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Forum: Tech Help

04-27-2001, 05:30 PM

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86 420SEL What kind of oil should I use?

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Posted By hintze

In your owners manual there is an extensive list...

In your owners manual there is an extensive list of recommended oils. I'll fax mine to you if you don't have it. I have a 91 560 SEL 97K miles. It "uses" more w/ Mobil 1 0w-30 than Penzoil 5w-30(...

Forum: Tech Help

04-19-2001, 11:35 AM

Replies: 4

Timing Chain Guides

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Posted By hintze

Labor hours to change guides?

I was wondering how many hours your shop charged you to change the guides? My Bosch certified mechanic wants to roll on a new chain and replace the tensioner. I expect, in his view, the guides are...

Forum: Tech Help

04-17-2001, 01:49 PM

Replies: 7

560 Self Leveling

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Posted By hintze

Similar Issues w/91 560 SEL

I've had the accumulators and hydro-pneumatic shocks replaced but it stills rides quite rough. I read a post by orlie detailing replacement of the accumulators. Thinking that air in the system might...

Forum: Tech Help

04-17-2001, 09:24 AM

Replies: 4

where is power steering fluid added on a 1988 420 SEL

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Posted By hintze

I have a 91 560 SEL. My power steering pump is...

I have a 91 560 SEL. My power steering pump is located
in the front right. It is mounted just in front of the drivers side head and cam cover.It has a 3" diameter black cap with a 3/4 " plastic...

Forum: Tech Help

03-28-2001, 03:27 PM

Replies: 13

E500 Cooling

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Posted By hintze

The ratio of anti-freeze to water is important....

The ratio of anti-freeze to water is important. Anti-Freeze does not disipate heat, just the water. In the summer you may choose to use a higher ratio of water to anti-freeze.

Jim

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

03-28-2001, 10:26 AM

Replies: 3

new signature test

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Posted By hintze

Tre' Cool!

Tre' Cool!

Forum: Tech Help

03-28-2001, 08:15 AM

Replies: 4

Standard Labor Time to Repair

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Posted By hintze

Does anyone know where I can check the "Book"...

Does anyone know where I can check the "Book" labor rates against what my local auto care professional is proposing?
Do the following times seem reasonable??
Hours Task
3_____replace timing chain,...

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2001, 12:57 PM

Replies: 5

91w126 Rear center console vent blows cold

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Posted By hintze

OK, That settles That......Thanks!!!

OK, That settles That......Thanks!!!

Forum: Tech Help

03-07-2001, 12:26 PM

Replies: 5

91w126 Rear center console vent blows cold

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Posted By hintze

91 560 SEL. There is a air vent in the back of...

91 560 SEL. There is a air vent in the back of the center console. Independent of the temperature setting, it always blows cold air. I would expect that this vent would produce air at the same...

Forum: Tech Help

02-26-2001, 01:11 PM

Replies: 1

91 560 SEL Timing Chain replacement

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Posted By hintze

After reading a post here about a pair of 420's...

After reading a post here about a pair of 420's losing their guide rails, I believe its time (96k miles) to replace mine.

Along with the chain and rails, what other moving parts should be...

Forum: Tech Help

01-30-2001, 06:20 PM

Replies: 5

91 W126 Rear Suspension

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Posted By hintze

Thanks to all who responded! Your help is very...

Thanks to all who responded! Your help is very appreciated!
After this problem is addressed, I'll be posting other issues for your diagnostic enjoyment.

Jim

Forum: Tech Help

01-27-2001, 11:26 AM

Replies: 5

91 W126 Rear Suspension

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Posted By hintze

91 560 SEL rides like a haywagon. I had the...

91 560 SEL rides like a haywagon. I had the accumulators
replaced with no difference what so ever. What direction can I give to repair shop so that can get it right on the third try? The hydraulic...

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