PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Posted By Earlybird

I'l try to test the O2 sensor this Saturday.

I'l try to test the O2 sensor this Saturday.

Forum: Tech Help

01-31-2013, 04:08 PM

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Posted By Earlybird

My understanding is the CIS adjustment is a fine...

My understanding is the CIS adjustment is a fine adjust. When the engine is warmed, a push to the gas pedal will open the flapper plate and the engine will die. I never drove the doner car. It was...

Forum: Tech Help

01-31-2013, 02:24 AM

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Posted By Earlybird

The manual is ambiguos as to which wire is to be...

The manual is ambiguos as to which wire is to be hooked up. It just shows a test lead leading to the duplex connector. Also, what is the WUR and CO? That is what I thought also that it could be bad...

Forum: Tech Help

01-30-2013, 04:10 PM

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Posted By Earlybird

I didn't have a problem with the cold idle it was...

I didn't have a problem with the cold idle it was the hot off idle. I don't get gas to my injectors when its warmed up. The fuel pressure is good. I installed an electric fuel pressure gage.

Forum: Tech Help

01-30-2013, 02:50 PM

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Posted By Earlybird

1989 560sel will only idle after heatup. Help!

:confused:I bought this Black on Black 560sel that had a head replacement that blew a gasket. I had an extra 560 so I swaped it (just the long block). I put in a new O2 sensor and water temp sensor....

Forum: Tech Help

04-16-2012, 02:11 PM

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How do ya get to the O2 connector ?

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Posted By Earlybird

How do ya get to the O2 connector ?

I have a 1989 560SEL and I need to change the O2 sensor but I can't get to the connector from under the car and the seat and carpet and console have it sandwiched on the inside. Do I have to take out...

Forum: Tech Help

01-03-2012, 03:03 PM

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1990 560 SEL upper engine vacuum lines

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Posted By Earlybird

1990 560 SEL upper engine vacuum lines

I just got through doing an engine transplant and I can't find a good schematic for the engine vacuum hoses. I think I got some crossed. Does anyone have a decent schematic?

Forum: Tech Help

09-06-2011, 12:00 PM

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Help! How do you tell one auto trans from another?

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Posted By Earlybird

Help! How do you tell one auto trans from another?

I have 2 automatic transmissions and I need to understand if my spare trans is compatable with my 1991 560 SEL. Also, how do you tell a 2 speed from a 3 speed or a 4 speed? Is there a 5 speed???

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

09-06-2011, 12:12 AM

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How do you tell transmissions apart.

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Posted By Earlybird

How do you tell transmissions apart.

I have 2 automatic transmissions and they look very much alike. Is there some info on this data base that defines the casting numbers or the oil pan shape that can tell me what type and year my...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-02-2011, 07:47 PM

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SL 500 Spark Plugs

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Posted By Earlybird

That's the most timely post I have ever seen. I...

That's the most timely post I have ever seen. I just got through installing a set of FR8DC+ plugs and the old ones were FR8DC4. I now have a low speed chug and a check engine light on my 1996 500sl....

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-27-2011, 12:53 AM

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Firing order for 1996 500sl

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Posted By Earlybird

Thanks Dr Benz. I couldn't find that anywhere on...

Thanks Dr Benz. I couldn't find that anywhere on the valve covers or the intake manifold. Now I need to check #4 coil and plug for the misfire. Thanks again.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-26-2011, 07:02 PM

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Firing order for 1996 500sl

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Posted By Earlybird

Firing order for 1996 500sl

I got an engine code the other day on the way to work. Number 4 cylinder igniton was the code number. I tried looking up the firing order on that losey Mitchell repair software I bought from E-bay...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

11-16-2009, 04:34 PM

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Dextron III

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Posted By Earlybird

Dextron III

I have a 1996 500 SL. Is Dextron III OK? I want to do an oil and filter change this week.:)

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

06-18-2009, 01:04 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By Earlybird

The car is a junker. I spent last years vacation...

