PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Posted By amgraves

This car is still available. I have not pursued...

This car is still available. I have not pursued selling it as I hate to see it go. I am willing to take a significant loss on the car as it has been hit on the right rear quarter panel where the tail...

Forum: Tech Help

03-04-2009, 09:14 PM

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W126 distributor cap, plug wires info

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Posted By amgraves

I have had an even better experience with a...

I have had an even better experience with a properly matched set of Autolite non-resistor racing plug in my 300E. Very easy to find and the car runs better than ever. I found that with ANY resistor...

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03-04-2009, 09:05 PM

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Posted By amgraves

The best way to isolate the vacuum leak is to...

The best way to isolate the vacuum leak is to disconnect and plug the lines leaving the engine going to the body. You must also realize that this car is equipped with a temperature sensing idle...

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03-02-2009, 09:59 PM

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Posted By amgraves

Ok, here is what the original setup looked liked....

Ok, here is what the original setup looked liked. Hope this helps.
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03-02-2009, 09:39 PM

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Posted By amgraves

Matt, You are correct on a USA model. But the...

Matt,
You are correct on a USA model. But the imported Euro car has nothing changed but the addition of the Lambda system. The base CO will need to be reset but the car will perform much better as...

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03-02-2009, 04:43 PM

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Posted By amgraves

Ok, I will try to answer your questions and help...

Ok, I will try to answer your questions and help you as much as I can. First, my car was NEVER Federalized so it DOES NOT have any emission devices. I will try to find some diagrams of the M110...

Forum: Tech Help

03-01-2009, 09:02 PM

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W126 radiator over heat 90-100

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Posted By amgraves

The radiator will be hard to locate as it is MUCH...

The radiator will be hard to locate as it is MUCH different from the USA version radiator. It is similar to the radiator in the Pre-126 model full size cars and may even interchange. The Euro cars DO...

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03-01-2009, 08:55 PM

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Posted By amgraves

I know exactly what you have. This part is not...

I know exactly what you have. This part is not original to to the car but was added in order for the car to meet Federal emission standards. My 1985 280SE does not have this thank goodness. The part...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-30-2009, 03:45 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By amgraves

I doubt that this is the car. If it is, the...

I doubt that this is the car. If it is, the odometer has been replaced because it currently reads 250,000 which coincides with the mileage it had on it when it left Europe. When the car left Germany...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-29-2009, 01:15 PM

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Posted By amgraves

To my knowledge it did not. I have had the car...

To my knowledge it did not. I have had the car about a year. The car was owned by an ex Air Force gentleman that had the car imported in 1994. I purchased the car from another friend that collects a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-26-2009, 03:35 PM

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Posted By amgraves

Last call. This weekend the car will be placed on...

Last call. This weekend the car will be placed on Ebay. Any interest?

Aaron

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-22-2009, 11:42 AM

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Posted By amgraves

The exterior is dark grey and the interior is...

The exterior is dark grey and the interior is light grey with black dash.

Aaron

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-22-2009, 07:54 AM

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Posted By amgraves

Here is what is in my gallery......

Here is what is in my gallery......

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-22-2009, 07:48 AM

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Posted By amgraves

There is a few pics of the car in my gallery....

There is a few pics of the car in my gallery. Will get more when I get time and get back with the car. I'm in Oxford and the car is in Baton Rouge with my spouse. She is going to drive it here next...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By amgraves

FS: 1985 280SE 4-Speed Mississippi

I have decided to sell my 280SE. I will miss this car as it is a blast to drive and gets decent mileage for a car its size. We have five vehicles, two of which are Mercedes and this car sits way too...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-14-2009, 06:47 PM

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My 280 get's worse mpg than..

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Posted By amgraves

My 1985 280SE gets between 23-26 on the highway...

My 1985 280SE gets between 23-26 on the highway with the 4-speed manual. NO emission devices though...

Forum: Tech Help

01-13-2009, 06:21 PM

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My 300TE Head Gasket Thread (yes pics!)

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Posted By amgraves

I just replaced the leaking head gasket on my...

I just replaced the leaking head gasket on my 1991 300E with 150,000 miles on the odometer. The gasket was leaking oil in the usual spot. Had the cylinder head inspected and found the valve guides to...

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01-07-2009, 07:22 PM

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4yrs. in barn starts but not for long.

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Posted By amgraves

Danke Schön Herr pawoSD. Spreche Deutsch?

Danke Schön Herr pawoSD. Spreche Deutsch?

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01-07-2009, 09:18 AM

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4yrs. in barn starts but not for long.

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Posted By amgraves

Number 1: Old gas and CIS do not mix. All your...

Number 1: Old gas and CIS do not mix. All your problems will be residing within the fuel distributor and warm up regulator. More than likely, both the warm up regulator and fuel distributor are shot....

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12-18-2008, 11:47 PM

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Fuel Distributor Sequential Order

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Posted By amgraves

The fuel is distributed exactly as the name...

The fuel is distributed exactly as the name implies...continuously. CIS is the acronym for Continuous Injection System. It is a very simple system, your car will be equipped with K-Jetronic with...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

11-20-2008, 07:57 AM

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MB four speed transmission

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Posted By amgraves

I have a factory Euro spec 1985 280SE with the...

I have a factory Euro spec 1985 280SE with the four-speed. I would be willing to post some pics when I get a little time if anyone is interested. I am also considering selling the car.

Aaron

Forum: Tech Help

10-23-2008, 10:08 PM

Replies: 13

Articulating windshield wipers

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Posted By amgraves

Yes. You will have to remove the complete wiper...

Yes. You will have to remove the complete wiper assembly to replace the worn plastic gear. It is not a hard job but everything should be marked for proper function after reassembly. The wiper MUST...

Forum: Tech Help

08-18-2008, 09:35 AM

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M110 AC Compressors

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Posted By amgraves

Hello Steve! Doc and I say hello! On the...

Hello Steve! Doc and I say hello! On the compressor question, I have a 1985 280SE with manual 4-speed that has this compressor. From what I can tell, the car has a Mercedes Benz dealer installed a/c...

Forum: Tech Help

07-15-2008, 10:25 AM

Replies: 15

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Posted By amgraves

Thanks for the info guys. The little engine...

Thanks for the info guys. The little engine certainly sounds busy at 3,000rpms. I have been running it at freeway speeds and it never complains. I need to take some pics of the car and a/c setup to...

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07-12-2008, 12:08 AM

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Posted By amgraves

Thanks for the info t walgamuth, you are probably...

Thanks for the info t walgamuth, you are probably correct in your gear assumption. Just Imagine how this thing would go if it had a 3.08 differential. How did they ever drive this thing on the...

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07-11-2008, 09:42 PM

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Posted By amgraves

Thanks for the information 280ezrider, I did the...

Thanks for the information 280ezrider, I did the valve adjustment today and found that they were so close to spec that it could have waited. The car is not any quieter than before the adjustment....

Forum: Tech Help

07-10-2008, 07:33 PM

Replies: 15