Common issues with the 400E? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Bondavi · #1 05-13-2010, 02:09 AM

400E's are so cheap nowadays its like a bad joke that similarly equipped E320's go for more.

That 210HP Alfa sounds like something outside the norm, maintenance-wise for an 164 - hang on to it! A relative had a 12V '91 that was nothing but bereft of problems.

EuroRash · #2 05-13-2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondavi

400E's are so cheap nowadays its like a bad joke that similarly equipped E320's go for more.

That 210HP Alfa sounds like something outside the norm, maintenance-wise for an 164 - hang on to it! A relative had a 12V '91 that was nothing but bereft of problems.

A 94-95 24v model is the one to have

The guy I bought mine from has over a dozen of them and resources for parts, etc... so no problem

He does have a very clean 95 Q4 (AWD) model rated with 20 more HP (but has an upgraded cam)
maybe I can talk him into selling that to me in the near future

Geeky1 · #3 05-13-2010, 03:07 AM

Ooh, AWD. How easy is it to find AWD 164s with the 24v and a clutch pedal in the US? I'm guessing about as easy as it is to find a w116 350SE with a 4spd manual?

hanno · #4 05-13-2010, 08:28 AM

If anyone here is still looking for a 1992 400E LH module as discussed above, I have one (014 545 15 32) from a car being parted out. $75 delivered to your door in the 48USA.

gsxr · #5 05-13-2010, 10:39 AM

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If anyone here is still looking for a 1992 400E LH module as discussed above, I have one (014 545 15 32) from a car being parted out. $75 delivered to your door in the 48USA.

That's a steal... someone better jump on it!

1stimer · #6 05-15-2010, 07:50 PM

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If anyone here is still looking for a 1992 400E LH module as discussed above, I have one (014 545 15 32) from a car being parted out. $75 delivered to your door in the 48USA.

I am interested. Can anyone confirm that this is a drop-in replacement on my 1995 E420?

Is paypal OK?

gsxr · #7 05-16-2010, 10:58 AM

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I am interested. Can anyone confirm that this is a drop-in replacement on my 1995 E420?

Is paypal OK?

Yes it is a drop-in, I have one in my 1995 E420. You should clear all codes and reset the adaptation immediately after installing the "new" module though. Remember that the power gain is only at WOT. There is no part-throttle power gain.

1stimer · #8 05-16-2010, 12:49 PM

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Yes it is a drop-in, I have one in my 1995 E420. You should clear all codes and reset the adaptation immediately after installing the "new" module though. Remember that the power gain is only at WOT. There is no part-throttle power gain.

Thanks Dave. I read this same information on another forum in which you participate. This is not something I NEED, so it is still for sale. This is a good price for someone, though.