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Posted By txstinger

Well, I got the head cleaned up a little and I...

Well, I got the head cleaned up a little and I think you guys where spot on. My initial thought was the valve looked to good to have caused that much damage. The exhaust valve must be one hard...

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03-12-2007, 08:56 PM

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Posted By txstinger

Strife, enlighten me with the home brew first...

Strife, enlighten me with the home brew first grear start...

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03-12-2007, 08:52 PM

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Posted By txstinger

That is exactly what I'm wanting to do. I'm...

That is exactly what I'm wanting to do. I'm scheduled with another shop tomorrow.

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03-12-2007, 07:50 PM

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Posted By txstinger

I took the head to a machine shop today and the...

I took the head to a machine shop today and the prognosis was not good. He wanted $700.00 to repair the head and that was only if he did both sides = $1400.00. :greedy: I’m really not wanting to go...

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03-11-2007, 10:20 PM

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Head Gasket vs Cracked Engine Block

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Posted By txstinger

As stated above, with either a cracked block or...

As stated above, with either a cracked block or blown head gasket there would be high probability of water in the oil or oil in the water.

Double check the cooling system. Have you tried filling...

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03-11-2007, 09:02 PM

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Posted By txstinger

Thanks for the input of options and this is what...

Thanks for the input of options and this is what makes car repair forums great. I lack the knowledge of what can be done to the M117 aluminum head and know there are guys here with the needed answer....

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03-11-2007, 03:38 PM

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Posted By txstinger

Touche-shady craftsmanship M117 Head

Touche… I’ve been pierced by the shady craftsmanship of the used car mechanic. It started with my desire to own a R107. I spotted an 83’ 500SL euro selling below market with some rough idle. The...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-23-2004, 06:34 AM

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Instrumentation and windows dead

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Posted By txstinger

The common here is fuse F5. Replace fuse and...

The common here is fuse F5. Replace fuse and clean the terminals that hold fuse. Then re-check.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-23-2004, 06:06 AM

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83 500SL Idle Speed Puzzler

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Posted By txstinger

I had the same problem – However, mine started...

I had the same problem – However, mine started with a high idle & after fixing the Idle Speed Controller, it became a low idle problem.

Your controller seems to respond to all inputs (temp sensors...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-22-2004, 07:07 AM

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87 560Sl intermittent oily smoke

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Posted By txstinger

Re: OIL SMOKE ROUGH IDEL

I’m working with the thought that normal wear on the valve system would decrease the opening of the valve. If this is true, did your engine have past repairs that restricted the closing of the valve?...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-17-2004, 06:25 PM

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fuel system prime prior to start

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Posted By txstinger

Could you explain a little better? I mean, is...

Could you explain a little better?
I mean, is it hard to start when cold/hot?
How much longer does it take to start?
Any events just prior to the symptom?
How well does the engine run after...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-09-2004, 05:47 AM

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Gremlins! Demons! Jumping gauges!

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Posted By txstinger

You probably found the first cause – Dimmer...

You probably found the first cause – Dimmer switch. Many times when removing the cluster (per board) it loosens the ground connection and is very hard to find. Many have run a new wire from cluster...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-07-2004, 08:02 PM

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500sl EURO versus 560sl USA1980's

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Posted By txstinger

Sounds fun :) I can't boast, mine is a little...

Sounds fun :) I can't boast, mine is a little sick now :(

I drive it like I was on the Alpine Road from the Black Forest and now I'm paying some dues...

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04-07-2004, 07:53 PM

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Posted By txstinger

I see. I would be inclined to take it to a...

I see.

I would be inclined to take it to a High School or College and have then scope it for you.
I would let them learn while I get the print out. I would get 8-cylinder parade, group of 3, and...

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04-07-2004, 07:38 PM

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Engine Stall on incline

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Posted By txstinger

It could be from running a little lean or large...

It could be from running a little lean or large spark plug gap.
We had a side road with a long mild incline and would test vacuum while driving with a constant throttle. Then we would pull the plugs...

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04-07-2004, 07:21 PM

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Posted By txstinger

It's free :) I would give it a try.

It's free :) I would give it a try.

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04-06-2004, 08:21 PM

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fast idleing 84 500 sel euro version

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Posted By txstinger

I believe that unplugging the controller sends...

I believe that unplugging the controller sends your idle to that rpm range. They designed the idle speed adjuster to fail safe, meaning if you loose your controller it will still run, just at 1500 to...

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04-05-2004, 07:33 PM

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Posted By txstinger

WoW – is your firing order like mine...

WoW – is your firing order like mine 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 ? If so, that means your hitting 2 in a row then miss 2 in a row and you said the missing cylinders had spark.

I would think the rotor was...

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04-05-2004, 07:13 PM

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Posted By txstinger

I’m curious, how did you check the cylinder...

I’m curious, how did you check the cylinder firing? My engine (another thread) is missing on one cylinder. It seems smooth then stumbles. If I were missing on 4, I don’t think mine would run.

If...

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04-05-2004, 06:41 AM

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Posted By txstinger

More info collected. I noticed oil from the...

More info collected.

I noticed oil from the contour hoses, both, the one going to the breather and the one going to the air distributor, as if it had a bad PCV valve.

I changed the oil 30 days...

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04-05-2004, 05:48 AM

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Posted By txstinger

Not burning oil. 110K miles. I parked it...

Not burning oil. 110K miles. I parked it yesterday and pulled out the motorbike to ride until I figure out what I'll be doing.

I notice small pops in exhaust presure. Intake vac is smooth.

I...

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04-04-2004, 07:17 AM

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What to FIX first

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Posted By txstinger

Can't speak on Dealer charge for repairs. I stay...

Can't speak on Dealer charge for repairs. I stay as far away as possible.

As for the order of repairs, I would focus in this order:

Valve Cover seal (easy DIY), rear end seal, steering box...

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04-04-2004, 07:05 AM

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89 420SEL - clunky transmission and mis-fire ?

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Posted By txstinger

I would change the Distributor Cap for sure. Ohm...

I would change the Distributor Cap for sure. Ohm out the Spark wires while bending and pulling.

What is your engine's idle speed?

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04-04-2004, 06:46 AM

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Posted By txstinger

I’ve been working to solve a miss and rough idle....

I’ve been working to solve a miss and rough idle. I changed all rubber from the top of the throttle body up. Balanced the fuel flow while installing new injectors. She now runs 85% better. She is...

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04-01-2004, 10:34 PM

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AC repair question

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Posted By txstinger

You will need to have all the AC parts fitted...

You will need to have all the AC parts fitted together. Then you need to evacuate the system before filling with freon.

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04-01-2004, 04:23 PM

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Posted By txstinger

thank you so much.. I have a little rough...

thank you so much..

I have a little rough idle and I can hear the rockers tapping so I know I need to adjust them with thrust shims. I just don't know what size to order.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-31-2004, 10:18 PM

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83 Euro 500SL

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Posted By txstinger

I own a Euro 500SL. It will be harder to pass...

I own a Euro 500SL. It will be harder to pass smog test. I live in Texas and we do smog testing (easier than Cal.) and I have to may much attention to fuel, spark, and vacuum.

Part numbers are a...

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03-31-2004, 09:42 PM

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Posted By txstinger

Test gauge for hydraulic compensating elements

Is there an alternate method for testing and finding the correct thrust pieces for correcting the hydraulic compensating elements?

I looked up the tool and find it hard to spend the $80.00 and not...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-31-2004, 09:41 PM

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