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Forum: Tech Help 11-18-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Just an update - going to pick her up tonight,...

Just an update - going to pick her up tonight, I'm really happy that I have a good indy MB shop nearby.

It was the waterpump, so out it went along with the upper and lower hoses, t-stat, t-stat...
Forum: Tech Help 10-19-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Thanks again guys. I haven't had a chance to...

Thanks again guys. I haven't had a chance to pinpoint it (its a garage queen anyway) but I 'think' it is going to be the gasket like latief experienced. If I end up having to do the gasket, I'll...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Thanks again guys! I'll try getting in there...

Thanks again guys! I'll try getting in there with a mirror or something to see if I can pinpoint the leak. Would a water pump that is going bad make noise? Its hard to hear over the motor, but it...
Forum: Tech Help 10-14-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Well, I can't see where its leaking from, I can...

Well, I can't see where its leaking from, I can just tell its coming from that general area. Perhaps its just loose? No weird sounds or anything, but I guess its on its way out. If its leaking...
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
OK, well I took a look today in the light - its...

OK, well I took a look today in the light - its hard to see but sure enough under pressure I can see a good drip - drip - drip coming from the water pump. Looks like we found it!

Thanks for the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,825
Posted By nj300se
Timely post for me. I have to get the water pump...

Timely post for me. I have to get the water pump replaced on my 91 300SE, and I figure I'm going to be replacing some hoses and the t-stat as well. I still have the original Behr radiator (only...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
M103 + W126 = my 300SE! I'm hoping that its...

M103 + W126 = my 300SE! I'm hoping that its nothing too bad. I know it will cost a bit but this car looks showroom new. I don't see any on the road around here that look so good. :)

I just...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Thanks again. Yep, when I got it (2005) I...

Thanks again. Yep, when I got it (2005) I flushed it and refilled w/ G-05 so I know at least that's correct! I've had water pumps go on other cars and I always remember grinding or gurgling sounds....
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Thank you. I did the best I could, nothing in...

Thank you. I did the best I could, nothing in the front end looks to be leaking, but I'll try to look @ those hoses in the rear that you mention. Assuming it is the water pump, are there any other...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
OK, Probably doing this bass-ackwards, but I...

OK, Probably doing this bass-ackwards, but I found an old post where someone had a similar problem and it turned out to be the water pump going bad. Sound likely?

So, is the waterpump visible? ...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,127
Posted By nj300se
Question 300SE Coolant Leak

Hey everyone. Odd situation and before I take it to the shop I wanted to see if there were any ideas in regard to the cause of my coolant leak.

Car is a 91 300SE with about 65,000 miles. I warm...
Forum: Tech Help 05-14-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By nj300se
OK, thanks! No worries then.

OK, thanks! No worries then.
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,766
Posted By nj300se
87 octane in 300SE? Problem?

Probably overly worried here, but I just realized the imbecile @ the gas station filled my tank with regular instead of super, which I asked for. :mad: (We can't pump our own gas here in NJ - another...
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By nj300se
Some interesting suggestions. Thanks! ...

Some interesting suggestions. Thanks!

Offhand, I'm not positive how the rear pads are except that there is no grinding sounds or any wear light on the dash indicating low material. I've assumed...
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By nj300se
Question Failed Inspection - Brake balance?

Hi folks! Just got back from state inspection and I failed for "brake balance". Specifically, the rear axle "difference left/right axle excessive" On the chart they gave me, the rear driver-side...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By nj300se
I know you are right about that. I want to...

I know you are right about that. I want to replace the most important/oldest stuff first, so I was thinking belts, brake hoses and then radiator and affiliated hoses. I can't do it all at once, so...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-25-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By nj300se
Steve, thanks. It's got some "chunky" BF...

Steve, thanks.

It's got some "chunky" BF Goodrich all seasons, that look like they can pass for snows anyway!

I'll see how they do and take it from there! I have the Nokians on my other car,...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By nj300se
Sorry Fals! - its "Astral Silver" I...

Sorry Fals! - its "Astral Silver" I believe.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-25-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By nj300se
300 SE in the snow?

Maybe this isn't the right place to post. If so, my apologies. :o I know this is an "out of season" topic - I'm looking ahead so I can budget if necessary.

I'm going to be using a 91 300SE as my...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By nj300se
OK. I think I'll keep what's there being careful...

OK. I think I'll keep what's there being careful with it and watching for problems. When it needs to be changes, I'll likely go with the Behr. Hopefully, this one will last awhile!
...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-24-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By nj300se
Good idea Dee. Thanks!

Good idea Dee. Thanks!
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By nj300se
Thanks! Yeah, the OE radiator looks really good...

Thanks! Yeah, the OE radiator looks really good right now. Only 60K miles on the car. I'm just worried about the age. Interesting to hear the replacement Behr is "cheaper" than the original.
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By nj300se
Behr or Nissen? - 300SE

Thinking of preemptively replacing the radiator on a 91 300SE. Its got 60K on it and still has the original radiator. It isn't showing any issues, but it seems like these OE Behr radiators were/are...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-24-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By nj300se
Thanks for the tips. Just looking for a basic...

Thanks for the tips. Just looking for a basic unit, so this info really gives me a lot of choices!

Thanks!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-24-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By nj300se
Thanks for the insight everyone. Looks like I'll...

Thanks for the insight everyone. Looks like I'll keep 'er and start using it as my daily driver! My current car is 15 also - I take decent care of my rides, so I'll check back here in 2020 to let...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-23-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By nj300se
replace original unit with???

Folks. I'm thinking of replacing the original tape-deck unit in my 91 300SE with something that plays CDs. Current unit still works, its just that tapes are so lame in comparison to CD's!

Anyway,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-23-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By nj300se
Opinions - Keep, use, or sell? 300SE

Having a hard time making a decision regarding this car that I have. Its a 91 300SE that my Father In Law had before he passed away. He was the second owner, and I've had it garaged for a little...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,426
Posted By nj300se
'91 300SE just clocked 60K Dislikes...Mostly...

'91 300SE just clocked 60K

Dislikes...Mostly personal so far. Dislike not having cupholders, no tilt-steering wheel, and no real glovebox for storage. I'm used to bucket seats, and the springs...
Forum: Tech Help 11-01-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By nj300se
Hey...Its interesting to hear about the intended...

Hey...Its interesting to hear about the intended logic behind the design, and I'm sure the Europeans have lots of luck with it - I just don't like it compared to other jacking systems I've used. I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-31-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By nj300se
HA! Same thing here! I jacked up the rear...

HA! Same thing here! I jacked up the rear driver-side, (tire was still on - I was just testing how it all worked) marveled at the weirdness of it all, and I noticed that the car started to "fall"...
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