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Forum: Site Feedback 04-05-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,170
Posted By jAMES2182
Insults

I recently asked a mechanical question and someone wrote I should look at a book with no helpful hints. I thought the reason for the forum was to get the expert advice by experienced people who had...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-05-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
Nobby

If you are a lady I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. If your a man you need to grow one. If you are a man DO NOT answer to any of my post otherwise I will take legal action for harassment, thank you.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-04-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
Wake up

I always check the mercedes manual before doing a job. When the instructions are not clear and vague I try to find a person who has the expert experience and knowledge that no book can explain. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-03-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
Insults

I don't think this forum is used for personal insults. I'm asking for your removal. Have a beautiful and joyous day.
Forum: Site Feedback 04-03-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,014
Posted By jAMES2182
Insults

I recently posted a thread about sub-frame removal and a user wrote I should get a book and did not mention any helpful details. Every question asked on this forum could get the same answer and we...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,767
Posted By jAMES2182
380 SL

I just bought a 85 380SL with 107K miles. It ran great until one day it died about 6 months after I bought it. I found broken timing chain rails that caused the timing chain to skip teeth which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By jAMES2182
thero wire

Thanks for the photo.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By jAMES2182
loose wire

Would it be possible to send a photo showing the connection. I' m a 40 year master electrician and can't see where the original connection originated. It was a clean break,thank you.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-27-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
Thumbs down What the ----!

The reason I take time to write in this forum is to get info from experienced Master mechanics to tell me the smartest and quickest way to do a job. This is something no book can do. If you tell...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-27-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
Removing Sub-frame '85 380SL

The car is a 1985 380SL wit 108K miles. It all started when the plastic timing chain rail broke which caused a no start condition. I found broken pieces of rail and 3 loose rocker arms on the right...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-27-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,402
Posted By jAMES2182
sub-frame,oil pan, oil pump, removal

I need to remove the oil pump to remove the timing chain cover. The sub-frame needs to be lowered to remove the oil pan to remove the oil pump. What is the best procedure to lower the sub-frame...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By jAMES2182
Where does the other end of the wire Go?

Where does the other end of the wire Go?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-20-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By jAMES2182
cut coolant wire

The wire attached to the coolant temp sensor broke and can't see where the other end attaches.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By jAMES2182
coolant thermo wire disconnected

On my 84 300D the wire on the coolant thermostat located above the coolant thermostat came disconnected and is about 18" long hanging from the thermostat. I can't find where the wire is suppose to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-17-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By jAMES2182
Angry loose rocker arms

On my 85 380SL the plastic guide rails broke and caused a no start. On the right head 3 rocker arms are loose. Is it possible the rocker arms bent and not the valves? I took a height measurement of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-14-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By jAMES2182
The fuel pump was replaced because the old one...

The fuel pump was replaced because the old one was noisy. the car was tuned two months before the no start and ran like a peach till it died. I opened the valve covers and found broken pieces of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-13-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By jAMES2182
Engine stopped running

My 85 380SL all of a sudden will not start. The starter works fine and the engine starts to cough but will not start. The fuel pump and filter were replaced recently and the car was tuned. What is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-19-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By jAMES2182
steering wheel removal

My 85 SL has a 10 millimeter bolt in the center of the steering wheel. Does it have a right hand thread or left? I tried using a 1/2" impact driver with 500 ft/lbs and the bolt would not budge. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,904
Posted By jAMES2182
frozen lock

During the very cold season I keep the door un-locked. When I can't open the door on a cold morning I wish someone would steal the car. The chance is well worth it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2003, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By jAMES2182
240 D transmission adjustments

My 1983 240 D shifts very hard from first to second gear. Is there some adjustment to correct it? There seems to be no bowden cable or vacuum line going to the tranny.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2003, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,947
Posted By jAMES2182
Smile Engine shake

My '84 300D started to shake at idle. I repaced the motor mounts which did not help. I turned the rack damper pin in a few times and now the engine runs smoooth. Always nice to know another trade...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2002, 07:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 739
Posted By jAMES2182
84 300D High beam switch

When I go over a bump in the road the high beams come on, the switch in the steering column is loose. Can something be tightened in the switch to advoid replacement?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-29-2002, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 648
Posted By jAMES2182
Question 89 crown vic trouble

My '89 ford crown vic, for the first time took longer then usual to start. It went about 200 feet then died and would not start. It's getting a spark and the compression on each cylinder is...
Forum: Tech Help 01-01-2000, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By jAMES2182
Who sell's a rebuilt transmission with a warranty...

Who sell's a rebuilt transmission with a warranty and reasonable price for a '84 300D turbo?
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