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Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By mbzman
Yes, 3-4 shifts and 4-3 shifts are okay. Where is...

Yes, 3-4 shifts and 4-3 shifts are okay. Where is the shift delay located?
Forum: Tech Help 07-05-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By mbzman
Any ideas on what I should check for?

Any ideas on what I should check for?
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By mbzman
722.3 shifting problem

I am having a shifting problem on my 1989 300CE with the 722.358 transmission.

The car has approximately 140,000 km (85,000 miles). The transmission has been serviced regularly about every...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By mbzman
Genuine or OEM for suspension parts?

I am looking at doing some maintenance to the suspension and driveline on my '89 300CE.

I am looking to do the following:
- Flex discs
- Driveshaft support
- Transmission mount
- New...
Forum: Tech Help 08-19-2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,451
Posted By mbzman
Good point on the fuel lines. I am a bit confused...

Good point on the fuel lines. I am a bit confused as to which hose I will need as i think it is called something else other that fuel tank to pump hose. Is there a part number for reference?
Forum: Tech Help 08-18-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,451
Posted By mbzman
W124 brake hoses

I am going to be replacing all four rubber brake hoses on my '89 300CE.

I am going with the ATE hoses. Are they equivalent to OEM spec? Anything to watch out for when replacing?

Also, I found...
Forum: Tech Help 06-12-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By mbzman
I'm going to remove the left side door cladding...

I'm going to remove the left side door cladding to inspect the door more closely and also check the other points that have been raised above.

How hard to remove the door cladding? Any special...
Forum: Tech Help 06-10-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By mbzman
300CE rust

Was polishing and waxing my 1989 300CE and much to my dismay found some rust, albeit very minor.

The first spots were discovered when I removed the rear licence plate. Two small spots less than...
Forum: Tech Help 11-01-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By mbzman
300CE M103 no start

Went to move my 1989 300CE out of the garage this morning and it would not start. It turns over strong but will not fire. If I depressed the throttle I could get it to catch and run for about one...
Forum: Tech Help 05-15-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By mbzman
When I flush the brakes I usually need just under...

When I flush the brakes I usually need just under 1L so 200ml per line sounds about right.
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By mbzman
Any ideas what this could be? Tested the CPS and...

Any ideas what this could be? Tested the CPS and it was showing a value of around 850 ohms which appears to be in spec. The duty cycle is okay and in the 46-54% range.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By mbzman
Went to look at the 1999 and it too had rust...

Went to look at the 1999 and it too had rust issues but they had been repaired and rather poorly at that. Paint was flaking in the arches and the paint quality was quite poor. Looks like a patch job...
Forum: Tech Help 05-05-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By mbzman
300CE random stalling

My 300CE has stalled out on me twice this week. It usually happens when the car is cold and hasn't reached operating temperature. First time while exiting parking garage and going up ramp the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By mbzman
I guess if you could get the car for the right...

I guess if you could get the car for the right price it would be something to consider. Only problem is there were no service records and the car wasn't all that clean so I question how well it had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By mbzman
Well I went for a look and it had rust... Mostly...

Well I went for a look and it had rust... Mostly contained in the wheel arches but still concerning as it can only be a matter of time before more starts appearing. Why do W210s have poor corrosion...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By mbzman
Looking at a 1998 E300

There is a 1998 E300 for sale locally that I was going to have a look at. These cars are pretty rare up here in Canada as I don't recall the last time I saw one being driven or listed for sale....
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 882
Posted By mbzman
W209 what to look for

There is a nice and relatively low mileage 2003 CLK320 coupe for sale nearby. I understand these are largely based on the W203 with the carry over M112 and 722.6 transmission from the previous gen...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By mbzman
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Found these for sale on ebay, granted they are for US market cars but it looks like they can be removed from the cluster shroud.
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By mbzman
No I didn't decide to send it back since I live...

No I didn't decide to send it back since I live in Canada and shipping it back would have been costly. I can probably source a Canadian cluster from any W124 and take it apart to see if I can change...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By mbzman
W124 instrument warning panel

A few years back I sent in my cluster from my 300CE in to get the odometer repaired. I also had them replace the warning bulb panel in the lower part of the cluster because the high beam section was...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-10-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,562
Posted By mbzman
Any major repairs or issues? Have you had to...

Any major repairs or issues? Have you had to replace the DPF?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-09-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By mbzman
I have found one adjusting wrench but am still...

I have found one adjusting wrench but am still looking for a second one.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-07-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By mbzman
WTB: Mercedes valve adjust tools

I am looking for a set of Mercedes (Heyco) valve adjustment wrenches so I can perform a valve adjust on my newly acquired 300D. Part number 621 589 01 01.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,687
Posted By mbzman
Valve adjust tools

I need to adjust the valves on my '84 300D. I understand that you need wrenches that are bent in order to fit in to make adjustments. I found some on ebay below. What does everyone else use to make...
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By mbzman
More than likely it is the bulb. I recommend...

More than likely it is the bulb. I recommend changing both bulbs at the same time as xenon bulbs "colour shift" as they age. The new bulb will be significantly brighter and more blue/white compared...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-04-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
Posted By mbzman
I absolutely agree. I've contemplated changing...

I absolutely agree. I've contemplated changing the stock radio to get newer features but anything else just doesn't look right in my opinion so I've elected to keep the radio stock. You can retrofit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,494
Posted By mbzman
Based on what everyone has said, I will cut out...

Based on what everyone has said, I will cut out the affected rusted rocker panel and get a shop to weld in new rocker panels. What should the back of the rockers be treated with so they do not rust...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,494
Posted By mbzman
W123 rust repair

I recently purchased a '84 300D that I thought was mostly rust free. I've been poking around (quite literally) and noticed that the right front jack point is rotted through several inches around the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,603
Posted By mbzman
Very true.:) Beyond Canadian Tire we don't...

Very true.:)

Beyond Canadian Tire we don't have lots of auto parts chain outlets like the US does.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By mbzman
Diesel fuel stabilizer

Is diesel fuel as vulnerable to going bad as gasoline? If so, what products should be used to prevent diesel fuel from going bad?
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