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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 11-12-2005, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By EricKadison
Solution

Thank you all. Here are some results:

1. No matter how I turned the wheel or bounced the fender, I could not see bumping the wheel against the bumper. But it must have been happening.

2. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-26-2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By EricKadison
Thanks, Manny, for your reply. I agree that the...

Thanks, Manny, for your reply. I agree that the wheel is not moving forward -- it is constrained by the suspension -- and it can get below the bumper on sharp bumps. But I can't see how the a part...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-26-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By EricKadison
Exclamation 215 tires rubbing on a 124

I found a good deal on 16 x 7.5 wheels for my 95 E320 (W124). Rial wheels, Mercedes look-alike, with 35mm offset. The dealer really, reallly believes that 215/55-16 fits on this car. So I bought a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-07-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,203
Posted By EricKadison
Wheels on "new" 95 E320

:)
Found a nice deal on a spanking new, 10 year old car! An E320 with just 72k mi. Very clean shape, well cared for. Looks like the head gasket and wiring harness have already been replaced...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By EricKadison
Hi all, In my case, after getting some advice...

Hi all,
In my case, after getting some advice on this forum, I had two other mechanics do a leak down test. One of the mechanics was a name from the comments here, and one is someone I've known for...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2004, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By EricKadison
Thanks, Mark. I'll look up Junior at MBWorks. ...

Thanks, Mark. I'll look up Junior at MBWorks.

But I'll ask again, what could cause a valve to burn in a very short time and with no early indications? Could it have been related to gas? 104...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2004, 08:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,441
Posted By EricKadison
I'll list my 3 cars: 93 300E 2.8: No rattles...

I'll list my 3 cars:
93 300E 2.8: No rattles at all: 10
92 400E: One intermittant rattle in dashboard where I had a cell phone mount installed: 9
83 300SD: Lots of rattles. It seems to me the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2004, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By EricKadison
Thanks. Unfortunately, Enrique is over a 90...

Thanks.

Unfortunately, Enrique is over a 90 minute drive from here. But there are other shops.

Mark: thanks for the comment on the leak test. The shop is a Mercedes-only shop in Mission...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2004, 12:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By EricKadison
Angry 93 300E 2.8 Burned Valve??

Hi all,
My 93 300E 2.8 (M104) has 152k mi on it. It started running really roughly in the last 8-10 days -- hard starting, rough idle, coughing during acceleration. My mechanic, an independent who...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-18-2003, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By EricKadison
My response was in error. My 300SD has 205/70-14...

My response was in error. My 300SD has 205/70-14 tires on 14" wheels. The issue to which I was responding was that the books seem to think our cars have 195 size tires when all the ones I've seen...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-12-2003, 02:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By EricKadison
My 83 300SD also has 205/70-15 tires. When I...

My 83 300SD also has 205/70-15 tires. When I noticed that other records say the standard size for this car should be 195/70-15, I started looking at others on the road. All the 300SDs I've found...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2003, 03:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By EricKadison
Re: 92 400E

Once again. It just occured to me to ask where the freon leaks are. We've all assumed it's in passenger compartment and pointed at the evaporator. If the leak is in the engine compartment, it...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2003, 03:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By EricKadison
Re: 92 400E

I've heard numbers like USD 1500 for evaporator replacement. Problem is that its in the lowest bowels behind the dashboard -- big expense is getting there and putting it all back together again.
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By EricKadison
Thumbs up I don't think its the duty of a Smog inspector to...

I don't think its the duty of a Smog inspector to disconnect the wheel sensors. So I looked for another inspection station and found the answer:

In California, cars with slip or traction control...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2002, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By EricKadison
1992 400E Disable ASR

How can I disable the ASR on my 92 400E? California smog test requires running the car on a dynamometer. When I brought it in yesterday, the tech could not get it to work because the ASR kept...
Forum: Tech Help 11-02-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By EricKadison
Thank you, both. I bought the car yesterday. ...

