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Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
*** Do you need to book museum in advance or is...

***
Do you need to book museum in advance or is it open year round?

My "cold start" is the first time for each day ... 6 to 9 times before fully running, then anytime after that no problem on 1st...
Forum: Tech Help 08-30-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
Thank you HOBOFINGER!! Hello from Calgary!! ...

Thank you HOBOFINGER!! Hello from Calgary!!

I would LOVE to visit the MBM!! How incredible it must be!! Do you have photos??

Someone else said exactly as you did - REPLACE ALL FUSES w...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
Just had the rad flushed and they replaced the...

Just had the rad flushed and they replaced the thermostat at the same time, as I was getting some heat but not alot.

Immediately noticed a massive difference in the acceleration and the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Charly
Thanks 86560SEL, mine is 4 to 5 times before...

Thanks 86560SEL, mine is 4 to 5 times before starting, will check further into both starter and pedal.
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
BTW how is your 750 il? Was looking at one, but...

BTW how is your 750 il? Was looking at one, but was warned away with the 12 cylinders and a gas hog.
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
Hey thanks LandYaghtlover! I will check the...

Hey thanks LandYaghtlover! I will check the power for sure, no time today. Nylon rope...will check that too, thank you.

Did you change yours?

It is very odd nothing was posted on this issue...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,249
Posted By Charly
Thanks Hbofinger and Shaun (guest) for the...

Thanks Hbofinger and Shaun (guest) for the detailed descriptor for the sun shade!

I have been searching and searching!

My 88 300 SE W126 has a factory installed power rear window sun shade...
Forum: Tech Help 08-24-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Charly
Hey Diesel Paul, The spark plugs are NGK. ...

Hey Diesel Paul,

The spark plugs are NGK.

Unsure about the fuel filter

Agreed the gauge may not be accurate.

TODAY suddenly ALL the dash meters are OFF:
No gas, no rpm, no speedometer,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Charly
HEAT!! UPDATE: Stopped at rad specialist,...

HEAT!! UPDATE:

Stopped at rad specialist, they poked, prodded, squeezed - not enough time to diagnose as they had other commitments - for Friday pick up.

Booked an appointment for next week.
...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Charly
REPLY: no smoke at all REPLY: German...

REPLY: no smoke at all


REPLY: German mechanic (worked at MB there) said to pump the pedal a few times before starting it or hold the pedal down when turning the key. Works.
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By Charly
Slow to accelerate, heavy gas useage

New to me, had it all checked out, new tires, new windshield, detailed in/out: 1988 300 SE, W126 i6 - finally drove it today - filled it full of premium gas and off I go.

First I notice, slow off...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By Charly
Just saw your post, but have to ask the Stupid...

Just saw your post, but have to ask the Stupid question:

I'm have "heat" issues on my 1988 300 SE, w126, just had it serviced and inspected - is it possible low "refrigerant - are you talking...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2014, 02:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Charly
W126, 1988 300 SE - heat issue, side mirrors, power visor

Hard to believe, unless you live in Calgary, that cold weather is here in August!

Turned on my heater, blew some "warm" air but not hot, worried about the issued being a radiator.

Tried the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2014, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 814
Posted By Charly
I just bought my 1988 Mercedes 300 SE and had it...

I just bought my 1988 Mercedes 300 SE and had it inspected at:
TRS (The Rover Shop) as we used to take our Rover there
403 - 769 1700 (press 1 to get Jason)
3705 - 29 Street NE
Calgary

They...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-21-2014, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,806
Posted By Charly
Just tried all links and they're fantastic info! ...

Just tried all links and they're fantastic info!

Thanks!
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-08-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,947
Posted By Charly
Googled: Mercedes Benz paint codes 1988 and...

Googled: Mercedes Benz paint codes 1988 and voila!

This was SO easy to find, forget your VIN, enter year, type and class, voila!!

1988 Mercedes-Benz All Models Colors of Touch Up Paint...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-08-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,947
Posted By Charly
Stretch, tried the MB decoder .... says it...

Stretch, tried the MB decoder .... says it couldn't decode my VIN
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-08-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,805
Posted By Charly
Hey Stretch, Thank you! Before seeing your...

Hey Stretch,

Thank you! Before seeing your response, I stopped by my local MB parts desk and they were helpful.

It is "Laguna Grey" 735 and I never would have discovered that from the VIN!...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-06-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,805
Posted By Charly
Paint Codes/Leather codes

Hey whunter that is very cool info!

I just bought a 1988 MB 300 SE that is grey with navy leather interior, that I'm very excited about! Just getting the mechanical checked, new tires, new...
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