Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 9 1 23 Last »
Showing results 1 to 30 of 253
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Mick J
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 07-05-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,666
Posted By Mick J
For what it's worth my UK spec Chrysler 300CRD...

For what it's worth my UK spec Chrysler 300CRD has an OM642.982 engine. Build date August 07
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Mick J
Thinking of buying W211

4 years after selling my W124 it's time to change again. Been thinking about the current E-Class, can anyone give any advice? I have read all the stuff about the Sensotronic braking system but has it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,659
Posted By Mick J
$4.40 a gallon - cheap! Here in the UK it's 111.9...

$4.40 a gallon - cheap! Here in the UK it's 111.9 pence per litre, that's about $2. $9 for an imperial gallon, just under $8 for a US one.

Stop complaining and enjoy it while you can.
Forum: Tech Help 12-10-2003, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,183
Posted By Mick J
As the car has been in storage, check the tyre...

As the car has been in storage, check the tyre pressures. That can cause different rolling radii which confuses the ABS, although it normally just shuts down and brings up the warning light.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 31,733
Posted By Mick J
Testing procedure is thump it with the handle of...

Testing procedure is thump it with the handle of a screwdriver and see if it starts working again! When it fails the ABS light will always come on and the engine may run rough, stall when D is...
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,246
Posted By Mick J
After removing the obvious fixings the trim panel...

After removing the obvious fixings the trim panel comes off by lifting upwards - it is held to the door inner panel by plastic hooks.
Forum: Tech Help 10-01-2003, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By Mick J
The pump runs briefly to pressurise the system...

The pump runs briefly to pressurise the system when speed first reaches about 5mph.
Forum: Tech Help 09-07-2003, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By Mick J
Aftermarket wheels and tyres may be the cause of...

Aftermarket wheels and tyres may be the cause of this if they are not all the same size.

Once you have checked this, and the tyre inflation, then ABS sensors and wiring back to the computer will...
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By Mick J
Check all tyres are the same size and inflated to...

Check all tyres are the same size and inflated to the correct pressure.

What car is it?
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2003, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Mick J
I used a couple of drops of EP90 put in from the...

I used a couple of drops of EP90 put in from the speedo end after removing the instruments. No problems since.
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,937
Posted By Mick J
Nice pics John. That is exactly what happened to...

Nice pics John. That is exactly what happened to the OVP relay in my '89 230TE and, I guess, all the other ones we hear about. Simple repair.
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2003, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,846
Posted By Mick J
I couldn't find that slot on my M111 (4 cylinder...

I couldn't find that slot on my M111 (4 cylinder 16V engine), used a pipe wrench on two of the four bolts on the water pump pulley to hold it all. Fan clutch is a left hand thread on mine, the manual...
Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,547
Posted By Mick J
Anyone who never uses the parking brake needs a...

Anyone who never uses the parking brake needs a check up from the neck up.

1. If the cables get rusted and seized through lack of use it won't work when you need it (and in the UK it won't pass...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By Mick J
The procedure to remove the door panel is...

The procedure to remove the door panel is described at http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66313
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By Mick J
OVP's effect on the engine depends on the type of...

OVP's effect on the engine depends on the type of fuel injection system fitted. However the give away is that if it fails it will always bring up the ABS light. certainly has nothing to do with...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2003, 03:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,201
Posted By Mick J
So you still have the old car and you can try...

So you still have the old car and you can try swapping some parts over. I would start with the fuel pump relay.

It would be helpful if you give more information about the rough running, is there a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2003, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,396
Posted By Mick J
Don't know, Haynes manual just says 'the...

Don't know, Haynes manual just says 'the procedure is very complex'.

However, for other engine types (earlier KE Jetronic systems fitted to M102/3 engines in E class) it says that after...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2003, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,396
Posted By Mick J
You're not supposed to touch the length of the...

You're not supposed to touch the length of the sliding bar on the throttle linkage. So set it so it's about where it was before, then follow the procedure I have described at...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By Mick J
The only substitutes worth considering are made...

The only substitutes worth considering are made by Febi-Bilstein or Lemfoeder. If you can't get those in the States, go to the dealer.
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By Mick J
Email me through the forum, I might have...

Email me through the forum, I might have something that will help.
Forum: Tech Help 08-04-2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,994
Posted By Mick J
Code 12 should be open or short circuit lamdba...

Code 12 should be open or short circuit lamdba sensor heater. this would not stop the car from starting.

Fuel pump relay is a likely culprit for intermittent non starting.
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2003, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,121
Posted By Mick J
At the front, Put the jack under the...

At the front,

Put the jack under the suspension lower arm, as close to the ball joint as you can get.

Alternatively, jack under the rubber pads and put the stands under the reinforced section...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By Mick J
They show the maximum speeds for each gear so you...

They show the maximum speeds for each gear so you know if it is safe to change down.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2003, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By Mick J
Sounds like the relay. You can jump terminals 30...

Sounds like the relay. You can jump terminals 30 and 87 and the pump will run. If the car starts then relay is bad.
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2003, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,045
Posted By Mick J
Paul, There's a diagram of the assembly on...

Paul,

There's a diagram of the assembly on page 4C.2 I could scan it and email it to you but that would breach copyright law and anyway I don't know your email address! But you could contact me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2003, 03:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Mick J
1. Single rear foglamp is correct 2. Bulb ...

1. Single rear foglamp is correct

2. Bulb failure module is very sensitive. The behaviour of the warning lamp helps find where the problem is;

If it is an ignition switched circuit giving the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2003, 04:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Mick J
Just to clarify what psfred says, the fluid is...

Just to clarify what psfred says, the fluid is pumped around the system continuously from the reservoir, though the pump, to the control valve and back to the reservoir.

When the suspension needs...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2003, 02:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mick J
There is a special tool for removing most MB...

There is a special tool for removing most MB filters, it will certainly work on yours. P/N 103 589 02 09. Do not use it for tightening the cannister type filter, as sixto says, hand tight is quite...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2003, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,173
Posted By Mick J
I had this noise and it turned out to be the...

I had this noise and it turned out to be the catalytic convertor breaking up inside. When I took it all apart lots of bits of catalyst fell out of the other boxes!
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2003, 02:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,624
Posted By Mick J
Removing the fan altogether is probably OK if you...

Removing the fan altogether is probably OK if you have A/C installed, as the electric fans will come in when required.
Showing results 1 to 30 of 253
Page 1 of 9 1 23 Last »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:15 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page