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Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,765
Posted By Benica
I have used Marvel Mystery Oil in my cars for...

I have used Marvel Mystery Oil in my cars for years without problems. I add it to the oil and fuel. Cars run fine.
Forum: Tech Help 12-24-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,495
Posted By Benica
All good info! 1) Loaner car. 2) Pay...

All good info!

1) Loaner car.
2) Pay nothing for the original repair.
3) Squak about not being consulted beforehand....having the bodyshop involved without being told is shady and sneaky.
4)...
Forum: Tech Help 12-23-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,064
Posted By Benica
We all have experienced...."I took my car to the...

We all have experienced...."I took my car to the shop for this/that and got it back and now this happens."
It never fails...and the shop will never ever admit fault....even if they did screw it up....
Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,289
Posted By Benica
Never seen a "Limited Edition" 190. Did MB...

Never seen a "Limited Edition" 190.
Did MB actually produce a limited edition low end model?
I did find this:
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=6901&cid=181

The only...
Forum: Tech Help 11-25-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,279
Posted By Benica
Unless you buy this car for a hobby project, have...

Unless you buy this car for a hobby project, have the time and money...it's not a good deal in my opinion.... if you're expecting to buy it for 5~7 hundred, if that, you are going to be spending more...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By Benica
I took my duo valve apart....the smaller "tin cup...

I took my duo valve apart....the smaller "tin cup housing" has a magnet in it and an impeller/fan blade type. I sanded it down...had metal build up/ridges on it... smooth them out, sanded the inside...
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,515
Posted By Benica
The price? It all depends on what YOU want to...

The price? It all depends on what YOU want to pay.
Sellers what the most money, buyers want to pay the least.
Offer 2K and go from that point.
You WILL be spending money for unknown repairs. You...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By Benica
With the trunk open, I just use my finger and...

With the trunk open, I just use my finger and push on the locking latch until it folds back like it was locked. Lights out. When done, push the trunk open lock to release it then you can close the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By Benica
I think that most European cars are built to...

I think that most European cars are built to run....and run fast and hard. Doing short drives is not good, stop and go traffic, etc...not good.
If you are not losing/using coolant...then no leaks I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-02-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By Benica
If it was me...I'd offer the seller 3K and no...

If it was me...I'd offer the seller 3K and no more.
You WILL be spending a minimum of 2K in repairs within a few months on the repairs you mentioned. Count on spending twice that for other repairs...
Forum: Tech Help 09-29-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,330
Posted By Benica
I do not believe for one second that the tech...

I do not believe for one second that the tech spent 3 hours on your lock. 3 hours, no break? No rest?
Sure, they charged your for 3 hours...90 bucks an hour?
Experience techs know how to do these...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,033
Posted By Benica
Your link for ebay comes up blank...no items.

Your link for ebay comes up blank...no items.
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,307
Posted By Benica
What I did was usw a magnet to fish out the...

What I did was usw a magnet to fish out the broken nut and then put a little bit of silicone on the nut and used a magnet to guide it into place...set up after a few minutes and carefully threaded...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2010, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Benica
Those remote keys go for around 200 each. And the...

Those remote keys go for around 200 each. And the car should start even without the keyless remote....sounds like another problem. If the owner wants to sell the car..have him get the correct key...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,101
Posted By Benica
You da man! You funny! You're the head tech and...

You da man! You funny!
You're the head tech and making decent wages I am sure. But as I posted....most employees are struggling to make ends meet. Some make very good wages...some.
Sure as you so...
Forum: Tech Help 09-22-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,101
Posted By Benica
What really irks me is the stealership...

What really irks me is the stealership owners...live high on the hog, most have beautiful homes, toys, etc. and pay their help slave wages. Most of the employees can't even afford to buy a house!...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By Benica
I don't know...half the folks have headaches with...

I don't know...half the folks have headaches with these cars or any car for that matter and the other half...no problems....I am the original owner of a W140, 92 500 sel and other then brake pads,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-20-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,101
Posted By Benica
Replace the plugs yourself. Cheaper and you'll...

Replace the plugs yourself. Cheaper and you'll get to know your way around your engine. Replacing plugs is easy...removing the wires could be a bit difficult...use a wire puller if you can. Before...
Forum: Tech Help 09-10-2010, 12:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,054
Posted By Benica
I have never seen a MB and a BMW...

I have never seen a MB and a BMW stealership...er....dealership in the same building...I thought they were competitors and "not" allowed to sell each others cars/parts? Or at least have seperate...
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,699
Posted By Benica
I posted looking for a repair kit for the 140...

I posted looking for a repair kit for the 140 chassis sunroof....my lifting arms are broken....seems to be a common problem no matter what model Benz one has.
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 599
Posted By Benica
Repair kit for 140 sun roof...

My roof won't open....one side has "something" broken in the track....any sources for repair kits for 140 chassis sun roofs?
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-26-2010, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,572
Posted By Benica
Wanting to buy OEM radio...1992 500 SEL

140 chassis/1992 500 SEL.
Tossed out the OEM radio and CD changer....my bad. I should not have. Anyway.....
I want to buy an OEM is dash radio and CD changer in the trunk WITH the radio code and in...
Forum: Tech Help 08-25-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Benica
Thank you!!!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2010, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Benica
A/C limate control head buttons

1992 500SEL
I have found a number of places that sell the entire A/C~climate control head/unit...I just need the buttons.
Surly the company that is putting these climate control units together have...
Forum: Tech Help 08-22-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 938
Posted By Benica
???? I'd be looking in the owne'rs...

????
I'd be looking in the owne'rs manual....and I am not being flip about it.
I would also think that the small little button above the seat recliner would raise or lower the headrest or are you...
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By Benica
Try and be more vague...I'm practicing my mind...

Try and be more vague...I'm practicing my mind reading skills.....
year, make, model?
Could be a loose battery terminal, loose cable..you'd still get the electrical connections..idiot lights would...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Benica
The motor is wearing out or the plastic gear(s)...

The motor is wearing out or the plastic gear(s) is broken. Experience has taught me...it's usually the plastic tooth gear....it could be the actual motor or the rail/track gear.
Another...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-30-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By Benica
Check your messages...I'll buy them. Contact me.

Check your messages...I'll buy them. Contact me.
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2010, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By Benica
Door rearview mirrors...140 chassis

I am wanting to buy the rearview mirrors that have the turn signal mounted in them. My 92 did not have that available when the car came out....does anyone know if the later model years mirrors' will...
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 719
Posted By Benica
Recommendations needed...Honolulu tech/shop

OK you folks in Honolulu! Who is da man to see for MB repairs?
No stealership please. Years ago before I left Honolulu...my Benz was "seeing" a guy names Ray...early 90's..he used to work for the MB...
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