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Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By Andy_M
98 W140 miss on uphill acceleration only

I have a 1998 S320 W140 which runs like a top except for one issue. If you are cruising down the highway at 50 or 60 and start up a hill and slowly accelerate so that it kicks down, and hold your...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-13-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By Andy_M
OK, are they supposed to be different mounts...

OK, are they supposed to be different mounts also? I have one large J hook type and one small J hook type. The blades I keep being given by the auto parts stores are different lengths, but both for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-06-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By Andy_M
Wiper arm for a W140 needed

I have a 1998 W140 S320 LWB and need a left wiper arm, or a set of wiper arms, for it. It currently has 2 different arms on it.

Prefer US seller as I am in the US as well, but others are welcome...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-02-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,464
Posted By Andy_M
Question 2006 ML 500 sunroof/electrical problem - need help!

It appears that my daughter left the sunroof open a small amount, it poured, and the driver side footwell got soaked in my 2006 ML500. We cleaned the drains in case it was caused by that, but we...
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By Andy_M
UPDATE: Replaced the CPS, started right up,...

UPDATE: Replaced the CPS, started right up, worked for 25 mins and shut off. Got it towed home. Same as before...dead. Replaced the MAS (FPR on this car) and that fixed it. Spent $30 for a used MAS...
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By Andy_M
It has been maybe 30k since she was tuned up, so...

It has been maybe 30k since she was tuned up, so OK may be in need of that as well. But it is totally dead - overnight. There is not even a hint of trying to fire. Could be the cap/rotor but I doubt...
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By Andy_M
Just cracked the inlet to the fuel dist block to...

Just cracked the inlet to the fuel dist block to be sure the line had fuel and press in it. I understand that this just means the the fuel line is maintaining the charge that was put in it before...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By Andy_M
Did you have the type FP relay that is a part of...

Did you have the type FP relay that is a part of the MAS ($300 relay), or the dedicated FP relay type behind the battery($70-ish).

I ask because I understand that the latter is known for failing...
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,011
Posted By Andy_M
Question W124 Engine cutting out now won't start - Help!

I have a 90 300E 3.0 L Base which has ran like a clock until about a week ago. One morning that week when my wife was on her way home from work the engine just cut out on her a couple of times quick,...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
SOLVED! Update

Well fellas, sometimes all you need is a bottle of engine cleaner and 10 mins of time........:laugh4:

Started her up and put in a bottle of Gunk Engine Flush. Can says put it in a cold engine and...
Forum: Tech Help 02-29-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
Well, she has a nice new tensioner assembly on...

Well, she has a nice new tensioner assembly on her now (which she needed anyway,) and the oil has been changed to the recommended 10W-40 .....

......and the ticking hasn't gone anywhere. Still...
Forum: Tech Help 02-17-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
We may have a winner here. We had just finished...

We may have a winner here. We had just finished replacing the upper radiator hoses, thermostat, and belt a few days before this all started. The tensioner gave us fits when we reassembled, but we...
Forum: Tech Help 02-16-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
UPDATE...oil?

Well, we got the lifters in and pulled the cover last night. It was apparent right away that there is no oiling problem--LOTS of oil and pressure both. Oil rail (tube if you like) is pristine clean...
Forum: Tech Help 02-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
OK...yes, there is an oiling tube or rail that...

OK...yes, there is an oiling tube or rail that runs down the center. I will check this for any signs of being plugged and clean it thoroughly.

As to the timing chain discussion...I'm not...
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
I will try and do that tonight. Engine is...

I will try and do that tonight. Engine is original and is a 103. I believe the serial is 189408.
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
Other than the valve tap, the car runs and idles...

Other than the valve tap, the car runs and idles beautifully. Is not hurting for power, and is making no noise at the front, only on top and it is valve noise.

Can you elaborate a little bit on...
Forum: Tech Help 02-07-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,749
Posted By Andy_M
'90 300E base intermittent valve train tapping - new development

Have a '90 300E Base SOHC 6 3.0 engine. Engine has 200k on it and head was redone by a good shop at 150k. Engine has always tapped for 5 or 10 seconds when you start it cold, then quiets and that's...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Andy_M
Convenience Relay

Anyone know if the convenience relay out of a 1994 E320 will also work in a 1990 300E ?

BTW...I need a good relay if anyone has one they KNOW is good and want to sell.......
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Andy_M
Convenience Relay

Anyone know if the convenience relay out of a 1994 300E will also work in a 1990 300E ? Both are W124, right?

BTW...I need a good relay if anyone has one they KNOW is good and want to...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,154
Posted By Andy_M
Replaced the convenience relay. Problem over. ...

Replaced the convenience relay. Problem over.

Thanks all.....
Forum: Tech Help 06-08-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,154
Posted By Andy_M
Cleaned switches, cleaned grounds, checked all...

Cleaned switches, cleaned grounds, checked all connections - everywhere, checked fuses, replaced fuses anyway, checked continuity, checked connections at relay, checked for signs of moisture,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,154
Posted By Andy_M
Thanks mbdoc. :thumbup:

Thanks mbdoc. :thumbup:
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,154
Posted By Andy_M
W124 convenience relay question

I have a '90 300E. I believe I have a bad convenience relay and my windows are non functional half the time. I looked at my box and it shows the part number: 124 820 30 26 next to the MB insignia. ...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,745
Posted By Andy_M
Thanks guys. compu_85....I will do that....

Thanks guys.

compu_85....I will do that. Nothing to lose. Have to replace it anyway, so why not.....

benzworldrefuge....a while back I would have agreed that might be the issue, but we have...
Forum: Tech Help 05-19-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,745
Posted By Andy_M
I get intermittent failure of the entire circuit....

I get intermittent failure of the entire circuit. NOTHING on the window circuit works, or everything on the circuit works fine. Nothing in between
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,745
Posted By Andy_M
Well, I've exhausted every source of the problem...

Well, I've exhausted every source of the problem that I can think of, other than the control unit acting up intermittently, and nothing has corrected the problem. Going to pull the rear seat and get...
Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,745
Posted By Andy_M
90 W124 - ALL windows stop working intermittantly

Could use some help with this one. in my 90 300E all 4 windows stop working intermittantly. Sometimes they are fine, sometimes you put them down and when you try to put them back up they are all...
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By Andy_M
Fluid change and filter did the trick...

Fluid change and filter did the trick boys...filter seemed fairly clogged. I had let the trans drain for a good 10 mins before I pulled the filter off, and when I did, another quart or more of fluid...
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By Andy_M
'90 300E ball joint replacement / tool

I have a '90 300E with a bad ball joint on the pass side. Need to know 2 things if someone could help......

1) Can they be removed with a "C" type ball joint removal tool such as this:...
Forum: Tech Help 10-12-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By Andy_M
Thanks Babymog.....will change fluid/filter. ...

Thanks Babymog.....will change fluid/filter.

For anyone.......Besides MB, what trans fluid can be used? Royal Purple? Other synthetics? What do people use in these ?
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