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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,802
Posted By Apodman
I did the fix on my 78 280E. Brushes are on the...

I did the fix on my 78 280E. Brushes are on the back of the alternator, behind panel noted above with two screws. It's a pretty easy job with delicate fingers and some wiggling around. Fixed the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-29-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,829
Posted By Apodman
W111 Silver Beauty Estate

Here one with 2 hours left and 1 bid at $16,000.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190144347797&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009[/url]

Enjoy it. Alex
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 805
Posted By Apodman
Valve Configuration on M104.992

I'm cross-posting this, not sure where to get the best response.

Can someone tell me if the M104.992 in a '93 320E has 4 valves per cylinder? Any experience with aging of this engine at 150,000...
Forum: Featured Cars 05-17-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,008
Posted By Apodman
Valve Configuation M104.992

Could someone tell me if the M104.992 in a '93 320E has 4 valves per cylinder? Any particular weakness to this engine when aging at 150,000 mi. plus?

Thanks, Alex
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-20-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,595
Posted By Apodman
Master cylinder removal or replacement is pretty...

Master cylinder removal or replacement is pretty easy. The most time consuming part is the bleeding after you have everything back together. New/rebuilt MC is not that expensive and may be worth a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-20-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Apodman
Plenty of Parts

The 1977 280 SE you are looking at is a W116 chassis. The M110 engine in it was found in a variety of models duing the seventies and early eighties. There are many sources for replacement and service...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Apodman
It's All Over

The Indie called to say I have a failed ignition module. They are a regional Bosch Parts supplier and happened to have the Bosch rep there when they tested it. It looks like it will end up being...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Apodman
Fuel Pump Relay - '78 280E

W123 w/ M110 with K-jetronic fuel system - Daily Driver. Up to this point, she's been running like a champ.

After filling up in Great Barrington, I was steaming along the Mass Pike last Saturday...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-29-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Posted By Apodman
My '78 280E With Same Symptoms

I have a '78 280E with the M110 US engine as my daily driver. I have been living with your symptoms for several months. Last Monday, after sitting idle over the weekend, she just struggled to start,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-12-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,447
Posted By Apodman
Trunk Will Not Unlock, Too!

Same deal on my 1978 280E. Trunk lock worked fine until two weeks ago. Now, it is closed and the key will only go half-way in. There is no resistance at the lock button so something is not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-20-2006, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By Apodman
Localized Drip

The drip is pretty well limited to the area above the #3 and #4 cylinder exhaust outlet. Valves were adjusted 18 months ago/ 6,000 mi. and are still relatively quiet. No overheating to speak of. She...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By Apodman
M110 Drips Oil on Exhause Manifold

Once the engine is warm, I'm getting oil slowly dripping on to my #3 + #4 exhaust manifold pipes. Seems to be coming from the head gasket or from that shelf above the pipes with all the engine temp...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,335
Posted By Apodman
Aux Fax & Relays

Trouble shooting resulted in finding relays the most likely source of the problem. Pulled Relay 8 & 9 both stop the fan when unplugged. Fan did not stop when I disconnected spade connectors at the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-10-2006, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,335
Posted By Apodman
Aux Fan Won't Stop

My 280E (M110) rarely ran the Aux Fan. After a year at college with my daughter, it returns with the Aux Fan running as soon as the key is turned to the "on" position and doesn't stop. Searches on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-14-2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By Apodman
Attaching a Bumper on a W123

The heads of the bolts connecting the rear bumper mounts to the aluminum bumper have have rusted off of one side, leaving a sagging bumper. It appears that the bolt head slides into an extruded...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 767
Posted By Apodman
Attaching a Bumper on a W123

The heads of the bolts connecting the rear bumper mounts to the aluminum bumper have have rusted off of one side, leaving a sagging bumper. It appears that the bolt head slides into an extruded...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-16-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,413
Posted By Apodman
Replacing Door Seals

I have a replacement door on my project list that came from the yard with a deteriorating rubber seal. I have a new seal and when the weather warms up, will move that project to the top of the list....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-16-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By Apodman
Sticking Accelerator

My W123 280E has a sticking accelerator pedal. I've check, cleaned and lube'd all linkage joints from the fuel metering unit back to the firewall. By disconnecting segments of the linkage and...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-31-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 43,176
Posted By Apodman
POR 15 & Little Book

I believe that I ordered the 16-page booklet. Though brief, it was really helpful in breaking out the best steps in dealing with rust clean-up and repainting.

So far, so good. In August I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-23-2005, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By Apodman
Need Size of Front Rotor Metric Allen Wrench

I'm trying to put new front rotors on my W123 280E. I'll do wheel bearings and pads at the same time. Last weekend, I pulled the hub/rotor combination only to discover that I did not have the right...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By Apodman
Make Sure You Keep Your Boots On

I put new Bilsteins on all four corners of my W123 two-plus years ago. One of the front ones lost its seal in April.

As usual, operator error was to blame. When I bought the four dampeners off...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By Apodman
W123 Master Cylinder

Anyone ever used a Beck Arnley remanufactured brake master cylinder? They are available on ebay for what seems to be too attactive a price not to raise some suspicion.
...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 06-03-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 43,176
Posted By Apodman
POR-15 versus "Miracle Paint"

I bought a little book on rust repair from mercedesource.com and spent my quiet time before bed reading it. I am encourage that there is hope for those rust spots as I head into a Grind-prime-&-paint...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-26-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,117
Posted By Apodman
A Few Suggestions

Based on other experiences like yours reported on this forum, I suggest the following.

1) Drain the gas tank and lines. Replace fuel filter and tank screen if there is one in your model(W114)....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-23-2005, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,833
Posted By Apodman
Fuel Pump Warning

I have a '78 280E with the K-jet CIS. When I first bought the car, you could hear the pump quite clearly from anywhere. On a 2-hour cross-state run, my fuel pump failed soon after hitting the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-20-2005, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By Apodman
Bone Head Needs Advice

I may have discovered my best "Bone Head" repair job. I got a set of 4 "new" Bilsteins for my W123 280E 3 years ago. Put them on myself-"No Problem."

30,000 miles later, I'm getting very poor...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-12-2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 899
Posted By Apodman
Patch Panel Possible Source

Try this place:

http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?p=sm

Good luck, Alex
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-10-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,653
Posted By Apodman
Rusty Rockers - Replace or Fill?

I've got two pretty good sized holes forward of my left front jack point. I'm starting to grind, sand and prime a bunch of smaller rust spots on the body in anticipation of a paint job this summer....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-02-2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,974
Posted By Apodman
Here's How

To make the switch from the 4-prong US light harness to the 5-prong Euro lights, you need to have a 5-prong recepticle. It is also helpful to have a wiring diagram, such as the ones in the Haynes...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,974
Posted By Apodman
Extra Features? Five-prong vs. Four-prong

Does anyone know what the extra lead is for on the Euro Lights vs. the Federal Lights? The Federal lights have right & left overnight parking, main beams(H & L) and fogs. Do the Euros have an...
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