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Forum: Tech Help 12-16-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,227
Posted By r_p_ryan
Great link to the flushing process, and nice tip...

Great link to the flushing process, and nice tip on the 1/2" socket. I reviewed the WIS+ASRA literature and the flushing process is very similar - remove one of the cooler lines and flush out 3...
Forum: Tech Help 12-16-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,187
Posted By r_p_ryan
Could be the micro switch on the throttle lever. ...

Could be the micro switch on the throttle lever. This tells the computer to go into idle mode when the gas pedal is released
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,227
Posted By r_p_ryan
Thanks - I guess I should just start learning my...

Thanks - I guess I should just start learning my way around this car too. Sounds like I shouldn't take the car to either of these mechanics, and they are the higher rated ones in my area. I've...
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,227
Posted By r_p_ryan
Confused by mechanics on 722.6 flush requirements

Hi All,

I've been regular on the forum with my older 124, but now I have a '99 210 and it's a bit over my head from a technical perspective. So I sent out a couple emails to some candidate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By r_p_ryan
you might try reposting this in the diesel...

you might try reposting this in the diesel discussion section.
Forum: Tech Help 03-03-2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By r_p_ryan
It's more of a thrumming - thanks for tip. I'll...

It's more of a thrumming - thanks for tip. I'll checkout the center support bearing. Is that the sort of thing that's easiest to replace along with flex joints?
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By r_p_ryan
Thanks for the reply. Is the lower shift bushing...

Thanks for the reply. Is the lower shift bushing the nylon bushing that connects the shifter to the tranny?
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By r_p_ryan
bump:)

bump:)
Forum: Tech Help 02-25-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By r_p_ryan
W124 Highway vibration while accelerating

My 89 300TE recently started to hum/vibrate around 45 mph while accelerating or going up hills. It seems to get worse as speed/throttle increases and it happens in any gear. There is no/low...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,955
Posted By r_p_ryan
Here we go again! Basically this is a...

Here we go again! Basically this is a controversial topic. I did a little write-up on it a while ago:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=120808
and...
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,545
Posted By r_p_ryan
I have found that a leaky cap will cause my...

I have found that a leaky cap will cause my 300E's to overheat
Forum: Tech Help 02-14-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By r_p_ryan
you might find some tips on the DIY I posted last...

you might find some tips on the DIY I posted last year. what model?

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W124BallJoint
Forum: Tech Help 02-06-2006, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,553
Posted By r_p_ryan
I'm still looking for the cause

This one still stumps me after several years. I also have a '92 300e with about the same number of miles (200K+)but it always starts up immediately. I can swap out the parts and haven't figured it...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,003
Posted By r_p_ryan
PLease, read the DIY I wrote up on this very...

PLease, read the DIY I wrote up on this very topic. Took me forever, look in the DIY tab, under 124 ball joint. THANKS!!!!
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2005, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By r_p_ryan
umm, apologies for being all crotchety and all,...

umm, apologies for being all crotchety and all, but did you look at the diy I spent *forever* writing up? It even shows you the pictures of what may fly into your face. read it. please. at least...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2005, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By r_p_ryan
If you've done it before it's piece of cake, if...

If you've done it before it's piece of cake, if not it's nearly impossible...

I would start with gently working the triangular piece of vinyl molding from the front top of the panel. try sliding...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By r_p_ryan
I don't remember the brand I used but these ones...

I don't remember the brand I used but these ones appear to have the necessary fittings.

http://www.mytoolstore.com/toolaid/diagn02.html...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,266
Posted By r_p_ryan
I did the valve seats myself with a home made...

I did the valve seats myself with a home made tool to get the valve keepers off/on (search on the forum and there are pics). The seals are a piece of cake, the *seats* on the other hand, require...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By r_p_ryan
I prefer the M103. And I actually think the...

I prefer the M103. And I actually think the interior of my 89 is of higher quality than my 92.
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,164
Posted By r_p_ryan
Check out my DIY on replacing the ball joints on...

Check out my DIY on replacing the ball joints on the 124 (300e) - it shows how to support the control arm (and presents some of the hazards) and the sizes of the tools required to remove the struts. ...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By r_p_ryan
Check out my DIY article on replacing the ball...

Check out my DIY article on replacing the ball joints on the 300e, it'll show you what's required as the struts are removed for that job.
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2005, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,730
Posted By r_p_ryan
likely either the cap or the reservoir. This...

likely either the cap or the reservoir. This will eventually cause overheating.
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By r_p_ryan
I paid about $100 for the CIS kit, totally worth...

I paid about $100 for the CIS kit, totally worth it too.
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2005, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,391
Posted By r_p_ryan
the M103 motor typically develops oil leaks at...

the M103 motor typically develops oil leaks at the "timing cover at top" and at the back of the head from a bad head gasket. The timing cover at top is covered in the DIY section, and is about a 2...
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2005, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By r_p_ryan
Steering play in the W124 is most likely in the...

Steering play in the W124 is most likely in the tie rod ends. If the car feels as though it 'wiggles', meaning it will pull a little to one side and then the other, then the wheel bearings need to...
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2005, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,553
Posted By r_p_ryan
I had the identical problem in my 89 300TE. I...

I had the identical problem in my 89 300TE. I went through the intake system and fixed all the vacuum leaks. This helped a bunch and I did a write-up in the DIY section as it's not exactly obvious...
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By r_p_ryan
The demon you want to watch out for is replacing...

The demon you want to watch out for is replacing the ignition barrel when the wear has gone so far that the key can't be turned. R&R on the barrel is a piece of cake, as long as the key can be...
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By r_p_ryan
I just used a bolt and yanked it out, but that...

I just used a bolt and yanked it out, but that was on the M103 motor...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2005, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,832
Posted By r_p_ryan
okay guys, check out the DIY I wrote up for the...

okay guys, check out the DIY I wrote up for the ball joints on the 124. Lots of pics and explains how to support the control arm and r&r the struts. pretty hazardous though, and not for the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 06-30-2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,135
Posted By r_p_ryan
the easiest and best way to remove pinstriping...

the easiest and best way to remove pinstriping and tape from automotive finishes is with an everyday hairdryer (unless the pinstriping is actually painted on, which is unusual). Warm up the tape and...
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