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Forum: Tech Help 12-09-2003, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By santora4
Talking YIKES

My apologies!!! The way I wrote the thread does seem a tad crazy. I simply mean has anyone soldered together the wires instead of just unplugging the old sensor and plugging in a new sensor? Does...
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2003, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By santora4
Overriding an Oxygen Sensor

Greetings All -

Has anyone spliced the O2 wires togther to override the system? (White to white and ground the black)

This pertains to an 87 560SL. It seems that either the O2 wiring is bad...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By santora4
Lightbulb Valve Spring Compressor

I used a Napa 3075 valve spring compressor that was approx $60. It worked great!:)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-08-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,107
Posted By santora4
Lightbulb 1987 560SL Valve Seals and Rocker Arms

To all SL owners - I just replaced my rocker arms and valve seals on my 87 560SL. WOW what a difference in smoothness and the now no oil burning. WWWAAAHHOOO

The job is simple but painstaking if...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2003, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By santora4
560sl rear brakes locking

Thank you for the info!!!!!!!!!
I just changed the brake fluid yesterday and still the rear brakes are locking. So I think you are correct in changing the master cylinder. I will change out this...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By santora4
Talking 1987 560sl Rear Brakes are locking

Greetings all -

Has anyone experienced rear brakes locking up on a 560sl?
My rear brakes slowly begin to tighten until the car can literally not move an inch. They literally lock.

Any...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-05-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By santora4
Cool 560Sl Suspension Upgrade

That's for the input fellas. :)
I have already installed the HD Bil. in the front and have KYB in the back. It seems the KYB shocks do not firm up anything. I think I will install the HD Bil. in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-03-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By santora4
Talking 560sl

Greetings -

Has anyone completed a suspension upgrade to a 107 chassis?
I am looking to firm the handling up just a bit. It seems there is no store that supplies the 107 chassis with a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2002, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,830
Posted By santora4
EGR

Guys - Thank You for your feedback.

I just replaced the check valve with a new one. Still the same problem.

Can someone explain to me the action an EGR valve goes through upon acceleration? ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2002, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,830
Posted By santora4
Cool EGR Valve

Greetings All -

I hope someone can answer this question about my EGR valve.

My car's (87 560sl) performance is not up to par when the throttle is pressed down. I have disconnected the EGR...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-12-2002, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,080
Posted By santora4
Thumbs up 560sl Springs And Roll Bars

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I would like to reduce the roll of my 87 560sl. I am looking for an adjustable sway bar for the rear and some performace springs.

Can anybody tell me...
Forum: Tech Help 01-07-2002, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,151
Posted By santora4
Angry 560sl Oxygen Sensor

I am in the process of burning through an oxygen sensor every three months in my 1987 560sl. The engine is running well. All the spark plugs are white. Has a new fuel distributor.

I am using...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2001, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By santora4
EHA

Problem resolved -

As usual the O2 sensor was fouled thus sending an incorrect signal to the EHA unit.

Replaced the O2 unit with a universal O2 sensor and the car runs like a charm. Smooth.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-18-2001, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,582
Posted By santora4
560sl EHA

Problem resolved -

As usual the O2 sensor was fouled thus sending an incorrect signal to the EHA unit.

Replaced the O2 unit with a universal O2 sensor and the car runs like a charm. Smooth.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-16-2001, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,582
Posted By santora4
87 560sl EHA

Greetings All - This is for a Mercedes 560sl.

What happens when the EHA is disconnected for long periods of time?

I am experiencing bogging and when the EHA is disconnected the engine runs...
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2001, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By santora4
Arrow Black Box on Side of Fuel Distributor

Greetings All - This is for a Mercedes 560sl.

Could someone let me know what the little black box on the side of the fuel distributor is used for? Gasoline flows through this little unit.
...
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2001, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,962
Posted By santora4
560sl bogging

I will continue with more symptoms:

When the engine is warm the engine goes into a bogging type of run. When the gas pedal is depressed the engine continues to bogg; you can hear backfiring from...
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2001, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,962
Posted By santora4
Question HELP!!! 560sl rough engine

I am requesting help for my 560sl.

It is a 1987 560sl with 148,000 miles. The only things I have replaced are the fuel distributer and fuel filter. I have checked all of the vacuum hoses and the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-06-2001, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
1st gear

stummala -

Where can I purchase this item? How did it effect your everyday performace?

Thank you for the help.
Forum: General Information 09-04-2001, 02:36 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 59,297
Posted By santora4
Question 1987 560sl Service Manual CD-ROM

Does anyone know of a store (on-line or not) where I can purchase the CD-ROM service manual for a 1987 560sl? They seem to be all on back order.

Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 09-02-2001, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 936
Posted By santora4
Question Ignition Timing

Benz Folk -

Could someone tell me what to unplug when setting/changing ignition timing on a 1987 560sl. I have tried everything.

Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 09-02-2001, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,923
Posted By santora4
560sl Transmission Fluid

Hello All,


Could someone tell me what kind of ATF to use when completing a fluid change to the 560sl transmission. The part stores in my area say to use Dextron/Mercron III. Is this correct?...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-30-2001, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
Ezzy - Thanks for the info. That puts my mind at...

Ezzy - Thanks for the info. That puts my mind at ease.

Talk to you soon.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-30-2001, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
Ezzy - Another quick question: In...

Ezzy -

Another quick question:

In regards to the 560sl transmission, how many times does your transmission shift when in the D setting? I know this is a silly question but I think my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-29-2001, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
Ezzy - Did the MSD kit come with a plug-in...

Ezzy -

Did the MSD kit come with a plug-in wire harness or did you have to manually strip the wires and connect them? If not, what Mercedes wires did you plug into the MSD harness?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-29-2001, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,287
Posted By santora4
Aux Fan

Just a quick Question -

Is that fan an aux cooling fan for the engine or is it a cooling fan for the transmission cooler?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-28-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
Thumbs up Timing Change

Ezzy -

Thank You for you info.

The 560sl has a computer that automatically adjusts the timing. I think you have to bypass the computer somehow. This is the connection (that needs to be...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-28-2001, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By santora4
Question Tiiming Change

I would like to change my ignition timing on my 87 560sl. Could someone please let me know the procedure for changing ignition timing.
Also, has anyone changed their own timing chain. Can you...
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