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Forum: Tech Help 01-13-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
Posted By bobirving
Talking 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...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By 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
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 11-15-2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By bobirving
Smile 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...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By bobirving
Wink 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
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2004, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 06-02-2004, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By bobirving
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
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By bobirving
Question 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,...
Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN) 10-13-2003, 02:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 28,602
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2003, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,824
Posted By bobirving
Question 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...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2003, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,898
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2003, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,986
Posted By bobirving
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...
Forum: Tech Help 09-15-2002, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By bobirving
Red Line Lubricants

Where can I find Red Line Lubricants?

Thanks...

Bob Irving
Charlotte, NC
1991 Mercedes 420 SEL
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2002, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By bobirving
Question 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...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2002, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,986
Posted By bobirving
Question 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...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2002, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By 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...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-26-2002, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By bobirving
Smile Leather Care

Thanks to all who replied to my inquiry.
Will give the Leatherique a try.......
You all are great!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob Irving
Charlotte, NC
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-25-2002, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By bobirving
Question 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
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2002, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By bobirving
Question 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!!
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2002, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 740
Posted By bobirving
Question 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??
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2002, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By bobirving
Regreasing wheel bearings

Thanks so much to all who sent me replies to my inquiry. Very helpful and interesting.

Bob Irving
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By bobirving
Question 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...
Forum: Tech Help 05-01-2002, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 797
Posted By 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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