I have a 87' 300E, I've been experiencing some vibrations during park/neutral. this vibration is very noticeable on the seat. does anyone know what i can do to fix this.

Also, how do i change air filter and spark plugs?

thanks

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87' 300E champagne - Euro headlights and corners, 8-hole rims, 140,000miles/220,00km.

Hi
Hard to tell without being in the car. The shuddering may possibly be a misfire if it's only noticeable in Park or Neutral - do you also get slight jolting under acceleration?

Changing the plugs is easy.. if you know what the basic parts of an engine are, there's nothing different about these engines. You have 6 spark plugs, lined along the engine, with wires going into the top of them. The air filter is inside the big black thing.
These are marked AF and SP on my 214,000 miles 300TE's picture.
By the way use basic copper plugs, not Platinum ones - these can cause all sorts of problems in these engines (do a search).

But if you *really* need this help, I would get someone else to show you how to do it first.

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg

so what do i need to pull those spark plugs out?

thanks for picture

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87' 300E champagne - Euro headlights and corners, 8-hole rims, 140,000miles/220,00km.

I am having problems with air box,
after i unhook those clips
what do i do?

mark

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87' 300E champagne - Euro headlights and corners, 8-hole rims, 140,000miles/220,00km.

I'd take a peak at the condition of the mounts and rear tranny support to see what's left of 'em or if they are collapsed.

Easy to see and it wont cost you anything.

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Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

There is no way that someone, asking how to remove a spark plug, would be able to evaluate the motor mounts on a 300E.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

I promise to take better note of the thread starter's ability!

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Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

Besides the clips, there are 4 nuts holding the lid of the air cleaner box in place.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL

You will probably need a tool to remove the spark plug boots as they are frequently miserable to get off without damaging them. There is a MBZ version that works like a charm but costs about $35 and well worth it! A little silicone lube on the new plugs will make boot removal much easier.

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'76 240D-Sold
'78 240D-Sold
'85 300 SD, 165K-Sold
'88 300 TE, 165K-Sold
'64 Porsche 356C Cabriolet- under restoration
'86 560SL 124K Miles-Sold
'94 320E Wagon, 74K Miles-128K Miles JUNKED
'06 E350 Wagon, 84K Miles
07 SL550, 14K Miles

And then a sort-of.. spark plug remover for the plugs. You need a mechanic. It will take 5 minutes and cost you a bean.

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg

no time for mechanic.....i should really get rid of this car.
i feel it saying to me, "im dying"

it has 193,000km
some tranny problems.....bad fuel efficientcy
I'm only 19, and going to univ, this car is not very economical.
I think i have to turn to those Japanese cars, maybe a Honda.

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87' 300E champagne - Euro headlights and corners, 8-hole rims, 140,000miles/220,00km.

Pentoman -

Whats the red box, next to the air filter housing, in the upper right hand corner of the engine compartment photo?

Pentoman- Your brake booster is on the wrong side!!!

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Brandon



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