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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-17-2010, 02:56 PM
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Views: 1,396
Posted By ardenmd
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-17-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,396
Posted By ardenmd
Photos

It's a parts car, but here are the photos
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2010, 11:42 AM
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Views: 786
Posted By ardenmd
Selling my 1972 280 SEL 4.5L

Please check out this parts car I'm selling:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2382921#post2382921
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-15-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,396
Posted By ardenmd
New parts on this car:

New Starter
New Fuel Pump
New Alternator
Refurbished Speedometer
Refurbished Radio
New Coil and Resistors
Recored Radiator
Cleaned and sealed Gas Tank
All new rubber under the hood
New Brake...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-13-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,396
Posted By ardenmd
For sale 1972 280 SEL 4.5L parts car

Tried restoring this car, but have given up. Want to sell this thing ASAP. Lots of new parts and refurbished stuff to be had. Car is in Los Angeles.
Asking $750 obo
Thanks, Jamie
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-01-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By ardenmd
it is 4.5 L

I do have the 4.5 L M117 engine. The line from the temp gauge is a thin metal braided line with rubber insulation on the outside, which i'm pretty sure is the capillary tube filled with mercury I've...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-01-2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By ardenmd
w108 temp gauge help

I'm in the process of taking apart the dash on my 280 SEL, and I'm having some trouble getting the gauge cluster out. I've read all the posts about the engine temp gauge and the capillary tube...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By ardenmd
clogged heater return pipe

Unfortunately, the pipe that runs from the heater core and transports coolant back to the water pump is clogged on my '72 280 SEL. While changing out the heater hoses, i wanted to make sure the pipe...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,477
Posted By ardenmd
W108 electrical help

I'm trying to fix all the electrical issues I'm having with '72 280 SEL and need some help finding things.
#1 - Radio doesn't turn on, is there a fuse box in the engine compartment for it and where...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-25-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By ardenmd
Water pump turns into sprinkler!

I had an interesting experience today. Finished up replacing the transmission cooler hoses on my '72 280 SEL 4.5 and had my head stuck under the hood while readjusting the idle, and all of a sudden...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-07-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,885
Posted By ardenmd
New Auxiliary Air Valve on M117

Pulled my AAV yesterday and figured out why my idle has been so erratic, the piston inside seems to be stuck wide open, doesn't even budge when submerged in boiling hot water. So was wondering if...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By ardenmd
Possibly Clutch?

Braking or not braking doesn't seem to affect the noise. It is definitely coming from the transmission, when stopped and still in gear only. Again, no noise at first when driving, but after about 15...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By ardenmd
Transmission Whining at idle

Finally got the 280SEL 4.5 up and running pretty good, but now I'm having issues with the transmission. Performed tranny fluid change with new filter and seals. The A/T switches gears well, no...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By ardenmd
Size for Idle Air Hoses on M117

Trying to replace the rubber hoses that go between the throttle body/ idle air hoses and to the auxiliary air valve/ air distributor. I've looked on allpartsexpress and fastlane, but no dice. Can...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-24-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ardenmd
How does rear suspension work?

How exactly does the rear suspension work? You have vertical springs on both sides, shocks on both sides, but then you have the horizontal hydraulic compensator? The rear end is really sagging, is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ardenmd
Should replace all rubber parts?

Correct me if I'm wrong, so there are two front motor mounts on the engine and a rear mount on the transmission, right? How much difficulty replacing those three? Also, is there some kind of engine...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By ardenmd
M117 Engine Sitting too low?

I have a 1972 280 SEL 4.5 with M117 engine, was replacing all the belts the other day and when trying to put the A/C belt on, noticed that the A/C pulley is resting against what looks like the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By ardenmd
Sure enough!

Yeah, i overfilled it! Although it was much easier getting under there with the car jacked up! About half a quart came out when I pulled the fill plug, of course. Sometimes I don't understand MB,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By ardenmd
Time vs. Money

I had the same dilemma when I first got my w108, decided to take the car to a mechanic because I didn't know what I was doing. Three weeks and $1000 later, and all the guy did was put in a new fuel...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-15-2009, 01:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By ardenmd
Just changed my differential gear oil

I just changed out my differential oil today, on my '72 280 SEL. It holds about 2.5 quarts of gear oil, I think I used 85W-90 and had about half of the third quart leftover afterwards. Geez, that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-01-2009, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By ardenmd
yes

There is a three sided box that is covering my fuel pump and filter on my '72 280 SEL. It's open facing towards the back. There should be three screw sticking down from the undercarriage that the box...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-01-2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
Red face Update on 280 SEL

Here's an update as to how the car is doing:
After changing out the alternator for a new one, the starter officially died, so I had to go ahead and replace that. What a ***** to loosen that top...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-21-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,871
Posted By ardenmd
Similar Issue

Just pulled my distributor for the first time, and noticed that the green wire from the condenser has been cut previously. Not sure if it was accidental or intentional, but after reading this post,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-18-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
Stumped!

Ok, so I put a new alternator in the car and, like before, the car runs great at first, so I decide to drive it around the neighborhood. At first, lots of power, and then gradually the power steadily...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-17-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By ardenmd
Removing alternator pulley on m117

How do I remove the alternator pulley and fan from my m117 alternator? I've removed the alternator from the car already, but now there is no way to stop the pulley from spinning when I try to loosen...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-16-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
How to remove alternator fan?

Does anyone know how to remove the fan blade off the front of the alternator? I have the right socket (23mm) but the pulley only spins when I try to loosen the nut. This is the only thing keeping me...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-15-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
Major breakthrough!

Thanks Tomguy!

Well, it turns out that the alternator is the main problem here. My alternator is dead and I realized today that it wasn't that the engine got warm and started to run badly, but...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-14-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
New injectors, new problems!

Ok, so finally put the injection system back in the car today with all Bosch injectors, new fuel lines, new pintle caps and seals. Apparently the starter isn't shot on the thing, just needed more...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
Beck Arnley Fuel Injectors

I went the cheap route and bought fuel injectors from Beck Arnley instead of the $150 Bosch injectors :confused: Not sure if I did the right thing. Has anyone tried these out? I was able to salvage 5...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-09-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,202
Posted By ardenmd
Fuel injector rehab

bwostosh, Definitely! Let me know how much and maybe I can pay you through paypal or something. I can give you my address if you give me your email. Thanks!

I pulled the fuel rail and have removed...
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