The car is a junker. I spent last years vacation replacing a totally rotted out trunk and the trunk lid and the rag top lid. I am 1/2 way through repainting the black interior which is mostly sitting...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

06-17-2009, 04:30 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By Earlybird

That's all good info but I don't want the old...

That's all good info but I don't want the old engine cuz it smokes and I don't want the d-jet cuz it is corroded (ECM) and rhe injector and points harnes is so brittle and cracked that I just cant...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

06-16-2009, 04:33 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,058

Posted By Earlybird

Yea, I was thinking off the top of my head that...

Yea, I was thinking off the top of my head that that might be all I need. Anybody else got any input????

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

06-16-2009, 04:11 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,058

Posted By Earlybird

SWAP my 450 CIS eng for my 450 D-jet eng

I hope maybe one of the pros here have some input on what I am about to do. I have a old 1973 450SL and I'm not having too much success getting my D-jet injectors firing. I checked the relays and...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-21-2009, 04:13 PM

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Flushing brake fluid w/ ESR; Master Cyl solenoid valv

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Posted By Earlybird

As I remember, the purpose of jumping that valve...

As I remember, the purpose of jumping that valve was to flush the ESR or the ABS or what ever BS they put between the master and the wheel cylinders. ABS systems cycle fluid back and forth very fast...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-21-2009, 04:05 PM

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TRANNY SLIP

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Posted By Earlybird

I had this problem with my sons 91 300sl. We...

I had this problem with my sons 91 300sl. We dropped the pan and found an element type filter that was very dirty. We replaced it and the trans came back to life but was slow to shift. I attributed...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-05-2009, 03:39 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By Earlybird

I replaced the master and before I put the...

I replaced the master and before I put the resivoir back on I snapped on my pressure bleeder adapter and let her rip. I passes fluid real well now. I think the root cause was that someone topped off...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-05-2009, 03:05 PM

Replies: 7

'84 380SL hardtop Leaks thru Rear Window

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Posted By Earlybird

I have been curious about how you take these tops...

I have been curious about how you take these tops apart so unsealed windows can be fixed. I have 3 tops that have internal rust at the back and water intrusion between the laminate glass. Last year I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-29-2009, 04:39 PM

Replies: 3

Is SLC and SL Glass the same?

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Posted By Earlybird

The door window for the SLC is taller at the rear...

The door window for the SLC is taller at the rear and is definitly not the same as the SL. Very close though. I know, I tried.

Forum: Tech Help

03-30-2009, 03:47 PM

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Brakes caught fire 1999 C280

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Posted By Earlybird

I had the same thing on my 96 500sl. Replaced...

I had the same thing on my 96 500sl. Replaced everything. Root cause was the brake booster hung up a little at the top of the stroke and didn't allow the fluid back into the master cylinder. I backed...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-30-2009, 12:16 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By Earlybird

OK, this is the update: I rebuilt the calipers,...

OK, this is the update: I rebuilt the calipers, replaced the pads and rotor and flexable brake lines and the e-brake shoes and springs ($280). I went to bleed the rear brakes with DOT 4 fluid and the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-11-2009, 04:24 PM

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Posted By Earlybird

Yea, it fried the paint off of both sides of the...

Yea, it fried the paint off of both sides of the backing plate, turned the brake pads into charcoal and vaporized the caliper piston boots. I can just guess what the piston seals look like. I got out...

Forum: Tech Help

03-08-2009, 03:45 AM

Replies: 3

Help how do I know?

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Posted By Earlybird

Thanks for the input.

Thanks for the input.

Forum: Tech Help

03-06-2009, 01:45 PM

Replies: 3

Help how do I know?

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Posted By Earlybird

Help how do I know?

Fastlane looks to have good prices but there are 2 types of disks for the rear of my 1996 500sl. One that is for ESP and one without ESP. My question is how do you know you have Electronic Stability...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-05-2009, 10:51 AM

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