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Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks
08-08-2011, 05:46 PM
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excessive rust on 2001 E320 Sport
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Matt L
The W210 is well-known for rust. The W124 is...
The W210 is well-known for rust. The W124 is not.
We know that the paint is different, the W210 using water-borne paint. I don't know if there are other changes to the metal prep for similar...
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Diesel Discussion
08-08-2011, 03:46 PM
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Safe, I hope, Oil Question
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5,637
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Matt L
They didn't have Rotella T6 back then. I'm...
They didn't have Rotella T6 back then.
I'm going to have start looking for that stuff. 5W-40 is just what I need.
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Diesel Discussion
08-08-2011, 02:34 PM
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Safe, I hope, Oil Question
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5,637
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Matt L
Isn't there a page in the owner's manual...
Isn't there a page in the owner's manual dedicated to this?
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Diesel Discussion
08-08-2011, 01:42 PM
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A/C recommendations for the MB vehicles
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Matt L
Dry Air for Purging?
Hopefully this link will remain active for a bit:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916236000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00916236000P
Are these sorts of units...
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Tech Help
08-08-2011, 12:21 AM
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Distilled Water?
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Matt L
Mix the water with antifreeze, and you have no...
Mix the water with antifreeze, and you have no problem.
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Tech Help
08-07-2011, 06:05 PM
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Distilled Water?
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2,056
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Matt L
Distilled water tends to be bottled. ...
Distilled water tends to be bottled. Reverse-osmosis filtered water would be fine too.
Do not use bottled drinking water. That's no better than tap water.
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Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks
08-07-2011, 06:04 PM
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excessive rust on 2001 E320 Sport
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2,753
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Matt L
If you've been a good customer of your local...
If you've been a good customer of your local dealer, they're more likely to goodwill the repair. I have read reports of it happening, but I don't think the cars were ten years old.
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Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks
08-07-2011, 05:17 PM
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excessive rust on 2001 E320 Sport
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2,753
Posted By
Matt L
None of us used to expect that out of a 2001 M-B,...
None of us used to expect that out of a 2001 M-B, but we now know that the W210 is quite susceptible.
Perhaps it is related to the switch to water-borne paint. Perhaps it's another issue, but the...
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Diesel Discussion
08-07-2011, 02:40 PM
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Clean those evaporators!
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Matt L
All Honda's? Or all modern Honda's? I was...
All Honda's? Or all modern Honda's?
I was under the impression that all cars now have these.
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Diesel Discussion
08-07-2011, 12:04 PM
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Front seal on A/C Compressor serviceable?
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754
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Matt L
If Phil doesn't sell them, try Arizona Mobile Air.
If Phil doesn't sell them, try Arizona Mobile Air.
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Diesel Discussion
08-07-2011, 11:38 AM
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Front seal on A/C Compressor serviceable?
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Matt L
I am not sure about your car, but many do admit...
I am not sure about your car, but many do admit seal changes with the compressor in the vehicle. It takes special tools, of course, and if it's possible, it will still be a very tight space for...
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Diesel Discussion
08-07-2011, 01:17 AM
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A/C recommendations for the MB vehicles
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Matt L
Liquid in the low-side line can slug the...
Liquid in the low-side line can slug the compressor. You only charge with liquid with the compressor off. If you are charging from the low-side line with the compressor running, it's gas only.
...
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 11:01 PM
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Some A/C advice needed -- leaking valve stem
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Matt L
The two sides will equalize after a while. If...
The two sides will equalize after a while. If you checked after the car had been sitting overnight, suspect that your gauges are not accurate. Open the manifold valves if you want to ensure that...
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 09:04 PM
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New Clutch Engages Low on Pedal Swing
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Matt L
I have never seen one in my life that worked that...
I have never seen one in my life that worked that way. The slave cylinder rests at the end of its stroke when you remove your foot from the pedal. This is not the case with the annular cylinder.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 08:10 PM
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Synthetic oil: Diesel mechanic says no
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It's the "looking like new" part that matters. ...
