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Forum: Tech Help 03-09-2001, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By Dave Ross
I'd at least check the disks first. The front...

I'd at least check the disks first. The front one on mine was in pretty poor shape and it did create "clunks" that sounded as if they could have come from the tranny. My rear flex disk is...
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2001, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By Dave Ross
Are you sure it's not just the flex disks? They...

Are you sure it's not just the flex disks? They can make noises like this too.
Forum: Tech Help 03-07-2001, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,724
Posted By Dave Ross
Actually, I have a similar problem in an '89 190E...

Actually, I have a similar problem in an '89 190E 2.6. I've had the car a little less than two years. It has always had a subtle trailing-throttle "hunt" condition when in cruise. This has not...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2000, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By Dave Ross
My 89 is doing the same thing. It came on over...

My 89 is doing the same thing. It came on over time with a gradual deterioration. I'm sure it's just a mechanical linkage component loosening up as all of the vacuum actuators work fine (I...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2000, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By Dave Ross
The last 2 months my 89 2.6 has developed an...

The last 2 months my 89 2.6 has developed an intermittent "groan" sound when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Right after the normal "clunk" of the shift itself, there's a soft but audible groaning noise....
Forum: Tech Help 09-02-2000, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By Dave Ross
Jim, Can you provide me some more info on this...

Jim,
Can you provide me some more info on this car? I'd really appreciate it. My email is dave.ross@ibm.net

Thanks
Dave
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2000, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By Dave Ross
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2000, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By Dave Ross
The other day one of the vent diffusers over the...

The other day one of the vent diffusers over the console lost its friction and became loose. When tipped down over about halfway, it will slip and point all the way down. In addition, I put the fan...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2000, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By Dave Ross
For what it's worth, I had an '84 318i that I...

For what it's worth, I had an '84 318i that I replaced the original muffler with a Midas. I had the car for 15 years and never paid Midas another dime for mufflers which had to be replaced about...
Forum: Tech Help 07-20-2000, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By Dave Ross
Larry, Thanks for the info on your 5-speed. ...

Larry,

Thanks for the info on your 5-speed. Along with Chocdante's info it at least gives me some hope of getting the mileage back up there. I'm assuming that like Chocdante, since you live in...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2000, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By Dave Ross
Well, thanks to all for the info, but I guess...

Well, thanks to all for the info, but I guess I'll take Chocdante's as the "flavor" of the truth I'd like to hear.

Larry's right, I probably drive it a little harder than last year, but not that...
Forum: General Information 07-15-2000, 04:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,395
Posted By Dave Ross
I'm afraid I have to agree that the CD's are not...

I'm afraid I have to agree that the CD's are not what I had hoped for, but they did seem to be all that was available.

Since they are "factory" manuals, I knew what to expect since I had tried...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2000, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By Dave Ross
I've an '89 190E 2.6 with 60K miles which I got...

I've an '89 190E 2.6 with 60K miles which I got in June, 1999. During the first 6 to 7 months, I'd average about 23 mpg (this is in Colorado at 5000 ft. or higher) with highway up to 27 to 28 mpg...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2000, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By Dave Ross
Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions. As...

Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions. As soon as I finish my taxes and my frustration levels lower, I'll give it another try.

Larry, by the way if you ever want to get rid of your 5 spd...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2000, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By Dave Ross
Dumb move, but today I dropped my key while...

Dumb move, but today I dropped my key while getting out of car (89 190e 2.6) and it conveniently fell into the space between the console and passenger seat and disappeared under the seat rail. ...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 02-26-2000, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dave Ross
A suggestion for something to scrub with is a...

A suggestion for something to scrub with is a mushroom brush. As the name implies, these are normally used to clean mushrooms, but they have soft but very densly packed bristles and are usually...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-08-1999, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Dave Ross
What's PITA? Sorry, never seen this one before.

What's PITA? Sorry, never seen this one before.
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-1999, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By Dave Ross
Benzmac, Sorry to revive this, but would like...

Benzmac,
Sorry to revive this, but would like to verify. If I order an 85 driver's side under dash panel (no knee bolster) will it fit on an 89 190 in place of the unit with the knee bolster? If...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-1999, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By Dave Ross
Don't know if this will help, but the MB option...

Don't know if this will help, but the MB option code for the electric sunroof in steel was 412. There is also a code 414 that is described as a glass version.

See...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 10-03-1999, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,877
Posted By Dave Ross
William, I have an 89 190E that I'd like to...

William,
I have an 89 190E that I'd like to upgrade the speakers in. It sounds like the 93 had a more sophisticated system orginally.

What exact model of Rockford Fosgate did you use in the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-03-1999, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,447
Posted By Dave Ross
Thanks, Lee, was just curious if anyone had any...

Thanks, Lee, was just curious if anyone had any experience with them. I've used the MXV series on my BMW's for the last 25 years and we now have MXV4 Plus' on our Honda Prelude. Actually the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-02-1999, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,447
Posted By Dave Ross
Does anyone have experience with the Michelin...

Does anyone have experience with the Michelin X-One? I ran across this on Tirerack and asked their opinion of the X-One vs. the MXV4. They indicated that the X-One is a somewhat lower performance...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-27-1999, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Posted By Dave Ross
I would like to agree that our MB should be...

I would like to agree that our MB should be affected less by having the air on than our Honda, but this doesn't seem to be the case. We have an 89 Prelude and an 89 190E 2.6. On the Honda you can...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-1999, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By Dave Ross
So if we ask the PartsShop for the number for an...

So if we ask the PartsShop for the number for an 85 or earlier driver's side cover it will fit? Really? I'd love to quit scraping my shins...

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89 190E 2.6 Auto...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-1999, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By Dave Ross
OK, Txbill gets the award for the best sense of...

OK, Txbill gets the award for the best sense of humor. Sorry about the crash, by the way.
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-1999, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By Dave Ross
Alan, Send me an email so I can get your...

Alan,
Send me an email so I can get your address & I'll send you a couple of files from the W201 CD. My email is dave.ross@ibm.net
Dave

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89 190E 2.6 Auto, 48k mi
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 09-10-1999, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,723
Posted By Dave Ross
How about other factors such as noise, ride,...

How about other factors such as noise, ride, etc.? Do they compare well with your MXV4's in these other respects? Do you have any idea of treadwear expectations on the 4000's? All of the MXV series...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-10-1999, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By Dave Ross
Sears also has a line of orbital buffers in...

Sears also has a line of orbital buffers in several prices and sizes all for under $100 (US) or so. Pep Boys carries a number of accessories (foam and terry bonnets, etc.) that will fit these as...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-06-1999, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,143
Posted By Dave Ross
Does the parts shop carry touch up paint?

Does the parts shop carry touch up paint?
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-02-1999, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By Dave Ross
Lee, I DO have a somewhat odd odor coming from...

Lee,
I DO have a somewhat odd odor coming from the vents occasionally. What is the "cure" you referred to? Thanks

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89 190E 2.6 Auto, 48k mi
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