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Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
Corrected front wheel bearing clearance, which...

Corrected front wheel bearing clearance, which helped . Bearings were replaced and not tight enough. The thrust washer barely slipping method to provide bearing preload does not work very well or...
Forum: Tech Help 04-02-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
Okay so I dropped and completely rebuilt the rear...

Okay so I dropped and completely rebuilt the rear sub-frame assembly. Sub frame mounts, all links, bushings, wheel bearings, spring pads, shocks, rotors 1/2 shaft boots and painted everything! ...
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
Okay, so I put a dial indicator on both front...

Okay, so I put a dial indicator on both front rotors needle stays right at the zeroed position so I think I can rule out warped front rotors. Further inspection of the rear has yielded right rear,...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2019, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
That’s what I thought initially as well but ruled...

That’s what I thought initially as well but ruled it out since new front rotors were put on three years ago and 13,300 miles ago. New rotor measures 22 mm thickness currently 21.4 This car is...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
OK so I replaced the front wheel bearings it has...

OK so I replaced the front wheel bearings it has made no difference, still rumbles when braking from highway speeds.
- Flex discs (looked OK no cracks)
- transmission mount
- engine mounts...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
Nope, caliper bolts were tight, bearings are out...

Nope, caliper bolts were tight, bearings are out installing new ones tomorrow. Inners were original car has 125,000 miles. Engine mounts replaced 5 years ago.
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,490
Posted By Markus
Rumble When Braking 1990 300ce

So braking from highway speeds to about 45mph car rumbles under braking, appears to be coming from the front. New rotors, pads, and rebuilt all 4 calipers 2 years ago, last year new front lower...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,398
Posted By Markus
Rather than throw parts at the issue (unless they...

Rather than throw parts at the issue (unless they need to be replaced anyway) why not check fuel pressures and duty cycle first? Slight enrichment might just solve your issue. As a technique,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By Markus
Update.

The problem was the X48/F connectors in the right passenger footwell, underneath the carpet housed in a black plastic cover, (10 inches forward of the right rear seat cushion red release button)...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,356
Posted By Markus
Worth revisiting this post for those with a w124....

Worth revisiting this post for those with a w124. After chasing intermittent operation of the central locking system from the trunk station, and (finally it failed completely) but not before ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By Markus
Talking Repaired seat belt presenter!

This site has helped me so much over the years I wanted to pitch in on the recent successful outcome on a project. Repairing the inoperative passenger side seatbelt presenter, and what I learned. ...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,600
Posted By Markus
I'm not entirely sure on whether the TDC signal...

I'm not entirely sure on whether the TDC signal activates the fuel pump relay on rotation, but I would think that on the CIS with the separate cold start valve you need constant fuel pressure...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,736
Posted By Markus
I will try to bleed again with the Motive now...

I will try to bleed again with the Motive now that brakes have been applied a few times.
What if air migrates into the ABS module? How does that get purged without pushing it out under significant...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,736
Posted By Markus
I just finished that job today on my daughters 90...

I just finished that job today on my daughters 90 300ce. New rotors, pads, hoses and sensors all around. I replaced the CPS first (getting a code but ran fine), while the car was on the jack stands...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 783
Posted By Markus
Alarm Anti-Theft 300ce

Just an FYI. My daughter's 1990 300 ce anti theft alarm would intermittently activate opening the drivers door after unlocking the car. Culprit was the driver door lock contact switch. (makes...
Forum: Tech Help 06-11-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By Markus
Kudos to connerm and mpolli. After digging into...

Kudos to connerm and mpolli. After digging into things several more problems arose.
1. Tensioner bearing frozen (the attachment bolt), why don't know its a Febi/Bilstein new 15,000 miles ago....
Forum: Tech Help 06-06-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By Markus
I think I will clean the pulleys with wire brush...

I think I will clean the pulleys with wire brush and re-install the old belt, which still looks new. It did not squeak, ever. If the squeaking returns, I'll know it was something else.
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By Markus
Forgot to list model, w124 1990 300ce

Forgot to list model, w124 1990 300ce
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By Markus
new serpentine belt squeaks

Brand new serpentine belt (Conti-Tech) 6 rib X 2415mm is squeaking and beginning to fray 1/8th inch all the way around from the side closest to the block. Rebuilt the power steering pump (new seals)...
Forum: Tech Help 07-08-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,829
Posted By Markus
' 90 300ce seat belt extender

Calling all seat belt extender experts!!!! Yes I too have disconnected the control box on the passenger side, and reach the belt at the door threshold to buckle in, but gosh darn it things should...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By Markus
Thanks mbdoc, I know that I have a massive...

Thanks mbdoc, I know that I have a massive compressor leak, but when I pass the sniffer along the large diameter hoses they still make the sniffer chirp, with increased frequency, especially along...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By Markus
a/c hose question 300ce

Does anyone know if the large diameter a/c hoses (compressor manifold with fuel cooler) on a 1990 300ce are barrier hoses?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Markus
Found it!! Removed the down pipe bracket...

Found it!! Removed the down pipe bracket entirely, ran car no help. Lifted motor on passenger side just enough to stop the rumble and discovered that the "new" engine mount had collapsed so far that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Markus
No I did not replace the shocks, my bad on that,...

No I did not replace the shocks, my bad on that, it just ran so smooth afterwards did not think it neccessary. The mounts were ( I think Meyle, maybe Corteco, I remember the top face of the mount was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Markus
300sd rumble or droning

I have a 1983 300sd that idles normally in P or N, but when you select D the rumbling and droning in the cabin is alarming. Replaced the motor mounts and transmission mount 2 years ago. With the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 570
Posted By Markus
Unhappy excessive condenser fan cycling 1983 300sd

Just finished replacing the evaporator and charged up with r134, started to test the system in min temp, max interior fan, windows closed etc. Condenser/aux fan comes ON as high side reaches 225 psi...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,156
Posted By Markus
Well to answer my own question the suction line...

Well to answer my own question the suction line from the expansion valve to the top of the fender is a real bear to get at (getting the oval firewall gromment properly seated). The A/C folks could...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2008, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,156
Posted By Markus
suction hose from expansion valve

I am changing out everything between the condensor and evaporator on my mom's 85 300sd. Ordered all the hoses and parts had them shipped to Canada. I called an MB dealer in Ft Worth who told me the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By Markus
refridgerant charge r134 300sd

Does anyone have a good number for the initial refridgerant charge of r134, after a conversion for a 1985 300sd? I have seen figures from 70-90% of r-12 and I am trying to narrow that down. According...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By Markus
Unhappy Is the small bulb in the selector unit PRNDSL or...

Is the small bulb in the selector unit PRNDSL or elsewhere? Do you need to remove the 4, 10mm screws that hold down the shift gate to access? Or is the bulb behind the cc pushbutton unit?
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