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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-27-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,045
Posted By pentoman
Glad to see open discussion is still an...

Glad to see open discussion is still an entertaniing place to hang out!



Thanks mate. I recognise your username as being around here a long long time.



Ha! High five!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-26-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,045
Posted By pentoman
I was always glad and surprised to see the 2.3-16...

I was always glad and surprised to see the 2.3-16 get such a following in the US. Purely because, here in the UK, what we see from the US is the typical large displacement, low specific output...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-26-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,045
Posted By pentoman
Ah, I see, I have confused everyone :). The...

Ah, I see, I have confused everyone :). The Ferrari F40 is not mine! It was just parked there and I thought it made a good photo.

I moved to an Aston Martin. With a manual transmission! It's great...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-26-2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,045
Posted By pentoman
190E 2.5-16 sold :(

After 57,000 miles and 8 years I recently sold my 2.5-16 (a model not available in the US but fairly popular here in the UK).

So I just thought I would post a few pictures of the lovely thing, and...
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,818
Posted By pentoman
Mercedes W221 S320 CDI OM642 experiences

Hello all

Long time no post. I hope all the members are well. I think I must have been a member for over 10 years. It still feels the same around here, which is great as I always loved the feel of...
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Posted By pentoman
Hello On our side of the pond we have a...

Hello

On our side of the pond we have a 2.3-16 and 2.5-16. The 2.3 was replaced with the 2.5 in 1988. They are more or less identical apart from increased stroke (I think, this is from memory) of...
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Posted By pentoman
Thanks, so to repot back: Motor mounts are...

Thanks, so to repot back:

Motor mounts are new.
I will consider the leads. Is a resistance test with a meter satisfactory for seeing if wires are okay? Or any other test?
Forum: Tech Help 12-17-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Posted By pentoman
190E 16v with lumpy idle for the past 6 years

Hi all, my 190E 16v runs with a lumpy idle at around 1000rpm. It has always done this and I've owned it for 6 years. It doesn't exhibit any other major problems - e.g. it produces good power, it...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,297
Posted By pentoman
I have a 2 wire IACV. However thanks for the tip...

I have a 2 wire IACV. However thanks for the tip about interchangeability, I didn't realise that would be the case since mine is a rare 2.5-16 190. I actually had a spare but I lent it to someone...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,297
Posted By pentoman
Cheers for replies. In terms of vacuum leaks it...

Cheers for replies.
In terms of vacuum leaks it seems okay, I have a vacuum tester which shows 15 - 17 in at idle depending on where you connect it. The economy gauge sits all the way left when at...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,297
Posted By pentoman
Piece of crap idle control valve

So I was kindly renovating the rubber pipes on my 190E, fitting nice new ones for it. However in the process I decided to clean out the idle control valve by removing and filling the inside with carb...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 80,449
Posted By pentoman
Dave I feel for you sorry you are getting...

Dave I feel for you sorry you are getting difficulty. This unit you have is different to the ones being discussed on this thread. I looked at the manual, didn't seem familiar but perhaps the manual...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 80,449
Posted By pentoman
Just installed one of these cheap and cheerful...

Just installed one of these cheap and cheerful setups. Works great.
Forum: Tech Help 10-17-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 645
Posted By pentoman
Vacuum values

All,
I have what seems to me like a simple question. Is there a certain vacuum reading that I should see on my car, a 1990 190E? I am going to get a gauge to read it and see if it checks out....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-10-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,297
Posted By pentoman
Yeah.. Okay.. Maybe. No comment on the...

Yeah.. Okay.. Maybe.

No comment on the intake setup?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-10-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,297
Posted By pentoman
The 190E 16v intake pipes setup

All

Do we still have 16v owners on this forum? Used to, back 10 years ago when I joined! However this post may be relevant to all Jetronic cars, I'm not sure as I haven't looked.

So, the intake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By pentoman
Any luck with this?

Any luck with this?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-18-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 77,620
Posted By pentoman
The thought occurs that if you want to try tuning...

The thought occurs that if you want to try tuning the CIS the best start would be a junk yard for an EHA valve thing. Then you can adjust and fiddle with it to your heart's content, knowing that your...
Forum: Tech Help 06-16-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 669
Posted By pentoman
Does the AFM need lubricating?

I was just lubricating my engine's throttle mechanism on my 190e and wondered if the Air flow meter (the barn door toilet lid thing) ever needed lubricating and if it is possible to lubricate it...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-12-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By pentoman
So, thanks all. When it came to it we still...

So, thanks all.

When it came to it we still hadn't made much of a decision even on the morning we picked up the car (which took forever, I hate rental desks). West Point didn't appeal to my other...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-12-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,374
Posted By pentoman
Wow, what a great response. And thanks for the...

Wow, what a great response. And thanks for the nice comments about my writing, I didn't expect that. I've enjoyed all the stories, and the pictures. It's a shame for Mercury to go without fanfare...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-10-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,374
Posted By pentoman
Comments on my rental experience with a proper US car

Hi all,

I just returned from a trip to the US so can we talk about US cars? I'd love to hear your experiences and perceptions. Because I spent 1 day driving and insisted upon a Lincoln Town car...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-15-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By pentoman
Just posting to say thanks for the responses -...

Just posting to say thanks for the responses - I'll be having a read and checking the maps when I get a spare moment. :)

Russ
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-07-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By pentoman
UK to NY: Renting a big car and driving to...

Hi all,

Haven't posted here for ages, but still remember my time here posting daily back when I was in University. Always had a good feeling about the US as a result of how friendly you were.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-11-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By pentoman
What's the duration of the stock 16v cam (us or...

What's the duration of the stock 16v cam (us or euro?).
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-07-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By pentoman
John - please do post back about how it runs...

John -
please do post back about how it runs once you have the cams fitted and engine running. E.g. performance change, bottom end, how it goes with the stock fuel setup etc. Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-06-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 100,019
Posted By pentoman
Hi, This thread makes very interesting...

Hi,

This thread makes very interesting reading. I like to learn more about Mercedes engine design. Just wanted to add some comments (sorry they're a bit out of date.




We got this BMW in...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By pentoman
I think the mounts are okay... a few are new....

I think the mounts are okay... a few are new. Someone suggested propshaft?
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By pentoman
Clunk when engaging gear stick shift

The 5-speed stick shift on my 190e has always been hard to operate smoothly - because when you let off the clutch more often than not it generates a loud thunk that goes down the lenght of the car....
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,263
Posted By pentoman
THe air flap will have resistance when there is...

THe air flap will have resistance when there is fuel pressure, but it dies away over time.
If you remove your fuel distributor completely, the flap becomes floppy, almost so that it moves under its...
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