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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-15-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By moakesr
$300 + shipping costs to the United Kingdom ?

$300 + shipping costs to the United Kingdom ?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-22-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,607
Posted By moakesr
The 600SL and 500SL with ADS have four spheres,...

The 600SL and 500SL with ADS have four spheres, two in the rear in the spare wheel compartment, and two up front, behind a cover in the front wheel arches.

Which valve did you change the O-Ring...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2008, 02:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,585
Posted By moakesr
Just replaced caps and rotors on my 1991 500SL,...

Just replaced caps and rotors on my 1991 500SL, definitely starts much faster now, doesn't seem to need to turn over very much before it fires.

Always seemed to need a couple of revolutions...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-11-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,391
Posted By moakesr
Your profile says Cornwall, whereabouts? I...

Your profile says Cornwall, whereabouts?

I am in Plymouth, and I have a blink code reader that I have used on my 1991 500 SL with success.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-02-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,391
Posted By moakesr
That many fault codes is implausible. Purely...

That many fault codes is implausible.

Purely from a fault finding perspective, it seems to me you have a problem on the CAN bus which links the various modules and sensors controlling the engine....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-30-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,144
Posted By moakesr
Wise man, age brings benefits such as common...

Wise man, age brings benefits such as common sense and an appreciation of the 'too good to be true' factor :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-16-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,567
Posted By moakesr
You are a man after my own heart :cool: When...

You are a man after my own heart :cool:

When someone or something says I can't do something, then I just get more determined to make it happen!

Good link on CANbus here...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-31-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By moakesr
Good Luck, it sounds like you have bought...

Good Luck, it sounds like you have bought yourself a challenge :)

At least it's an early one with understandable electrics, rather than the canbus systems in the later cars.

Shame PO's BF was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-31-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By moakesr
I would check the distributor caps and rotor...

I would check the distributor caps and rotor arms.

The seal behind the distributor cap goes hard with age and allows moisture in, then carbon tracking and misfires start to happen.

If you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-16-2008, 07:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,736
Posted By moakesr
Bellissima Ferrari I understand you have...

Bellissima Ferrari

I understand you have your reasons for selling it, but what a car, that's about the pinnacle of classic car ownership for me. Only a W198 or W186 could rival that for me.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-11-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By moakesr
Nice trip, and nice writeup. I hope to take...

Nice trip, and nice writeup.

I hope to take my 500SL there next year, providing fuel doesn't reach £10 a gallon :(
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,107
Posted By moakesr
Just had exactly the same on my W124 No...

Just had exactly the same on my W124

No discernable change in ride height, but a 3" section of coil broke off at the bottom of the spring.

30 mins each side with the JTC spring compressor :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By moakesr
I fully agree, if you want a masterpiece that...

I fully agree, if you want a masterpiece that will occasionally demand some expensive repairs, then the 600SL is perfect.

However, if you want tuning, then it's totally the wrong car, sorry ! :(
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-27-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,374
Posted By moakesr
Having just changed LCA's, I can be certain that...

Having just changed LCA's, I can be certain that they are identical for a 1991 500SL with or without ADS.

I did read they are different if sportline or ESP options are on the car.

Cheers,
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,374
Posted By moakesr
Hi, No experience of a leaking valve body,...

Hi,

No experience of a leaking valve body, mine is a little damp. but not exactly leaking.

I do have a complete manual for ADS on R129, it's in German, but the diagrams say more than words ever...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2008, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,374
Posted By moakesr
It was the ADS option, most people remove it and...

It was the ADS option, most people remove it and replace it with conventional suspension when it fails.

Then there are a few crazy people like me with it fitted to my 500SL who like to keep it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-17-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By moakesr
WTB: Right front wheel ADS Sensor

Anyone removed ADS from their 600SL or 600SEL, if so do you have this sensor still attached to your hub, or is it in the garage?

Mine has died, and the dealer wants silly money for it :(
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,689
Posted By moakesr
It's just as bad over here in Europe. For...

It's just as bad over here in Europe.

For years everyone has been cheerfully exporting all our jobs by buying cheap Chinese goods, the only purchasing criteria being 'Which is the cheapest?'
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,787
Posted By moakesr
130K on my 1991, no signs of trouble so far :)

130K on my 1991, no signs of trouble so far :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-12-2008, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By moakesr
Not exactly the same application, but you need...

Not exactly the same application, but you need something along the lines of the following:

http://autospeed.com/cms/A_2471/article.html

Good Luck,

Richard
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-30-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
Posted By moakesr
leaking power steering box, very expensive to...

leaking power steering box, very expensive to sort out. I found out the hard way :(

ADS suspension, fantastic when it works, a pain and expensive when it doesn't
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-12-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,576
Posted By moakesr
My EPC says when you substitute A0125452632 for...

My EPC says when you substitute A0125452632 for A0075451932 then you need the following additional parts.

A1294403105 (cable harness)
A1295405173 (switch)
A0115420517 (sender unit)
A1298209910...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-27-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 696
Posted By moakesr
Anyone remove ADS?

If you have removed ADS from your car, do you have any of the bits still in your shed or garage?

I am looking for the small vacuum? controlled extenders that are in the rods which attach to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,463
Posted By moakesr
I am a very lucky man, it has turned out that...

I am a very lucky man, it has turned out that mine didn't need rebuilding.

The PO hadn't bled the pump or the SLS system, a few hours work on my part and its all working again :)

Richard
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-25-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By moakesr
Cancel this request, a proper bleed of the system...

Cancel this request, a proper bleed of the system has sorted out the problem :D

Looks like the PO didn't bleed the SLS pump when he had the seals replaced on the PS part of the pump.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,463
Posted By moakesr
My pump is a Vickers, so I will wait with...

My pump is a Vickers, so I will wait with interest to see how you get on ;)

I will attempt to bleed mine this weekend, the PO had the PS pump overhauled a couple of months back, and I suspect they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,463
Posted By moakesr
Thank you for a superb thread, its very useful. ...

Thank you for a superb thread, its very useful.

I am right in concluding you overhauled the ASD part of the tandem pump as well?

I have a suspected failure in of that part of my tandem pump,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-22-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By moakesr
WTB: M119 PS Pump with SLS

Anyone removed their power steering tandem pump for an M119 equipped car with SLS or ADS ?

I need a pump, part number A1294600780, I am willing to pay shipping to Europe if anyone has one they no...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,531
Posted By moakesr
Well, it's done, now lets see if there are any...

Well, it's done, now lets see if there are any more leaks, fingers crossed there are not !

For anyone who follows and might want to change this switch, the following information will be of value....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-05-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By moakesr
I thought that saltpan test was a bit...

I thought that saltpan test was a bit unrepresentative of African motoring.

A good solid heavy W123 or Peugeot 504 is perfect over there, but never stood a chance against lightweight cars on that...
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