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Forum: Tool Rental Program 03-21-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,880
Posted By thauber
Valve Spring Compress Kit M104

I am having a near impossible time finding a proper support bar, lever, and foot so that I can do a valve job on my 93 300E. Does anyone here have the proper ones for an M104 that I could rent or at...
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 806
Posted By thauber
1 Year and $2k later

I have been having a killer time playing with my 93 300E 2.8. To summarize, it overheated about a year ago when it blew the head gasket into the number 6. Replaced the gasket but didn't know about...
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By thauber
Ikchris, I have pulled the fuel rail and tested...

Ikchris, I have pulled the fuel rail and tested the injectors when cold. Then drove it for 15 mins and pulled the rail and tested them hot. No leaks. Had thought of that as I had one stick open...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,627
Posted By thauber
Yours would be a CIS as it has the m103, so you...

Yours would be a CIS as it has the m103, so you may not have the same solution to your problem as he did, although I do agree it would be nice if he posted how the problem was resolved for those with...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By thauber
I did pull the vacuum line on it before and...

I did pull the vacuum line on it before and nothing was coming out is why I hadn't given it more thought before, but the loss of pressure so quickly once ignition is turned back off leads me to...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By thauber
Suprised no one has any thoughts on this. Was...

Suprised no one has any thoughts on this. Was hoping to hear from a mechanic to make sure I was headed the right direction. Going to order one I guess and I'll post the results once I get it in.
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By thauber
Thanks latief, still been keeping an eye on the...

Thanks latief, still been keeping an eye on the forums, just been putting up with the starting issue. Figure the only real problem I may cause is having to get a new starter driving it like this for...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By thauber
My 93 300e stays just above the 80 mark almost...

My 93 300e stays just above the 80 mark almost all the time. I have to be sitting for quite some time (5 mins or more without moving) after driving and it being up to operating temp before it goes...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,624
Posted By thauber
For my M104 (93 300E) when using the...

For my M104 (93 300E) when using the make-it-yourself reader, after reading a code, wait for the flashes to stop then hold switch for 8 seconds and release. Then read next code and repeat. You don't...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By thauber
Fuel Rail M104

Still tinkering with my 93 300E 2.8. I have had a starting problem for a little over a month now, sometimes starting instantly, other times taking a couple minutes of trying and having to press the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-08-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By thauber
Are you getting any error codes from the...

Are you getting any error codes from the computer? I have a '93 300E with the same problem as you are describing and have yet to nail it down. I noticed with mine that if you have just turned the car...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Well, got there and the ones they had still had...

Well, got there and the ones they had still had the old crap wiring on them, so it was a bust trying to get the ETA replaced this week.

There is something new I have noticed in the last couple...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Found an ETA at a salvage yard at a decent price...

Found an ETA at a salvage yard at a decent price off of another year, but the number doesn't match the one I pulled from my car.

My part showed: 000 141 53 25
When I try to find a replacement I...
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By thauber
Yes, that's hot. With a good thermostat and water...

Yes, that's hot. With a good thermostat and water pump you should stay a little over the 80 mark while driving and near the 100 mark sitting or alot of stop and go. Those are without a/c running so...
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Pulled the ECT from the car just for the hell of...

Pulled the ECT from the car just for the hell of it to test it out and make sure it couldn't be adding to my problem. Is this the right chart for testing a 2 pin ECT?

32* F 5700-5900 ohm
68* F...
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By thauber
I'm guessing this would be a part inside the...

I'm guessing this would be a part inside the throttle valve\actuator body and would mean a replacement is in order? I rewired it because it had the old crumbly wiring on it in hopes that was all that...
Forum: Tech Help 04-28-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By thauber
PIN 14 Code 11

This is coming up on my 93 300E 2.8l and I am having a hard time figuring out what can cause this to show in my computer. Early in the morning or anytime the car has sat for a considerable amount of...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Haven't found anyone yet to tell me how to test...

Haven't found anyone yet to tell me how to test the ETA, but I have another question. The sprocket on the intake cam has the ability to retard timing, so I am wondering if it is possible for this...
Forum: Tech Help 04-26-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Well, back where I was, hard as hell to start. I...

Well, back where I was, hard as hell to start. I pulled the ETA and rewired it as it had nothing left in the harness except for corroded copper wires and crumbled remains of what use to be the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,563
Posted By thauber
Fuel pressure is definitely where I would start....

Fuel pressure is definitely where I would start. Had a 96 Blazer that just quit while going down the highway. Drove me crazy till I got a fuel rail gauge and found out pump was about 5psi too low for...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Checked, all I could find by him was where he...

Checked, all I could find by him was where he sent one off to be rebuilt.
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By thauber
Throttle Body Parts

I'm currently searching for parts to redo the wiring harness on my 93 300E 2.8 throttle housing. It unfortunately is the original one in the car and the wiring is crumbling and giving me startup and...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By thauber
I have a 93 M104, but not the exact same as...

I have a 93 M104, but not the exact same as yours. Is your problem how to get the bolts loose without damaging the pulley? If so, use an old belt from a car or one of your own old ones - leather...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By thauber
It could be a couple of things. The first that...

It could be a couple of things. The first that come to mind are a bad thermostat, clogged radiator, or bad temp sending unit. Does the needle climb as it warms up, or always at 120? Reason I ask is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Do you mean the fuel regulator on the fuel rail? ...

Do you mean the fuel regulator on the fuel rail?

Anyways, latief, I made a mistake.... the car ran fine for me for a day or so, then my wife calls complaining it died on her at a red light and...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Injectors have already been tested as was shown...

Injectors have already been tested as was shown in first post, but thanks.

And Kiwi-bloke, checked the wiring, its fine, most of it has been replaced on this car already. And ya, the 93 E280 is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Thanks for the link latief. I went through the...

Thanks for the link latief. I went through the adjustments and they were pretty dam close to what they are supposed to be, but I also found on that page the way to reset the ASR. The actuator is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Tried cleaning another time just to make sure, no...

Tried cleaning another time just to make sure, no difference. And yes Doc, I'm aware of how a throttle, butterfly valve, and its actuator work, been working on domestic cars for 15 years, this is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By thauber
First thing I would be interested in doing is...

First thing I would be interested in doing is checking for a cold start injector. If your car has one, try disconnecting the plug for it to see if there is an improvement. If not, it is possible it...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By thauber
Cleaned the inside around the butterfly valve and...

Cleaned the inside around the butterfly valve and the valve best
I could without taking it out. No difference, starts easier first time after sitting for a couple hours, but idle in gear is way to...
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