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Forum: Tech Help

11-09-2003, 11:29 PM

Replies: 10

ABS Light ON and Battery Dead

Views: 3,011

Posted By bill17

On my 84 380SE which had same problems, The...

On my 84 380SE which had same problems,

The ABS light was ixed with a new OVP relay.

The battery was also draining fast (4-7 days and it won't start) simply becuase of it's old age as it won't...

Forum: Tech Help

11-07-2003, 11:17 AM

Replies: 7

Engine doesn't start after 1 week or 2?

Views: 1,020

Posted By bill17

Thanks gentlemen for your inputs. The fuel...

Thanks gentlemen for your inputs.

The fuel pump does come on with the key, I will check if the relay is all ok tomorrow.

These are the current symptoms:

1. Rough idle, feels like 1 or more...

Forum: Tech Help

11-05-2003, 11:00 AM

Replies: 7

Engine doesn't start after 1 week or 2?

Views: 1,020

Posted By bill17

Yes, I suspected that, but if that's the case,...

Yes, I suspected that, but if that's the case, wouldn't the drops of gas onto the air flap only enough to start and run the engine for half a second before dieing again due to no fuel supply?

I...

Forum: Tech Help

11-05-2003, 10:34 AM

Replies: 7

Engine doesn't start after 1 week or 2?

Views: 1,020

Posted By bill17

Engine doesn't start after 1 week or 2?

Hi all,

Car is 1984 W126 380SE

The car isn't used regularly, for a year or so it never had hard starting problems, but 2 weeks ago the engine failed to start, and finally started after many...

Forum: Tech Help

09-19-2002, 08:36 AM

Replies: 0

Noise valves after not running the car for a few days...

Views: 625

Posted By bill17

Noise valves after not running the car for a few days...

My car (sorry...not a MB) has rather load valve tapping noises before engine warms up, if the car havn't been run for a few days. I have noticed this on a 2001 S320 as well, except it's quiter and...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-07-2002, 09:39 AM

Replies: 6

What's the correct tire size for 16" on W126?

Views: 3,817

Posted By bill17

TommyMB, Darn...I was hoping to save 3 - 5%...

TommyMB,

Darn...I was hoping to save 3 - 5% fuel which would further offset the price of new wheels....
Thanks for your info:)

Forum: Tech Help

01-06-2002, 09:01 PM

Replies: 5

Tightening radiator hoses...how tight is tight?

Views: 6,255

Posted By bill17

Thanks for the reply guys. Unfortunately due...

Thanks for the reply guys.

Unfortunately due to budget I could only afford OEM-compatiable after-market radiator by Nissens, I don't think it has a reinforced neck...

What's Constant Pressure...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-06-2002, 08:53 PM

Replies: 6

What's the correct tire size for 16" on W126?

Views: 3,817

Posted By bill17

Thanks a lot guys for your reply. I knew it,...

Thanks a lot guys for your reply.

I knew it, those wheel were fishy. To top it up I have 3 x ET37 and 1 x ET23...
I will check the spacers on top of the springs and see, and replace the...

Forum: Tech Help

01-06-2002, 11:36 AM

Replies: 5

Tightening radiator hoses...how tight is tight?

Views: 6,255

Posted By bill17

Tightening radiator hoses...how tight is tight?

I have minor coolant leaks from the radiator hoses, the top hose and the small hose, on the top corner. I know they are to be "screw-driver tight", but how tight is that? I consider mine tight but...

Forum: Tech Help

01-06-2002, 11:16 AM

Replies: 6

Help stranded!! 380SEL wont start!!!

Views: 1,243

Posted By bill17

Rkc, I had a similar experience with my...

Rkc,

I had a similar experience with my 380SE, only that symptoms started as intermittent stalls, then very often, and entually won't start, very lucky I still got home. Found to be faulty...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-05-2002, 08:36 PM

Replies: 6

What's the correct tire size for 16" on W126?

Views: 3,817

Posted By bill17

Thanks Anthony for your post. 225/55 sounds...

Thanks Anthony for your post.

225/55 sounds a bit on the large side but I will look into that, maybe tires are like clothes, same size spec doesn't mean they are actually the same size.

Also,...

Forum: Tech Help

01-05-2002, 01:34 PM

Replies: 3

W126 Self Levelling Rear Sags Overnight - Springs or Controller?

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Posted By bill17

W126 Self Levelling Rear Sags Overnight - Springs or Controller?

Hi all...

84 380SE with Self Leveling rear.
The rear sags quite low overnight (wheel arch slightly covering tire), also the "whistling" sound from operation of the relief valve (in the level...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-03-2002, 09:46 AM

Replies: 6

What's the correct tire size for 16" on W126?

Views: 3,817

Posted By bill17

Tire size for 16" wheels on W126?

Greetings,

The car is 1984 W126 380SE, currently running on 225/50R16.
I need new tires but is confused as to what would be the correct/best size?

Tirerack website indicated 225/55R16, while...

Forum: Tech Help

01-02-2002, 09:36 AM

Replies: 21

How is fuel used during downhill with no throttle applied?

Views: 5,814

Posted By bill17

How is fuel used during downhill with no throttle applied?

Sorry for the long-ish message, but I would like to find out exactly...

Recently a friend started shifting into Neutral when going downhill, claiming that it would save fuel (due to lower RPM). I...

Forum: Tech Help

01-02-2002, 08:50 AM

Replies: 34

A great after-market cup holder

Views: 8,839

Posted By bill17

I used to drive a Dodge Caravan which has...