It's the "looking like new" part that matters. Mobil 1 will clean the brown gunk off of everything, leaving shiny clean metal.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 06:29 PM
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1997 E300 HITCH WIRING
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833
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Matt L
The TD has separate turn and brake lamps. Some...
The TD has separate turn and brake lamps. Some trailers do too.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 06:23 PM
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1997 E300 HITCH WIRING
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833
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Matt L
Converters are needed when you have one...
Converters are needed when you have one brake/turn signal lamp on each side of the trailer, but separate stop and turn signal lamps in the car.
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Tech Help
08-06-2011, 06:11 PM
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E320 rear window up/down
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Matt L
Check the "buy parts" link above to find an OE...
Check the "buy parts" link above to find an OE manufacturer. That's likely a better fit than a Dorman.
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Tech Help
08-06-2011, 05:42 PM
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A/C parts interchange question W126
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Matt L
Not trying to be confrontational, and of course...
Not trying to be confrontational, and of course everyone knew what you meant. I just didn't think that M-B used orifice tubes then (and was quite willing to be wrong about it).
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Tech Help
08-06-2011, 05:28 PM
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E320 rear window up/down
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1,298
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Matt L
If your regulator is damaged to the point where...
If your regulator is damaged to the point where the slider isn't enough, you replace the regulator itself while reusing your motor. It's not extremely expensive.
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Tech Help
08-06-2011, 05:26 PM
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A/C parts interchange question W126
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1,591
Posted By
Matt L
Orifice tube? Do you mean expansion valve?
Orifice tube? Do you mean expansion valve?
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:23 PM
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1997 E300 HITCH WIRING
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833
Posted By
Matt L
Will the lamp outage detection suffer from the...
Will the lamp outage detection suffer from the increased current load of the trailer lamps?
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:08 PM
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Alternator output question
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2,002
Posted By
Matt L
M-B disagrees with you. The 606 has afterglow...
M-B disagrees with you. The 606 has afterglow from the factory.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 11:13 AM
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New Clutch Engages Low on Pedal Swing
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2,892
Posted By
Matt L
Well, not that it matters here, but while those...
Well, not that it matters here, but while those are shown together, the release bearing really is a separate part. It is slipped on the end of the piston in that picture.
SAAB started using such...
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:16 AM
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Alternator output question
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2,002
Posted By
Matt L
Worry about the maximum voltage too. Turn...
Worry about the maximum voltage too. Turn everything off, wait until afterglow finishes, and rev up the engine to 2500 or so. Ensure that you don't exceed 14.5V. That shortens the life of your...
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:11 AM
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High pitched squealing brakes on 1997 E300D
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962
Posted By
Matt L
Perhaps the rotors were not cleaned sufficiently...
Perhaps the rotors were not cleaned sufficiently upon the first install, and got anti-corrosion material on the pads.
If that's the case, you can place a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface and...
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 01:02 AM
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18
New Clutch Engages Low on Pedal Swing
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2,892
Posted By
Matt L
Here's a picture of one: ...
Here's a picture of one:
http://www.racekit.co.za/page21.htm
It goes around the input shaft, and presses on the pressure plate fingers with no linkage. Really nice setup, if hard to service.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 12:30 AM
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15
Alternator output question
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2,002
Posted By
Matt L
Afterglow is a pretty good load. Above resting...
Afterglow is a pretty good load. Above resting voltage after engaging the starter motor and during afterglow, means that it's putting out some serious current.
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Diesel Discussion
08-06-2011, 12:16 AM
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15
Alternator output question
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2,002
Posted By
Matt L
As long as the battery voltage stays between 13.5...
As long as the battery voltage stays between 13.5 and 14.5 at higher RPMs, I'd say that you're just fine.
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Diesel Discussion
08-05-2011, 11:40 PM
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18
New Clutch Engages Low on Pedal Swing
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2,892
Posted By
Matt L
I wouldn't be shocked to find out that this is...
I wouldn't be shocked to find out that this is the case, but I have never seen a clutch without an adjustable fulcrum, unless it had an annular slave cylinder.
You know it's an annular slave...
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