Thank you, both. I bought the car yesterday. Don't think it has had the chain/rails replaced yet. And I think it will need motor mounts soon. But it cost USD 10,000. So I'll deal with those...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2002, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By EricKadison
Question Thoughts on 92 400E?

Hi all,

I've got the opportunity to buy a 92 400E with 108k mi here in S. Cal. The car has been well cared for by the owner. All service by Fletcher Jones MB. He spent a lot of $ on lots of...
Forum: Tech Help 03-25-2002, 03:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,197
Posted By EricKadison
David, My mechanic in Newport is Strasse...

David,

My mechanic in Newport is Strasse Automotive at 629 Ohms Way. They're actually on the Costa Mesa side of the border -- near Hoag Hospital. It's a small shop with 3 mechanics including...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2002, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,197
Posted By EricKadison
Paul, I'd be happy to come to the next...

Paul,

I'd be happy to come to the next meeting. John and I have talked about meeting, but never got it together to do so. Keep me posted.

I know of his mechanic, but it's not close for me...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2002, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,197
Posted By EricKadison
Paul, Thanks for the suggestion on the hot...

Paul,

Thanks for the suggestion on the hot inlet pipe. I'll have this checked out when I bring my car in for the next service next week.

I've not given up on bringing my gas mileage back up. ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2002, 01:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,197
Posted By EricKadison
Paul, It certainly sounds like your...

Paul,

It certainly sounds like your persistence and exorcism has been successful. I need to find the formula to exorcise mine!!!

My question to you is: has your gas mileage been affected by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-17-2001, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,924
Posted By EricKadison
Lim, I was very satisfied with the switch to...

Lim,

I was very satisfied with the switch to 205/60-15 tires on stock wheels. My tastes prefer a tire that provides very strong dry braking and handling with a just a moderate concern about ride...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-10-2001, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,924
Posted By EricKadison
1. The Pilot XGT H4 is more performance oriented...

1. The Pilot XGT H4 is more performance oriented than the Energy. The sidewalls are stiff to provide good handling and directional stability. The Energy is a better riding tire. From what I've...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-08-2001, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,924
Posted By EricKadison
Bought the Pilot's

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions.

I just bought the Michelin Pilot XGT H4 in 205/60-15.

1. This tire is not available in 195/65-15.

2. The tire has a very stiff sidewall. So...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-05-2001, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,924
Posted By EricKadison
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with...

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience with the Michelin Pilot XGT H4 Tires? I'm looking at using them on my 1992 300E 2.6. My Dunlop D60A2 JLB's (which I liked very much) are worn out after...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2000, 02:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By EricKadison
It's the same mechanic who's done many a pad...

It's the same mechanic who's done many a pad replacement for me before, and he is quite knowledgeable on the car. So I would expect he did, but I will ask. Sounds like you've noticed no problem of...
Forum: Tech Help 06-13-2000, 02:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By EricKadison
In the last few months, I've replaced pads on my...

In the last few months, I've replaced pads on my 83 300SD and then on my 93 300E 2.8. The 300SD pads squeeled so loudly, within a day of installation, that the mechnanic replaced them instantly. ...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 05-22-2000, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,413
Posted By EricKadison
My 93 300E 2.8 is supposed to come equipped for a...

My 93 300E 2.8 is supposed to come equipped for a cell phone -- including a hands-free setup. I recently bought a Motorola StarTac phone and would like to connect it into the existing system.
...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-1999, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By EricKadison
The Mustang O2 sensor has 3 leads -- 2 white and...

The Mustang O2 sensor has 3 leads -- 2 white and a black. My 93 300E 2.8 has 4 leads -- an additional gray lead -- just to make things interesting. I also found te Mustang sensor for just under...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-1999, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By EricKadison
Thank you, Gentlemen: My "Check Engine"...

Thank you, Gentlemen:

My "Check Engine" light is on. How do I reset it?

re: use a lift because of the leverage / force required to remove the old one: Is the effort required just to loosen...
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