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Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,942
Posted By JDDrewer
I ended up having to drill the tumbler out of my...

I ended up having to drill the tumbler out of my 89 300SE. If you end up going that route, it is a pain but you can do it. If you need detailed instructions, let me know and I'll send them to you....
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By JDDrewer
Ok... removing the rotors on the front of my...

Ok... removing the rotors on the front of my 560SEL was the single hardest thing that I have done. What a pain. When I got them off and took them in to get turned, they told me they couldnt turn...
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By JDDrewer
Cool Further Help Needed - Belts

Thank you to all of you who walked me through the frozen ignition, starter, and brakes on the 300SE and the brakes on the 560SEL. Finished the work this weekend. Now I need help on further work on...
Forum: Tech Help 07-26-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By JDDrewer
Cool Frustrated!! Help on a 1987 560SEL

Ok... I'm stumped... I've been chasing a lower speed brake squeal forever. I've put on new calipers, high end brake pads, anti-squeal gunk, and all new harware. Steal squeals. Driving me crazy. ...
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By JDDrewer
Smile 89 300SE Finished!! Finally!!

My wife's 300SE has been in our garage for the last month. Had started having problems with the key-tumbler, getting really hard to turn the key. After she parked in the garage, I went out to do...
Forum: Tech Help 06-26-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By JDDrewer
Angry Help on 560SEL

I spent all day trying to locate what I thought had to be a gas leak, due to the horrible gas mileage and the smell of fuel when I first started it. Nothing. As I crawled underneath it and shut it...
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By JDDrewer
duh

Sorry... this is on a 1987 560SEL
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By JDDrewer
Thumbs down Help with 560SEL gas leak?

Hey guys... anyone have any suggestions on tracing a pretty big gas leak? When the motor is first started you can definately smell the gas, heavy. This has to be a major leak, because I'm only...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By JDDrewer
Is there a schematic anywhere that I can follow...

Is there a schematic anywhere that I can follow to where the rubber hoses are? I'm pretty new to this....
Thanks for your help...
Forum: Tech Help 06-13-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By JDDrewer
Gas Hog Help!!

Ok guys, the work on the 300SE is still going on, but I've got a new problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. I have a 1987 560SEL. Because of the V8, it normally eats gas, but just recently it...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By JDDrewer
oh, and Junqueyard, I'm going to order the pick...

oh, and Junqueyard,
I'm going to order the pick tools from ZDmac tomorrow, but from what I understand, you have to be able to turn the key to the number one position to get the protective cover to...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By JDDrewer
ok guys and gals.... I finally got the key to...

ok guys and gals....
I finally got the key to go in all the way, but can't turn it. The steering wheel is locked and no matter what I do I cant seem to unlock it to be able to turn the key, or...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By JDDrewer
Help on "key area"

Someone tried to steal our 300SE by jamming a screwdriver into the area where you insert your key. Now we cant even get the key to go in. How do I go about removing and replacing this part?
Any...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By JDDrewer
Yes, the tumbler inside the car, where you insert...

Yes, the tumbler inside the car, where you insert the key. Do you know what the tool is called to disengage the tabs and where I can get it?
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By JDDrewer
Thumbs down Electronic Ignition 1989 300SE

Can somebody give me directions on removing and replacing the electronic ignition on a 1989 300SE? Somebody tried to steal it by pounding a screwdriver into the key part and now the key wont even go...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By JDDrewer
stupidity reigns

Yes, I had installed new pads. When I bought the anti-squeal spray the guy at the parts store told me to spray it directly on the discs. After I did that and test drove it, it was shuddering like...
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By JDDrewer
It wasn't doing this until after I sprayed it...

It wasn't doing this until after I sprayed it with anti-squeal. If it was the coating on the brake pad, wouldn't it have done this before I sprayed the discs?
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By JDDrewer
help!! brake problem 87 560SEL

I just did a brake pad job on all four wheels of my 560SEL. When I test drove it, it squealed like crazy. So I sprayed all four discs with anti-squeal. Now when I hit the brakes, the whole front end...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
Question Dave;

Can you send me that link again that you sent in your PM?? I accidentally deleted it. Thanks,
JD:rolleyes:
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-13-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By JDDrewer
If you can't manually pull the mast up while the...

If you can't manually pull the mast up while the car is on and the radio is playing (play with the antennae switch on your dashboard too), first check the fuse (the fuse box is located under the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,737
Posted By JDDrewer
Smile brake pad repair

Make sure that you spray you disc librally with anti-squeal while you have the wheel off. Spray both sides of it, making sure you turn the disc to make sure that you spray the part that is under the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
ElRojo and Randy; I think that the idle control...

ElRojo and Randy; I think that the idle control unit is the next thing to occupy my day off with. Is it under the passenger side toeboard on a 87 SEL. Also, my wife drives a 89 300SE. Would her...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
Gilly: Thanks. I checked and the linkage doesn't...

Gilly: Thanks. I checked and the linkage doesn't look like it's been messed with, but I don't know enough to tell definatively whether somone did or not.
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2009, 12:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
????

Gilly;
I didn't understand your last post. Linkage? The only thing I unplugged was the plug into the vacuum control module.
JD
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
unplugged it. idle ran up around 2000. plugged...

unplugged it. idle ran up around 2000. plugged it in. came back down. checked the ovp fuse. it was good. what should I be looking at next? I feel like I've been throwing parts at this thing and...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By JDDrewer
I too own a 87 560SEL. If all you are going to...

I too own a 87 560SEL. If all you are going to have to do is replace the pads (inspect the disc to make sure), replacing the rear brakes is a very simple process. If it's just a pads problem, send...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By JDDrewer
I just replaced the idle control valve on my 87...

I just replaced the idle control valve on my 87 560SEL. Got rid of the rough idle, but now it is idling high. Idle control unit,(passenger side, under carpet, toe area, is my next culprit. You...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,573
Posted By JDDrewer
Question Thanks.. I already changed the idle control...

Thanks.. I already changed the idle control valve, thinking that was the problem. Where is the idle control unit and how can I test if it is working (I have a multimeter).
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,573
Posted By JDDrewer
Question idle control vavle - 1987 560SEL

Does a 1987 560SEL have an idle control valve? If so, where is it and what does it look like? The car doesn't run rough or anything, just idles around 1400 when in park and even higher once it...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By JDDrewer
And is there a way to test it while it's on the...

And is there a way to test it while it's on the car? If so, step by step directions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!
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