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Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By pwells
Mpolli - that's a great suggestion, I'm ordering...

Mpolli - that's a great suggestion, I'm ordering some other parts this week and am due a set of cabin filters. I'll let you know if the noise goes when they're changed.

Thanks,

Peter
Forum: Tech Help 01-23-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By pwells
W210 vent noise

Car is 1999 E430.

I suspect part of the vacuum circuit for the air handler controls has a leak as there is a hissing sound coming through the vents. There sound is quieter when the recirculation...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 844
Posted By pwells
More SRS Questions

Car is 1999 E430, 110,000 miles

(i) The SRS is always on EXCEPT for when a passenger is seated. Does that not mean it has to be the seat sensor that is bad?

(ii) Ohter threads say that after...
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,023
Posted By pwells
I too have the SRS light on (99 E430) and my...

I too have the SRS light on (99 E430) and my inpsection is up in a few days, I checked with a local repair shop I've used in the past and they want $90 to read the SRS code. My questions are...
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Forum: Tech Help 10-26-2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,459
Posted By pwells
Great fix

Just repaired both of my mirrors (1999 e430), I suspect they were damaged by children grabbing onto them when learning to skateboard. FYI I did not need to remove the mirror glasses, with the mirror...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,671
Posted By pwells
W210 Sunroof Rattle

I've a 99 e430, when driving on uneven roads there is an annoying rattle in the roof just ahead of the sunroof. I removed the center light/sunroof switch assembly and can dampen the rattle by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-04-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By pwells
I ended up gluing the part back together with...

I ended up gluing the part back together with some JB Weld, and to date it has worked fine, but I'm careful not to stuff the glove box!

There has been the odd glove box on eBay but by then I tried...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,262
Posted By pwells
Engine mounts were changed recently. I guess...

Engine mounts were changed recently. I guess it's not a rough idle, only notice it when the engine has just started in the morning - really more of an occasional miss. No CEL or anything. As the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,262
Posted By pwells
Peter, I've approx 95k on my 99 E430 and...

Peter,

I've approx 95k on my 99 E430 and have noticed the occasional rough idle, guess the plugs are in my future. Did you buy the special tool others have mentioned? Any other comments.

I...
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,217
Posted By pwells
210 fuel sender removal

How do you access the fuel sender on a 99 E430. My tank got overfilled at the gas station and I've now gone 200 miles and the gauge has only dropped to 3/4! BTW could anything else have been...
Forum: Tech Help 03-16-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,203
Posted By pwells
Replacing rotors

I just replaced the front pads and rotors on my 99 E430. Based on others comments I was concerned that the rotors would be siezed on; in fact both rotors were broken around the retaining screws and...
Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By pwells
99 e430 airbox removal

I've a lamp out in the passenger side headlamp cluster. While the owner's manual says you can simply unclip the cover there isn't sufficient space to remove it. This has been reported by others...
Forum: Tech Help 11-28-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,155
Posted By pwells
Tensioner mounting bolt torque

OK well it seems you can't replace just the pulley on my car, apparently the tension has been through umpteen updates and it now comes as a unit with the spring and mounting. Should have known it...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,155
Posted By pwells
Removed old tensioner pulley this evening, very...

Removed old tensioner pulley this evening, very simple, not a lot of room but enough to put a torx socket on the stud and a 15mm open end on the nut. Required very little torque; maybe too little...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,155
Posted By pwells
Replacing belt tensioner pulley, 99 E430

Car is a 99 E430, 90,000 miles.

There's an occasional washing machine noise coming from the front of the engine, thought it was either the water pump or power steering. It got worse today so I...
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2005, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By pwells
Thank you to all who replied putting my mind at...

Thank you to all who replied putting my mind at ease. When it's warm it shifts fine and in Houston it's rarely cold. My commute changed hence the need to cross a busy road when the engine is cold -...
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By pwells
e430 transmission question

I have a '99 e430, I think it was manufactured in late '98. The car generally drives smoothly but if I try to accelerate quickly first thing in the morning then the engine runs to around 3,000 rpm...
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,151
Posted By pwells
AutoZone loan gauge sets. The connectors are...

AutoZone loan gauge sets. The connectors are under the hood and under the front grill.

When mine made a hissing sound it was accompanied by a slight sweet smell (that was the oil). If you have a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-30-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By pwells
Looking for a '99 W210 glove box part.

Does anyone know where a 99 or later 210 is being parted out? I'm looking for a piece of the glove box. Specifically the metal piece/hoop that the latch engages, it is screwed into the box (as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-30-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,335
Posted By pwells
Do you have the glove box? I broke the metal...

Do you have the glove box? I broke the metal piece that the latch grabs, it's attached to the box as opposed to the door.

thanks,

Peter
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2004, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,821
Posted By pwells
Greg, Glad to hear you got the job done. ...

Greg,

Glad to hear you got the job done. How did you torque up the new HB?

Peter
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2004, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By pwells
For what it's worth there WAS loctite on my bolt,...

For what it's worth there WAS loctite on my bolt, it had been put on by the factory - I didn't use heat or anything to try to break down the loctite. I used a 4 ft extension on the wrench and it...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2004, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,220
Posted By pwells
eBay, there are a number of individuals and and...

eBay, there are a number of individuals and and businesses selling this tool. Here's a link to the auction I bought from...
...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,220
Posted By pwells
I did this job on an E430, you'll need some...

I did this job on an E430, you'll need some special tools, hopefully there is more space on the E320 - the retaining bolt is a right hand thread.

Here's some tips...
...
Forum: Tech Help 11-15-2004, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,421
Posted By pwells
Inted, My car is a '99 with 75,000 miles and...

Inted,

My car is a '99 with 75,000 miles and the HB is a known weak link (although more for the 320 than the 430), it's not that expensive to fix and can do a lot of damage if it fails.

Peter
Forum: Tech Help 11-15-2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,421
Posted By pwells
Changing the harmonic dampener/crankshaft balancer on an E430

I recently completed this job and wanted to pass on what I learned. Here's what I used to do the job...

(i) New HB, there's extensive info in other threads regarding the various versions, cost...
Forum: Tech Help 08-31-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By pwells
Thanks for replying. Stevebfl, hesitation isn't...

Thanks for replying. Stevebfl, hesitation isn't really the right word, as BlackMercedes says it's more of a lag when you move off between when you press the gas and the transmission engages. The...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2004, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By pwells
Blackmercedes thanks for replying. A couple of...

Blackmercedes thanks for replying. A couple of follow on questions, firstly am I doing any harm running with a defective pressure control spring, i.e. is it something I need to take care of or can...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2004, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By pwells
Transmission model number + other

How do I tell exactly what transmission I have, e.g. 722.6??? The vehicle is an 99 model E430 made in late 98, the VIN is wdbjf70h5xa741359.

Also the car now hesitates when moving off, worse if I...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2004, 11:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,105
Posted By pwells
I have exactly the same problem as Mike (MDARR),...

I have exactly the same problem as Mike (MDARR), it seem as though the pins on the bulb and slots in the holder can result in misalignment of the contacts on the back of the bulb. Talk about rank...
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