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Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2004, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By casey10
01 320E oil consumption

My co-worker has a 2001 320 E serires with approx. 50,000 miles. The car is using a quart of oil every 650 to 700 miles. The car is covered by the Starmark warranty. However, the dealer claims...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2004, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,041
Posted By casey10
1997-98 E class reliability

I have sold my 1992 300sd and am looking at 1997 and 1998 E class wagons and sedans. Are these cars reliable? How are the diesels compared to the 300sd 140 series? Anything to watch out for as a...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By casey10
Engine speed sensor

My garage suggested replacing the engine speed sensor, as this effects both the a/c and tachometer. I'm having this done on Monday. I'll post the results.
Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2004, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By casey10
Kilma Relay

My car is a 1992 300SD. I check for a kilma relay. Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2004, 12:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By casey10
Wiring Harness

Thta was the dealers first suggestion. The previous owner of this car had two wiring harnesses replaced to try to correct this problem with no improvement. I am hoping there is a relay or sensor...
Forum: Tech Help 09-16-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By casey10
W140 Tachometer/ A/c Connection?

I have posted previously regarding my tachometer occasional dropping to zero. Seems like an electrical glitch because it does not effect the operation of the engine, other than the a/c. I have...
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2004, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By casey10
W140 TAchometer GLitch

This is my weekly post! I am addressing and repairing each item one at a time. I've owned my 92 300sd for five months and driven it over 10000 miles. It is very dependable. SInce owning it, it...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2004, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 989
Posted By casey10
Replacing front stabilizer link on W140

I have to replace the front stabilzer link on my 1992 300SD. I see only two nuts I need to remove it. Does anybody know how hard it is to get at the top nut? Do I need to remove the wheel and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By casey10
Service Manual

I bought the book on ebay for $160.00. It's about 500 pages.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By casey10
92 300sd Front Stabilizer link

Upon further research, it appears the bad bushing is in the lower end of the right front stabilizer link. The MB service manual refers to this as a connecting rod, but it sures looks like the front...
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2004, 12:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By casey10
92 sd torsion bar bushing

I thought the thumping in the right front end was a bad shock or a bad control arm bushing. I actually see a split/cracked lower bushing where the connecting rod attaches to the torsion bar. It...
Forum: Tech Help 08-31-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 870
Posted By casey10
Problem solved/Thanks

The latch was indeed loose. I removed the covers, tightened it down, and the trunk closes properly. Thanks again. I would be lost without this message board! :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech Help 08-31-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 870
Posted By casey10
92 S body Trunk won't close

Has anyone had a problem with the trunk closing completely on a 140 style Mercedes? It looks like it is not completely closed. I don't know if it is tied to the power locks, but they work fine. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-20-2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 127,753
Posted By casey10
92 300sd

I paid $12000.00 for a 92 300sd with 80,000 original miles in May of this year(2004). Car was kept in an airplane hanger, and is in mint condition. Learned after my purchase that these car may have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2004, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By casey10
92 sd

Thanks for the help. I'll have it checked at the dealer.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By casey10
92 300sd A/c Problem

My 92 300sd has a/c that works intermittently. First start of the day, it may take an hour or longer for the compressor to engage. If the car is sitting at idle, I will notice the rpm dip each time...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By casey10
1992 300sd

The car blows some black smoke when first started, and again under hard acceleration. Has no leaks anywhere. Overall, it is a very nice ride and gets great gas mileage. I just hope the engine will...
Forum: Tech Help 07-31-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By casey10
Thanks

I'll definately try to spice the new sensor to the old wire.
Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2004, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By casey10
1992 300sd

I purchased a 1992 300sd several months ago before finding this and similar boards. I have learned thet these cars have potential engine problems connecting rod failures. My car has 88K origijnal...
Forum: Tech Help 07-30-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By casey10
temp sensor

My car is a 1992 300sd (140 body)
Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 07-30-2004, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By casey10
Ambient Temperature sensor

The dealer wanted $199.00 for a new ambient temp sensor, which controls the outside temp reading on the dash. I bought it online for $60.00(MB part). I have found one end on the bumper grill and...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2004, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By casey10
Ambient temp senson

Has anybody replaced the ambient temp sensor on a 140 series MB? I have a 92 300sd. The outside temp indicator on the instrument panel jumps all over the place. DOes this effect the climate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2004, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By casey10
92 300 sd vs 94 350 sd

Which of these two cars is more reliable in the long run? I remember reading one had a potential engine problem, but can't recall which it was wise to avoid.
Thanks
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