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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2010, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,181
Posted By ksing44
I drove the 2006 CDI. It was an impressive...

I drove the 2006 CDI. It was an impressive vehicle, but I just couldn’t shake the bad feelings about signing up to pay the maintenance and repair bills. The difference in cost to purchase a slightly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,181
Posted By ksing44
Thank you to both of you for the encouragement...

Thank you to both of you for the encouragement about the 2006. I'm not sure it is going to help me, but I appreciate it just the same. I am afraid of getting burned with big maintenance bills.

It...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,181
Posted By ksing44
After reading quite a bit, I think I may get...

After reading quite a bit, I think I may get scared off from the 2006 because of the SBC (sensotronic brakes). Mercedes actually removed them in the next generation facelift, so that pretty much says...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,181
Posted By ksing44
2006 W211 CDI vs. 2007 W211 Bluetech & facelift

I am looking for a new car. I have been driving a 1995 E320 for 13-years, but I think it is time to move on. I was considering getting away from Mercedes with a new car and trying a 2010 Golf TDI. I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By ksing44
Just a little more help please

Could the leak be from overfill? Is there a common site for leaking caused by overfilling? If it is leaking now, will simply draining some fluid resolve the problem, or does the part have to be...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By ksing44
My understanding is that it was just a...

My understanding is that it was just a conventional fluid and filter change. They just told me the leaking part is about $170.00, but they are going to have to order it and replace it on another day....
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By ksing44
Transmission leak after trans service?

1995 E320 - I had my transmission fluid changed last week and I realized I had a leak. I thought it was probably the gasket, but my Indy told me the transmission fluid is leaking from a vacuum box on...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By ksing44
Cliplight super seal for W124 Evaporator?

Have any of you had success with the Cliplight super seal 946 product? I have a leaky evaporator in my 1995 E320. The most recent recharge was gone within a week and dye was clearly evident from the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,303
Posted By ksing44
When I was playing with my Bowden cable I did...

When I was playing with my Bowden cable I did tighten to a point where it basically would not upshift to 4th gear, but it was similarly delayed shifting into every gear. The tight cable made my car...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
Wow, you really are committed to your car, or...

Wow, you really are committed to your car, or maybe you should be committed to an insane asylum. Actually, it probably will go at least another 100K. I go back and forth almost constantly about...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
I graduated from Dowingtown High School in 1974,...

I graduated from Dowingtown High School in 1974, so your dad was before my time. My son goes now. This is a nice place to live. It is a beautiful green rural setting, with great access to big east...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
I just wanted to let everyone know that a...

I just wanted to let everyone know that a “complete tune-up” seems to have completely resolved my issues. My Indy provided new plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, and cleaned the injectors. My car...
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2009, 02:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
Thank you everyone for your help

Today my car ran much much better. It was hot and sunny, but yesterday is was raining. That dramatic change from moisture makes me think it is electrical. I remember the old days and having to...
Forum: Tech Help 05-27-2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
Thanks Fred

I've been going to K&S Automotive, even though they are not Mercedes Specialists like Rex. I just really like and trust the guys and liked and trusted their dads before them. I hope they can figure...
Forum: Tech Help 05-27-2009, 05:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,306
Posted By ksing44
1995 E320 - Engine missing badly during acceleration

I have a 1995 E320 W124 with 119K miles. It started a few weeks ago, but it only seemed to happen when the car was cold. At first I was thinking maybe it had something to with the choke fuel mixture...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-30-2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By ksing44
Help!!!

Do I need to order a bigger U-clamp for my 1995 E320 sedan? I have a parts list that does not include the U-clamp. The rear bar install pdf does show the U-clamp, but I assumed it was the same part,...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-28-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,110
Posted By ksing44
I had the same problem on my 1995 E320. I also...

I had the same problem on my 1995 E320. I also received the same explanation from the bodyshop. I had them buff the panels to get some reflection and it matched the original look on the other panels....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-22-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By ksing44
Thank you for your input. Actually I didn't order...

Thank you for your input. Actually I didn't order the new shocks and bars yet, so I can still make the adjustment you suggest. I will be putting in the order any day now, so installation will...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-14-2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By ksing44
Sportline or "Sportline Plus" Swaybars?

Hey guys, I thought I would ask all of you for your opinions. I am finally going to get bigger swaybars for my 1995 E320 that already has Eibach springs. I'm getting new Bilstein Sport shocks to...
Forum: Tech Help 12-23-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,005
Posted By ksing44
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=182598
Link to my saga and help from Steve Brotherton, a real expert.

For me, adjusting the Bowden cable did not fix the 3rd to 4th shift...
Forum: Tech Help 12-23-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,644
Posted By ksing44
It may be true that I have a lemon. It is a truly...

It may be true that I have a lemon. It is a truly beautiful lemon, but maybe a lemon nonetheless. I would caution you, however, that 2 years and 20,000 miles is not a very long time of ownership. I...
Forum: Tech Help 12-22-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,644
Posted By ksing44
After being on these forums for many years and...

After being on these forums for many years and owning a 1995 E320 for about 11 years, I am starting to think the older W124 cars may have been put together a bit better than the newest W124 cars. It...
Forum: Tech Help 12-22-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,884
Posted By ksing44
When I hear a w124 won't start, I always think...

When I hear a w124 won't start, I always think neutral safety switch. I don't think the original post indicated if the car would crank or not, so I was wondering if it could be so simple as the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
I really like the idea of having a diesel,...

I really like the idea of having a diesel, although it gives me pause when I see the price premium for the diesel fuel. I am especially interested in the new Honda diesel that is coming and maybe...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
Is the recirculation flap accessible from under...

Is the recirculation flap accessible from under the wipers? Is that the same thing as a “main flap” that was mentioned in a previous post. I would love to fix that slapping sound while I was in there...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
Heated air temperature?

I just drove home from work in my car and played with all of the settings quite a bit. I don’t think my airflow is great, although it seems better than last night and since I played with the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
The midnight an azure blues do look similar in...

The midnight an azure blues do look similar in photos. In person, they also both look great, although there is a clear difference. For one thing, I think the midnight blue cars I’ve seen did not...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
Woops

Sorry, I didn't see the question. I am also sorry, because I don't know the code. My car color is "Azure Blue", whatever code that is.

My car is also a "Special Edition", with the stainless...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
I hear you Arthur

I am planning to change the filters, regardless of the cause of the problem because I’m sure they could use the change. I just have a feeling that the underlying cause of the problem might not be the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By ksing44
Main vent?

Today I tried the re-circulation switch and it seemed to make a difference. When I went back to no re-circulation, it seemed like I was still getting the better flow from the floor vent and the...
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