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Forum: Tech Help 09-19-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Level

Fluid level is slightly over the maximum mark for 80C - about 5 mm above.

Fluid is clean (other than a very very slight brown tinge). Doesn't smell funny or anything like that.

Is it...
Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
E230 W210 Trans issue (722.6)

Hi guys,

Minor issue with my 722.6

When starting cold, there is a delay is shifting.

Reverse engages straight away. But rather, shifting from reverse to drive results in a 2 - 3 second...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Check your battery voltage for a start. ...

Check your battery voltage for a start.

Should be around 13 volts.

If it's not try swapping the battery, or jump starting the car.

If thats fine, then it could be the starter solinoid...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,081
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
FWIW I had the clutch out of my 300E for 6 months...

FWIW I had the clutch out of my 300E for 6 months when repairing a sheared crank key. It sat Horizontal in the boot for this time. It's still fine.
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,013
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
I see someone mentioned the OVP, even if replaced...

I see someone mentioned the OVP, even if replaced it could be faulty. I had two fail in a year on my 300E.

What is the cold idle ? What is the hot idle ?

If the cold idle is low (500RPM) and...
Forum: Tech Help 08-19-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
I thought I'd update this for future Searchers....

I thought I'd update this for future Searchers. Installing Harmonic Balancer on M103.

This is the process I followed:

Drain Radiator.

Remove Fan shroud.

Disconect Radiator hoses,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
M103 Starter

Hi guys,

Im getting a noise like a dry bearing from the time the car starts to the time I release the key - 2 seconds. Sounds like it is comeing from the starter.

The car has sat for about 12...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Found the answer. They are not.

Found the answer. They are not.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 747
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Idler Pulley 300E

Hi guys,

and so my project continues.

Has anyone replaced just the bearing on the idler pulley in a 300E ? If so can anyone supply me the size, details of the bearing ?
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
OVP Interchangebility

I have two OVP's

One from a 1990 300E,
One from a 1993 300E 2.8.

One has a red fuse, and one has a 15 amp fuse.

One part number starts 201, and one starts 000.

Are they...
Forum: Tech Help 07-20-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Ordered a new crank seal. Questions left...

Ordered a new crank seal.

Questions left are :

Is the crank bolt a stretch bolt ? Can it be re-used ?? Who has reused theirs?

What is the torque value for the crank bolt ?
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Turns out there was a burr on the front edge of...

Turns out there was a burr on the front edge of the keyway. The part that I thought was chipped is actually intact.

I've filed down the burr and it look set for a good fit. There maybee some slop...
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2011, 03:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Thanks Ill give it a try this weekend. Has...

Thanks Ill give it a try this weekend.

Has any one got a picture from the front of the crank ?? IE - of the oil seal.

I'm not sure if mine looks correct.

Hope someone can help

I...
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Progress

I've pulled the Evaporator ?? (part of the air con) to get good access to the crank.

next question is, how do I put in the key ? Obviously I know where it goes, but it wont push in by hand ? Do i...
Forum: Tech Help 07-06-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
UPDATE

New (Used) Balancer and hub arrived today.

Checked it out, slides over the front of the crank and sits pretty snug.

Doesn't fit Really Really tight as I've read else where, but it definatly...
Forum: Tech Help 07-03-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Wrecked cars are pretty easy to source in the...

Wrecked cars are pretty easy to source in the main cities. You just need to know where to look.

For instance I've seen a couple of engines for 500 to 800 NZ dollars.

What would be involved...
Forum: Tech Help 07-03-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
No Problem. Had a closer look and the key...

No Problem.

Had a closer look and the key way is largley intact. There is a tiny chip in the centre of the keyway.

I propose I will get a second hand harmonic balancer / hub as it looks like...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
It's only going to be a project car so I've cut...

It's only going to be a project car so I've cut my losses and brought it.

I'm going to have a closer examination tomorrow, so Ill post some pics of the key way on the crank (on first look it...
Forum: Tech Help 06-28-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
300E 2.6 1990 with Sheard Crank shaft key.

Hi guys,

I'm looking at the above car and the crank shaft key has sheard because the large bolt came loose that holds it on the crank.

I have a couple of questions,

- Has any one got a...
Forum: Tech Help 12-22-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
200 Manual - Ex South africa W124 1990

Hi guys,

Is anyone able to comment on the rarity of the above model ??

Have discovered one for sale - knowing that it will not be very powerful, I am more interested because I have never seen...
Forum: Tech Help 12-09-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 957
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
1985 190e VS Post 89 190Es

What are the differences between the earlier 190E's vs later 190E's. Talking about the 2.0 litre variant in particular.
Forum: Tech Help 11-27-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,781
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Not sure what year they changed from a fixed...

Not sure what year they changed from a fixed tensioner to an automatic one. I think that one has an automatic tensioner.

Any way, look below the water pump pulley, and you will see a flat pulley....
Forum: Tech Help 11-27-2010, 03:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Lots of interesting discussion. I had thought it...

Lots of interesting discussion. I had thought it was just a plain old 201 when I looked at it.

However the VIN is - WDB2010242F728738

Maybe someone could look it up ? I tried the russian site...
Forum: Tech Help 11-25-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Is this a Limited 190E

Hi guys,

I'm looking at buying this as a project car - probably the best example I can find around here as they are all real dogs.
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2010, 03:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
190E Missing

Yet another question.

Im looking at a 190e and the owner claims it has a bad injector.

He says it will start and run on three cylinders, but you have to have throttle Wide open otherwise it...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
Not sure of how the exact system in your car. My...

Not sure of how the exact system in your car. My 1996 E320 had issues with tire size, and as you say at low speeds it was fine.

Or I hear vaccuum leaks can cause issues ?
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
2000 Km Trip preparations.

Hi guys,

just wondering what you guys do to your car before a long trip. So far I've tackled the following:

Oil and filter.
New Fan belt.
New Spark plugs.
Going to rotate tires - not sure...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
And the answer is, put a ring spanner on the nut...

And the answer is, put a ring spanner on the nut on the front of the tensioner turn anti clockwise, hold and remove the belt.

Release the tensioner, sit the new belt over all the pulleys except...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
1996 E230 Serpentine Belt change

Hi guys,

My Belt has fine cracks on the ribbed side and I understand this means it's near the end of its life.

Question is how do you change it. IE - Does it have a manual tensioner or an...
Forum: Tech Help 11-02-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,850
Posted By kiwi_bloke_nz
If you cleaned the throttle body with cleaner...

If you cleaned the throttle body with cleaner such as that, it maybe that inhibiting it starting.

I did the same thing two weeks ago - cleaned the throttle body with contact cleaner.

Wouldn't...
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