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Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-20-2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Posted By dtrain
This is a big help - thanks for the information.

This is a big help - thanks for the information.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-19-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Posted By dtrain
Thanks for the reply. I have searched google...

Thanks for the reply.

I have searched google and have not found anything to date.

I'm not sure what FSM is. Can you elaborate?

Startek says from 1994 to present unless I am accessing the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-19-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Posted By dtrain
Install factory radio

Hi everyone,

I had an aftermarket stereo installed in my '89 420sel along with new speakers and speaker wire. I had the Becker unit rebuilt and would like to re-install it.

I can't find a...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
Finally got some time. Heads are off and the...

Finally got some time. Heads are off and the harmonic balancer is off. Couple of questions:

1. How do you remove the TDC sensor under the distributor? I removed the nut but can't tell how it...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
My second question is related to the cylinder...

My second question is related to the cylinder heads. I have the shop manual and was planning on removing the camshafts but have found what I think is a broken or partially broken lower guide. I was...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
Yes I will have to remove the balancer to take...

Yes I will have to remove the balancer to take the front cover off. I am waiting for the locking tool to arrive and have been trying to get the engine stripped down as much as possible in the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
water pump

I did replace the pump years ago and don't remember having to remove the balancer but I remember what a pita it was getting it out though. I'll pull the balancer and it should be fine from there -...
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,056
Posted By dtrain
W126 420 sel rebuild

Just started tearing down the engine on my 89 420 sel with 210k miles. Plan to rebuild the top down to the heads and to remove the front cover as well. Have found a great deal of info so far on the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-05-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By dtrain
Was able to fix the locking system but can't open...

Was able to fix the locking system but can't open the trunk. The release doesn't seem to be "catching." Is there anyway to get it open with conventional means? I not ready to drill it out yet... If...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By dtrain
central locking system

Any way to test the signal? From what I've read, there's an electrical component and the vacuum, but I haven't seen any diagrams of the electrical so I'm not sure what I'm up against.

My wife...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By dtrain
cylinder head rebuild

located in cleveland but would drive if necessary for this repair
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By dtrain
central locking system

89 420 sel with 205k

About two weeks ago I unlocked the doors by using the key in the driver's door. Somebody stopped me to talk and a few minutes later I attempted to open the door and found all...
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By dtrain
89 420 sel cylinder head rebuild

205k

planning to have my cylinder heads rebuilt: 6, 7 and 8 are all leaking some oil

some questions:

1. Buy rebuilt or have mine rebuilt? Any suggestions for machine shops in Ohio?

2. I...
Forum: Tech Help 01-31-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
problem solved. one of the check valves on the...

problem solved. one of the check valves on the new pump was either stuck or bad. happened to order two separately not knowing that the pumps would come with them. changed out the check valve and the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-29-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
have checked fuel filter orientation check...

have checked fuel filter orientation

check valves came installed on the new pumps and were oriented same as old ones

cracked fuel line at the distributor - fuel started coming out - have not...
Forum: Tech Help 01-28-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
have tried priming multiply times before...

have tried priming multiply times before attempting to start

changed plugs, checked wiring on pumps to make sure they weren't reversed and verified that the fuel lines are connected correctly
...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
jumped 7 & 8 - pumps running no start yet -...

jumped 7 & 8 - pumps running

no start yet - pulled a plug and found it was fouled. will try changing the plugs, charging the battery and giving it another go

any other thoughts would be...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
priming the system - i turned the key to the on...

priming the system - i turned the key to the on position and the pumps came on getting the fuel moving.

i'll try jumping the pins - are they marked numerically so i'll know which ones are 7 and 8?...
Forum: Tech Help 01-24-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By dtrain
fuel line replacement - no start

89 420 sel 205k

replaced fuel pumps, fuel filter, fuel strainer, accumulator and all supply/return fuel lines from the gas tank to the engine (did not replace the vent line)

put in some gas,...
Forum: Tech Help 01-20-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 702
Posted By dtrain
89 420sel fuel lines

There are four lines running along the underside of the driver's side of the car. The outermost line appears to be the brake line, the next one seems to be the vent for the gas tank. I am assuming...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-01-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,350
Posted By dtrain
parts

Do you still have any parts for an 89 420 sel? I need any of the following:

Idle control valve
Idle control unit
front bumper chrome piece
front abs sensors (both sides)
brake light - third...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-28-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,091
Posted By dtrain
420 sel parts

Do you still have any parts for an 89 420 sel? I need any of the following:

Idle control valve
Idle control unit
front bumper chrome piece
front abs sensors (both sides)
brake light - third...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2009, 06:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 614
Posted By dtrain
engine work

89 420 sel 196k

Recently replaced the timing chain, guides, etc. - thanks to the forum.

There is a ticking noise in the engine (different from the chain slap from before) that I believe is one...
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 878
Posted By dtrain
rear parking brake cables r/r

89 420 sel 196k

The driver's side parking brake cable broke off inside the wheel at the shackle. After looking over the passenger side, I decided to replace the passenger side cable as well and...
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By dtrain
aux. fan

Results:

tried the 12v battery - it didn't run

the fan did not spin freely

Ordered a new fan - put it in and it works really well

thanks for the help
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By dtrain
radiator

The radiator is about a year old - the last one broke off where the top hose connects (fortunately close to home) and I had to replace it.

I pulled the high temp sensor (from reading other posts,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,345
Posted By dtrain
guide rod

my 89 420 sel did that and I found that the guide rod retaining nut had sheared off (where you make the adjustment for alignment) and the rod moved to the point that the tire began hitting. I don't...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By dtrain
engine temp high - blown fuse

89 420 sel with 195k

Engine will heat up at idle (stop light and/or traffic) and typically gets to around 90+ but goes back down upon movement. I let it run in the drive and it went to 120 and I...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By dtrain
cam bolt

Good call - I did loosen those bolts and did not flip the washers when I tightened them up again. I will pull the valve covers and check them over.
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