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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By dstorey
thanks

thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-18-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By dstorey
cold start

I have a 1990 500 SL. Something abruptly changed in that it runs very bad for about a minute. Starts fine but acts like no cold enrichment. If you let it idle a bit it runs fine. I noticed that when...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-22-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,171
Posted By dstorey
paint code

It is on the radiator support visible from the front behind the aux fans. I believe the interior color and exterior color are the third line. Label is metal with raised numbers and letters and also...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,110
Posted By dstorey
rebuild fan clutch

There was mention of a fan clutch rebuild proceedure. Anyone have that post?

thx

ds
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-12-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By dstorey
alternator

I have had good luck using local alternator repair guys. Ask a competent independant repair guy whom he recommends. Nothing special about the alternator and usually they carry parts like cearings...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2010, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,192
Posted By dstorey
Assuming there was enough gas discharged that it...

Assuming there was enough gas discharged that it was not just a warm day, the system was still sealed and thus no moisture got in. good practice involves new seals, expansion valve and receiver...
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,819
Posted By dstorey
low on gas

The mention that 134A conversions fail. The problem with conversions is that while 134a approximates R12 it is less effecient and a system not designed for it has less margin. The other problem is...
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By dstorey
cold running

So what signals the pressure differential for cold running? Shoulsd i look at fuel filter etc
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By dstorey
Smile COLD RUNNING

I have a 1990 500sl. Runs great when warm. When cold it starts fine but will hardly come off idle. When you push the gas pedal it coughs etc. If you let it idle for a minute or two it runs fine. Like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-25-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,811
Posted By dstorey
that 500 sl wagon is just wrong!!!

that 500 sl wagon is just wrong!!!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-23-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By dstorey
COLD RUNNING

I have a 1990 500sl. Runs great when warm. When cold it starts fine but will hardly come off idle. When you push the gas pedal it coughs etc. If you let it idle for a minute or two it runs fine. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-09-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,603
Posted By dstorey
135 psi is not low enough to cause the type of...

135 psi is not low enough to cause the type of problems that you describe. Was the test done with the engine cold or hot? Anyway, If I were you I would go to pep boys or some shop that can read the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Posted By dstorey
Wonderful expression of the true "Reason for the...

Wonderful expression of the true "Reason for the Season"
Forum: Tech Help 12-16-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By dstorey
c 280 rough running

my car continues to baffle me. I ran the codes with an LED. It has the 38 pin connector. pin 4 had no codes. Pin 7 has code 7 which is:
CAN data bus signal from EA/CC/ISC, ABS/ASR, HFM-SFI, OR...
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By dstorey
How is this pump in the lines powered? Could...

How is this pump in the lines powered? Could contamination plug it!
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By dstorey
280 fuel

Thanks. Looking at the picture with the manual, I see how the tank is. What I have is the pump pickup on the lh side with a strainer. There is one pump that sends fuel to the engine. ( The book...
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By dstorey
c280 Gas Tank

Does anyone know how the gas tank is configured. I have need to drain the tank. I attached a fuel hose to the output side of the fuel filter and put a jumper wire across the fuel pump relay socket....
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By dstorey
Smile fuel pressure

THX
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2009, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By dstorey
c280 fuel pressure

Can anybody tell me what the fuel pressure in the rail should be. I hooked up my gage to the port on the top of the engine and it read 60 lbs/in wit the relay jumped (engine off pump running) and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-19-2009, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 970
Posted By dstorey
500sl code7

I have had trouble with rough running. I checked the codes and got a code 7 on pin 8 that is knock output in EAL/AKR to CFI faulty. What do i look for? Woukd it be the wiring? I am unfamiliar...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2009, 11:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,277
Posted By dstorey
Smile Hydro locked!!

I think you should have towed it. With hydro lock it is locked therefore since what is in the engine won't compress you run the risk of something really expensive like a rod bending!

Don't even...
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By dstorey
the harness is original. The wiring on the top...

the harness is original. The wiring on the top of the engine to the injectors appears to not be brittle. I plan to have the codes run. Thx
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By dstorey
c280 engine running rough

i have a 1994 c280. On a trip it started to miss about 100 miles after a fillup. When cold it runs fine until warm. Even when warm sometimes it runs ok after being off for 10 min. Seems to be...
Forum: Tech Help 09-30-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By dstorey
Head gasket replacement

I need to replace the head gasket on my 1994 c280. :( I have done the single cam v8's (450sl) and 6's but have no knowledge of the twin cam engines. any info as to torque sequence and how to time...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-30-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,199
Posted By dstorey
Looks good!

Looks good!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-16-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 815
Posted By dstorey
1990 sl hardtop

I recently acquired a 1990 500Sl. It has top hydraulic issues. I just had the top cover cylinders done by Dennis. I plan to go thru the whole top system. It currently has the hardtop on. How do...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-30-2009, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By dstorey
There are a whole bunch of threads concerning the...

There are a whole bunch of threads concerning the top hydraulic system.
Forum: Tech Help 02-06-2009, 01:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Posted By dstorey
This appears to be a very complex problem. When...

This appears to be a very complex problem. When i first got the car 2 years ago the previous owner stated that sometimes you have to losk it with the door key and unlock it if it doesn't start. ...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Posted By dstorey
Where is the OVP relay? How can I tell if it is...

Where is the OVP relay? How can I tell if it is the new part # as I suspect it is orig (mine is an early 94 date on drivers door post is 1/94) Sorry for the confusion as I originally implied that...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Posted By dstorey
The starter always works. Strong battery and...

The starter always works. Strong battery and starter as it always cranks fast. Either fuel or ignition is not there. After several tries of locking and unlocking the doors it pops right away. ...
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