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Diesel Discussion
05-11-2010, 08:01 PM
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Fifth Annual Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together-Saturday, June 5, 2010
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dhjenkins
I'm definately going to try!! Just need to fix...
I'm definately going to try!! Just need to fix the A/C, replace the front suspension, do a little engine work, a little interior restoration and do a complete detail on the outside...
In six...
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Tech Help
02-05-2010, 02:14 PM
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Could this be the throttle body?
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dhjenkins
Mechanically, the throttle is just a glorified...
Mechanically, the throttle is just a glorified butterfly valve. The throttle position sensor could cause symptoms similar to that, but wouldn't cause the cycling you describe (assuming your foot...
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Tech Help
02-05-2010, 01:53 PM
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Any 24V alternator I can bolt on to a w126 MBZ?
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dhjenkins
Bearing that in mind, it might be...
Bearing that in mind, it might be easier/faster/cheaper to take a regular w126 alternator to an alternator shop and have them convert it to 24V rather than having to mess with new pulleys & brackets.
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Tech Help
02-01-2010, 07:23 PM
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good information (maybe)
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dhjenkins
There's a lot of hoopla surrounding Zinc, ZDDP,...
There's a lot of hoopla surrounding Zinc, ZDDP, etc... especially when it comes to breaking in new (non-stock) flat-tappet motors.
You can either take a class from a triboligist like Kevin...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-31-2010, 09:45 PM
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FS: parts off of 2 w126 gassers
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dhjenkins
The wheels on the silver one - what size are...
The wheels on the silver one - what size are they?
Exactly how far do you travel in TN?
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Tech Help
01-30-2010, 04:07 AM
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window fuse keeps blowing! 4 fuses in less than 5 miutes
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dhjenkins
You should apply direct voltage to the window...
You should apply direct voltage to the window motor and check the amp draw. That'll tell you if it's the motor or the switches/wiring/etc...
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Tech Help
01-30-2010, 04:03 AM
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Caps & rotors & wires ooo-my
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dhjenkins
Assuming you use a dremel with a wire brush to...
Assuming you use a dremel with a wire brush to clean the plugs, you can do the same thing to the cap. My cap's resistance from contact to plug connector was over 10K ohms before I cleaned them off -...
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Tech Help
01-28-2010, 07:14 PM
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Caps & rotors & wires ooo-my
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dhjenkins
Whoops...
Whoops...
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Tech Help
01-21-2010, 05:40 PM
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a conundrum
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dhjenkins
Just out of curiosity, has she driven yours?
Just out of curiosity, has she driven yours?
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-21-2010, 09:01 AM
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Parting out 1983 240d
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dhjenkins
What color interior and what type of wheels?
What color interior and what type of wheels?
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-20-2010, 03:01 PM
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FS: parts off of a 1982 300SD
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dhjenkins
Is palamino the same as java? Mine's a...
Is palamino the same as java? Mine's a graymarket so I'm wondering if they just called the same color two different things...
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Tech Help
01-19-2010, 08:42 PM
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85 380SE No Start
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dhjenkins
How cold is it there? Have you tried...
How cold is it there? Have you tried starting/idling with starting fluid (remove fuel pump relay first).
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-18-2010, 10:45 PM
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Parting out '87 300E
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761
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dhjenkins
What color interior? What kind of wheels?
What color interior? What kind of wheels?
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-16-2010, 12:15 PM
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FS-set of 4 16" 15 hole wheels from 1990 SL-mint cond
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dhjenkins
No, actually I'm trying to figure out what wheels...
No, actually I'm trying to figure out what wheels I want on my '85 SEL and how the ride/handling is with a 16" wheel.
I'd prefer monoblocks, but those seem to be pretty hard to find, and since my...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-14-2010, 04:48 PM
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Need leather light brown driver armrest W126
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dhjenkins
Bumpity bump bump. Unless someone has a...
Bumpity bump bump.
