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Forum: Tech Help 07-03-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 747
Posted By lvbizbroker
'85 190E--right turn signal not working

Just the right turn signal is not working...brake lights work fine, so does head lamp. Left turn signal also works fine.

Could this be a bulb?

Also--#13 fuse is blowing. Blows as soon as a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,944
Posted By lvbizbroker
A $1000 car that needs $15,000 in repairs?

A $1000 car that needs $15,000 in repairs?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-23-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,660
Posted By lvbizbroker
Cheapest auto insurer?

I went with AARP (Hartford) a couple years a go on the advice of an Allstate agent (!) friend who said they were always the cheapest. Got a good initial rate but this year they raised premium by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-23-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By lvbizbroker
I have one, plus two blower fans. One good,...

I have one, plus two blower fans. One good, another I buggered up "experimenting" with removing the brushes for rebuild. $75 for everything, including shipping.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By lvbizbroker
Good Diesel Tech in El Paso, Texas?

Anyone know a good MBZ diesel mechanic in El Paso?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,203
Posted By lvbizbroker
A guy in my office contracted this last year and...

A guy in my office contracted this last year and almost died. He has still not recovered completely, and probably never will. And this is in an area that gets 5 inches of rain PER YEAR.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,709
Posted By lvbizbroker
Not much..it's a 23 year old car with no...

Not much..it's a 23 year old car with no collector value, and very expensive to repair.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,102
Posted By lvbizbroker
None of them. I wouldn't trust a 25 year old...

None of them. I wouldn't trust a 25 year old Mercedes for a long trip. Come to think of it, I wouldn't trust a brand new one either. Not reliable enough. (here come the rants)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-29-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By lvbizbroker
Thanks for posting this--I'll call them tomorrow.

Thanks for posting this--I'll call them tomorrow.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-28-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By lvbizbroker
WTB: 606.910 diesel engine--'95 E300D

Please e-mail particulars.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,886
Posted By lvbizbroker
Nothing cools like R12 in an R12 system. Coolest...

Nothing cools like R12 in an R12 system. Coolest refrigerent ever.
Nothing stops like asbestos brake pads. Best braking material ever. Don't try breathing it.
Both will never be made again.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,378
Posted By lvbizbroker
Could be low compression in one cylinder, or no...

Could be low compression in one cylinder, or no combustion in a cylinder.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By lvbizbroker
Always pull your oilpan after replacing a failed vacuum pump.

I learned my lesson. Shop said it was OK as long as everything fell down into the pan. NOT TRUE!! Bearings, etc. can bounce around in the crankcase and punch a hole in the oil pickup screen,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By lvbizbroker
final oilpan debris tally

See photo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By lvbizbroker
Don't know--didn't do autopsy of oilpump--what's...

Don't know--didn't do autopsy of oilpump--what's the point? I'm selling the car--engine is toast.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By lvbizbroker
Threw a rod

I finally got the oilpan off my 95 E300D. Catastrophic failure. What happened was the oil pump seized, drive sprocket wrenched off, oil pressure ceased, and eventually No.6 rod seized/welded,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By lvbizbroker
Yeah--I've considered this. I think the oil pump...

Yeah--I've considered this. I think the oil pump failed an then the rod bearings started rattling and finally seized. But the guage never indicated a loss of oil pressure--I watched it for the 20...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By lvbizbroker
Debris from my oilpan-photos

I finally dropped the oilpan on my '95 E300D today. On Christmas day it broke down--I thought the engine spun a rod. See photos of debris I fished fron the pan with a magnet. There were some ball...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By lvbizbroker
My '95 had a "knock" --thought it was nailing----...

My '95 had a "knock" --thought it was nailing---- and it DID blow up. On Christmas day. We think it spun a rod. Was full of Mobil 1. Never lost oil pressure on the gauge, or overheated. Just...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-01-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By lvbizbroker
By far the best penetrating oil I ever used. Not...

By far the best penetrating oil I ever used. Not sold in stores. Illegal in California. Much better than PB Blaster (which is junk IMO), etc.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,490
Posted By lvbizbroker
They won't negotiate. Wasting your time. I went...

They won't negotiate. Wasting your time. I went through the same thing with a 97 Acura 3.2TL. A great car, got almost nothing for it after I was rear-ended and totaled. Just take the money and move...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,004
Posted By lvbizbroker
I suggest you have a shop change your oil.

I suggest you have a shop change your oil.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By lvbizbroker
Sounds like my old Austin Healey 3000....

Sounds like my old Austin Healey 3000....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By lvbizbroker
OM606 Oil Pan Removal Tips?

Want to remove the pan w/engine in place. Decided not to pull engine until I inspect w/pan off. Any tips? Looks like the two rearmost pan bolts attach horizontally thru transmission bellhousing. ...
Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN) 03-26-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,162
Posted By lvbizbroker
Not a good region to own a Mercedes. None of...

Not a good region to own a Mercedes. None of those hicks will know how to work on it. Been there done that (Topsail Island). Get yourself a Ford Ranger or similar. Make your life easier.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-21-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,720
Posted By lvbizbroker
Because most people today (under 50) have an...

Because most people today (under 50) have an educational level of a grammer school student of 50 years ago. Including college grads.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-20-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,800
Posted By lvbizbroker
Is the bolt that secures the timing device...

Is the bolt that secures the timing device "reverse" threaded?

Also--someone on these forums suggested (from experience) to use a credit card between the timing chain and timing device teeth to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,177
Posted By lvbizbroker
Most likely the car will go to Copart or Sadisco...

Most likely the car will go to Copart or Sadisco to be auctioned off.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,177
Posted By lvbizbroker
I will pay you a very good price for the engine. ...

I will pay you a very good price for the engine. Or, I will buy the car from you. Please let me know, as I urgently need an engine for my '95, which spun a rod bearing on Christmas day.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,012
Posted By lvbizbroker
If only I didn't get seasick....

If only I didn't get seasick....
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