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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-10-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By Lenny
Seat Covers

I bought a pair of covers from performance Products last Summer. They were excellent quality and were not difficut to install. These were leather, matched the existing interior color well, and I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-10-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,121
Posted By Lenny
Seat Belt Mech.

The passenger side belt on my 85 380 stopped retracting so removed the plastic panel that covers it and rotated the spring loaded winder which caused it to function properly again. This is probably...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By Lenny
Draining torque Conv. 380SL

Dexron-Mercon III is fine for the olded cars. It doesn't matter which way you turn the converter. MB has a tool that makes this proces easier. One day I'll get one. Be careful about refilling the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,150
Posted By Lenny
Trunk Drainage 107

There is also a drain plug (2) under the battery. You ned to removet bat., bat box and ten you can get at them.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,126
Posted By Lenny
W107 Starter Removal

Just replaced mine. (I have an 85 380). I got to the top allen head with a 1/2" allen head wrench adapter, extention and breaker handle. The most important detail here is to get the allen wrench...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,377
Posted By Lenny
380SL stalling problems at idle

I had a similar problem with my SL. It turned out to be the ICU (I bought an MB ICU - not cheap). This solved the problem. Does your engine hunt at idle (speed up and slow down drastically) and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,252
Posted By Lenny
85 380SL

Another possibility though not likely are the plastic shift linkage bushings. Mine had almost disappeared. If they are both missing (deteriorated to the point of crumbling) you may hav enough lost...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,217
Posted By Lenny
84 380SL

I had a similar problem with my 85 380. Does it stall often at idle? Does the engine surge and then die accompanied by an erratic tach reading? I replaced the ignition control unit (ICU)with fixed...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-05-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 776
Posted By Lenny
85 380SL Modulator Press

Anybody know what the baseline mod. press is for an 85 380SL? I can't get an answer from tech help.
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,029
Posted By Lenny
Fuel Pump Relay

I wouldn't drive the car with out a fuel pump relay. It has built-in saftey features that shut off the fuel pump when engine rpm is not sensed (shuts off fuel supply when engine is off). When you...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 612
Posted By Lenny
FYI 380SL Ignition Problems

A few months ago I asked for some help with a problem I was having with my 85 380SL. It sometimes stumbled under acceleration and would stall at idle. I noticed that when the engine stalled at idle...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By Lenny
85 380SL

Thanks Richard. can I fix the existing tach or am I going to have to buy a new one?
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By Lenny
85 380SL

I didn't get any response from my last attempts so here we go again, I have what I believe to be slippage between 2 and 3 gear under moderate to heavy accel. I am going to try a new modulator. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-07-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 817
Posted By Lenny
85 SL 380

I am getting and shutter from 2nd to third under moderate to hard accel. not all the time though. If I manually shift from 2nd to 3 third no problem. Could this be a modulator or accel down shift...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By Lenny
Fan hitting radiator

I assume you have a visco clutch built into your fan. Check the run out on the blades. Your clutch bearing may be bad.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 681
Posted By Lenny
85 380SL Issues

Two issues:

Unstable idle 500-1000rpm - intermitant when hot

Will buck under heavy accel. between second third - also intermitant

car has 92,100mi.

any ideas? idle speed unit, accel...
Forum: Tech Help 07-18-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By Lenny
84 380SL

Can anyone tell me which auto trans fluid to use in an 84 380SL?
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By Lenny
2003 430S Mirror LEDs

I am getting a bulb malfunction on the left reflector bulbs which is supposedly the mirror LEDs. Does anyone know how to replace these things? The LED array appears to be in one piece of clear...
Forum: Tech Help 04-12-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By Lenny
2003 S430 Airmatic Prob

Alarm "Airmatic stop, car too low" in red came on going around a curve at about 30 miles an hour. Stopped car and observed the car was very low and hit the raised button and it cleared. What are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By Lenny
84 300D Tubo Timing Chain

What is the recommendation for timing chain replacement on the 300D? I have inspected it for stretch and eveything looks OK. On my 88 SEL it was 100K mi. but the 103 engine uses a single row chain.
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By Lenny
ABS Light

Metal particals and dirt around the wheel sensors can cause this prob. If this happens again remove the sensors and clean them.
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,840
Posted By Lenny
Sealant for Timing Chain Cover

The MB dealer in Richmond is also the Toyota dealer. When I went to purchase the MB sealant, I was told that the Toyota sealant was just as good at 1/2 the cost. I used it and never had a problem.
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,231
Posted By Lenny
88 SEL Stalling

I had a similar prob. (used own a 88 126). It turned out to be the fuel management computer.
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By Lenny
91 300 Window Reg

The glass is firmly attached to the lift mechanizim. As someone else has said, I would replace the sector gear. I have done it. It is not to difficult. Your up limit switch probably caused the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2009, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By Lenny
91 300 Off Idle Hesitation

I had a similar prob. with my 88 300SEL. I was able to adjust the mixture screw in the flowmeter (trial and error) which eliminated this prob. I know you should have it done at a shop using an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2009, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Lenny
84 300D Turbo

Is anyone familiar with the small timing chain idler sprocket located above the injector pump sprocket. It is my understanding that this is used to drive a hyd. pump on the S class. This sprocket...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By Lenny
84 300 D Turbo Flex Plate Replacement

Any advice on removing the trans. in the process of replacing the flex plate?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By Lenny
84 300D noise

Thanks for you help. How can I determine if the source of the noise is the flex plate short of pulling the trans? The MB manual states that I will need an angle position indicator to finish off...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By Lenny
84 300D - Noise

I get a low mechanical noise in the engine when cold. It has 130,000mi. I have eliminated the belt driven accessories, timing chain etc. Any ideas?

L. Lipscomb
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By Lenny
126 trans prob.

Check the exhaust line in the area between and the cat. conv. The clearance between this line and the bell housing is very close and may have changed for the worse after you replaced the mounts.
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