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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,883
Posted By fantom71
Thanks for the info on the freon, but do you have...

Thanks for the info on the freon, but do you have any suggestions about if the mono-valve failure could cause the ac to act the way that I reported?

Thanks again,
Dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,883
Posted By fantom71
unfortunately, that is the price quoted to me...

unfortunately, that is the price quoted to me today at an ac service facility. if I remember correctly, dont you need a special permit to purchase r-12?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,883
Posted By fantom71
Is this the case? I have a 91 2.6 190e with very...

Is this the case? I have a 91 2.6 190e with very little AC. When I say very little, I have no cold air at idle and cool, not cold, air at speed. I was thinking that I would just recharge the unit,...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,788
Posted By fantom71
91 190e 2.6 5-speed 28.3 mpg average over 5000...

91 190e 2.6 5-speed
28.3 mpg average over 5000 miles on Chevron Premium
45% highway-55% stop and go
I keep the revs under 4500 rpm and rarely go over 80 mph. Both are hard to do on this vehicle...
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By fantom71
The same thing happened to me (minus the blown...

The same thing happened to me (minus the blown fuses). I was able to pop the top cover of the arm off and put some grease on it as a temp fix until I could do the job correctly. It worked like a...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By fantom71
A quick update

Just thought I should drop a quick note to update this project. The base of my wiper is not the same as what was pictured on the UK site. It seems to be fit along sides and not underneath. I was...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By fantom71
I saw this post during a search, but can it be...

I saw this post during a search, but can it be done in the park position? I cannot get the wiper to the vertical position via the swich. Can I turn the switch on and move it by hand without...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By fantom71
W210 mono wiper not working

Hi all,

I have a problem and do not know where to start looking for a fix. First some history:
Car was "on blocks" for two years until I finally finished the top side rebuild (original problem...
Forum: Tech Help 01-14-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By fantom71
Unfortunately, it is time and money that requires...

Unfortunately, it is time and money that requires the two stage approach here. In the near future, I will be replaceing all the flex hoses, calipers, rotors and pads, as time and finances permit. ...
Forum: Tech Help 01-14-2007, 03:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By fantom71
I have ordered the fronts. They should be in...

I have ordered the fronts. They should be in Tuesday. I was pondering doing the rears as well but decided that they could wait a week or two... Am I wrong in thinking this way? There seems to be...
Forum: Tech Help 01-13-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By fantom71
Good call on the hose. It seems that the hose is...

Good call on the hose. It seems that the hose is bad/collapsed/clogged. I have fluid to the metal pipe, flex hose union, but none after the hose.

Thanks for the help. I am so ready to get this...
Forum: Tech Help 01-12-2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By fantom71
Brake bleeding problems

I am in the process of bleeding my brakes and have finally gotten the rears running clear (man, that old fluid was gross). I have now started on the front right side and nothing. Come to find out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,213
Posted By fantom71
Its time to sell my 85 Euro 300D 5 speed W124

I have finally found my dream car (85 380sl) and as such have to move one of my current babies and the 300 is the one. The problem is that I have no idea what to value it at. Since it is a grey...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,615
Posted By fantom71
Would using something like teflon tape help solve...

Would using something like teflon tape help solve this problem? This is my next project and since I have the Mighty Vac and not a pressure flusher, I would like to try to make this work.

Thanks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,699
Posted By fantom71
It will not help the "clunk" (what I call it, it...

It will not help the "clunk" (what I call it, it is not quite a "grind" on my 5 speed), but changing the fluid to Mobil 1 10w30 has made huge differences in smoothness and cold weather shifting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,097
Posted By fantom71
I leak about 1-1.5 qts per 4k-4500k change...

I leak about 1-1.5 qts per 4k-4500k change intervals. I use Delvac 1300 15w40 and a Mann filter (they are what the PO had in the trunk when he sold it, who am I to shy away from 6 free filters?). ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By fantom71
Leaking IP?

I seem to have a leaking IP. As the photos show, there is quite a bit of oil (I assume diesel) on the top and leaking down to the driveway. Any ideas on what would cause this to happen? I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By fantom71
Oil light on intermittently

I have a perplexing situtation...

When it is getting close to time for an oil change, my oil light will come on for a few seconds then go back off soon after start up. The first time this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,534
Posted By fantom71
Same Boat

To test to see if the aux fan is functional, you need to jump the plug that attaches to the compressor. There should be two plugs to choose from. One will be the low pressure sensor (I think) and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,682
Posted By fantom71
Any idea on the hp on a N/A 603? Ever since I...

Any idea on the hp on a N/A 603? Ever since I have had this car, I have been reaching the 9-10 second range (hard to get it to tenths or hundredths while shifting the 5 speed and watching the laptop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 22,427
Posted By fantom71
Shell Rotella Synthetic 5W-40 and Delvac 1300...

Shell Rotella Synthetic 5W-40 and Delvac 1300 5W-40, alternating.
This had served me well over the last 30k miles on the 300.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,441
Posted By fantom71
He did state in the auction that the...

He did state in the auction that the shocks/struts are shot. I know with my 300 that has bad struts/shocks that it does sit lower. *shrug*
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,866
Posted By fantom71
Lucky in a "bad" way

One "benefit" of having manual seats in my w124 is that the distance between the handle to slide the seat and the seat itself is perfect to hold a 20 oz soda or the medium-large sized cups from fast...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,472
Posted By fantom71
Yes indeed. I love it. When I got this car, I...

Yes indeed. I love it. When I got this car, I did not know just how rare this was. A 603 non-turbo with a 5 speed trans. It hauls butt, gets 32-35mpg city and is a blast to drive. Only if I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,472
Posted By fantom71
This is probably a silly question, but have you...

This is probably a silly question, but have you tried Phil here at the buy parts tab, for your part requirements? He has helped me a lot with my 300D Euro parts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 11,111
Posted By fantom71
Late to the party...

Sorry that I am just now getting to reading this thread. While going through what has been going on, I cam across this gem:



Zero hour,
I am not aware of your background, but I can only...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-11-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,906
Posted By fantom71
Backwards Alabama

There is another side to the legality of running WVO here in Alabama. We have two "kinds" of diesel here, standard and "farmer"/"off road". There are check points set up perodically and THE MAN...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,627
Posted By fantom71
Another idea

I noticed this ride has a second tank. Maybe the second battery is for added goodies for a WVO system. *shrug*

I know from experience with car audio systems that if you add enough electrical...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,762
Posted By fantom71
If this is the manual AC system, I would hate to...

If this is the manual AC system, I would hate to see the auto system...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,762
Posted By fantom71
Not sure about labor rates where you are, but...

Not sure about labor rates where you are, but here in north Alabama I was quoted $300 just for them to TRY to diagnose the system. They guessed, without seeing the car that a fix could range...
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