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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-20-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Miles81_240d
WTB: W126/R107 15-slot wheels in great shape+

Hello All,

My 1990 300sel's original 15-slot aluminum silver wheels are oxidized and in need of refinishing...

I am seeing if anybody has an extra set that they'd be open to sell, instead of me...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Posted By Miles81_240d
Lightbulb Anybody have any opinions?? :)

Wow. :) I thought there would be some excitement upon hearing about this one ;-) hehe... Any opinions???

BTW the email address on my signature line is incorrect; its milesb@mac.com , (in case some...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2006, 02:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Posted By Miles81_240d
Question Help! About to buy mint Euro '85 230CE (W123), have Q's

Hello All,

I am just inches away from purchasing the 1985 230 CE, Euro car I have found locally for sale by private owner.. Car is in flawless shape (literally), 140K, has the M102.980 (4 cyl)...
Forum: General Information 12-04-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 105,684
Posted By Miles81_240d
1992 Mercedes 300e (2.6)

1992 Mercedes 300e (2.6)
144k Miles.
Inline 6cyl Engine (2.6 Liter- approx 156hp)
Automatic Transmission.
Power Sunroof.
Grey "MB Tex" interior.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-04-2003, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By Miles81_240d
Portland, OR area 1992 300E FS!- $6995/obo

(Portland, Oregon Area)
1992 Mercedes 300e (2.6) FS in Great overall shape

Details:

-144k Miles
-Inline 6cyl Engine (2.6 Liter- approx 156hp)
-Automatic Transmission (has had recent...
Forum: Tech Help 07-03-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
Posted By Miles81_240d
Help! 300e coolant light comes on in morning?

Hello all,

my 92 300e (2.6) has been doing an odd symptom as of recently- it appears that the amber "low coolant" indicator (I think thats what it is- has an icon of a radiator on it) has been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By Miles81_240d
Check out-1984 280 TE Wagon on Ebay (!?) w/ Airbag (!!)

I know its not a diesel..but......sure resembles the mighty 300td:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6329&item=2417477685


I am suspicious.....An...
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2003, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By Miles81_240d
Hmm.. My car definetly has the M103 engine (2.6)-...

Hmm.. My car definetly has the M103 engine (2.6)- the smaller version of the 3.0. Would this be the same procedure? Hopefully there is some way of switching them on, at least temporarily, to verify...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By Miles81_240d
Aux Fans broke? / 92 300e 2.6

Hello All,

I have an interesting story to share about the Aux fans on my 300e:

So i bought the car approx 6 months ago, and haven't once heard or seen the aux fans (my car has the dual fan...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-24-2003, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,276
Posted By Miles81_240d
Thumbs up Review: Yokohama AVID Touring Tires!

*WOW*.. thats all i can say,

I just replaced my no-name brand 205/60/15 tires on my 92 300e with a set of Yokohama AVID Touring tires from TireRack (only $45/tire!).. These tires are QUIET!...and...
Forum: Tech Help 01-23-2003, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,985
Posted By Miles81_240d
I'm going to be replacing the water temp sensor...

I'm going to be replacing the water temp sensor (the connector/plug on the rear of the head). Many have said this often causes the hesitation when the sensor is failing.. I'm also wondering about...
Forum: Tech Help 01-10-2003, 02:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,985
Posted By Miles81_240d
John, This is *Exactly* like my 300e 2.6 (same...

John, This is *Exactly* like my 300e 2.6 (same engine as your 260e)... In the mornings, the car drives fine (ample power) for approx the first 10 min. then, after it reaches approx 60 degrees...it...
Forum: Tech Help 01-02-2003, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,985
Posted By Miles81_240d
300e 2.6 gets *Sluggish* at times!

Hello All,

I have a 92 300e (M103 2.6) w/ 126k...
Its weird!, sometimes the car has brisk acceleration from a standstill, other times, it is *extremely* sluggish during acc. I can floor it...
Forum: Tech Help 01-02-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By Miles81_240d
My 92 300e (2.6) is also experiencing this...

My 92 300e (2.6) is also experiencing this *exact* issue. It seems to exist reguardless of what oil brand/viscosity I use in the car. I Just changed the oil a few days ago, and did notice a small...
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2002, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,308
Posted By Miles81_240d
ack! those certainly sound like some unpleasant...

ack! those certainly sound like some unpleasant symptoms, Wendell!.... Anybody have any ideas on either of our cars??

