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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-27-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,900
Posted By BJaltima
lynns.....2000 SL500....shake at...

lynns.....2000 SL500....shake at idle......pulleys replaced (including Harmonic Balancer today)..... motor mounts and plugs replaced. I don't see it being a coil pack without it throwing a code. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2010, 02:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,424
Posted By BJaltima
Yes and after you clear it, go directly to the...

Yes and after you clear it, go directly to the smog place before it comes back. I had to do this when I bought my 400e. Previous owner had put cheap gas in it. Cleared it and 9 months later, still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,176
Posted By BJaltima
So glad I found this. I put fuel system cleaner...

So glad I found this. I put fuel system cleaner in my tank a few days ago, for the first time since I've owned the car. Well last night, when my tank got to 1/4 full, the needle started bouncing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-19-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 855
Posted By BJaltima
What color was your car and would that fuel pump...

What color was your car and would that fuel pump work for a '77 450sl? Where are you located?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-19-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By BJaltima
Thanks for the responses. I got the headrest off...

Thanks for the responses. I got the headrest off by taking off the top, standing over the seat, planting my feet firmly and yanking repeatedly. LoL. It came off, finally. The seat was already...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-17-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By BJaltima
'77 450SL issues

Recently acquired a '77 450sl with some issues. It had been sitting for about 10 years. Now that we got her up and running, there are a few issues. One is the tach and clock. They are intermittently...
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,644
Posted By BJaltima
pics pics pics :)

pics pics pics :)
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By BJaltima
Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By BJaltima
I'd love a 90l tank in my 4ooE. Hmm...

I'd love a 90l tank in my 4ooE. Hmm...
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,714
Posted By BJaltima
That's what must be making my odd (cold start-up)...

That's what must be making my odd (cold start-up) noise. Where is it positioned on the 4.2 liter V8?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Posted By BJaltima
kinda late response but I drove an '81 300d a few...

kinda late response but I drove an '81 300d a few weeks ago that had 1.2 MILLION miles on it. No joke. It shook like crazy but it drove on the street and freeway just fine.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-12-2010, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,487
Posted By BJaltima
Sorry to ask, but just got a '77 450sl and will...

Sorry to ask, but just got a '77 450sl and will be wanting to change the fluids......how much tranny fluid is required to refill when you've also drained the torque converter? Thank you. :)
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By BJaltima
Cool. We should start a Mercedes club, haha.

Cool. We should start a Mercedes club, haha.
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By BJaltima
Why not go for the 500? ;)

Why not go for the 500? ;)
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By BJaltima
Finally some good pics of my 4ooE

Finally got some good pics of my recent purchase.....'93 4ooE......lovin' it so far.
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs096.snc3/16341_236329965872_661125872_4609432_7513510_n.jpg...
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2009, 01:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,187
Posted By BJaltima
Looks very nice. I looked at three 190e's, all...

Looks very nice. I looked at three 190e's, all 2.6 liters, and one 420sel before I found my 400e. I'm glad that all the 190's I looked at were in crap condition and the 420sel wasn't in the best...
Forum: Tech Help 11-30-2009, 01:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,084
Posted By BJaltima
Ok, what is it with crazy idles? Mine is hanging...

Ok, what is it with crazy idles? Mine is hanging out around 1000 lately when the car's in neutral or park. At random times it will creep up like I was hitting the gas and I have to step on the gas...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 112,371
Posted By BJaltima
1993 Mercedes 400e - bought a week ago for $1500...

1993 Mercedes 400e - bought a week ago for $1500 - approx. 160k miles - small p/s fluid leak @ the pump and needed a steering damper - still needs an odometer and alignment - in almost perfect...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
Mine was actually similar, but it was a steering...

Mine was actually similar, but it was a steering damper that was bent and causing the noise.
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
Tweaking something else is what I'm worried about...

Tweaking something else is what I'm worried about as well. I'll find out when I get an alignment.

Good to know about the transmissions.
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
He said it was just in need of alignment. I just...

He said it was just in need of alignment. I just thought it was odd that one side was so bad and the others were wearing evenly. I already knew I'd need an alignment. I hope that's actually the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
Thanks Sam. I looked up some euro-spec ones. ...

Thanks Sam. I looked up some euro-spec ones. They are very nice. I will invest in some when I have some extra money. I'll also be putting on the oem 94-95 side markers. I plan to keep this car...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
Thank you all for your help. I cleared the codes...

Thank you all for your help. I cleared the codes this morning, as said in my previous post. Then immediately went to smog it and it passed, but had I been off by one point, I wouldn't have. ...
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
I'll be putting the car on the lift in an hour or...

I'll be putting the car on the lift in an hour or so to see what's going on under there.

As for the VDO, I'm not quite ready or sure of myself with working on the small, important stuff like...
Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
hmm...drive shaft issues....that scares me. ...

hmm...drive shaft issues....that scares me. However, the crazy vibration (shaking) is coming from the left front wheel. I imagine there's some other minor vibration going on, but the tires haven't...
Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
Well I'll be balancing/rotating the tires...

Well I'll be balancing/rotating the tires tomorrow, as well as cleaning my brake parts and checking on the brake sensors. All this I'll do at school. We don't have an alignment system so I'd have...
Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,440
Posted By BJaltima
First Mercedes - 400E - Need some assistance, please.

Hello there. I just bought a '93 400E on Sunday. It has approx. 160k miles on it. I'm very happy with it, as it is in great condition. There are a few problems with it though.

1. Suspension:...
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