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Forum: Tech Help 01-10-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By Guyton Buzz
The plastic shroud could have slipped down when...

The plastic shroud could have slipped down when someone tried to re-attach it with spring clips. Two at the top. The radiator is also spring clips at top, fits in a groove at bottom. Exam each...
Forum: Tech Help 01-10-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Follow up - old clutch and fan were marked with...

Follow up - old clutch and fan were marked with junk yard crayon, so it had served two vehicles. The Beck clutch came in a box that said Hamburg Parts; at least it sounds German. So far so good. ...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By Guyton Buzz
re: How much NM of force was applied by the...

re: How much NM of force was applied by the paper bag to the moving fan?
The important factor is zero kNm, or Knuckle-meters. Did not even shred the paper bag.

What is considered a reasonable...
Forum: Tech Help 12-28-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By Guyton Buzz
The Burger Bag Fan Clutch Test

91 300 TE cruises at 80C on the meter, after replacing 192F stat with a 180F stat (alternative temp from Rock Auto). I live in the Savannah area where quite hot and slow traffic, so I like to stay a...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Third W124 - Gotta Love 'em

First I owned a $1600 92 300TE, drove it until reverse died (the dreaded click click when in revere announces you have six months, maybe), drove a year with no reverse, HG went about 200K. To the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By Guyton Buzz
W124 dash lights out

Dimmed my cluster a few days ago. This morning no cluster, radio, or console lights. Dimmer makes no change. Fuses good under hood. Is there a fuse or voltage regulator on back of the cluster,...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Front End Clunk When Turning

Had a good clunk especially when turning or on certain bumps in the road. Even at low speed. Found torsion bar support broken into parts, it wiggled when I grabbed it. Simple fix, about $8 for Uro...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,188
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Follow up - after 300 miles and a week, no oil...

Follow up - after 300 miles and a week, no oil change on stick. Normally I was about a quart a week. I combined the above mentioned work and a bottle of Barr's Rear Main Seal Stop Leak for...
Forum: Tech Help 10-27-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,188
Posted By Guyton Buzz
M104 Small Oil Leaks

Decided that a quart a week, regardless of miles driven, was too much. I switched jobs, and the 300 Cabrio daily driver went from 600 miles a week to 250; but oil consumption (no blue smoke) stayed...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Interior fan replaced problem

AC fan always ran very strong in this car, which I have had for about a year. Started squeaking, I knew the end was near for the blower motor. It died on a 95 degree day on way back from Augusta. ...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By Guyton Buzz
300TE beats the 300CE Cabrio

Like a fool I disposed of my 300TE wagon and an F250.....
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Animal Magentism and the W124

4th animal hit at night

First was a possum that got "clothes-lined" by external temp sensor wire that had sagged down from bumper in my 300TE... repaired wire.

Then I hit a hog and took out...
Forum: Tech Help 06-13-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,125
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Murphys Law and W124 freon escape

93 300 Cabrio. Went to add refrigerant. Low side fittting and valve cover OK. High side - bigger plastic cap, on there pretty good. A twist with some pliers and it came off, and valve below began...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Honest Deputy - It's too low to the ground

Stopped by deputies at 1:00 AM. They had calls to 911 about my car and my driving. I make the same drive after getting off second shift at midnight every day. No drugs or alcohol. Deputies had...
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,483
Posted By Guyton Buzz
W124 Grille Insert Swap with pictures

Hit animal. Smashed part of grille and other parts. New grille insert was $14 from the Rock, but shipping from west coast would have pushed that to triple, plus I did not know if the chrome strips on...
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Guyton Buzz
follow up: While the part was great, the...

follow up:

While the part was great, the head lamp unit I was repairing had sustained considerable internal damage, many plastic parts broken off, and lost in the accident, so no JB Weld to the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,506
Posted By Guyton Buzz
I swapped out my front bumper in about 30...

I swapped out my front bumper in about 30 minutes, with one same color from boneyard. 10mm and 14mm and phillips for the temp sensor is all you need. Paid under $70 for whole bumper from salvage...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Guyton Buzz
94-95 replacement headlight lens pix

Hit an animal. New lamp assembly out of my price range. None in local boneyard. Ebay - Stearns Parts (Miami) - about $65 for a brand new lens only shipped. Arrived in three days. Exterior box...
Forum: Tech Help 01-29-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Guyton Buzz
The older plastic is very brittle, the insurance...

The older plastic is very brittle, the insurance adjuster told me that on the MB they pay to replace the whole bumper, vs a few hundred dollar repair on others. Don't ever let some one ding your...
Forum: Tech Help 01-29-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Guyton Buzz
I did go back in SWMBO's van a few minutes later,...

I did go back in SWMBO's van a few minutes later, no sign of animal. The bumper is broken in multiple places and sections torn away. Guess the Mercedes bumper parts are made outta margarine, just...
Forum: Tech Help 01-29-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Fog lamp yeller or whyte? with pix

Is the better color yellow (older W124s) or the "clear" of the newer style lamp assemby? I had replaced headlights in my 93 Cabrio's with some from I believe a 95. Liked the brighter lamps, and...
Forum: Tech Help 01-29-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Guyton Buzz
How the Mercedes Bendz

Less than a mile from home, 35 mph, midnight, high beams and fogs on, a flash of white fur and a big dog ran across right to left. He was taller than the 300 CE hood. He almost made it.

Took...
Forum: Tech Help 01-28-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,564
Posted By Guyton Buzz
follow up - I went back to the auto parts chain...

follow up - I went back to the auto parts chain store to "advance" my theory. Looked at the filters, and found that rascal, and it was in a "Pure O Later" box. Now I like that firm, they make their...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,564
Posted By Guyton Buzz
re: [I]The copper washer is for the drain plug...

re: [I]The copper washer is for the drain plug on the crankcase

I already had those from another source, but certainly thoughtful of them.

re: Is it possible that there's something wrong that...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,564
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Oil Filter Failure in W124 with photos

Filter cartridge has multiple holes in the material and some of the folds were cracked. Filter is perhaps 3 months old, about 500 miles a week. Brand I don't recall, but being a skinflint I bet it...
Forum: Tech Help 12-20-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,700
Posted By Guyton Buzz
I have continued to get a check engine light...

I have continued to get a check engine light after several days of running clear, and the code returned is 4 blinks, which is air injection not working. I would guess that the ECU does a functional...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,198
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Did my 300TE, used a block of wood across the oil...

Did my 300TE, used a block of wood across the oil pan as a lifting point, once done it made a difference in vehicle noise inside.
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,477
Posted By Guyton Buzz
My 92 300TE started doing that around 210K, after...

My 92 300TE started doing that around 210K, after I bought it. I put in Lucas in the tranny, and it was OK for maybe six months. But finally the it would not reverse. I drove until 303K, then...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,700
Posted By Guyton Buzz
Well, tried again with engine not running, just...

Well, tried again with engine not running, just ignition "ON", with the built in blinker light, got codes 4, 10 and 26. This time pressing the built in button to clear and turning off key for 2...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,700
Posted By Guyton Buzz
How to clear codes on 93 W124 M104

My 93 Cabrio has the 16 pin OBD-1 plug, with the red LED and push button. I also fabbed a blink light box per widely published info.

I'va had car for several months, no CEL. While swapping fan...
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