I used to drive a Dodge Caravan which has cupholders everywhere...with the W126 and it has none...
I have been using a McDonalds cardboard drink tray in the storage area below the armrest. Now...

Forum: Tech Help

11-13-2001, 07:59 PM

Replies: 1

Tip for V8 Owners

Views: 903

Posted By bill17

I have the same experience with the hoses under...

I have the same experience with the hoses under the air cleaner. The vacuum line on mine is also just the right length, whichi makes it hard to get it back in, and pops out sometimes.

I also have...

Forum: Tech Help

10-28-2001, 09:33 AM

Replies: 9

126 Wipers

Views: 1,435

Posted By bill17

Just curious... I wondered about the same...

Just curious...
I wondered about the same question as well, when I got a pair of new Bosch wiper blade assembly, I compared them, they are look exactly the same except numbers and markings, so what...

Forum: Tech Help

10-10-2001, 02:53 AM

Replies: 6

Water entering 124 trunk...

Views: 1,172

Posted By bill17

I had loooots of water in the trunk and traced to...

I had loooots of water in the trunk and traced to a leak through the tail light in my 126, the seal was good but the metal around the cutout wasn't right perhaps due to previous smash repair, bend it...

Forum: Tech Help

09-17-2001, 01:38 PM

Replies: 6

Power seat motor

Views: 863

Posted By bill17

First operate the switch in both directions and...

First operate the switch in both directions and listen carefully to confirm there is o sign of movement at all. Also use a volt meter at the motor terminals if possible. If there is voltage when...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

09-07-2001, 09:59 AM

Replies: 4

Different offset wheels on the same axle

Views: 1,993

Posted By bill17

Hi Yen-Hsen, I totally agree with you on...

Hi Yen-Hsen,

I totally agree with you on your post, and personally I don't like the idea of spacers as well.

Don't know if I can find a matching rim to replace the odd one, I would love to get...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

09-06-2001, 10:11 PM

Replies: 4

Different offset wheels on the same axle

Views: 1,993

Posted By bill17

Hi Yen-Hsen, Thanks for your reply, can't use...

Hi Yen-Hsen,
Thanks for your reply, can't use the spare as its the original 14". So how should I correct the problem? Is changing wheels the only way?
Thanks again.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

09-05-2001, 10:34 PM

Replies: 4

Different offset wheels on the same axle

Views: 1,993

Posted By bill17

Different offset wheels on the same axle

Just found out that for some reason the two wheels (16X7) at rear have different offet, one ET37, the other ET23. The other two at front are ET37. The car is 84 W126 380SE. Tyres are 225/50R16...

Forum: Tech Help

08-23-2001, 11:02 PM

Replies: 2

Vacuum Modulator and Oil Consumption

Views: 958

Posted By bill17

Greeting, The trans oil and filter was last...

Greeting,

The trans oil and filter was last changed 6 months ago, by MB dealer, and they didn't say anything. Just before that, I had another MB specialist workshop to look at the car, and he...

Forum: Tech Help

08-23-2001, 10:38 PM

Replies: 2

Vacuum Modulator and Oil Consumption

Views: 958

Posted By bill17

Vacuum Modulator and Oil Consumption

Greetings,

The car (1984 380SE) sometimes emits dense white smoke from ehaust when starting, sometimes for a few seconds and disappears, and sometimes it would continue but decrease in intensity. ...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

08-06-2001, 08:36 AM

Replies: 78

What are people thinking abut when they DING your car doors!!!

Views: 6,038

Posted By bill17

Hood stars as well!

I never noticed this till I got my MB, the hood stars often get messed up after you straightened it, people must have not paid attention when they walk past your car. I once had a 4WD parked in...

Forum: Tech Help

07-26-2001, 10:44 AM

Replies: 1

Car won't roll back on uphill

Views: 827

Posted By bill17

Hi all, I have noticed that my 380SE, when...

Hi all,

I have noticed that my 380SE, when facing steep uphill, will not roll back if it's in drive. I am not talking about that idle-in-drive forward force, but rather if you let go of the...

Forum: Tech Help

07-26-2001, 10:09 AM

Replies: 3

Unknown leaking vacuum line

Views: 754

Posted By bill17

Hi guys, I found the leak while repairing...

Hi guys,

I found the leak while repairing the headlamp adjuster, and traced it down to faulty check valve (replaced) and that leaking line/device. Currently I have the line pulled from check...

Forum: Tech Help

07-25-2001, 10:53 AM

Replies: 3

Unknown leaking vacuum line

Views: 754

Posted By bill17

Greetings, The vehicle is 1984 380SE. ...

Greetings,

The vehicle is 1984 380SE.
There is a vacuum line that is either leaking, or the terminal device attached is leaking.

It's color coded purple-grey, and located on the same...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

07-25-2001, 10:36 AM

Replies: 78

What are people thinking abut when they DING your car doors!!!

Views: 6,038

Posted By bill17

Found this post by accident, but interesting...

Found this post by accident, but interesting read!

I once had two dings on my brand new black Chryseler Voyager, you take so much care and effort, and some careless jerks just....ahhh!!! Being a...

Forum: Tech Help

07-25-2001, 09:42 AM

Replies: 3

Beru Ignition Module subsitute for Bosch OE?

Views: 1,215

Posted By bill17

Hi Randy, Could you tell me what cars use...

Hi Randy,

Could you tell me what cars use the modern module you mentioned?

Thanks and regards,

Bill

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