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Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By joel
OEM cats are twice the price of the car.

OEM cats are twice the price of the car.
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By joel
No, but is it bad enough to destroy it?

No, but is it bad enough to destroy it?
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By joel
It is a 89 260E with originally 2 pre cats. The...

It is a 89 260E with originally 2 pre cats. The replacement is just twin pipes from the exhaust manifold.

But the cat being destroyed in two weeks is just insane!!!
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,715
Posted By joel
Cat Died Prematurely

Had an aftermarket cat installed a month ago. Had it inspected yesterday and cat suspected to be dead by the rattling noise inside it.

Techie says it may be caused by rich mixture of air/fuel...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By joel
Do not buy that cat. Bought mine from the same...

Do not buy that cat. Bought mine from the same source, and am shipping it back. The cat is loud and it rattles. I suspect the cat's gut is completely destroyed after I pushed my car to the limit. ...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By joel
Mine was DEC whatever that means at 286 bucks. ...

Mine was DEC whatever that means at 286 bucks. Not the DEC brand that is over 1000 bucks.

As a consolation, my car made it through emission testing.
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By joel
Aftermarket Cat Not Advised

Had an aftermarket cat installed on my 300e, big disappointment
it is loud:mad:

Whole car also vibrates at idle. I'm sure it has something to do
with the bracket at the bell housing which won't...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By joel
well, in my case it is the reverse. changed most...

well, in my case it is the reverse. changed most everything to no avail.
replaced cat, passed emission test.
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By joel
bite the bullet ... change your cat!

bite the bullet ... change your cat!
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By joel
why were it replaced in the first place? not to...

why were it replaced in the first place? not to alarm you but if they are
defective, and if they break loose while driving at a fast clip it could cause perilous result. don't ask me how i found...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By joel
is it just screw-in and go! What is the voltage...

is it just screw-in and go! What is the voltage output at:
idle and and engine off.

My 89 260e reads 14+ at idle, 13+ engine off.

Shouldn't it be 12+ for both? Case of voltage regulator?
...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By joel
Thanks Matt.

Thanks Matt.
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2007, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By joel
no a/c expert?

no a/c expert?
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By joel
what does it mean when eha is disconnected, and...

what does it mean when eha is disconnected, and nothing changes?
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By joel
A/C DIY Repair Kit, Expert Opinion Please

Trying to rebuild my a/c, has anyone tried this? Are these all the things I need? TIA
http://www.ackits.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=01&Category_Code=DIY
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,121
Posted By joel
Another post suggested bleeding fuel through the...

Another post suggested bleeding fuel through the distributor by taking the metal pipes one by one.

Anybody tried this with success?
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,121
Posted By joel
Very good write-up: ...

Very good write-up:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=159346
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By joel
lower ball joint

lower ball joint
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,121
Posted By joel
I will be doing the same thing tomorrow. Any...

I will be doing the same thing tomorrow. Any tips on do's and don'ts would be appreciated. Am also prepared to change the rubber underneath the cold start valve, which also connects to the ICV. ...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By joel
pulsating is warped rotor.

pulsating is warped rotor.
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,335
Posted By joel
So, how would you know?

So, how would you know?
Forum: Tech Help 04-02-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,121
Posted By joel
Totally frustrating, isn't it?

Totally frustrating, isn't it?
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
BTW, are those metal pipings flexible enough to...

BTW, are those metal pipings flexible enough to push aside to replace the fuel injectors? Looks fragile to me.

Are they also readily available, jjust in case?
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
Thanks David. I will run the test against the...

Thanks David. I will run the test against the chart.

But I am more inclined that I have a leaky injector/s.

I bit the bullet, have ordered 6 and all attachments.

Do I also have to change...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
Thanks Marty.

Thanks Marty.
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
Yes, I do.

Yes, I do.
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
Thanks David. As in the foto, I got both the...

Thanks David.

As in the foto, I got both the green double pin sensor and the single black sensor infront of it. Could you ID these, pls. and how to know if they are in good working condition. ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By joel
I had mine re-aligned after replacement.

I had mine re-aligned after replacement.
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
thanks for the reply. i am debating this issue...

thanks for the reply. i am debating this issue but am not sure which injector is leaky. any idea on how to trace it?
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2007, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,667
Posted By joel
thanks for the reply. yes and no. yes, i...

thanks for the reply.

yes and no. yes, i have to double click in the mornings or at cold starts, and most at warm starts.

and no, if i do not use the car for say 2 to 3 days, it fires up at...
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