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Forum: Tech Help

01-05-2006, 09:07 AM

Replies: 12

Which brand spark plug wire M119 E420

Views: 2,008

Posted By rjbodratti

this past spring my son and i replaced the...

this past spring my son and i replaced the original wires with beru wires we got from fastlane. we also did the caps and rotors while we were at it. they seem to be working well - no problems so...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-07-2005, 10:59 AM

Replies: 6

300d

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Posted By rjbodratti

its a 1986, w123 chassis. supposedly the car is...

its a 1986, w123 chassis. supposedly the car is rust free (located in new jersey), and seems to be very inexpensive given what you see these cars selling for on e-bay

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-06-2005, 09:26 PM

Replies: 6

300d

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Posted By rjbodratti

300d

hi -
i am looking at buying a used 300D w/approx. 165,000 miles on it. what kind of things should i look out for with this vehicle? thanks in advance for your help.

Forum: Tech Help

06-07-2005, 12:58 PM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

i did get an explanation of sorts from the...

i did get an explanation of sorts from the service advisor when i took the car in. he explained that the plug wires had to be put together by the dealer - they did not come already assembled from...

Forum: Tech Help

06-06-2005, 08:11 PM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

i would have had the dealer do the work if the...

i would have had the dealer do the work if the price was anywhere near reasonable (in the $400.00 range). my only reason for taking it to the dealer in the first place was for their diagnosis of the...

Forum: Tech Help

06-06-2005, 01:55 PM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

my son and i installed the new plug wires and...

my son and i installed the new plug wires and plugs in my car over the weekend. the entire job from start to finish took just under 3 hours. i am happy to report that car is running great - the...

Forum: Tech Help

06-03-2005, 05:37 PM

Replies: 1

m119 spark plug gap

Views: 3,043

Posted By rjbodratti

m119 spark plug gap

can anyone tell me what the correct spark plug gap for the m119 engine is? i have a 92 400e and am doing the spark plug wires and plugs this weekend.
thanks for any/all help.

Forum: Tech Help

05-26-2005, 09:15 PM

Replies: 7

Mercedes 500E

Views: 1,141

Posted By rjbodratti

there is a 500e that was just listed today on...

there is a 500e that was just listed today on ebay - very low mileage and a rust free texas car. it looks very nice in the pics. good luck!

Forum: Tech Help

05-25-2005, 05:25 PM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

i will report back after i do the job this...

i will report back after i do the job this weekend. from what sixto has reported, i may need three days to get the job done......

Forum: Tech Help

05-25-2005, 02:00 PM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

actually, i replaced the caps and rotors myself...

actually, i replaced the caps and rotors myself last year and told the service advisor as much. they were not included in this quote

Forum: Tech Help

05-25-2005, 09:00 AM

Replies: 13

here's a good one.....

Views: 1,312

Posted By rjbodratti

here's a good one.....

i took my car ('92 400E)to the local mercedes dealership yesterday due to the fact that it's still hesitating and missing. they diagnosed it as needing new spark plug wires and quoted me only...

Forum: Tech Help

04-30-2005, 11:08 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

i think it was by "gunk" - i actually picked it...

i think it was by "gunk" - i actually picked it up at our local supermarket

Forum: Tech Help

04-30-2005, 10:50 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

just got my car on the road today and was still...

just got my car on the road today and was still experiencing the hesitation problem - not suprising since i hadn't done anything to try and resolve it. on a lark, i bought some fuel injector cleaner...

Forum: Tech Help

03-27-2005, 09:03 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

i have used several different brands of gas...

i have used several different brands of gas (mobil/exxon, sunoco, citgo) and it did not seem to make any difference, but thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Forum: Tech Help

03-27-2005, 08:51 PM

Replies: 39

My Last Benz

Views: 6,743

Posted By rjbodratti

there is a good srticle in the latest issue of...

there is a good srticle in the latest issue of "automobile' magazine called "losing the luster" that addresses the decline of the quality of products made by a certain german auto manufacturer. ...

Forum: Tech Help

03-24-2005, 08:41 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

the car is equipped with a rev limiter that works...

the car is equipped with a rev limiter that works when the car is in park or neutral.
however,i have experienced the same symptoms as larry delor when the car was last on the road in the early fall....

