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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
08-12-2020, 11:46 AM
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Idle Speed Air/Control/Slide Valve Confidence Check
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dpetryk
camel125, I would give up in trying to...
camel125,
I would give up in trying to analyze the problem from the electronics side of things. I say this because I am en electronic engineer and I tried to do what you are attempting.
I came...
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Tech Help
01-07-2016, 08:25 PM
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W124 - which path is easier?
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dpetryk
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Tech Help
01-07-2016, 07:04 PM
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W124 - which path is easier?
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dpetryk
Thank you. I am aware of that. The question is...
Thank you. I am aware of that. The question is what is the best way to access it. I have removed them in a 126 chassis and that was difficult at best. I am wondering if accessing it through the...
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01-07-2016, 04:52 PM
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W124 - which path is easier?
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W124 - which path is easier?
I need to get to the cruise control amp. Is it easier to remove the instrument cluster to get at it or better going up from the bottom of the dash?
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Tech Help
06-25-2015, 01:41 PM
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C280 Overheating issue
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dpetryk
Sounds normal to me. If the temp goes over 95...
Sounds normal to me. If the temp goes over 95 then there is something wrong. I would have the breaks checked ASAP just so you know the condition. I am not sure if your model has wear indicators or...
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Tech Help
09-10-2014, 05:34 PM
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W126 420sel AC problem
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dpetryk
"AC was spinning" -- not sure what that means....
"AC was spinning" -- not sure what that means. Compressor or blower?
Could be the blower motor controller if its not spinning. Could be the motor. Brushes wear out and they quit spinning. Could be...
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Tech Help
07-12-2013, 01:30 PM
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Are the manifold assemblys for the M116 & M117 interchangable?
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dpetryk
OOps -- sorry. Intake.
OOps -- sorry.
Intake.
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Tech Help
07-12-2013, 10:35 AM
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Are the manifold assemblys for the M116 & M117 interchangable?
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dpetryk
Are the manifold assemblys for the M116 & M117 interchangable?
Can I use a manifold assembly from a M117 on a M116?
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-10-2013, 09:23 AM
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R129/190 16v EVO II 16x8 wheels needed
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dpetryk
I have a set in almost perfect condition. ...
I have a set in almost perfect condition.
Contact me.
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Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires
01-10-2013, 09:21 AM
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WTB: 1991-1992 300SL 500SL 16x8ET34 15-hole wheels
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dpetryk
I still have a set of these wheels for sale.
I still have a set of these wheels for sale.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-05-2013, 12:29 PM
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Idle Speed Air/Control/Slide Valve Confidence Check
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HArd to tell from the photo how its put together....
HArd to tell from the photo how its put together. I would toss out the possibility that the part that has the 3 spokes might move inside the aluminum part. So that entire assembly of the spoke part...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-04-2013, 03:26 PM
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Idle Speed Air/Control/Slide Valve Confidence Check
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dpetryk
IIRC there was some sort of cap over the hole....
IIRC there was some sort of cap over the hole. Remove it and see what you have underneath.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-04-2013, 03:24 PM
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Idle Speed Air/Control/Slide Valve Confidence Check
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dpetryk
The screw is threaded into a brass piece which is...
The screw is threaded into a brass piece which is threaded. Its not a rubber ring as you said. It may look like rubber in this photo but it is not. The brass part slides inside the aluminum part...
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11-08-2012, 08:11 AM
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Brake flush every two years?! U'r kidding right?
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I switched all my Benzes to dot 5 about 4 years...
I switched all my Benzes to dot 5 about 4 years ago. No problems at all. No fluid discoloration either. I love the stuff.
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05-03-2012, 03:18 PM
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Should I do the timing chain again? 1985 500SL
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dpetryk
Not needed yet.
Not needed yet.
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03-09-2012, 07:50 AM
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Whats it worth?
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How funny. Yea that was a project that I did with...
How funny. Yea that was a project that I did with my youngest son Nathan. Long story short is that the boys would fight over who would get to drive my original 82 volvo. I never understood why...
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03-07-2012, 05:38 PM
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Whats it worth?
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Whats it worth?
What would a fair price be for this car?
1980 Mercedes 450 SEL. Last production year for the 450. 138,000 total miles. 2nd owner. Dealer maintained. Totally straight. No rust. Never in accident....
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Tech Help
09-25-2011, 06:20 PM
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help me diagnose this noise, please
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dpetryk
Sounds like the differential or maybe the CV...
Sounds like the differential or maybe the CV joints.
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Tech Help
02-25-2011, 05:30 PM
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1990 420SEL Idle control valve
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dpetryk
Check this out it details how to solve your...
Check this out it details how to solve your adjustment of the ICV.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=243090
Look at post 11 & 12.
Post 18 says how to make the adjustment....
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Tech Help
01-27-2011, 07:15 AM
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m117 560SEL Odd Behavior
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dpetryk
That would be a good diagnostic test.
That would be a good diagnostic test.
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Tech Help
01-26-2011, 07:30 PM
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m117 560SEL Odd Behavior
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Replace the temp sensors that the ignition unit...
Replace the temp sensors that the ignition unit uses as well as the one for the engine ECU. Temperature related open circuit in the sensor makes the car think it is at a high or low temp. Mixture...
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Tech Help
01-26-2011, 07:15 PM
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Transmission Quandry
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Did he replace the hidden O rings at the base of...
Did he replace the hidden O rings at the base of the clutch baskets? If you don't do that, the leakage will not allow the clutches to fully engage. To replace the O rings you have to drill out...
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08-23-2010, 08:46 AM
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does old radiator cause overheating?
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dpetryk
I had a plugged radiator causing overheating. I...
I had a plugged radiator causing overheating. I could tell because there were "cool" areas on the radiator that you could feel because there was no coolant running through that part if the radiator....
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Tech Help
08-18-2010, 04:14 PM
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How difficult to ... 98 - SLK230
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dpetryk
How difficult to ... 98 - SLK230
How difficult is it to replace the hydraulic actuators in the SLK230 top? The forward one is leaking and the little triangular windows will not go up. The top does not move in either direction and it...
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Tech Help
08-18-2010, 11:07 AM
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!!! Front end failure, nelp asap W126
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dpetryk
I see you live in the rust belt. Many times the...
I see you live in the rust belt. Many times the torsion bars fail as a result of rust where the bar and the upper control arm join. I lived in Milwaukee for 15 years and I watched in anger as my cars...
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Tech Help
08-17-2010, 03:31 PM
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!!! Front end failure, nelp asap W126
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dpetryk
I may have a spare if you are interested.
I may have a spare if you are interested.
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Tech Help
08-17-2010, 03:29 PM
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Just got my first 1986 300E
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1,043
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dpetryk
The fuel sender can be cleaned which will cure...
The fuel sender can be cleaned which will cure the glitchy gauge.
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Tech Help
08-17-2010, 03:21 PM
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W126 560 SEL missing component passenger side?
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965
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dpetryk
Sounds like the seat control module is missing.
Sounds like the seat control module is missing.
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Tech Help
08-17-2010, 03:17 PM
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!!! Front end failure, nelp asap W126
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dpetryk
The torsion bar arrangement on an E class vehicle...
The torsion bar arrangement on an E class vehicle is not even close to what is on the S class. If the torsion bar is broken you are in for a lot of work to replace it.
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Tech Help
08-17-2010, 03:13 PM
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98 SLK 230 - Problems?
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dpetryk
98 SLK 230 - Problems?
One of my friends is looking at a 98 SLK Kompressor.
What are the problem areas for this vehicle?
The owner said something about paint not adhering properly to the interior???
I wonder if...
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