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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-05-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By outofspec
Thanks Ziad. It’s on it’s way. Mailed today.

Thanks Ziad. It’s on it’s way. Mailed today.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-04-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By outofspec
Great! Very glad someone can use it. I'll get a...

Great! Very glad someone can use it. I'll get a PM to Ziad.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-04-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By outofspec
Free+Shipping W126 Rear Window Seal

I bought this 126 678 01 20 almost 20 years ago for a 300SD. I opened the bag, but never installed it. A little kinked up from being in a bag for that long, but flexible and appears as new.
After...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-29-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By outofspec
Thanks for the kind words old sinner! Car is...

Thanks for the kind words old sinner!

Car is sold. Local buyer on craigslist.
Thanks for your kind attention and Happy New Year.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-19-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By outofspec
1990 300SEL 102,000 miles

Selling my 300 SEL

See my CL ad for pics and details.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/1990-mercedes-300sel/6774092308.html

This is a great car. Bought from the original owner...
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,266
Posted By outofspec
The aftermarket mono valves are junk. I went...

The aftermarket mono valves are junk. I went through the exact same thing last year. New mono valve repair kit from the dealer solved the problem.

Good luck!
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2018, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By outofspec
W126 Lumbar Bladder Leak

1990 300 SEL . Drivers seat lumbar does not inflat. It appears to be trying, but I hear a continual air leak by the seat when the key is in the on position.

The pump is running continually trying...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-23-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By outofspec
No worries. Glad you found them. Godspeed.

No worries. Glad you found them. Godspeed.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-23-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By outofspec
Hi, Not sure if one (right side only) will...

Hi,

Not sure if one (right side only) will help you out or not. I have the passenger/right side in my parts bin. $10 + the ride (Assume USPS from 54016). Wish I had both but I only saved one...
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By outofspec
325k on an unopened transmission is very...

325k on an unopened transmission is very impressive Hit Man. You got me thinking maybe the MB1 is overkill and may just go back to Valvoline, with a regular maintenance schedule.
Sixto, IV was my...
Forum: Tech Help 07-26-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By outofspec
Thanks Mike. I find the ATF topic, with it's...

Thanks Mike.
I find the ATF topic, with it's varying classifications very confusing. I can't even find Dexron III anywhere. It has been upgraded to Dexron IV. With most labels just stating...
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By outofspec
Thanks 300. It appears that Mobil 1 has one type...

Thanks 300. It appears that Mobil 1 has one type of multifunction fluid that’s just marked ATF. It lists Dexron and Mercon on the back label. This must be what John is useing with good results....
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By outofspec
Thanks for the reply John. At the risk of...

Thanks for the reply John.
At the risk of appearing stupid, but just to be clear; is it Mobil 1 Dexron/Mercon that I’m after?
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By outofspec
300SEL 722.351 ATF Choice?

Changing transmission fluids and filter, and I’d like to go with synthetic Mobile 1 this time around and moving forward.
I was reading old posts (2016) and someone mentioned an MB 1 formulation...
Forum: Tech Help 07-04-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
Hey fellas, thanks for the tips. Hit Man; I...

Hey fellas, thanks for the tips.
Hit Man; I was talking about the capture nuts on those metal tabs that insert into the frame and retain the bolts for the guide rod bracket. Jorn has the picture....
Forum: Tech Help 07-03-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
That’s a good solution Jorn. I struggled with the...

That’s a good solution Jorn. I struggled with the bolts all day and finally got them out by drilling the nut virtually in half, and then splitting it with a small chisel. I enlarged the factory frame...
Forum: Tech Help 07-02-2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
Well, my last post was at the conclusion of the...

Well, my last post was at the conclusion of the passenger side. Today I tore into the drivers side and both capture nuts broke lose in the rust. Bolts with washers at the dealer now list for $98...
Forum: Tech Help 07-02-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
Like an idiot I've got the same kind of thread in...

Like an idiot I've got the same kind of thread in the diesel section; but I'll post this here too, and close out the thread.
It's out, and the new mount / bushing is in. Lot's a PB, a big hammer,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,591
Posted By outofspec
It's out, and the new mount / bushing is in....

It's out, and the new mount / bushing is in. Lot's a PB, a big hammer, and a little heat from a propane torch finally freed it up. Thanks for the help guys.

A while back in this thread somebody...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
Thanks Jorn; I’ll get a bigger hammer and swing...

Thanks Jorn; I’ll get a bigger hammer and swing away.
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By outofspec
Guide Rod Mount Stuck

W126 Chassis.

The bracket is out of the car, back plate and rod removed. The old mount is seized to the bracket. Currently trying PB Blaster and a BFH to bang it out. It’s good and stuck. Any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 41,591
Posted By outofspec
1990 300SEL - Replacing guide rod bushing. I have...

1990 300SEL - Replacing guide rod bushing. I have the bracket out, but the old bushing is really stuck in there. PB Blaster and beating it with a BFH. Should/can I apply heat to the bracket? Any....
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2018, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By outofspec
Thanks Fred! I forgot about the DIY section. ...

Thanks Fred! I forgot about the DIY section.
Found one post in the section from 2007 regarding fan removal from the shaft. Talked about soaking in P B Blaster, bracing the fan cage with wooden...
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By outofspec
W126 HVAC Blower Motor R&R

1990 300SEL

I've gone back in the threads, but couldn't find any help.
The heat has been running constantly in this northern WI cold, and the blower motor squeal is driving me nuts. I assume the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-16-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By outofspec
I’ve parted out a couple of 124 and 126 cars. ...

I’ve parted out a couple of 124 and 126 cars. You may be a little aggressive at $1500 in total sales.
The challenge is, there are a lot of 124 cars still around all across the country. With that...
Forum: Tech Help 10-05-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,735
Posted By outofspec
Hey Chrisgt, Thanks for the heads up on the...

Hey Chrisgt,
Thanks for the heads up on the necessary tool modification. I took your advice and found a tool for sale on craigslist, specific to W126 / W123 ball joint. $85 shipped to me, and I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-04-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,735
Posted By outofspec
W126 Ball Joint Tool / Press

Has anyone SUCCESSFULLY used the AutoZone ball joint press to press in W126 lower ball joints? Any other tricks or set ups to properly press them in? I've got the steering knuckles out of the car,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,572
Posted By outofspec
Hey Mike, Thanks for the update. Glad to hear...

Hey Mike, Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you got the exhaust work behind you, and I appreciate the review on the Ansa mufflers.
It's a good thing you didn't order the 300SE muffler. It...
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,572
Posted By outofspec
Thanks for the update Mike. That's disappointing...

Thanks for the update Mike. That's disappointing news. I kind of figured as much, but your confirmation made it official. Custom muffler building sounds like a cost, I'm not willing to incur. I've...
Forum: Tech Help 07-11-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,572
Posted By outofspec
Very interesting. Thanks for the tip Mike. My...

Very interesting. Thanks for the tip Mike. My parts guy told me that the center muffler is NLA. He's been very helpful, and correct, over the years; but I'm hoping you're right, and he's wrong.
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