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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-10-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,023
Posted By JPMOSE
Mark... replacing the pneumatic compensator with...

Mark... replacing the pneumatic compensator with a spring is highly advisable! Almost any shop will tell you this is the way to go for longevity. The pneumatic compensator at best lasted three years....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-28-2020, 06:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,023
Posted By JPMOSE
I had a close friend who seems to be an expert on...

I had a close friend who seems to be an expert on everything Mercedes. Plus he has experience with a W 100, W109 and W1 89. I had the luxury of a lift at at a body shop that are friends of mine. The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-27-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,023
Posted By JPMOSE
I have a 280SE 3.5 cab and can say that the...

I have a 280SE 3.5 cab and can say that the springs are rarely the cause. But they have spacers above it and they have to be aligned perfectly. Also you have to look at the differential mount in the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-13-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,781
Posted By JPMOSE
I couldn’t agree more! I have a lot of Mercedes...

I couldn’t agree more! I have a lot of Mercedes nuts as friends that will go to great measures to make sure they get the best work done. Sun Valley is awesome and I agree Marc is an honest person and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-13-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By JPMOSE
I wanted to post an update. As it turns out there...

I wanted to post an update. As it turns out there was a small piece of metal in the transmission oil pan. It was curved and was made of steel. The K3 band had a piece break off of it. If you look at...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-23-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By JPMOSE
K4A-040 Transmission Slipping

Hello,

My 280SE 3.5 (W111) has a strong running transmission, but it slips out of gear (ONLY WHEN ENGAGED IN 4th GEAR) when decelerating. It also does this when coming to a full stop. It only...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-30-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 872
Posted By JPMOSE
Idle.....lol....l remember adding some GM carbon...

Idle.....lol....l remember adding some GM carbon cleaner into my 1969 Continental way back when. You add it slowly, then a lot at the end to make the engine stall. When I restarted it, the smoke...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-11-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By JPMOSE
303 gets my vote as well!!!

303 gets my vote as well!!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By JPMOSE
I would go with the original! 250SE Cabs are so...

I would go with the original! 250SE Cabs are so rare (being low production) that they deserve authenticity. But that's just my point of view.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-09-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,960
Posted By JPMOSE
Please look at the following from the W113 site: ...

Please look at the following from the W113 site:

Pagoda SL Group Technical Manual :: Fuel / Start (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Start)

Under Fuel tank (and other spots) you'll note references...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-09-2016, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,960
Posted By JPMOSE
I had that problem when I purchased my 250SL in...

I had that problem when I purchased my 250SL in 2006. It turned out the return fuel line was blocked. If the car seems to be running too lean upon brisk acceleration....that's a sign of it! The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-28-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,555
Posted By JPMOSE
Great news!! Enjoy your holiday weekend! JP

Great news!! Enjoy your holiday weekend! JP
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-27-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,555
Posted By JPMOSE
I was wrong, the photo is the in-car temperature...

I was wrong, the photo is the in-car temperature sensor that is on top of the dash...in the middle. It appears to have separated from the grill piece that's visible from the top of the dash. It's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-27-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,555
Posted By JPMOSE
This appears to be the ambient temperature...

This appears to be the ambient temperature sensor, which measures the outside air temperature. It fastens to the black climate control box (large plenum chamber which exchanges air to various...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-23-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By JPMOSE
That is correct as I own a W111 280SE 3.5 as...

That is correct as I own a W111 280SE 3.5 as well. Please note that the heater box has to be removed to change the heater hoses. I have recently performed this effort. While not as much work as...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-14-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By JPMOSE
When searching parts on the site.....leave the...

When searching parts on the site.....leave the "A" out.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-13-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By JPMOSE
Also, the part appears to be available for $43.50...

Also, the part appears to be available for $43.50 MSRP...but it can be obtained for less from one of the MB part sites like - OE Discount Parts dot com. Wink
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-13-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By JPMOSE
The original P/N was A1116785037 and was only...

The original P/N was A1116785037 and was only used on W111/W112 Coupe Cabs. But it was replaced by A1106780037 at some point and now appears to be used on all W110, W111 and W112 models. Not sure...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-07-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By JPMOSE
I don't think anyone has been able to segregate...

I don't think anyone has been able to segregate the W111 024 & 025's by high versus low grill. Obviously, all the W111 026 & 027's are low grill. Here's the same question on the Pagoda forum:
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-02-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,848
Posted By JPMOSE
98,500 miles - 560SL Hilda 138,000...

98,500 miles - 560SL Hilda
138,000 miles - 250SL Pickles
83,600 miles - 280SE 3.5 Mily
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-01-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By JPMOSE
I confirmed the W111 fan shroud is no longer...

I confirmed the W111 fan shroud is no longer available as of today.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-30-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By JPMOSE
A1115050455 When I checked a couple of years...

A1115050455 When I checked a couple of years ago, this part was NLA. It's plastic and mine had a hairline crack so I ended up gluing it to where you can't detect it. MB does reintroduce parts from...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By JPMOSE
Yes they did!! As I stated in my first message,...

Yes they did!! As I stated in my first message, I contacted the site and they said "as of January -- 2016, it is no longer free. STILL disappointed!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-16-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By JPMOSE
I wish I kept the e-mail, but it literally just...

I wish I kept the e-mail, but it literally just changed!! My luck!! lol
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,307
Posted By JPMOSE
I also confirmed it is $75 with MB....I paid it...

I also confirmed it is $75 with MB....I paid it BUT HATED TOO!!!! Grrrrrr!! :) Please note the change was recent, so if you renewed for free...you're lucky!!!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By JPMOSE
Heads Up: MB EPC is no longer free

All,

I just renewed my subscription to the Mercedes on-line EPC and it will now cost you $75- annually. :( I went ahead and did it, but I also questioned the site on this and they confirmed it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-19-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,112
Posted By JPMOSE
To add to what the Dr. has already stated, late...

To add to what the Dr. has already stated, late model W108, W109 and W111 in Europe also had the stacked headlamps as an option, but they were halogen with removable bulbs. I think a lot of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-14-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,241
Posted By JPMOSE
Another common leak is the oil level sensor,...

Another common leak is the oil level sensor, which is located on the right side -- near the oil filter housing. Replacing it requires removal of the oil pan (which requires raising the engine)!! ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-29-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By JPMOSE
Hello, I have a 250SL with the same engine. ...

Hello,

I have a 250SL with the same engine. On the back of the injection pump, there's a Starting Solenoid that slightly enriches the mixture when starting the car. Turning the ignition switch...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-27-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By JPMOSE
I replaced my switch with a new one (on my 280SE...

I replaced my switch with a new one (on my 280SE 3.5) in 2010. They are no longer available according to the MB Classic site. Mine was operating like yours on and off, with no variance in between. ...
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