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Forum: Tech Help

11-14-2007, 10:36 PM

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Lifter or Wrist pin

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Lifter or Wrist pin

Will a w124 engine miss if a lifter collapses and if there is no miss, could it be a bad wrist pin?

Forum: Tech Help

11-14-2007, 09:21 PM

Replies: 5

Weighing it out

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Now the make or break issue. A friend of mine...

Now the make or break issue. A friend of mine came over and listened to the motor run. What I thought could be a collapsed lifter he thinks is actually a bad wrist pin because the motor is not...

Forum: Tech Help

11-14-2007, 07:18 PM

Replies: 5

Weighing it out

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Posted By DavidMichaels

The miles is 187k as mentioned above. No dents or...

The miles is 187k as mentioned above. No dents or rust. paint is almost new due to the car having been a wreck repair on the front end. The oil had 3 gallons of gas in it when I got it. Whoever had...

Forum: Tech Help

11-14-2007, 06:01 PM

Replies: 5

Weighing it out

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Weighing it out

I have a 1988 300TE. Overall cosmetic condition is fair to good. It was a basket case when I got it for $700 and I put about another $600 into it so far with me doing the work. It is at least...

Forum: Tech Help

11-10-2007, 10:26 AM

Replies: 2

South Jersey

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Posted By DavidMichaels

South Jersey

Calling on any Mercedes Guru in south jersey that I can meet up with to look over my 88" 300TE and help me figure out the not so obvious stuff I need to fix. I don't expect you to get your hands...

Forum: Tech Help

11-02-2007, 11:02 PM

Replies: 20

Can I pay for Diagnosis for my Misfires?

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Check your mixture. If the air/fuel ratio isn't...

Check your mixture. If the air/fuel ratio isn't right, it will misfire. Mine is an 88 300TE also. had the same problem.

Forum: Tech Help

11-02-2007, 05:55 AM

Replies: 5

W124 Valves

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Ferdman, The car has 186k miles on it. the...

Ferdman, The car has 186k miles on it. the tapping started just the other day and it has about 1500 miles on its first oil change with me as the new owner. It sat in a lot for 2 years before I got it...

Forum: Tech Help

11-01-2007, 10:12 PM

Replies: 5

W124 Valves

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Posted By DavidMichaels

W124 Valves

For a 1988, are the valves on these adjustable? I have a high pitch tapping sound coming from one of the cylinders and it sounds like it is coming from the head. I haven't ruled out anything else...

Forum: Tech Help

10-10-2007, 09:30 PM

Replies: 5

engine cranks, but it will not start revision

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Mine did the exact same thing when I first got it...

Mine did the exact same thing when I first got it (88 300TE). After finally getting fuel to flow and getting spark, still no start. For me, it turned out to be a bad fuel distributor that was...

Forum: Tech Help

10-10-2007, 09:16 PM

Replies: 4

Idle Hunting

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Well, after poking at the car for a while, I...

Well, after poking at the car for a while, I decided to adjust the idle up to see if things would smooth out. HUGE MISTAKE! The worst thing I could have done was mess with what is apparently a...

Forum: Tech Help

10-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Replies: 4

Idle Hunting

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Idle Hunting

At operating temp, The car runs fine while driving. When stopped at a light or in park, The idle plunges to below 500 rpm and then surges to just under 1000 rpm. It will eventually stall out. This...

Forum: Tech Help

08-15-2007, 08:11 PM

Replies: 2

Parking Brake

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Parking Brake

Does the parking brake have to be on the car to actually work? Just kidding. I have 88' 300TE that is relatively new to me. It failed state inspection for a few things including the parking brake...

Forum: Tech Help

07-02-2007, 10:49 PM

Replies: 6

124 central lock pump wiring

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Posted By DavidMichaels

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I have the plug part (pictured) that plugs into the pump (both...

Forum: Tech Help

07-02-2007, 10:29 PM

Replies: 3

Slow Shifting

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Posted By DavidMichaels

Anyone?

Anyone?

Forum: Tech Help

07-01-2007, 04:56 PM

Replies: 3

Slow Shifting

Views: 726

Posted By DavidMichaels

Slow Shifting

When I move the shifter from P to D or R, there is a delay before the trans actually engages to gear. Also, from R to D or any other combination. Furthermore, After a while of driving in fourth, the...

Forum: Tech Help

07-01-2007, 04:46 PM

Replies: 8

Failed Emissions Help Please

Views: 785

Posted By DavidMichaels

Before you go back, do an oil change. When your...

Before you go back, do an oil change. When your oil turns dark it is not because of engine wear, it is because before your exhaust leaves the cylinder a certain amount goes past the rings and into...

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