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Posted By matchek1

No the hose from autozone was the same diameter...

No the hose from autozone was the same diameter throughout. but note, the diameters of the block pipe and water pump outlet are not that much different and not sure if the accuracy of hose diameters...

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04-27-2009, 10:54 AM

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Posted By matchek1

Thank you!! I was able to get a hose on...

Thank you!!

I was able to get a hose on there without taking the water pump off.

What I did is I went down to Autozone and bought a hose and cut it 1/2 the length as the hose from the dealer. ...

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04-27-2009, 10:51 AM

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Posted By matchek1

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04-26-2009, 11:43 AM

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Posted By matchek1

thanks. by the way, why on the pump side? ...

thanks.

by the way, why on the pump side? i was thinking of cutting the pipe on the block side. seems long enough.

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04-26-2009, 11:34 AM

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Posted By matchek1

By the way, no one mentioned new gaskets of any...

By the way, no one mentioned new gaskets of any kind.

If I removed the water pump to get at the bypass hose, do i need to buy new gaskets for the water pump or thermostat?

can i just...

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04-25-2009, 11:16 PM

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Posted By matchek1

Thanks, how much to trim and have you heard of...

Thanks, how much to trim and have you heard of anyone doin that?

I also was thinking of taking a hacksaw and cutting the pipe from the block. Any harm to that? Looks like it should not be that...

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04-25-2009, 10:40 PM

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Posted By matchek1

Thanks. My other thought that this is how...

Thanks.

My other thought that this is how mercedes gets people to go to the dealership for repair$.

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04-25-2009, 10:30 PM

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Posted By matchek1

thank you. This may sounds like a dum...

thank you.

This may sounds like a dum question though, what would be the harm to taking a hacksaw and cutting a 1/2 inch off the pipe that connects to the block? This would allow me replace...

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04-25-2009, 07:37 PM

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Posted By matchek1

I just need to replace the bypass hose. Do I...

I just need to replace the bypass hose. Do I need to take of the water pump just for that? This is for my 1990 300 SEL.

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04-25-2009, 07:24 PM

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Posted By matchek1

How to replace "Bypass Hose" for 1990 300 SEL

Is this a big job?

My bypass hose has a leak. I can't just replace the hose, it looks like I have to take somethings off such as the thermostat or the water pump.

Does anyone know what I...

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04-13-2009, 11:13 PM

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Posted By matchek1

yes, it is the rheostat. amazing they want $85...

yes, it is the rheostat. amazing they want $85 for it.

i pulled it out and put it back it. interestingly the light go out when you tighten the screw really tight, but when loosen it comes on. ...

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04-13-2009, 04:59 PM

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Posted By matchek1

I think what I am pressing in the "light control...

I think what I am pressing in the "light control relay".

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04-13-2009, 04:35 PM

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95 E320 Sedan - all instrumentation lights out

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Posted By matchek1

My instrument panel lights are out as well on my...

My instrument panel lights are out as well on my 1990 300 SEL. I pulled the panel out and when I squeeze the lower left hand size (dimmer control) the lights come on and off briefly.

What...

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04-13-2009, 04:29 PM

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Posted By matchek1

Any ideas? Any ideas what would make the...

Any ideas? Any ideas what would make the instrument panels light flickers on and off? And now they are all mostly off.

Also, another clue, the lights for the heater controls and the window...

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04-13-2009, 02:32 PM

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Posted By matchek1

thanks - problem solved!

thanks - problem solved!

Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia

04-13-2009, 12:17 PM

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My radio antennae does not go up anymore.

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Posted By matchek1

Do I have to buy a new one?

Do I have to buy a new one?

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04-13-2009, 12:17 PM

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Posted By matchek1

It's not the fuse. But he may have not...

It's not the fuse.

But he may have not plugged it back in because earlier, he did do something with the heater control as he replaced something that heater valve, controller. Not sure exactly. ...

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04-13-2009, 10:42 AM

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Posted By matchek1

I pulled the instrument panel and plugged in the...

I pulled the instrument panel and plugged in the outside temp gauge, but the main lighter still does not work. Any ideas?

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04-13-2009, 10:41 AM

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Inside lights that illumniate Heat Controls, Shifter, and Power Windows

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Posted By matchek1

Thank you - what a valuable tool for $4!

Thank you - what a valuable tool for $4!

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04-13-2009, 10:32 AM

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My radio antennae does not go up anymore.

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Posted By matchek1

My radio antennae does not go up anymore.

On my 1990 300 SEL, my radio antennae does not go up and down anymore. I hear the motor working, but it is stuck about 4 inches from the bottom. I tried pulling it out so I can at least listen to...

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04-13-2009, 10:28 AM

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Posted By matchek1

'90 300 SEL: All instruments lights go out

The instruments panel lights either are all on or all off. Lately mostly off.

I pulled the instrument panel out of the dashboard and while looking at the front of the panel, there is a small...

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04-11-2009, 04:15 PM

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Manual 1990 300 SEL

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Posted By matchek1

El Rojo, thanks, do you have the actual link to...

El Rojo, thanks, do you have the actual link to obtain a service manual? I could not find it on the post you told me to go.

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04-11-2009, 04:05 PM

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Inside lights that illumniate Heat Controls, Shifter, and Power Windows

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Posted By matchek1

Thanks Dave. Awesome links!!! To take the...

Thanks Dave. Awesome links!!!

To take the instrument panel out to see what is behind it, do I have to disconnect the speedometer cable underneath?

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04-11-2009, 03:54 PM

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Posted By matchek1

Thank you - do I have to remove the instrument...

Thank you - do I have to remove the instrument panel to see the "cluster"?

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04-11-2009, 12:45 PM

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Manual 1990 300 SEL

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Posted By matchek1

Manual 1990 300 SEL

Hi, does anyone know how I can get one? Order One?

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04-11-2009, 12:00 PM

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Inside lights that illumniate Heat Controls, Shifter, and Power Windows

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Posted By matchek1

Inside lights that illumniate Heat Controls, Shifter, and Power Windows

On my 1990 300 SEL, All of the light bulbs inside the car are dead. They went dead over time and I never did anything about it.

Is it hard to replace this? How I do I take these dash components...

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04-11-2009, 11:57 AM

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