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01-13-2006, 05:26 PM
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Rough Idle
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Rough idle -- Problem solved !!
Thanks to all who replied to my post regarding rough idle in my 1991 420 SEL. After the local Benz dealer AND a very competent shop went thru EVERY possible cause (so they said), and still not...
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Tech Help
12-13-2004, 10:53 AM
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What's normal oil consumption?
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bobirving
Oil Consumption -- 1991 420SEL
Thanks for all your replies.
Question: How much $$ am I looking at (parts/labor) to replace the valve seals ?
Thanks again!!
Bob
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Tech Help
12-12-2004, 06:08 PM
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What's normal oil consumption?
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What's normal oil consumption?
My 1991 420SEL (112,000 miles) consumes about 1 to 1.5 qts of oil per thousand miles. Is this normal? I'm keeping up with it, and have the oil changed every 3,000 mi. like all my cars. Use only...
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Tech Help
11-15-2004, 02:06 PM
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Erratic sluggish acceleration/rough idle
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Rough Idle -- 420SEL
TO all those who kindly replied to my thread re: rough idle problem in my 91 420SEL --
Problem solved by replacing the spark plug wires (originals were 13 yrs. old) and the distributor cap and...
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11-04-2004, 01:35 PM
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Erratic sluggish acceleration/rough idle
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Thanks so much for the information. Really...
Thanks so much for the information. Really appreciate the guidance. I'll let you know how it turns out!
Bob
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Tech Help
11-04-2004, 07:34 AM
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Erratic sluggish acceleration/rough idle
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Erratic sluggish acceleration/rough idle
I've got a 91 Mercedes 420SEL about 111,000 miles on it. Great car. For past few months, I've noticed idle at a stop (when in Drive) is very rough, feels like a plug is "missing", but not always...
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Tech Help
06-02-2004, 08:46 AM
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Cooling fans come on when Engine cold
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Thank you Reinhard and Chris for your replies and...
Thank you Reinhard and Chris for your replies and thoughts on the cooling fan problem. I appreciate it.
Regards,
Bob Irving
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Tech Help
05-29-2004, 02:15 PM
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Cooling fans come on when Engine cold
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Cooling fans come on when Engine cold
I've got a 1991 Mercedes 420SEL -- most of the time the electric cooling fans roar to life upon engine startup (cold), then turn off about 5 minutes later (after engine warms up). Other than that,...
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10-13-2003, 02:27 PM
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Good Foreign Car shop near Charlotte, NC
I highly recommend Touring Car, Inc. of Matthews (southeast of Charlotte) North Carolina. They work on MB, BMW and Volvo -- been dealing with them for many years now and are very honest and...
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Tech Help
10-13-2003, 02:21 PM
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Rough idling on my 93 300E
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Motor mount problem
I am having a similar problem in my 1991 420 SEL. In idle the whole car shakes slightly and very noticebly whether cold or hot. Acceleration is good and the engine is smooth at higher RPM's. Could...
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Tech Help
10-12-2003, 03:44 PM
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Rough Idle
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Rough Idle
HELP!
I have a 1991 Mercedes 420 SEL (8 cyl. engine) 98,000 miles. Normally at idle you cannot tell whether the engine is running, it's SOO smooth. However, recently the idle became slightly...
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Tech Help
02-26-2003, 07:59 AM
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Crank pulley and balancer -- How did it come apart?
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Crank pulley and balancer -- How did it come apart?
I have a 1991 Mercedes 420SEL and I'm stumped about how the crank pulley and harmonic dampener can come loose (last week --the pulley moved forward and was flopping around, cutting into the fan...
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Car Audio and Multimedia
02-05-2003, 10:34 AM
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Location of Amplifier in a 1991 420SEL
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Location of Amplifier in a 1991 420SEL
I purchased a Blaupunkt CD/Radio from Crutchfield, only to discover that I need to wire the speakers directly, and bypass the factory installed amplifier. Can you tell me where to find the...
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Tech Help
01-17-2003, 10:10 AM
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Vibration in Gas pedal
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1991 Mercedes 420 SEL -- Vibration in gas pedal --
Thanks to those who have replied to my post and have similar questions. Mystery not solved yet, but we're trying. Question: How many of us who have this problem also have cruise control engaged...
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Tech Help
09-15-2002, 08:46 AM
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Replacing Oil in the Rear Axle (Differential)
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bobirving
Red Line Lubricants
Where can I find Red Line Lubricants?
Thanks...
Bob Irving
Charlotte, NC
1991 Mercedes 420 SEL
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Tech Help
09-11-2002, 03:20 PM
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Splash pan
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Splash pan
I have a 1991 420 SEL and have a question.
When I got the car last year it did not have a splash pan installed under the engine compartment. Inquiring with the dealer, I was told that a splash...
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Tech Help
09-11-2002, 03:15 PM
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Vibration in Gas pedal
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Vibration in Gas pedal
I have a 1991 420 SEL. Got it last year (2001) and for the last few months, on occasion, have noticed a soft, steady vibration in the gas pedal (intermittent). Sitting at a stop light I put my...
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Tech Help
09-11-2002, 03:09 PM
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Replacing Oil in the Rear Axle (Differential)
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bobirving
Replacing Oil in the Rear Axle (Differential)
I have a 1991 420 SEL and want to replace the original factory differential oil.. I know what is specified for the car (Owner's Manual) but I have some fresh 85W140 Heavy Duty Hypoid gear oil...
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Detailing and Interior
05-26-2002, 02:28 PM
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Leather upholstery care
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bobirving
Leather Care
Thanks to all who replied to my inquiry.
Will give the Leatherique a try.......
You all are great!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob Irving
Charlotte, NC
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Detailing and Interior
05-25-2002, 06:22 PM
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Leather upholstery care
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bobirving
Leather upholstery care
Any suggestions as to a quality product(s) that will clean and maintain leather seats (1991 420 SEL) to keep from drying out and cracking??
Thanks
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Tech Help
05-24-2002, 11:33 AM
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Hydraulic Leveling system on a '91 420 SEL
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Hydraulic Leveling system on a '91 420 SEL
How do I determine whether my car has a hydraulic leveling system? If it does, where do I find the hydraulic fluid reservoir??
Thanks!!
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Tech Help
05-24-2002, 11:30 AM
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Replacement of water pump on a '91 420 SEL
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bobirving
Replacement of water pump on a '91 420 SEL
Any suggestions on how to determine whether replacing my water pump will involve removing the harmonic balancer from the front of the crankshaft??
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Tech Help
05-02-2002, 10:22 AM
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Lubricate front wheel bearings
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bobirving
Regreasing wheel bearings
Thanks so much to all who sent me replies to my inquiry. Very helpful and interesting.
Bob Irving
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Tech Help
05-01-2002, 10:00 AM
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Lubricate front wheel bearings
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bobirving
Lubricate front wheel bearings
I have a 1991 420 SEL -- 75,000 miles -- and I would like to clean and regrease my front wheel bearings. I do not possess the specialized tool for removing the wheel hubs. Is the job anything...
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Tech Help
05-01-2002, 09:46 AM
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Squeak noise near shift selector
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bobirving
Squeak noise near shift selector
I have a 1991 420 SEL with about 75,000 miles. Recently started a squeaking noise around the area of the selector lever while driving. If I put hand pressure on the lever, the noise stops. It's...
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