Unless someone has a white one that I can dye light brown...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-14-2010, 04:45 PM
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FS-set of 4 16" 15 hole wheels from 1990 SL-mint cond
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dhjenkins
Signut - out of curiosity, what are you putting...
Signut - out of curiosity, what are you putting these on?
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Tech Help
01-08-2010, 02:28 PM
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car wont crank
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dhjenkins
Disconnect the starter and turn the key to start....
Disconnect the starter and turn the key to start. If all your lights still go out, the problem is not your starter.
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Tech Help
01-08-2010, 02:12 PM
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Oil leaks are driving my crazy
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dhjenkins
Run the engine with the oil filler cap off. If...
Run the engine with the oil filler cap off. If it blows out like a leaf blower, you could either have piston blow-by (not likely due to compression readings) or PCV system issues.
An...
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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Very Bad Running 300E
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dhjenkins
When you pull the line that come from the bottom...
When you pull the line that come from the bottom of the tank (with the gas cap off), does the gas gush out or dribble?
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-06-2010, 02:20 PM
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14
107 Euro Headlight Reflectors Refinished Very Well - WITH TAPE!!! (long)
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dhjenkins
You can get alot lore more shine and a do a lot...
You can get alot lore more shine and a do a lot less work with a quality tape from Tyco or Nashua. I use some at work for HVAC ducting that's so thin it actually stretches slightly to conform to...
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:25 AM
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gas smell
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dhjenkins
No puddle does not equal no leak as fuel...
No puddle does not equal no leak as fuel evaporates quickly.
Recheck your fittings & hoses. Apply some yellow teflon tape just in case.
If your rubber hoses are hard, replace them.
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:19 AM
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90 300e Warm Start Gremlin
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887
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dhjenkins
While engine is warm & off, rule out fuel bleed...
While engine is warm & off, rule out fuel bleed off by cycling ignition switch to on (for 2 seconds) and off 5 times to "prime" fuel system. Attempt to start. No start likely means no fuel bleed...
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:14 AM
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Crank Crank Crank won't fire
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1,491
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dhjenkins
Spraying starting fluid into the filter won't do...
Spraying starting fluid into the filter won't do any good.
Remove the fuel pump relay & air filter housing. Push down on the air flow sensor plate (big round thing) and from about 12" away spray...
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:10 AM
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7
Cold won't start - heater starts
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909
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dhjenkins
Check the basics - air, fuel & spark.
Check the basics - air, fuel & spark.
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:07 AM
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10
Stumbling, lights dimming/brightening, etc.
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920
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dhjenkins
Take your DVOM and set it to AC and connect to a...
Take your DVOM and set it to AC and connect to a good ground and the positive side connection from the battery. Start and idle the vehicle. If you get anything more than 50mV (.05V), replace the...
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Tech Help
01-06-2010, 09:01 AM
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8
New battery, now no blower
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934
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dhjenkins
It may be a PITA, but at least it's under...
It may be a PITA, but at least it's under warranty...
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Tech Help
01-05-2010, 12:11 PM
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9
Help Please, 1988 420sel keeps dying
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1,061
Posted By
dhjenkins
Unplug the fuel pump relay and see if it'll...
Unplug the fuel pump relay and see if it'll start/idle on starting fluid alone (you'll have to push open the air sensor plate). If not, it's probably not a fuel issue.
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Tech Help
01-05-2010, 12:09 PM
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11
What will running hot do?
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1,082
Posted By
dhjenkins
120C isn't really super hot, though it's hot...
120C isn't really super hot, though it's hot enough. What color is the coolant? Do all the fans work?
Sounds more like a head issue. Do you get hot air out of the climate control system? When...
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Tech Help
01-04-2010, 01:35 PM
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27
When testing the Duty cycle, why do I get 50% when koeo
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4,128
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dhjenkins
Yes.
Yes.
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Tech Help
01-04-2010, 01:32 PM
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9
Help Please, 1988 420sel keeps dying
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1,061
Posted By
dhjenkins
Got enough gas? Will it die even if the...
Got enough gas?
Will it die even if the throttle is depressed?
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