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Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,295
Posted By PThiringer
98 E320 Sunroof Repair

I am attempting to repair a stuck sunroof on my 1998 E320. I know there are problems with the cable guides on this model. I think I can do the repair for the cable guides, but my immediate problem...
Forum: Tech Help 06-08-2005, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,611
Posted By PThiringer
What guide tubes?

Not sure what you mean by "guide tubes." The cable guides are small plastic parts that can be seen easily when the sunroof is open. You might need to push the roof with your hand to open it up all...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,611
Posted By PThiringer
Do a search

Do a search on this forum for sunroof problems. I bought a 98 E320 that had a similar problem. I was preparing to replace the cable guides (which looked like a pretty simple operation) but didn't...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,208
Posted By PThiringer
Oops, sorry

I got it off of an old post where I found the link. I would have used mine but it doesn't work. At least I couldn't figure it out. I tried to convert it to a euro VIN but I still couldn't get it...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,208
Posted By PThiringer
Talking Try this

Try this:

http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

It's the Mercedes Club of Russia site. If you want to see the kind of results it returns, try this VIN: WDB1260391A527709. Pretty impressive,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,208
Posted By PThiringer
I seem to recall coming across a Russian web site...

I seem to recall coming across a Russian web site :) that had an online MB VIN decoder but it only worked for Euro VINs, which have a different format from U.S. models. I'll see if I can find the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-03-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,272
Posted By PThiringer
Well said, gilwave! I too faced a similar...

Well said, gilwave! I too faced a similar decision recently with my '90 300E. Although I decided to trade it in for a somewhat newer '98 E320 I didn't seriously consider other cars. When folks...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-28-2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,848
Posted By PThiringer
Dave, thanks for the tips, you're probably right...

Dave, thanks for the tips, you're probably right that this will be a bigger job than I think (it usually ends up that way :)) However, I think this rust was caused by hidden body damage, not by...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-27-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,848
Posted By PThiringer
Thanks for your input. Yeah, I figure if I screw...

Thanks for your input. Yeah, I figure if I screw it up bad I can always get the panel repainted. Which is what I would need to do anyway eventually if I let the rust get much worse...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-26-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,848
Posted By PThiringer
W210 1998 E320 Rust Repair

I have some minor rust in the wheel well of my 98 E320. It looks like there might have been some damage from a rock strike or something a while back that and the previous owner didn't get repaired...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,982
Posted By PThiringer
Same story...

My '98 E320 has the exact same problem. It looked just like the photo in the previous post, except the parts look to be in better condition, the plastic looks like new. Like the photo, the end of...
Forum: Tech Help 04-08-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By PThiringer
EBay

I've been perusing eBay as well. True there seem to be some good deals to be had but I'm a bit nervous about buying something I have not personally inspected. And how did you get it home?
Forum: Tech Help 04-06-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By PThiringer
Decision Time - Fix vs. Upgrade

I am considering letting go of my '90 300E after owning it for six years or so. It's really starting to show its age. My mechanic tells me it needs a valve job, and I know I should really put a lot...
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2002, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By PThiringer
Matt-- It's been about a year since my...

Matt--

It's been about a year since my original post. As I recall, I got a complete engine tune-up from a Mercedes mechanic shortly thereafter, which solved the problem completely. Been running...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2001, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By PThiringer
Lately my 1990 300E has been running fine for...

Lately my 1990 300E has been running fine for about 15 minutes, then starting to miss and sputter slightly at low RPMs. When waiting at stoplights, it runs rough and seems about to stall (but it...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 02-13-2001, 11:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,138
Posted By PThiringer
I'll second the earlier recommendation for Silver...

I'll second the earlier recommendation for Silver Star in Vienna. Peter, the owner/manager, is an extremely capable Mercedes master mechanic. They do excellent work.
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2000, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,176
Posted By PThiringer
I am getting an odd sound in my '90 300E. When...

I am getting an odd sound in my '90 300E. When the car is cold, I get a chirp/squeak on each revolution of the wheels. It does not seem to be affected by depressing the brake pedal. After the car...
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-1999, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By PThiringer
When my car is cold, the speedometer jumps around...

When my car is cold, the speedometer jumps around at highway speed. Problem seems to go away when the car warms up. Think the cable is loose?

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Peter S. Thiringer
Vienna,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-1999, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,155
Posted By PThiringer
Good question! I'm very interested in the answers...

Good question! I'm very interested in the answers myself, as I just bought a Topsider to change the oil in my 300E. On a previous post, someone put a link to a research study that says Fram is crap....
Forum: Site Feedback 09-23-1999, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,211
Posted By PThiringer
Very nice, clear instructions... Hmmm... ...

Very nice, clear instructions...

Hmmm... Without running out to check, I think my '90 300E has a filter that's not housed in a separate canister like the one you describe. If I'm right, are...
Forum: Tech Help 09-22-1999, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,363
Posted By PThiringer
My left headlamp wiper has been stuck halfway for...

My left headlamp wiper has been stuck halfway for a couple of months, then I noticed the other day that it was working again! Unfortunately, by the time I parked the car, it had stopped working.
...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-20-1999, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By PThiringer
Where are the air intakes ('90 300E)?

Where are the air intakes ('90 300E)?
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-1999, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By PThiringer
Thanks for the help folks... On closer...

Thanks for the help folks... On closer inspection, I notice that (oops!) it's not working at all! (just the left wiper, that is) It must have just happened because it was working about a week ago. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-1999, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By PThiringer
My headlamp wipers seem to operate properly (when...

My headlamp wipers seem to operate properly (when headlights are on and windshield washer is operating). However, the left wiper does not return to resting position and remains in the middle of the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-20-1999, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By PThiringer
I know you can get a bulb separately from the...

I know you can get a bulb separately from the switch. I think it costs 2 or 3 bucks from the dealer. PartsShop probabaly has them too.
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-18-1999, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By PThiringer
I recently had to get my W124 hood repainted...

I recently had to get my W124 hood repainted (pearl black). There is a faint line on the top of the grille where it looks as if some clearcoat got sprayed on the chrome. It looks like there was...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-13-1999, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,116
Posted By PThiringer
I've just started using Vinylex and have been...

I've just started using Vinylex and have been VERY impressed. It's not greasy at all on non-shiny surfaces, such as the black plastic outside door handles. It turns them from gray to jet black. ...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-03-1999, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By PThiringer
Lee, I'm curious and I value your input. Do...

Lee,

I'm curious and I value your input. Do you agree with the article on this link? Are all silicone-based products harmful to rubber and vinyl? If so, why are there so many of them and why...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-1999, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,157
Posted By PThiringer
I have noticed my tank is empties rather quickly....

I have noticed my tank is empties rather quickly. When refilling it, I saw a slow leak coming from the seal between the tank and what appears to be the headlight washer motor. I gently pulled on...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-01-1999, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,268
Posted By PThiringer
Is it reasonable to expect a body shop paint job...

Is it reasonable to expect a body shop paint job to look nearly as flawless as a factory paint job?

I recently got my 90 pearl-black 300E from the body shop for some front-end repairs. Repairs...
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