Forum: Tech Help

03-24-2005, 08:07 AM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

finally! - somebody with a similar problem. i...

finally! - somebody with a similar problem. i was beginning to think mine was the only vehicle doing this...
i have not replaced the fuel filter yet, but i will do so because it is probably still...

Forum: Tech Help

03-21-2005, 08:43 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

thanks to all who have responded what other...

thanks to all who have responded

what other symptoms might i expect if the wiring harness were bad?

thanks in advance for your help.

Forum: Tech Help

03-20-2005, 03:50 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

sixto - i guess i will have to have the...

sixto -

i guess i will have to have the fuel line checked. i do not get any warning lights on the dash. to the best of my knowledge, the wiring harness is original. is there any chance i have...

Forum: Tech Help

03-20-2005, 03:24 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

thanks for the feedback.... i normally do not...

thanks for the feedback....
i normally do not make it a habit to rev the engine, but there will be times (like when the engine downshifts during a passing maneuver) when the engine will need to rev,...

Forum: Tech Help

03-19-2005, 05:46 PM

Replies: 19

400E engine question

Views: 2,638

Posted By rjbodratti

400E engine question

:confused: hi -

i have a 1992 400E with just under 106K miles. in park the engine revs fine until it gets to about 4500 rpm, then it starts missing in a big way. it shakes the entire car. i...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-27-2005, 02:19 PM

Replies: 2

What makes an Adenauer?

Views: 1,100

Posted By rjbodratti

thanks for the info, nasher.

thanks for the info, nasher.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-27-2005, 01:13 PM

Replies: 2

What makes an Adenauer?

Views: 1,100

Posted By rjbodratti

What makes an Adenauer?

Hi folks - i was looking at e-bay this am and came across a 1959 300 for sale in rhode island. can someone tell me whether all 300 series cars from that period are considered adenauers or was it a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

01-19-2005, 09:10 PM

Replies: 6

Bridgestones on a 400E?

Views: 1,404

Posted By rjbodratti

i too have a 1992 400e with toyo proxes tpt...

i too have a 1992 400e with toyo proxes tpt 195-65-15 m+s tires. my mechanic recommended them to me. they were reasonably priced, are quiet at speed and provide decent handling even in wet...

Forum: Tech Help

08-02-2004, 09:58 PM

Replies: 9

400E running poorly

Views: 1,506

Posted By rjbodratti

i guess i may try replacing the regulator first -...

i guess i may try replacing the regulator first - it sounds as if it will be less expensive than replacing the coils. i guess it's just a process of elimination - i'll find it sooner or later -...

Forum: Tech Help

08-02-2004, 10:49 AM

Replies: 9

400E running poorly

Views: 1,506

Posted By rjbodratti

Thanks for the reply rafi - i will see first if...

Thanks for the reply rafi - i will see first if the coils are shot, then check each spark plug wire to see if any of them are bad. it sounds more like an electrical issue than a fuel issue,...

Forum: Tech Help

08-01-2004, 08:47 PM

Replies: 9

400E running poorly

Views: 1,506

Posted By rjbodratti

thanks very much for the info - i will try...

thanks very much for the info - i will try replacing the coils and see what happens.

Forum: Tech Help

07-31-2004, 09:25 PM

Replies: 9

400E running poorly

Views: 1,506

Posted By rjbodratti

the spark plugs were checked before we replaced...

the spark plugs were checked before we replaced the cap and rotors. they looked to be ok.

Forum: Tech Help

07-31-2004, 07:21 PM

Replies: 9

400E running poorly

Views: 1,506

Posted By rjbodratti

400E running poorly

well, here are the symptoms -

> car starts and seems like it is running on only 7 cylinders - it
doesn't matter if the car is hot or cold when started. however,
there are times when...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-12-2004, 12:11 PM

Replies: 15

1970 280 Sel

Views: 3,068

Posted By rjbodratti

i didn't get the car to my mechanic - i took my...

i didn't get the car to my mechanic - i took my 400e in instead.
i'm going to pass on the car - if he was willing to take $2200.00 or so then i would purchase it, but i know he won't and it just...

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