So that's why my lawn mower has been running rough lately. The carburator is getting old and must have somehow clogged the fuel injectors!!! Why didn't anyone tell me that before?

Update - Brake pad oil pump rebuild is a success! Only took about 2 hours to do, it is definitely a DIY job. Only problem is that while I was down there, I noticed that some moron decided to make the brake lines coming out of the caliper out of flexible rubber!! What on earth is the logic behind this? No big deal, I just replaced them with the rigid steel lines, but I had to run back out to the parts store to get new ones. Also, I didn't feel like reattaching the brake lines before I went (what a PITA it is), so whenever I needed to stop, i just opened the door and stuck my foot out.

While working on the catalytic converter, I noticed that the catalytic converter lead injection pump was getting weak. I guess its time for a new one. I hope the engine does not have to come off for this job, as it would be a real PITA to drive back to Pep Boys without the engine, acceleration would seem sluggish, don't you think?

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record

Make sure you buy the Kale tire air changer - a MUST have for the required R&R of your tire's air every 10,000 miles to prevent rubber rot causing blow-outs (see Firestone Tech Bulletin #666), out-of-balance problems, warping of the rims, loss of speed due to excess friction caused by stale air, and other related problems!:p!

LOL!!
Tom

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America: Land of the Free!

1977 300D: 300,000+ miles

American Honda: Factory Trained Technician & Honor Grad.
Formerly:
Shop Foreman;
Technical Advisor to Am. Honda;
Supervisor of Maintenance largest tree care co. in US for offices in Tex.

Actually, I use sythetic tire air, so I can change my tire air every 15,000 miles, thank you.

I also eliminted any possibility of developing annoying little flat spots on my tires by changing to square tires, I would recommend this to anyone willing to pay the extra $$$.

Another update - When I attempted to drive my car without the engine in it, it set the tranny in limp home mode, anyone have any ideas??? You should see how it flew, though, without the added weight of the engine.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record

now thats funny even a blonde would know it would fix the car with an attitude


benzat

1982 380 SEC

Don't forget to adjust your fetzer valves (next to the OVP).
And by the way what size spanner do I use to tighten the screw loose behind the wheel?


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Brian
1989 300E (156K)

wheres the order page...I have my credit card ready...*L*

if we order in bulk do we get a discount???

benzat

1982 380 sec

Why not clean the engine with propwash? 'Works great! Or clean the exterior of your MB in a slipstream? 'Uses less water; just peels the dirt & grime right off.

YOU NEED TO GET XEON HEADLIGHT FLUID! It is the best stuff out there a lot more $$$$ but it is worth it.
My teacher had a prank phone call where they called this lady and did all this stuff to her and she bought every bit. I will see if I can find it.
They Fail to list a kunoter valve and a flux capacitor.

Also, for those of you who have problems with tire balancing, buy a bottle of STP tire balancer. Just empty a bottle into the tire and you will never have a balancing problem again. Sure, some skeptics may say it is just snake oil, but I swear it works!!!!

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record

I was told to put this into the brake fluid, as this is the root of balancing problems?

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Anyone know where I can get some synthetic water for my windshield washer? I hear it performs much better.

How 'bout some tires for a Euro/right-hand drive car? My friend needs some.

I also heard about some "Aero-wax" that not only preserves your paint, but actually makes your car more aerodynamic, giving you more horsepower! But I can't find it anywhere.


Mike

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1979 300 SD
350,000 miles
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1982 300D-gone---sold to a buddy
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1985 300TD
270,000 miles
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1994 E320
not my favorite, but the wife wanted it

www.myspace.com/mikemover
www.myspace.com/openskystudio
www.myspace.com/speedxband
www.myspace.com/openskyseparators
www.myspace.com/doubledrivemusic

Hey Gordo, err telefunkin, the fetzer valves are in the trunk behind the left panel compartment, but you knew that right?

You'll need a monkey wrench to adjust them correctly.

~Paul

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'91 300E, 209k miles

Where is the flux capacitor on my car?


Mike

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1979 300 SD
350,000 miles
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1982 300D-gone---sold to a buddy
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1985 300TD
270,000 miles
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1994 E320
not my favorite, but the wife wanted it

www.myspace.com/mikemover
www.myspace.com/openskystudio
www.myspace.com/speedxband
www.myspace.com/openskyseparators
www.myspace.com/doubledrivemusic

the flux capacitor is actually a component of the Glebo disc, located outboard of the left rear shock absorber pre filter.

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1982 240D 313,000 (4 speed)
1984 300CD 172,483
1985 German Shepherd Dog -Lacey- R.I.P.11/04/05

Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs

So thats whats wrong, my radiator is losing too much heat!


Hats of to this crowd another 'must have'

brilliant