with the thermostat, radiator, and auxiliary fan fuse was too much for it.

I saw a past post...
Forum: Tech Help 07-01-2001, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By kfuller
My understanding is that your car gets a little...

My understanding is that your car gets a little "drifty". A lot of things can cause that though. Some have said that if you have over 100K on your car, you need to change it. I've also heard of...
Forum: Tech Help 07-01-2001, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,249
Posted By kfuller
So Brrrrs, how many beers should you drink before...

So Brrrrs, how many beers should you drink before you start and during the proceedure? :D

Ken Fuller
1990 300E
145K miles
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