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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

08-26-2023, 02:32 PM

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Looking for help with W111? 66' 250SE Coupe 6cyl/4spd

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Looking for help with W111? 66' 250SE Coupe 6cyl/4spd

My buddy and I are trying to rehab this car, its in great condition, runs and drives pretty well.

We rebuilt the shift linkage as we were having a hard time finding reverse. When we put the car on...

Forum: Tech Help

08-25-2023, 02:59 PM

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Looking for diagram for 66' 250SE self leveling rear suspension

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Looking for diagram for 66' 250SE self leveling rear suspension

Hey all, going through an old 66' 250SE and needing some direction on the SLS. I have some experience with the W123 set up but the W111 is arguably a funkier setup than the former.

Its leaking...

Forum: Tech Help

04-23-2016, 05:35 PM

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1985 190e 2.3L Gas in oil

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Posted By 2001SL500R

1985 190e 2.3L Gas in oil

Hey all, my son, taking after his old man, bought this little 190e yesterday. The car wasnt running. We threw plugs, wires, cap and rotor on it. They were HAMMERED!! So I thought it would fire right...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-17-2016, 09:25 PM

Replies: 9

2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I know my driver side latch is leaking. I drained...

I know my driver side latch is leaking. I drained and refilled the reservoir today. It was fairly dirty. My guess is that is what is coming from the hole. It looks like a weep hole now that I have...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-17-2016, 01:38 AM

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2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Okay, I got the damper on, that was the prob, it...

Okay, I got the damper on, that was the prob, it was shot. I inspected the idler arm bearing bushings, or rather bushing singular, I could not see the top one, but he bottom one was fine so I elected...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-14-2016, 02:45 PM

Replies: 9

2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I will report back this coming week and let you...

I will report back this coming week and let you know how it goes. Thanks again, for your help! Much appreciated!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-13-2016, 12:38 AM

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2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

That sounds like fun., wish I would have been on...

That sounds like fun., wish I would have been on top of this earlier, I just did the motor mounts. :rolleyes:

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-12-2016, 12:25 PM

Replies: 9

2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I dont see the idler arm bushings, however, looks...

I dont see the idler arm bushings, however, looks like the damper is leaking and or original part, I ordered that. I will get a better look when I put the damper on and see if those bushings are...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2016, 06:42 PM

Replies: 9

95 SL500 METAL TOP -- REDUCED PRICE

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Posted By 2001SL500R

So by "metal top" you mean "fixed roof" ?????? So...

So by "metal top" you mean "fixed roof" ?????? So its the whole car? Maybe post a pic..... lol

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2016, 11:45 AM

Replies: 9

95 SL500 METAL TOP -- REDUCED PRICE

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Posted By 2001SL500R

No offense, but you can buy the whole car in...

No offense, but you can buy the whole car in running condition for $5000.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2016, 11:40 AM

Replies: 9

2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

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Posted By 2001SL500R

2001 SL500 steering is off, needs tires

OK, for those who commented previously, I finally got around to swapping the ignition wires and they definitely helped. I am trying to get the car running as perfectly as possible and think its about...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2016, 11:32 AM

Replies: 3

INPUT AREA FOR POWER STEERING FLUID???

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Posted By 2001SL500R

It should be right where he is telling you. The...

It should be right where he is telling you. The reservoir is a fat black bottle with a scalloped cap, which is also black. Its low on the right, it is a bit hard to see on mine, its actually under...

Forum: Tech Help

02-01-2016, 09:24 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I agree that as a matter of maintenance it sure...

I agree that as a matter of maintenance it sure as hell is not going to HURT the program, but it is not a recommended service by MB, nor, as I have stated earlier, having searched the forum, was...

Forum: Tech Help

02-01-2016, 06:57 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I will try and convince the car that it should...

I will try and convince the car that it should not be running as well as it does and see what happens.

Forum: Tech Help

02-01-2016, 06:54 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

People want help and results, not speculation and...

People want help and results, not speculation and attitude.

Forum: Tech Help

02-01-2016, 06:51 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Well it doesnt explain the check engine light,...

Well it doesnt explain the check engine light, but I installed new motor mounts and got back my ultra smooth and quiet V8 Merc!!! Yay!!!

Forum: Tech Help

01-26-2016, 10:20 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

The code was a P0300 random misfire. Could...

The code was a P0300 random misfire.

Could be a faulty coil pack. Could be plug wire. Still might be a vac leak and possible egr is failing or some other component is not running at 100% but not...

Forum: Tech Help

01-26-2016, 01:07 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I replaced several vac lines this morning and got...

I replaced several vac lines this morning and got a small improvement. I think my EGR valve might be on its way out. I still have a perceptible burble. Maybe I am chasing a ghost but I am used to...

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2016, 08:12 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

No I have not smoked it, but I did spend a few...

No I have not smoked it, but I did spend a few minutes poking around today and see there are a several questionable vac lines so I am going to redo those.

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2016, 07:04 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

With all due respect, I am trying to graduate...

With all due respect, I am trying to graduate from just throwing parts at it. ; )

I have read other threads that mentioned ignition wires under similar circumstances with no luck and the car pulls...

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2016, 05:34 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Any more suggestions? If feels so much like a...

Any more suggestions? If feels so much like a fouled IAC valve but this car doesnt have that I dont think? Part of the problem is that it is pretty minor, it is just idling maybe 75-100 rpms low with...

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2016, 01:12 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I did not change the ignition wires. They APPEAR...

I did not change the ignition wires. They APPEAR to be fine. I went around the motor while it was running and molested the wires to see if there was any continuity issues and did not appear to be. I...

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2016, 12:05 PM

Replies: 21

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Help with P0300 2001 SL500

I have had this car for about two months now and still have a nagging check engine light. It only comes on occasionally, but it has a consistently poor idle. The car otherwise runs very well. It...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

12-17-2015, 08:57 PM

Replies: 5

2001 SL500 new purchase with misfire

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Posted By 2001SL500R

I am still suffering from random misfires....

I am still suffering from random misfires. Possible that it has a non standard temp 71 C thermostat as the car came out of Phoenix. A friend scanned it with a high end diagnostic tool and saw a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

12-16-2015, 04:09 PM

Replies: 5

2001 SL500 new purchase with misfire

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Posted By 2001SL500R

Sorry, I dont know what the issue is but not...

Sorry, I dont know what the issue is but not letting me upload files

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

12-14-2015, 11:16 PM

Replies: 5

2001 SL500 new purchase with misfire

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Posted By 2001SL500R

The codes WERE random misfire 0300 and misfire in...

The codes WERE random misfire 0300 and misfire in cyl 6 & 7 0306 & 0307 HOWEVER after a second dose of seafoam, the car is running perfectly and the engine light went out!

I will take some pics...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

12-14-2015, 01:59 PM

Replies: 5

2001 SL500 new purchase with misfire

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Posted By 2001SL500R

2001 SL500 new purchase with misfire

So I bought this car on Saturday, its in good shape inside and out. Everything is there, hardtop, manuals, some service history etc... I drove the car roughly 5 miles on the test drive and of course...

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