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Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By optimizer
Ah, thanks for clarifying! I will check that out...

Ah, thanks for clarifying! I will check that out soon and post back.
Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By optimizer
So when you say "look at the pump", you mean the...

So when you say "look at the pump", you mean the water pump, or another pump?

It recently had a coolant flush actually following a replacement of a hose (this problem was ongoing before the flush...
Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By optimizer
Does it have heat while I am driving? Yes, in...

Does it have heat while I am driving? Yes, in the sense that when the engine warms up, and after I've done my 'fix' described above, the cabin hvac will blow warm / hot air.
Forum: Tech Help 03-14-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By optimizer
Cabin heating issue - 1993 W124 300CE

Hi!

I have an issue with my cabin heating.

Here are the symptoms:

- Start up the car on a cold day, drive until the engine warms up a bit
- Turn on the cabin air and set the temp to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By optimizer
Thanks for pointing that out, I wasn't aware. ...

Thanks for pointing that out, I wasn't aware.

My point was more about the fact that I have never seen a G300D on the road but see plenty of 300D's and G500's, so I want to know if I can count on a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By optimizer
G300D - questions about parts and maintenance

Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone can comment on the following:

- What major power systems does the G300D have in common with something that is more common in North America (e.g. a 300D)? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,458
Posted By optimizer
I'm having this same problem, but I checked all...

I'm having this same problem, but I checked all the grounds for the 3 brake lights and they all seem fine - clean and good connections.

Is there somewhere else I should be checking the grounds?
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,685
Posted By optimizer
Thanks for sharing these tips, I just did this...

Thanks for sharing these tips, I just did this replacement of the 2 bulbs in the climate control unit. The way I got them out was a bit different so I thought to share another method:

- wrap some...
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 911
Posted By optimizer
W124 300CE Seat Lock

Hi there -

Both the front seats recently stopped locking in my 300CE. I looked underneath at all the vacuum pipes and didn't feel / hear any leaks.

The MB shop diagram says that it gets its...
Forum: Tech Help 06-11-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
Update on my cooling issue... Airflow...

Update on my cooling issue...



Airflow through the radiator was a key issue. I cleaned out inbetween the condenser and the radiator and the engine temperature maxed out at just over 100C,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By optimizer
This might a dumb question, but it seems like the...

This might a dumb question, but it seems like the oil gets in from the two holes in the valve cover and into the 2 mounting points on the air intake (the part that passes over the valve cover).
...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,963
Posted By optimizer
The OVP resolved the issues I had which sound...

The OVP resolved the issues I had which sound sort of similar to what you're experiencing (although on the m104 engine, not sure if that makes a difference).

The symptoms I was experiencing was...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By optimizer
Oil residue air intake near throttle body (w124 m104)

Hi there,

I noticed today that there is some oil residue inside the air intake (just before the throttle body). It seems to be coming from the 2 mounting holes in the air intake plastic part that...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,195
Posted By optimizer
What's the benefit of swapping the red 16A fuse...

What's the benefit of swapping the red 16A fuse with the blue 25A fuse for Fuse D?
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
Thanks, very helpful tips. I'll take photos...

Thanks, very helpful tips. I'll take photos along the way of the cables especially so I remember how they go back in.

Do I use brake cleaner to clean the part where the new gasket will join...
Forum: Tech Help 05-23-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
Another question... is there any risk when...

Another question... is there any risk when replacing the valve cover gasket that the valve cover won't fit back on correctly (e.g. might be warped or something)? I'm debating whether to do this...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By optimizer
Ok thanks

Ok thanks
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By optimizer
Why not if I live in a cold winter climate...

Why not if I live in a cold winter climate (summers are hot though)?
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
So with the overheating issue... I did some tests...

So with the overheating issue... I did some tests this afternoon..

Before turning on the car, I checked the fan:
- Turning it by hand, it would turn max 1/4 before coming to a stop. According to...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By optimizer
Thanks for the detailed setup. What's the 79C...

Thanks for the detailed setup. What's the 79C thermostat you're referring to? I assume it's not the stock version? What's the part # and / or where you got it from?

Thx
Forum: Tech Help 05-19-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
Fix for #5 (rattling noise coming from the engine...

Fix for #5 (rattling noise coming from the engine bay right around the thermostat) was replacing a worn o-ring at the top mount of the tension shock. Thanks to glenmore and Arthur Dalton for helping...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
I took it into a fairly respected independent...

I took it into a fairly respected independent shop today (better known for bmw's than benz's), and they took a listen for the rattling, they felt it is coming from the inside of the engine...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
Thanks for the reply! 1) Temperature...

Thanks for the reply!

1) Temperature range... is it normal to get over a 100 on a hot day in stop / go traffic? Other than the rad, thermostat and fan clutch, what else should I be looking at?
...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By optimizer
1993 300CE (w124) - questions

Hi there,

I'm hoping to get some suggestions about what repairs to make and what a reasonable charge to do it would be.

I went to an MB shop to get a check done of my vehicle, and here are...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By optimizer
1) Thanks, I'll try that tonight. If I pull the...

1) Thanks, I'll try that tonight. If I pull the tails out and press the brake pedal, what would be the expected outcome? And the fix?

2) Thanks again. I'll research how to get at this part...
Forum: Tech Help 09-14-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By optimizer
Coolant light & interior electrical lights

Hello!

I have a couple of problems I'm hoping to get some guidance on to try and self-fix before taking it to the shop.

1) When I have the ignition on and the lighting system off... the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-09-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,841
Posted By optimizer
I will try figuring out what side it's coming...

I will try figuring out what side it's coming from by driving alongside a wall.

I don't think it's the tires since I just switched to my winter set and the noise persisted...
Forum: Tech Help 12-07-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,841
Posted By optimizer
W124 Low Speed Rolling Noise

Hello,

I have a 1993 W124 Coupe (300CE) and have a problem that my mechanic can't seem to figure out...

There is a low speed rolling noise that happens anywhere from around 3mph to 10mph.

-...
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By optimizer
It's definitely blowing ambient air outside air...

It's definitely blowing ambient air outside air at whatever fanspeed I set it to so sounds like the culprit would be the heater valve. Thanks I will give that a shot!
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,905
Posted By optimizer
AD has certainly saved me a lot of $$, thank you...

AD has certainly saved me a lot of $$, thank you kindly sir!
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