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Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks for the insights about K&N filter. I...

Thanks for the insights about K&N filter. I guess I'll have to return them as soon as I get them. I will use a better quality paper filter like Wix or AC Delco. Besides the type of filter, do you...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By Flippu10
03 s430 air filter replacement - need tips

I'm planning to replace both filters with K&N as soon as I get them. Can someone give some tips or point me to a post that would be helpful. I did search and did not find anything. I appreciate any...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,187
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks, Manny. No SBC. I should be set as...

Thanks, Manny.

No SBC. I should be set as soon as I get all the parts.
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,187
Posted By Flippu10
2003 s430 rear brake rotor replacement

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to replace the front and rear brake rotors and pads this weekend. I have about 33K miles and the front pads and all rotors are pretty worn out. The rotors are all...
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 731
Posted By Flippu10
2000 E320 sedan steering fluid reservoir?

I've done search on the forum and did not see the answer, can anyone tell me where the steering fluid reservoir is located. The manual does not say anything about it either. Just got the car in...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By Flippu10
Tried again - worked this time

Thanks. Carson. I tried it just like you suggested. It worked. I guess I was pushing down too hard on the buttons (past the resistance point) and holding it incorrectly for 2-4 seconds. Thanks...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Posted By Flippu10
Dealer checked routine maint

The dealer checked it out for me as part of the 20 point inspection. Basic maintenance was performed. All recalls including harmonic balancer were performed.

I already changed the oil and filter...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Posted By Flippu10
Tried again, worked fine

Thanks for the quick response and help. It worked on position 2. No codes found.
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By Flippu10
2000 E320 - Express Window Function failure

I recently bought a 2000 E320 and had to replace the battery over the weekend. I'm just learning the different functions of this car - it's a lot different than my 86 190 16V and other cars like my...
Forum: Tech Help 12-06-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Posted By Flippu10
Picked up the car

I finally picked up the car over the weekend. Thanks for everyones input. The instrument cluster does need to be replaced. It looks just like the picture you provided. It was not the bulb being...
Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Posted By Flippu10
2000 e320 looking to buy - what to look for

Hi everyone

I've been away since my nephew totaled my 190 16V last year. I'm now considering buying an e320 2000. I test drove one today and put down a deposit. The car has 35K miles on it. ...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2005, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks a lot. This is great stuff, with pictures...

Thanks a lot. This is great stuff, with pictures too. I will be doing this little project in a couple weeks after some R&R (vacation). Much appreciated.

This is a great forum with...
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2005, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By Flippu10
89 300sel radiator replacement

As I was drigving home this afternoon, I heard a lodu pop in the engine bay and moments later I started to see coolant pouring out from under the car from the rear view mirror. After pulling over...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-14-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By Flippu10
The car is in the Chicagoland area (Northwest...

The car is in the Chicagoland area (Northwest burbs). I'm entertaining any offers. I'll take the highest offer.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-09-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By Flippu10
The pics I have are too big to attach (2 at...

The pics I have are too big to attach (2 at around 600K each). Let me know your email address and I'll send it to you. Make sure your email address can receive this big of an attachment. I'll send...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-09-2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By Flippu10
Correction of $value of parts

Dollar value of parts put in is $2.5K not 25K.

Will send pics later. The pics (file) I have are too big to be attached. I need to re-snap photos with lower res.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-09-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By Flippu10
87 190E 16V - wreck, runs

C:\Documents and Settings\keane\My Documents\My Albums\190E Wrecked

I just had my car wrecked by my nephew last week. It's black on black with 130K miles. Car runs with engine, tranny and all...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,213
Posted By Flippu10
87 190E 16V How to clean ICV

Does anybody know how to clean an ICV valve. I'm getting an intermittent erratic idling (pulsating up and down). I've replaced the microswitch but no change. I've read some of the posts about...
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2005, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By Flippu10
I just had that exact same thing happen to me...

I just had that exact same thing happen to me just a week ago. I had to buy one of those bolt extractor set for $19 at Harbor Freight. Quite effective. Use the smallest one that would fit ovet the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2005, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By Flippu10
Great. I'll check all that. Where's the idle...

Great. I'll check all that. Where's the idle control valve? Can you give me a description of what it looks like. Thanks.
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By Flippu10
190E 2.3 16 idle pulsating before settling

The car would drive normally while accelerating. But, during deceleration all the way to a complete stop, the idel would hover around 1200 to 1500 RPMs and pulsate for about 20 secs. After that, it...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks, I'm going to do that. I'll have to take...

Thanks, I'm going to do that. I'll have to take it all apart again to get to it and tighten the bolts a little more. You're right about getting the gasket in place. That was pretty tricky making...
Forum: Tech Help 01-16-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By Flippu10
Water pum leaking after new install

Hey Jeff,

I just replaced my water pump this weekend. You're right. It's pretty straightforward. The only problem is, I still get some leaks coming out of it. I'm not sure what the torque...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-07-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Flippu10
Great... Thanks for the tips. That's very...

Great... Thanks for the tips. That's very helpful. I will do that this weekend. How about the front speakers. I took the screws and grille off and tried to pull the speakers out. They seem to...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-07-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Flippu10
That's good to know. My preference would be to...

That's good to know. My preference would be to use a bigger speaker than 4". How would you go about cutting a bigger hole. Can the rear deck be removed? It doesn't look like there is enough room...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-07-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Flippu10
87 190E 16V rear speakers upgrade

Hi all,

Has anybody upgraded their 4" rear speakers with a bigger one (5 1/4"). Is there enough room? What kind of effort? Any tips on what you used for making the hole bigger? I would...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By Flippu10
That sounds exactly like what I'm experiencing. ...

That sounds exactly like what I'm experiencing. I'm quite certain that the noise is coming from the water pump but I don't see any leaks. I'll loosen the belt and check the other pulleys including...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2005, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks a lot. That's quite helpful. I will do...

Thanks a lot. That's quite helpful. I will do that. I'll check out the idler and other pulleys after loosening the belt. Is the idler the same as the tensioning roller?
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,459
Posted By Flippu10
87 190e 16V Water pump failure symptoms

I have a shrieking sound coming out of the area around the drivebelt. It has progressively gotten louder. It starts making the noise a few minutes after the engine is started. I thought at first...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,721
Posted By Flippu10
Thanks for all the help. I believe you're right...

Thanks for all the help. I believe you're right with the hydraulic suspension. I stopped by the dealer and bought a quart for $15. It looks like it only filled half the reservoir, though. It was...
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