-Miles
92 300e 2.6
120k, Silver
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2002, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,308
Posted By Miles81_240d
Also...

Also.. i do have occasional weird cruise control behavior, it will "cycle" as if it is accelerating to the speed I set, then will back off, then will accelerate back again, all in a quick continuous...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2002, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,308
Posted By Miles81_240d
Wendell, you know.. I think i have possibly the...

Wendell, you know.. I think i have possibly the same symptom on my 92 300e... Mine does the following:

In the mornings when i want to say.. reverse the car out of the driveway, i place the car...
Forum: Tech Help 11-08-2002, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By Miles81_240d
Hmmm........ is there a common area where...

Hmmm........

is there a common area where the w124's have vacuum leaks? Should i inspect the motor area under the seat first? How hard are the door panels to get off if i have to check the doors??...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2002, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By Miles81_240d
Weird Vacuum System problem? 92 300e

Hello,

I have sort of an odd issue with my 92 300e involving the vacuum system...Whenever I lock/unlock the doors, the vacuum motor stays running for approx 45 sec- 1 minute then shuts off. My...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2002, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Miles81_240d
MB ATF vs. others (?)

Hello,

My local european parts shop carries on the shelf, Mercedes Benz-branded ATF in individual quarts. Its fairly spendy though, at 4.50/qt (!).. ,my question is.. How does this fluid compare...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2002, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,401
Posted By Miles81_240d
Hmm... Same here

I have the same symptom on my 92 300e (2.6).. On most attempts to start the car, the car hesitantly shakes/runs rough for that first initial second-or-so of startup, then it runs great.. I replaced...
Forum: Tech Help 10-14-2002, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,572
Posted By Miles81_240d
UPDATE

Hey Guys.. Thanks for all the help so far!!, over the weekend, i drained out the excess oil, and adjusted the Bowden cable to the trans-.. the car shifts much better now! its almost likea different...
Forum: Tech Help 10-11-2002, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,572
Posted By Miles81_240d
hmm.. i think i am going to drain a little of the...

hmm.. i think i am going to drain a little of the oil out of the car tomorrow.. i just don't feel right with it being overfilled... Thanks for the info!..

anybody else have any suggestions on the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-10-2002, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,572
Posted By Miles81_240d
Help! 92 300e 2.6 mechanical Q's

Hello All...
I recently acquired a 92 300e 2.6 w/ 120k Miles... The car was a Palm Springs car, and has appeared to have synthetic oil most of its life (under the oil-fill cap, the metal has...
Forum: Tech Help 09-20-2002, 08:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By Miles81_240d
Small black "mini fuse box" ?(near main box)

Hello,

On my 92 300e 2.6, i noticed a small 2" wide black box. This was located near the strut tower, to the left of the Main Fuse access box. When the top lid is off this small little box, there...
Forum: Tech Help 09-20-2002, 07:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 745
Posted By Miles81_240d
92 300e Only 1 Fog light working?

Hello All,

I just recently acquired a nice 92 300e 2.6.. The passenger-side Fog light does not work (?), despite a bulb-relacement.. the metal lead wire(s) (that connect close to the bulb),...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2002, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,530
Posted By Miles81_240d
hmmm...

So.. I am going to go back to the car this week and see if I have some luck on lowering the price (from $5750)... How reliable are 420SEL's in general? I went back yesterday, and gave this car a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2002, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Posted By Miles81_240d
pdxman, i live in Portland and see that...

pdxman,

i live in Portland and see that you're looking for a MB Diesel- I have seen in the Oregonian Newspaper , that there is a 82 300SD for sale in good shape.. for something like.. $2900/ofr.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2002, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,914
Posted By Miles81_240d
Glad to hear some good feedback! i think I will...

Glad to hear some good feedback! i think I will definetly check out the car tomorrow, in more detail. My gut feeling tells me that this is a really good car. Any areas i should check on it in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2002, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,914
Posted By Miles81_240d
1986 190d 2.5 w/ 106k..good car??

Hello All,

After I sold my 240d a few months ago, (and, having attended the NW diesel meet last month!), I have had the irrisistable urge to get another MB Diesel... I have the opporunity to pick...
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