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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By TechGuru
Same thing just happened to me, what did you...

Same thing just happened to me, what did you eventually do about this?
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By TechGuru
Exclamation Idle Surge + Cruise Control Instability ; Started at the Same Time

Two problems started at the same time, they've got to be related.

At stop lights the idle will surge and if I'm not holding the brake hard enough the car will move, sometimes can be going 20mph at...
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,711
Posted By TechGuru
Yep, that's what I use.

Yep, that's what I use.
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,963
Posted By TechGuru
You should be using Valvoline Dex/Merc. That...

You should be using Valvoline Dex/Merc. That stuff you got is for newer cars.

http://pitstopusa.com/images/F14584833.jpg
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By TechGuru
It would be a lot cheaper to have them done...

It would be a lot cheaper to have them done without the head being removed.

This would mean finding a shop willing to do "the air compressor trick" where you hook up a a air compressor hose (with...
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
The spark plugs the engine calls for are no...

The spark plugs the engine calls for are no longer made.

The current non-resistor options are Denso T20EP-U or Bosch F8DC4, I hear there is a NGK option too, but I don't have the PN on hand.
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Yep, drove it to town today, just a occasional...

Yep, drove it to town today, just a occasional mis at idle, probably could use new spark plugs. They're about 2 years old.

Cheap enough.

http://i39.tinypic.com/23k6rcx.jpg
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Looks like the distro cap was the problem.

Looks like the distro cap was the problem.
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Well, they are both under LTT, they won't be in...

Well, they are both under LTT, they won't be in at OReilly's until Wednesday.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,846
Posted By TechGuru
I got these (http://bit.ly/FQlllA) for mine but I...

I got these (http://bit.ly/FQlllA) for mine but I guess yawls older model uses different ones?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,846
Posted By TechGuru
Na, just use this one though: ...

Na, just use this one though:

http://i39.tinypic.com/16k963q.jpg

Not mentioned in the pic, when I hook up this transformer to a resistor plug the plug is too hot to touch in 60 seconds, non...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,846
Posted By TechGuru
Non resistor plugs are worth it. ...

Non resistor plugs are worth it.

http://i39.tinypic.com/16k963q.jpg

Denso has some that fit, and Bosch does too with a modification (remove the washers).
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Anyone think the distro cap is bad? ...

Anyone think the distro cap is bad?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdAtR8qXiU

That's only 7kv jumping around, I think a ignition coil is far more.
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
First, I should let everyone know, the coil and...

First, I should let everyone know, the coil and spark plug wires were replaced about 4 months ago (Bosch OEM).

I have checked spark at the coil, very good blue spark, consistant.

I then checked...
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
It won't even start cold now (see video in post...

It won't even start cold now (see video in post #6).

It back fires and kicks back, to my knowledge a fuel problem can not cause kick back like that, which is why I am looking deep into the distro...
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
I've decided to pull the cap and rotor to go over...

I've decided to pull the cap and rotor to go over with a fine tooth comb.

Is there supposed to be readable resistance between the spark terminals? Some are in the M and some are actually in the K....
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Now it won't even start when cold. ...

Now it won't even start when cold.

Mercedes-Benz 300E M103 W124 Won't Start - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A31U4JnF1NE)
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Sorry, I should mention I just replaced the O2...

Sorry, I should mention I just replaced the O2 sensor trying to fix this problem (OEM $80 Bosch) and no difference made.

I also just replaced the coil and spark plug wires about 4 months ago (both...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
It's flooding itself out while the engine is...

It's flooding itself out while the engine is running. It's a continuous injection system where they always spray when the engine is running. Something is causing them to spray too much in once the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,024
Posted By TechGuru
Exclamation M103 Engine Flooding Itself (1988 300E)

My car starts fine cold then once it gets up to operating temp at idle it will start to flood itself, choke and die. I know this because #1 I have looked down the intake afterwords and there is a...
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