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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Figured it out! Thanks for your suggestions. ...

Figured it out! Thanks for your suggestions.

I had mistakenly routed the airbag wire behind the new turn stalk plastic instead of through it. So the turn stalk mount was sitting higher than...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@Junkman, good protocol, thank you . I'm going to...

@Junkman, good protocol, thank you . I'm going to check @97 sL320 first, then that.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@97 SL320 Oh, that's a great idea. I ran the new...

@97 SL320 Oh, that's a great idea. I ran the new cables for the turn signal (and undid and redid the cables for airbag), and it is possible one of them is catching. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
I've been remembering there was a Wheeler Dealers...

I've been remembering there was a Wheeler Dealers episode where Ed works on a 230E and I think replaced the steering box - he looked exhausted after doing it, although that was on a different engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
I love mine, has been excellent and well designed...

I love mine, has been excellent and well designed -you can see my maintenance history if you search past posts.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Heavy Steering after turning wheel with car off?

I have a 1989 Mercedes 190D with 95k miles.

I was replacing the turn stalk, and had the car off (to remove airbag), and needed to straighten the wheel, with the car on the ground. So I put some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Thanks team, will check and report back!

Thanks team, will check and report back!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Directionals Out?

I have an intermittent failure of the directionals. Has happened twice so far.

Hazards work (and show up in dash cluster) during the failure.
Other stalk functions work (brights, wipers) work...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-28-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
They have been sold, sorry! Best of luck with the...

They have been sold, sorry! Best of luck with the 300d.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
oh, that is kind of brilliant. I took both front...

oh, that is kind of brilliant. I took both front brake shields off last year, because they were so rusted, and the indices on the hubs are in poor shape.

Is there an ABS fuse or relay I could...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
OK, @kuene I found the trans vacuum line going to...

OK, @kuene I found the trans vacuum line going to the rear of the trans (sorry, the earlier one was the electrical connection). Here are some pictures. Nothing obviously wrong, although there was a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
For interest, the system was updated to R134a in...

For interest, the system was updated to R134a in 1997, and got a new compressor in 2016.

I presume there is no possibility this is an electrical error at this stage? I had replaced a relay for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
OK, so I'll order a UV light - there was dye put...

OK, so I'll order a UV light - there was dye put in last time I had the car filled (2 years ago, 5k miles)

If I'm going to open the AC system up at this point, any reason to have a shop evacuate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
OK, gauges went on this morning. Showed...

OK, gauges went on this morning. Showed absolutely no pressure, BUT compressor still not coming on.

To verify the procedure :
- I connected manifold lines to quick disconnects and manifold set....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@vstech, I checked the four bolts that hold on...

@vstech, I checked the four bolts that hold on the lower control arms today. I added a little extra torque to them - they were tight, but not as tight as I would hav expected. I don't think that was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Images of trans line

Images of trans line
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@Kuene, are you referring to the driver's side...

@Kuene, are you referring to the driver's side line that goes in midway down the transmission (which has a yellow quick disconnect and is two separate lines encased in a plastic harness)? I didn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@kuene working on it this morning, appreciate the...

@kuene working on it this morning, appreciate the suggestion!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
@vstech Thunk happens while applying pedal. If I...

@vstech Thunk happens while applying pedal. If I spent 10 seconds slowing from 20mph to 0mph, the thunk comes up through the pedal at about the 9th second mark. Before the car rocks back and you come...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
OK, gauges have been ordered and are en route. ...

OK, gauges have been ordered and are en route.

I put the AC on with the car in the garage and shot this video. It is difficult to shoot in there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ui7-KtopyE

I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-19-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Located in Boston, MA

Located in Boston, MA
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-19-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Mercedes Rims and Hubcaps 15x6.0 $100

Four Mercedes Rims and Hubcaps.

The sizing is 15in x 6.0. Part number 2014001202. They came from my W201 / 190E, but I believe these can also be fitted on others such as the W124 / 300E.

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
WYIN : AC Components to Replace?

I'm not getting any cold A/C at the moment, so I'm planning to do some diagnostic work.

Last time I had it filled at a shop, they said "high side a little too high, low side a little too high"....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Not sure, can you tell me what that is? The...

Not sure, can you tell me what that is? The steering rack has an idler arm (a separate hardmount) and an associated damper to make the steering feel smooth.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
OK, I have some test results. - It is not...

OK, I have some test results.

- It is not the caliper bolts.
- It is not a brake pad. I remove all of them and checked.
- I shook the (new) ball joints, and don't believe this is the source. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Thanks for the ongoing suggestions! I have...

Thanks for the ongoing suggestions!

I have checked the caliper carrier bolts - that was my "4 corners" bullet above.

Will pull pads on all four corners next to see optimusprime's hypothesis. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Here's my update so far. - I checked, then...

Here's my update so far.

- I checked, then loosened and re-tightened the caliper bolts on all four corners. I could not find a loose bolt.

- I have not yet checked for brake pad material that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Thanks - will report back

Thanks - will report back
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,079
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Mystery : 1 Thunk from Brakes When Almost Stopped

Hi Peach Parts

I've been mystified by a braking phenomena I haven't been able to solve on my 1989 190D with 96k miles.

When I am slowing down, about 2-4 feet before the final stop (i.e. going...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 634
Posted By bruce.g.cameron
Worked like a charm. I replaced the belt and...

Worked like a charm. I replaced the belt and idler and squeak is done - engine sounds much quieter. Thanks to all for your help.
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