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Forum: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY) 03-15-2004, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,383
Posted By rbellamy1
Northern Colorado, Fort Collins Foreign Car Repair

Just an unprompted plug here for my shop at Fort Collins Foreign Car Repair (Bill and Marty). I really don't know that they particularly specialize in Mercedes, but I can say that I've always been...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-15-2004, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,389
Posted By rbellamy1
Some more data if helpful... Found a website...

Some more data if helpful...

Found a website that had the following notes with respect to the 1244010802:

H65144
89-94
260E, 300E, 400E
124 Chassis C
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-15-2004, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,389
Posted By rbellamy1
The following appears within each of the rims: ...

The following appears within each of the rims:

1244010802
E148 (might be ET48?)
6,5Jx15H2

The above and the fact that they don't work on a 1988 300 SEL is all I know for sure. Perhaps...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-12-2004, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,389
Posted By rbellamy1
Original Chrome Wheels - 124?

I recently picked up a set of factory original chrome wheels through ebay (#2459807826), but have since learned that the offset isn't quite right for my particular car. (I have a 1988 126 style... I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-12-2004, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,449
Posted By rbellamy1
Besides the lug nuts, it seems that the offset is...

Besides the lug nuts, it seems that the offset is the issue at hand, which causes the inside of the front wheels to rub against the brake calipers (on my 1988 300 SEL). Sooooo now I have a nice set...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-11-2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,449
Posted By rbellamy1
Original Chrome Wheels for 124

After much searching, I found what I believed to be the proper size wheels (6.5x15) in chrome for my car only to learn that my current lug nuts won't work AND the center caps on the front won't quite...
Forum: Tech Help 02-03-2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,473
Posted By rbellamy1
Update: I went ahead and had the valve stem...

Update:
I went ahead and had the valve stem seals replaced and have since gone over 1000 miles without needing to top off the oil. This represents at least a 10-fold improvement. I've noticed some...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-07-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,152
Posted By rbellamy1
EuroTech Wheels on 1988 300 SEL?

I'm considering the purchase of EuroTech 18" wheels (as we've all seen on ebay) for my 88 SEL. They've dropped the price to $595 for a set +$100 for shipping. I'm told that a tire size of 235-40-18...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2003, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,473
Posted By rbellamy1
UPDATE: Per my mechanic's recommendation, instead...

UPDATE: Per my mechanic's recommendation, instead of jumping into the valve job, we changed the oil and added in some "Marvel Mystery" to see if how the oil consumption rate might respond. Before...
Forum: Tech Help 09-05-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,473
Posted By rbellamy1
Well, technician is 75% confident that I need the...

Well, technician is 75% confident that I need the valve job - we'd both like to be closer to 90%. We're going to try some rounds with an oil additive to help clean out engine, then maybe do a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2003, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,473
Posted By rbellamy1
Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge...

Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge with me. I'm taking the car in next week to see exactly how extensive the situation may be. Hopefully a valve seal job will do the trick... guess I...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,473
Posted By rbellamy1
Question Repurcussions of not fixing valve guides or seals??

My '88 300 SEL seems to have all the classic symptoms of needing work on the valve guides or seals (high oil consumption, a rare puff of blue smoke, occassional rough idle, pushing 100k miles, etc.)...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-31-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By rbellamy1
Update: I finally found what seems to be an...

Update: I finally found what seems to be an excellent contact in Denver for all things related - fellow named Lance Manning via the list of Becker dealers. Should be able to install whatever deck I...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-29-2003, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By rbellamy1
In further researching, I found a possible...

In further researching, I found a possible replacement for an '88 300 SEL, as noted on the Becker auto sound site:

The MB CD Radio, part # Q 6 82 0410

with adapter cable Q 6 82 0411
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-29-2003, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By rbellamy1
Looks like Sindelfingen, Germany is the winner! ...

Looks like Sindelfingen, Germany is the winner! Thanks so much!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-29-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 585
Posted By rbellamy1
Where in Germany was my MB built?

I've been searching the forums to no avail... I suspect this is a no-brainer for someone out there. I'm interested in knowing exactly where (a city in Germany, I assume) my 1988 300 SEL was built......
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-29-2003, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By rbellamy1
1988 300 SEL AM/FM/CD Upgrade?

Proud new owner of an overall great 1988 300 SEL... not so proud owner of a defunct Becker AM/FM/Cassette player. In having the problem diagnosed at a MB repair shop (getting passenger-side sound...
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By rbellamy1
Smile Hi All: Thanks for your opinions and advice on...

Hi All:
Thanks for your opinions and advice on the '88 300 SEL. I negotiated the price down a tad and went ahead and purchased. Turned out the A/C just needed a freon charge. Now I just need to...
Forum: Tech Help 07-18-2003, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By rbellamy1
Thanks for taking time to reply. I know the A/C...

Thanks for taking time to reply. I know the A/C was converted from R12 two years ago. No other maintenance records known re: valves, so I must assume not done at this point. Wonder what a valve...
Forum: Tech Help 07-18-2003, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By rbellamy1
Pre-purchase Opinions Sought: 1988 300 SEL

Hi all - thanks in advance for your opinions. Here's the situation:

Year: 1988
Model: 300 SEL
Miles: 92000
Exterior: Good-Excellent, light blue
Interior: Good
Mechanical:
- Flex disks...
Forum: Tech Help 07-18-2003, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By rbellamy1
Update: Inspection person spoke prematurely -...

Update: Inspection person spoke prematurely - didn't have report in front of him. Agreed problem with A/C. Also noted cracked "flex discs" to be replaced, otherwise just minor stuff. A/C fix could...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By rbellamy1
Question 1988 300 SEL, A/C, not used for long time?

Hi:
I'm new to the forum and have been reviewing a number of threads pertaining to A/C. I'm hesitant to begin a new thread on what is likely a known situation, but I couldn't find a specific match...
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