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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-07-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By jcantor
Now on eBay #4573916007

I've just listed the car on eBay, item #4573916007. Please have a look at it there.
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-25-2005, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By jcantor
Smile And Even More Pics!

Okay, this is it...

These show the two areas with some minor paint problems and the cracks in the dash cover - the only real cosmetic problems.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-25-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By jcantor
Smile More Pics!

Seats and Consol...

I should note that the color is a little off on one of these pictures - everything matches much better than it may look here.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-25-2005, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By jcantor
Smile Here Are the Pics!

Hope this works. Let me know if there are any other views you'd like to see and I'll try to get them.

jlc
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-23-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,400
Posted By jcantor
F/S: '87 560SEL $2,000 obo Central NJ

Summary:

1987 560SEL - $2000 obo
270,000 miles on car; ~180,000 miles on engine
Light blue exterior; navy blue interior
Paint and upholstery in fair to good condition; no visible rust, one...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-08-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,932
Posted By jcantor
Carnegie Mellon University BS-ME '91 University...

Carnegie Mellon University BS-ME '91
University of Pennsylvania MS-MOT '05 (EMTM program btwn Wharton & Engineering)
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 699
Posted By jcantor
Too bad such a beautiful piece of history had to...

Too bad such a beautiful piece of history had to be left in the hands of an idiot without proper training. I sure hope that handy-man was handed is tools and kicked off the property for good.

jlc
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,109
Posted By jcantor
I believe that the interior temperature of a...

I believe that the interior temperature of a parked car has a lot more to do with the interior color than the exterior color. Think of the car as a greenhouse. Sunlight enters through the glass and...
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2005, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,487
Posted By jcantor
I'm not sure why everyone is so excited. First,...

I'm not sure why everyone is so excited. First, his Buy-it-Now price is $27 large but his reserve may be well less than that, we don't know yet. Second, as nice as that car looks, it also looks...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-14-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,198
Posted By jcantor
W126 Trim - SS or Al?

Is the bright window and door trim on the W126 cars (mine is an '87 560SEL) stainless steel or aluminum? I'm thinking of buffing the trim up a bit and need to sure I know what metal I'm dealing with...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-07-2005, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
Posted By jcantor
Animal Poison Control

It sounds like you have things under control but just for everyone's future reference, here's the toll free number for animal poison control: (888) 426-4435. We have it posted on the fridge just in...
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2005, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,370
Posted By jcantor
John, I know what the firing order is. That...

John,

I know what the firing order is. That wasn't my question.

My question is why do some manufacturers use one order and others another? Why the different cylinder numbering systems as...
Forum: Tech Help 06-28-2005, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,370
Posted By jcantor
Firing Order Variations

I'm preparing to do a tune up on my 560SEL later this week and went to confirm the firing order as I know it's different than that on Chrysler V-8s with which I am more familiar. What I discovered...
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By jcantor
Steve, I may take you up on your offer - a...

Steve,

I may take you up on your offer - a couple hundred is still better than $450. What can you tell me about the R&R procedure for that part? Is there a simple trick to it or not?

jlc
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2005, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By jcantor
560 Exhaust Crossover Pipe

I'm facing the replacement of the entire exhaust system in my '87 560SEL later this summer. Figuring out everything behind the engine is rather straight forward. However, sometime during the life...
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2005, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,237
Posted By jcantor
W126 Grinding Starter

I have a problem with my '87 560SEL that is slowly getting worse. Occasionally, instead of immediately engaging the ring gear and turning the engine, the starter spins freely making a grinding or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,259
Posted By jcantor
John - did you have to fabricate a custom pipe to...

John - did you have to fabricate a custom pipe to replace the resonator or does someone already offer it? I'm looking at replacing my entire exhaust system and wouldn't mind a slightly throatier...
Forum: Tech Help 04-12-2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By jcantor
1st Time Power Brake Bleed User

I recently purchased a Motive Products power brake bleeder to assist me in maintaining my fleet. One question that I had which the directions don't seem to address - how does one avoid forcing air...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-22-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,222
Posted By jcantor
Coca Cola should work well. I'd also suggest...

Coca Cola should work well. I'd also suggest vinegar. I'm using about 8 gallons of the stuff to clean brake drums on my Imperial - does a very nice job in about 72 hours. A few minutes with steel...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By jcantor
I've seen info on the ATE fluid before. They...

I've seen info on the ATE fluid before. They don't seem to indicate what spec it is but I'm assuming from the boiling points that it is DOT5. Is this correct?

jlc
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2005, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By jcantor
Brake Fluid Question

I am in the process of redoing the hydraulic brake system on the antique in my fleet ('56 Imperial) and am deliberating between using DOT3 vs. DOT5 fluid. One consideration that I have is keeping...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By jcantor
And I believe only the 560's start in second. ...

And I believe only the 560's start in second. The 420's and smaller I believe start in first.

jlc
Forum: Tech Help 01-31-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,693
Posted By jcantor
BenzMatic, Thank you so much for the help!! ...

BenzMatic,

Thank you so much for the help!! Sure enough, the strip fuse is the problem. I never realized that there was an additional fuse in the circuit.

I'm hoping that the fuse is the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,693
Posted By jcantor
W126 Heater Blower/Controller

After suffering through the last several weeks with little heat due to a
nonfunctioning blower, I finally had the time to look into the problem. I've
pulled the blower itself and there doesn't...
Forum: Tech Help 01-07-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By jcantor
Thanks for all the good info. :) I checked...

Thanks for all the good info. :)

I checked the fuse first thing and it appeared fine. There are also a couple of other items, I've forgetten what, that run off the same circuit and they were...
Forum: Tech Help 01-07-2005, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By jcantor
W126 Heater Blower

About a month ago, the heater blower in my '87 560SEL stopped working although all other functions of the climate control system appear to be working fine. Given the current cold weather and the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-05-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By jcantor
I did skim through some fo the sites that Google...

I did skim through some fo the sites that Google spits out but didn't find much - not surprisingly, there isn't the same level of commitment amoungst Buick owners as we see here.

Then I decided to...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-05-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By jcantor
Exclamation Looking for Similar Buick Site

My wife's '98 Buick LeSebre has just suffered a major failure of the intake manifold which may end up costing us the entire engine due to hydrolocking. I'm looking for sites that have information on...
Forum: Tech Help 12-20-2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By jcantor
I was able to get a second estimate from a MB...

I was able to get a second estimate from a MB only independant who comes well recommended. He quoted $1,700 to do the whole front end plus rear shocks. This sounds reasonable given the previous...
Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2004, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By jcantor
fahrgewehr2, I gather from your post that...

fahrgewehr2,

I gather from your post that this is rather high, which I suspected. I'd love to get the whole front end done for that figure but I just need to find someone willing to do it.

As...
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