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Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
mine came with all the gaskets and rings. no...

mine came with all the gaskets and rings.
no new bolts or anything.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-23-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By zero
There are still off and on protection rackets in...

There are still off and on protection rackets in the US. Only in the worst neighborhoods.. but thats not technically FIRST hand knowledge. In italy its a way of life. Your rent is part protection...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By zero
yea.. just reading others that are saying this...

yea.. just reading others that are saying this guy (pretty reliable) is wrong.
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2006, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By zero
WEll thanks for the very useful post.. I Think...

WEll thanks for the very useful post..
I Think maybe you didnt read it.
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By zero
Put mobil 1 atf H in .. is that bad?

I got some advice from a merc mechanic to use mobil 1 atf at my last filter change.

Was that wrong?

1986 300e
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2006, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
I thought it looked like the PS pump bracket had...

I thought it looked like the PS pump bracket had enough clearance in there when pump is removed to get at that bolt.. as it has to be done anyway.. i'll do it that way and report back if it worked...
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By zero
That is likely the rear main seal. Pretty...

That is likely the rear main seal. Pretty classic. But i'm not experienced on the MB so much.
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,419
Posted By zero
This is an important topic... i've heard so many...

This is an important topic... i've heard so many conflicting reports.

I am particularly interested as the mercedes i picked up a while ago (1986 W124) needs the steering box/pump and water pump...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-14-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,667
Posted By zero
My gto is trouble free. As for the four door...

My gto is trouble free.

As for the four door
There's talk of the holden commodore (4 door brother to the GTO) comming over as the bonneville.
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
I dont work at a garage anymore.. where could...

I dont work at a garage anymore..
where could i get snapon.
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By zero
OK.. the problem is Mercedes hired a trained...

OK.. the problem is Mercedes hired a trained monkey (poorly trained) to do their electronic version of the manual.
THere are a few things wrong with it. Your problem stems from this. "\" I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 19,829
Posted By zero
I love the pictures.. makes it look like a real...

I love the pictures.. makes it look like a real collector advert.
I dont get why the manuals need 3 or 4 photos from different angles...

I also dig the mix and match wood and the odd wear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 19,829
Posted By zero
I've looked at a few of his cars.. They look a...

I've looked at a few of his cars..
They look a lot like cars i work on. I am a pretty good detailer. But i dont try to sell them for 10000 dollars more than they are worth.
Find a filthy car...
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By zero
question answered.

Wow *****in' technology.
Ok.. i didnt think of that. My mom's scion does the same.

Cool. Thanks.
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
Yea.. i've run into an activated reservist out...

Yea.. i've run into an activated reservist out here that owns an import shop on mainland. He suggested 20" extension and a swivel.

"You will need to remove the clutch to get to the rest of the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By zero
Automatic transmission shifting questions

I have an 86 300e.
Ive owned about 30 cars in the last 10 years, but only 4 have been (GM) autos, so maybe i'm noticing what others already know to be normal.

When I drive the car cold in the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
AH.. i haven't found much on the forum on water...

AH.. i haven't found much on the forum on water pump removal. But people love to title their threads for such things "what'll 8 hours and 3 cups of coffee get ya" instead of "103 water pump...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-13-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,667
Posted By zero
Yea.. i own a 2006 gto. "non descript?" well...

Yea.. i own a 2006 gto.
"non descript?" well it looks like a pontiac (even though its a holden).
Its supposed to be A gto.. not THE GTO. It was homologated for racing, unlike the original, and...
Forum: General Information 11-13-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,499
Posted By zero
Yea.. stupid flash

I don't have flash to edit the menu. But i do have acrobat pro.
SO.. i just added all the files into one file an sent them to an OCR.. changed all the scanned images to text and images. Now i have...
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2006, 05:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
Thanks.. i figured it out. I have to browse by...

Thanks.. i figured it out. I have to browse by folder. But since the files are named the same as the references, i can do it.
All set.

Thanks a bunch.

My manual says
"remove all coolant...
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2006, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
hmm i can get to your links.. (thanks) but when...

hmm i can get to your links.. (thanks)
but when i try to use that site.. it says "404 not found"
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2006, 02:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,567
Posted By zero
How to replace 103 water pump

I've got an 86 300e with the 103 engine.
I have to replace the water pump.
I can't figure out how to do it. DO i need to take off the visco clutch and all the accessories on the drivers side? I...
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By zero
Yea.. well change your oil filter and oil.. if it...

Yea.. well change your oil filter and oil.. if it still does it, you likely have a problem of sludge. Maybe do a bandaid with some "moto flush" or marvel mystery oil.
are you getting oil pressure?
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By zero
Your engine is filthy and broken.. I am guessing...

Your engine is filthy and broken.. I am guessing your filter failed.. maybe some returns are clogged. Has it been sitting..
Judging by your fuel problems.. it hasn't had the best maintenance and...
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,432
Posted By zero
Wow.. thats cool.. Too much oil? or clogged...

Wow.. thats cool..
Too much oil? or clogged returns. THe oil filter may have failed.
This car been sitting a long time eh?
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By zero
It IS the head gasket. no 2 ways about it. If...

It IS the head gasket.
no 2 ways about it. If it was a crack, it would flow both ways. Like the other guy said. Oil pressure is higher sends over oil but not water.
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,854
Posted By zero
I am not familiar with e420.. My 300e...

I am not familiar with e420..
My 300e (mechanical fuel injection) i had a similar problem. Improved greatly with tune up. Still idled rough. Tweaked the idle mix and it is perfect.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-11-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,406
Posted By zero
I dont know.. the parts are a bit more expensive,...

I dont know.. the parts are a bit more expensive, if one is silly enough to visit a benz dealer. Other than that, they are about average. Even better, i can FIND parts. Try that with an old honda,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-11-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 635
Posted By zero
WtB: Cream Beige? door panels (door cards) W124

I have a 1986 300e with what i believe to be "cream Beige" interior. Though i am told its faded palomino... thats HELLA faded.
I am looking for door cards (panels) and well a few other things. Let...
Forum: Tech Help 10-11-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By zero
Just turn on the a/c blower and hook up your...

Just turn on the a/c blower and hook up your VOM...
But.. apparently they only last about 150k depending on use.
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