Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 30 of 71
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: 767Flyer
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Dr. D. Yep, Mom and Brother walked away a...

Thanks Dr. D. Yep, Mom and Brother walked away a little sore and shaken, but that's it. The other party had to go to the hospital. The entire front end of the MB is squished, so I'm curious what...
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By 767Flyer
Question C320 Airbag Deployment Question

My Mom and younger brother were involved in a head-on accident in her 2001 C320 going about 40 mph - she was driving and didn't have her seatbelt on (why I don't know) but my brother did (passenger...
Forum: Tech Help 11-15-2003, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,733
Posted By 767Flyer
About those bushings

Steve - I'll be up after Thanksgiving to have you guys work on the rear diff and tranny.

I'm just curious... with these 3 sets of bushings, I went to three different dealerships in S. Florida;...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2003, 01:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,733
Posted By 767Flyer
Thumbs up Thanks Steve Brotherton!

For those of you that actually read through the many posts "C280's going off a cliff" thread (by me).... I just wanted to say thanks to Steve B. at Continental Imports in Gainesville, FL for finally...
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Benzfan - maybe I'll give the weights...

Thanks Benzfan - maybe I'll give the weights you've mentioned a shot. It's been over a year now, still have my little "problem," but have run out of patience. Well, actually, I'm waiting for...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2002, 05:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By 767Flyer
Question C280 Tower-Strut Mount Bolts

Does anyone have a pic of where the so-called tower mount bolts on a C280 are? I checked alldata and I couldn't figure out what I was looking at. Aren't they what mounts the shocks to the body...
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2002, 02:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By 767Flyer
I did a test recently.... With Shell premium I...

I did a test recently.... With Shell premium I was averaging about 23-24 mpg, city & highway in my C280. I changed to Chevron premium (after reading about the purported benefits of Techron gas...
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2002, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By 767Flyer
David - yes - I did. The part was like a...

David - yes - I did. The part was like a couple bucks, but the labor was about 1/2 hour. It's been a while. But I remember how cheap it was to fix. I got a whole new shifter out of it! It has...
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2002, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By 767Flyer
Hey David - I had mine replaced for about $30. ...

Hey David - I had mine replaced for about $30. It took them about 1/2 hour. piece of cake.
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
I knew I shoudn't have posted anything - I've...

I knew I shoudn't have posted anything - I've tortured you guys enough. Everything you guys have mentioned has been checked and given a clean bill of health. The dealership bodyshop checked the car...
Forum: Tech Help 08-15-2002, 07:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,099
Posted By 767Flyer
Question Transmission question on C280

I had the electronic transmission "brain" replaced on my '97 C280 to the updated software unit - to help with jerking shifts, hard shifts, etc. The dealership told me that the valve body in my car...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2002, 04:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Resolution

Well the shaking problem is solved. It in fact was just one front lower (rear) control arm bushing rotated 25% off where it should be. In just a few months it was showing wear, and the tech said it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 10:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Well, I hope so too. I will know in a few days. ...

Well, I hope so too. I will know in a few days. I noticed over 1600 views of my original post - all over a bushing! Gotta love this site!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 08:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Jim - Yup... I've been through 2...

Thanks Jim - Yup... I've been through 2 independent shops, and 2 dealerships. The ones that found the problem was a dealership. The problem was presented to me a while back, but I was told it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 05:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Well this makes sense to me now. This would also...

Well this makes sense to me now. This would also explain why my other c280's bushings and tires have been destroyed in less than 3-4 months. I know for a fact the shop I used didn't use MB...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Very interesting Steve - I have a couple of...

Very interesting Steve - I have a couple of questions for you....

Just a confirmation - can 1 control arm bushing installed off "center" cause all the shaking, and if so, how far rotated out of...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Problem solved?

Problem solved? Ok guys I have a question. They think they've found my shaking problem - improperly installed lower control arm bushing (1). A couple months ago I had the lower control arm...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 05:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Yes, on the way to the shop my wife followed me -...

Yes, on the way to the shop my wife followed me - in the C280 that works :) We talked to each other on our cell phones - I had her look to see if there was a wheel shaking, or any other obvious...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 02:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Yes, I have spent a lot on this car so far! ...

Yes, I have spent a lot on this car so far! There were many items that the extended warranty did not cover trying to solve this SHAKE. A tranny computer for $600? Out of my pocket, just after the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 01:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Brian, thanks for the input. Funny you should...

Brian, thanks for the input. Funny you should mention.... I tracked down some work acquaintances of mine that have Benzes and asked them were they take their cars. All but one recommended a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 11:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Well I've actually tried the drive-'n-feel test a...

Well I've actually tried the drive-'n-feel test a few times, and the rims stay cool as do the rotors. I'm still leaning towards a suspension or perhaps a tranny type thing. I saw a post on here...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 03:42 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Yeah, I know I'm not the only one. Probably...

Yeah, I know I'm not the only one. Probably sounds like I'm being a whiner. But money is money. Since moving to Florida I've been very disapointed in the quality of the work done on my car. The...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 11:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
The car has only seen highway miles since I've...

The car has only seen highway miles since I've had it. Back and forth on the turnpike to work. That's it. I bought this car used. At the time it had about 37k on it. It drove beautifully for...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 02:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Jim - I think I'm just going to go for it...

Thanks Jim - I think I'm just going to go for it and put new front shocks on. I've read on here about Blisten being the way to go. Also, since everything else is brand new, maybe go for struts as...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks guys - yes Jim, there's something about...

Thanks guys - yes Jim, there's something about lifting the car off the ground and putting it back down. I'm still going to go with Steve B. and check out the shocks/struts and strut mount bolts. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 01:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Ken & Piotr - I did the Ali Al-Chalabi...

Ken & Piotr -

I did the Ali Al-Chalabi caliper road test - drive 15 miles and don't touch the brakes, coast to a stop (without getting killed on Miami's freeways), then get out and feel the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 08:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks for your reply - guess what folks? The...

Thanks for your reply - guess what folks? The problem is back. I've talked with Steve B. about it (thanks Steve), and I'm going to follow a few more angles to this. One constant - when the car...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2002, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By 767Flyer
I had the same "creak" in my '97 C280 - the drag...

I had the same "creak" in my '97 C280 - the drag link and ball joints were replaced and it went away. Cost some bucks though.

Mark E.
Ft. Lauderdale
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2002, 01:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,400
Posted By 767Flyer
Well to help add to the empowering of others in...

Well to help add to the empowering of others in learning about their fine MB automobiles, I will post the conclusion of this 9 month vibration problem! :)

Turns out the mechanics loosened and then...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2002, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,166
Posted By 767Flyer
Brian - after reading your post I have to say...

Brian - after reading your post I have to say that I'm experiencing almost identical problems with my C280. Although they are different cars, your symptoms are virtually the same as mine. My C...
Showing results 1 to 30 of 71
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:01 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page