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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Amphicar770
Woo-hoo!! I think I have it fixed and yes, you...

Woo-hoo!! I think I have it fixed and yes, you were right on the money.

I unplugged the harness for the aftermarket radio and suddenly everything is working as it should. A couple of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Amphicar770
Thanks. I'll be checking vaious grounds. I...

Thanks. I'll be checking vaious grounds.

I did notice that there are two connectors on top of the CCU and they are interchangeable. Perhaps I have mixed them up????

Can anyone tell me which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Amphicar770
Help! W201 - Lights on Turns Interior Fan Off

Hi All,

Need help with this one.

My 1987 190D is doing the following. When I turn the headlight switch on (to any position) the interior fan blower stops and the temp gauge drops to zero. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,103
Posted By Amphicar770
Thanks. Based on your post I found a...

Thanks.

Based on your post I found a picture of the tranny on the Russian site. Sure enough, this is the line to the tranny modulator. I have to think that this line being detached would impact...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,103
Posted By Amphicar770
Mystery Vacuum Line?? 87 190D 2.5

Hi All,

Yesterday, while working underneath my 1987 190D 2.5, I discovered a vaccum line just hanging. It is a black line that was dangling just aft of the engine. It has a piece of rubber vaccun...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-18-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Amphicar770
Thanks. I'll wait to hear from you. I do...

Thanks. I'll wait to hear from you.

I do notice you provided two different part numbers but both have the same part description. Which one would be correct left side for the 2.5 diesel...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,041
Posted By Amphicar770
On my W201 I have managed to remove the access...

On my W201 I have managed to remove the access panel and have unbolted the motor and wiper assembly from the body including the little piece that attaches to the firewall.

Should the motor and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By Amphicar770
Yikes!! What was holding my 190D Engine in place?

Hi All,

The adventure continues with my recently acquired 1987 190D 2.5 (non-turbo).

When I first got her I noticed that the bolt on the right motor mount was just sitting there and that she...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-17-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Amphicar770
WTB 190D 2.5 Left Motor Mount Bracket

Hi All,

I went to replace my motor mounts today and discovered that the drivers side (left) aluminum bracket that attaches to engine and motor mount is broken. Thus, I am now in need of a good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Amphicar770
What sound does bad blower motor make ('87 190D)

Hi All,

Before I go ordering a new blower motor for my 1987 190D I was wondering what sort of sounds they make when they go bad. Normally, I would expect squealing and squeaking. Mine sounds...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Amphicar770
Not many MB dealers are going to put 20+ year...

Not many MB dealers are going to put 20+ year old, high mileage cars (diesel or gas) on their lot. Unless it is an exceptional example with all service records, etc. they will treat it like any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Amphicar770
Mileage on the odometer drives the price as much...

Mileage on the odometer drives the price as much as condition.

A lot will depend on where fuel prices are at when you are selling. If you catch one of those moments where gas is way up but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,259
Posted By Amphicar770
I once bought a BMW 735 with about 60k miles on...

I once bought a BMW 735 with about 60k miles on it. I paid a BMW stealer to check it over and it got a clean bill of health. When I got it home and checked the tranny fluid I discovered that it was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-14-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By Amphicar770
WTB: Left Headlight Lens for 1987 190D

Title is self-explanatory. My left headlight lens is cracked, in need of a replacement.

You can email me at Amphicar770.AT.yahoo.com

Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,760
Posted By Amphicar770
If you choose to jack it up versus using ramps,...

If you choose to jack it up versus using ramps, MAKE SURE to use jack stands. Do not rely on the jack alone when you are working under the car. Every year you read about someone who gets crushed or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
Posted By Amphicar770
Replacing Motor Mounts on 190D??

Hi All,

This weekend I am going to replace the motor mounts on my 1987 190D 2.5 (non-turbo).

It looks like I should be able to loosen the motor mount bolts and then lift the engine using a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
Good news. Drove her home today (she had been...

Good news. Drove her home today (she had been sitting at work). Got her up on ramps and there was no question that tranny fluid was leaking from the tranny cooler lines. There is no way on earth...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
Thanks. A few folks pointed that out and I have...

Thanks. A few folks pointed that out and I have been offered three theories:
1) A/C is undercharged.
2) A/C is overcharged.
3) Bad evap core temp sensor.

That will be a spring-time project...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
Unforunately, it will be at least a week before I...

Unforunately, it will be at least a week before I can even try to solve the mystery. The coolant overflow tank looks like clean antifreeze (green or yellow, I do not recall). If 2 quarts were...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
No leaks were evident under car but by the time I...

No leaks were evident under car but by the time I parked she was two quarts low. Only drove her a mile after adding 2 new qts so will see if any puddles have formed when I get back next week.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
I am optimistic in that it was performing fine...

I am optimistic in that it was performing fine and seemed fine again after adding 2 quarts of ATF. Will be away for a week so can not really look into further before then. Did not see any fluid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
Unhappy Well, I have discovered I have a significant...

Well, I have discovered I have a significant tranny fluid leak somewhere. :(

Drove it home the other day about 100 miles and it seemed fine. Went to drive it today after it sat for 48...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By Amphicar770
190D 2.5 Oil Pan Removal?

Hi all,

Am starting the process of getting my recently aquired 190D up to snuff.

As I am changing all of the fluids, hoses, etc., I was thinking I might also replace the oil pan gasket. Can...
Forum: Tech Help 02-02-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,041
Posted By Amphicar770
W201 - Adjusting Park Setting for Mono-Wiper

Hi all,

On my 1987 190D the mono-wiper functions properly when running. In other words, speed is good and it covers the full range of the windshield.

The problem comes when I turn the wiper...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By Amphicar770
Hi all, Well, the good news turns out to be...

Hi all,

Well, the good news turns out to be that the seller was indeed a bit clueless when it comes to diesels. He did not realize that the GP light is the GP light and was not waiting for it as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,758
Posted By Amphicar770
The 524TD does have a thermal type of "thing"...

The 524TD does have a thermal type of "thing" sitting on top of the accelerator linkage (looks like a metal band if I recal correctly). This forces the engine to idle faster when first started and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
No, I mean the tranny fluid on the trans dipstick...

No, I mean the tranny fluid on the trans dipstick is pink/red rather than brown or black.

No pink tint in the coolant which also looks good.

But thanks for raising the question. Better...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By Amphicar770
Took Home My Ebay 190D today

Hi all,

Brought home my eBay 190D 2.5 that I had been asking questions about earlier.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220072077774
Almost did not wind up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Amphicar770
Took Home My Ebay 190D today

Hi all,

Brought home my eBay 190D 2.5 that I had been asking questions about earlier.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220072077774
Almost did not wind up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By Amphicar770
Found the following via Google which confirms...

Found the following via Google which confirms that glow plug light does not come on if a GP is bad. That is actually good news in my book. Replacing the GP's is no big deal and car is obviously...
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