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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-21-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By pcalt
Sold!

After MUCH :D interest....

1994 S350 Sold!!! :)

Went to my regular mechanic, who has worked on the car since 1998.

Thanks for the bandwidth.

Neil.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-13-2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By pcalt
Any interest? 1994 S350D

Any interest here on a 1994 S350D. 150K miles
Driver seat worn.

Checking here before it gets dumped for $6K
Forum: Tech Help 01-27-2005, 07:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 47,750
Posted By pcalt
999 code give

Brandon,
My paperwork indicated thusly:

code:999 Sublet to xxxxx Autobody N/C


So, not much help.

Sorry.
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 47,750
Posted By pcalt
i'm not slomoe

deanyl,
I'm not slowmo....

I was on a trip. My car broke down on a monday. I was 3 hours from home. I got a rental car. The car wasn't done by Friday. My schedule took me further away...
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 47,750
Posted By pcalt
My est was around 1K

Brandon,
My initial estimate was around 1000. I don't know the code used though. I'll look for the paperwork tomorrow.

Have a good one.
Forum: Tech Help 01-24-2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 47,750
Posted By pcalt
Goodwill Extended to me.

Well, got the car back, finally. (Delays mostly due to my travel schedule).

No charge. Not much conversation with the service people either. I must have a black flag in my file.

Had to pay...
Forum: Tech Help 01-11-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 47,750
Posted By pcalt
Happened to me, too, no goodwill!!!

I had this happen to me, too. 1999 E300, 155K miles. 3 Hours from home.

No goodwill due to the mileage. I'm still waiting for the district rep.

:mad:
Forum: Tech Help 09-03-2003, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By pcalt
Thanks & Followup

Thanks GBenz, MB Doc, & Blackmercedes!

I had checked the belts, but tightness doesn't mean it wasn't slipping.

Is it easy to change the evaporator sensor? A DIY job?

Thanks,
Neil.
99...
Forum: Tech Help 09-02-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By pcalt
99 E300D AC Stops...

Hello All,
The A/C in my 1999 E300D stops working on occassion... I'll be driving and I can sense the compressor doesn't come on. It might be after 5 minutes or after 2 hours.

Once I stop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2003, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,917
Posted By pcalt
Thanks... Unfortunately my mechanic tried...

Thanks...

Unfortunately my mechanic tried to drill out the offending glow plug and he hit the water jacket in the head.

He is removing the head right now.

Major bummer.:(
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,917
Posted By pcalt
Was this ever resolved??? My mechanic ust...

Was this ever resolved???

My mechanic ust informed today that one of my plugs broke while he was replacing it...

So, what to do????

1999 E300D 110,000 miles - so out of warranty.... :(
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2001, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By pcalt
Unfortunately, my regular mechanic couldn't...

Unfortunately, my regular mechanic couldn't devote the time to do the job, he is just too busy....

I'll do the search on gurgling.... Thanks for the pointer.

Valid point about the service...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2001, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By pcalt
J.H. Unfortunately it is the dealership. ...

J.H.
Unfortunately it is the dealership.

The service manager has been very good with all the problems...

Can you elaborate more on "air in the system" "fan out of balance"... I'd like...
Forum: Tech Help 06-19-2001, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By pcalt
Hello All, I've recently gone through the...

Hello All,
I've recently gone through the evaporator repair on my 1994 S350. Now the air conditioner seems noisier. There are some hisses/gurgling etc coming from the center vents. Has anyone...
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2001, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,538
Posted By pcalt
On my 99 E300D, the dealer has been putting in...

On my 99 E300D, the dealer has been putting in regular oil.
This past March 23, 2001, MBUSA sent out a letter indicating that "pure synthethic oil is now the only engine lubricant recommended by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-30-2001, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By pcalt
What I finally bought...

Well, after talking with Luke, I bought a set of 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS DB. These tires are SUPER quiet!!!! The ride is much better than the Bridgestones RE71 (?) that I had.

So, in short,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-25-2001, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By pcalt
Dumb Question, but how do you physically ship...

Dumb Question, but how do you physically ship wheels (sans tires)?

Do I put them in a box with popcorn?
Do I wrap them with brown paper?

I guess UPS would tell me...........

But thanks for...
Forum: Tech Help 04-25-2001, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By pcalt
Thanks Gilly. I'll have the dealer check it...

Thanks Gilly.

I'll have the dealer check it out.

Much appreciated!
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2001, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pcalt
My 94 S350 doesn't have such glass. Tinted a...

My 94 S350 doesn't have such glass. Tinted a little bit, but not like a mirror.

Neil.
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2001, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By pcalt
Hello All: TIA for any thoughts.... ...

Hello All:

TIA for any thoughts....

Car: 1999 E300D with xenon head lights.

Sometimes it seems that the leveller does not function and the headlights don't shine as far.

How far out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2001, 11:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,243
Posted By pcalt
Future value is definitely a consideration. ...

Future value is definitely a consideration.

Perhaps I'll trade it in instead of getting the a/c fixed.

I'll have to think about it....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2001, 10:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,243
Posted By pcalt
Chris & Warren: I have both a 94 S350 and...

Chris & Warren:

I have both a 94 S350 and a 99 E300. I love both cars, but the S350 is a very expensive thing to repair. Just recently my a/c went out and it looks like I'll have to replace...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-18-2001, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By pcalt
Chirag, WOW, thanks for the thoughtful...

Chirag,
WOW, thanks for the thoughtful analysis. You don't know how much I appreciate it!

I mostly just cruise around my little town. Not real aggressive.... Sometimes short trips on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-18-2001, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By pcalt
Chiragp: I'm interested in 235/45 17" ...

Chiragp:

I'm interested in 235/45 17"

I'm replacing some Bridgestone Potenzas(?). I didn't like the ride. I only use this car in the summer, and only for 3K miles or so. I do take...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2001, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By pcalt
Tobias, thanks for the bad news, I think..... ...

Tobias, thanks for the bad news, I think.....

I'll do the evaporator search.

It might be cheaper for me to buy a bunch of freon and charge it up every other day....... (J/K)

Oh well...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-17-2001, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By pcalt
Hello All, Any comments on this tire? ...

Hello All,
Any comments on this tire? (235/45-17)

Are these tires uni-directional?

Car: 1983 MB 500SEC

Thanks!
Neil
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2001, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By pcalt
Thanks! My mechanic did recharge it, but it...

Thanks! My mechanic did recharge it, but it didn't last overnight. My wife heard some hissing from the dash.... so it sounds bad.

Oh well, guess I better make an appointment. I hear something...
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2001, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By pcalt
Hello All, It appears that the a/c in my 94...

Hello All,
It appears that the a/c in my 94 S350 is leaking out the freon. My mechanic suspects the gizmos behind the dash.

Does anyone have any experience with failures of this sort?
...
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