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Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,709
Posted By Caseyjones955
Anything I should do to lubricate the windows...

Anything I should do to lubricate the windows while Im in there, the currently work well but I wonder if there is anything I should do in the way of preventitive maintainanace while it lay open. Im...
Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,709
Posted By Caseyjones955
Wouldnt it be great to see some pics of where...

Wouldnt it be great to see some pics of where folks are placing the tape to knock out the squeeks ;)

Mine almost definatly appear to be coming from the wood inserts and the noise in the interior...
Forum: Tech Help 11-16-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By Caseyjones955
Rubber peices/sides of sunroof panel?

I'm still struggling with the sunroof, ordering both lift arm assemblies and the felt peices from Phil since they are very reasonably priced.

The apparant cause of the failure was a slab of...
Forum: Tech Help 11-09-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,386
Posted By Caseyjones955
The rheastat sometimes fails, it can be checked...

The rheastat sometimes fails, it can be checked with an ohmmeter or by bypassing it. Also Im not sure if this applies to E class cars (mine is a 87 W126) but check the integrity of the circuit board...
Forum: Tech Help 11-08-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
I cant see any simple workaround either, simpler...

I cant see any simple workaround either, simpler to just replace whats broken (and will break soon enough) its aligned fairly well so I think it will get me through until I get a first paycheck...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
It was a lift arm, getting the thing apart was a...

It was a lift arm, getting the thing apart was a chore becuase it would not open until I pulled the sunroof liner down and removed the nuts that hold the panel on. The pass side lift arm assembly...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2009, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
Great, thank you. That writeup should be enough...

Great, thank you. That writeup should be enough to get me in there so I can visualize what ever it is thats broken.

Thanks for the article and pics. I love this forum.
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2009, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
Those look like expensive, difficult to replace...

Those look like expensive, difficult to replace hard-to-find peices. Maybe Im just exhausted but I cant find the tutorial, Im ready to go ahead and dig into this mess. If anyone could link a good...
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
I got to messing with it some more today, The...

I got to messing with it some more today, The rear of the sunroof is jammed somewhere. One of the rear corners is higher than the other. I pushed and pulled on it a bit to try and free it to no...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,996
Posted By Caseyjones955
W126 Sunroof binding on one corner?

I searched but saw nothing quite like this. 87 300SDL

It has been working fine until today, I tried to open it but it would not go, so I tilted the rear up and that function worked ok, I tried...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,121
Posted By Caseyjones955
Is the tick consistent with RPM and constant?...

Is the tick consistent with RPM and constant? Does it appear only when the engine is warm? Only under load?

Ticking and tapping is often valve train, usually lifters but a sound likened to a...
Forum: Tech Help 10-27-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By Caseyjones955
That sounds like a good ballance of price and...

That sounds like a good ballance of price and quality. I really dont want to spend to much money on this car, just enough to get it right. I plan to hang onto this car for a while. I like

It is...
Forum: Tech Help 10-27-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,104
Posted By Caseyjones955
Sheepskin seat covers

A search did not reveal much. I know having the seats recovered with leather or velour is priced at a number higher than the value of my car. Does anyone know of a source for sheepskin covers for my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-26-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,412
Posted By Caseyjones955
I have that #14 head on my 87 SDL also, educated...

I have that #14 head on my 87 SDL also, educated speculation puts the car at 300-400k mi, most of which it was neglected. It runs quite well with catchup maintainance and doesnt over heat. I assume...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-25-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,120
Posted By Caseyjones955
Its important to understand your vehicle, it...

Its important to understand your vehicle, it makes it harder for a shop tech to make you white knuckle your own ankles.

I do my work myself because it is about money and I have always liked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,203
Posted By Caseyjones955
I soldered my jumper wire directly to the circuit...

I soldered my jumper wire directly to the circuit board, I stripped one end about 1/8" and soldered it directly to the rheastat pin on the etching side of the board.

The other end I stripped...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,991
Posted By Caseyjones955
Here in South Dakota Im more likely to find a new...

Here in South Dakota Im more likely to find a new filter laying in the woods than I am to find one at a parts house locally (Yes, NAPA is good and can get things fast..but.....). I occasionally see a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,203
Posted By Caseyjones955
My car is a high milage 300SDL that was brutally...

My car is a high milage 300SDL that was brutally neglected by the PO, I got it with no dash lights as well, I went through everything, new fuses (they can lookperfectly servicable and be bad),...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,182
Posted By Caseyjones955
So many more here are far more MB savvy than I...

So many more here are far more MB savvy than I but that reeks of a ground issue, Im sure a guru will chime in but for all my years with other german cars I know that the ground straps are pretty...
Forum: Tech Help 10-22-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By Caseyjones955
I replaced the rear sway links, that was the...

I replaced the rear sway links, that was the noise, its so much quieter now I can hear a similiar noise from the front but much quieter.
Forum: Tech Help 10-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 669
Posted By Caseyjones955
Trans "surging" when cold.

300SDL

When cold the trans seems to surge in/out of neutral and even feels a touch slippery. I recently replaced the modulator (which eliminated the significant 2-3 & 3-4 flare) and cranked up...
Forum: Tech Help 10-21-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Caseyjones955
its around 20%, I am nowhere near a 140mph...

its around 20%, I am nowhere near a 140mph speedo, I wish I were because that would be the simple solution. There is no Benz dealer or wrecking yard that will acknowledge the existance of MB anywhere...
Forum: Tech Help 10-21-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Caseyjones955
that is exactly how I will handle it, to bad I...

that is exactly how I will handle it, to bad I cant do any such thing for my cable operated motorcycle speedos. Thanks very much for a workable solution!
Forum: Tech Help 10-20-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,132
Posted By Caseyjones955
I think of this each time I drive my SDL into...

I think of this each time I drive my SDL into town, ya know that looking for 5th gear. It's also well above 3k at a stiff hiway cruise.

I would love to find out what the verdict is. I dont want a...
Forum: Tech Help 10-20-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Caseyjones955
Since its electronic could it be as simple as a...

Since its electronic could it be as simple as a potentiometer or something?

I recall a time earlier where I was troubleshooting the speedo and I read a post indicating that a voltmeter between...
Forum: Tech Help 10-20-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Caseyjones955
126 Speedo reads to fast

300SDL

I just replaced the defective 140mph speedo with a 160mph speedo from a gas model and it now works but reads to fast. At an actual 40 (GPS) it reads over 50. Tire size is correct for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By Caseyjones955
Unless Im mistaken the models plagued with weak...

Unless Im mistaken the models plagued with weak rods would be the 3.5L diesel in the 350SDL/SD. I have yet to read anything about the lower end of a 3.0 being a problem.
Forum: Tech Help 10-04-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 774
Posted By Caseyjones955
I was searching euro headlamps this morning on...

I was searching euro headlamps this morning on ebay and I say some "plug-n-play" harness adaptors. Have you tried Fastlane?
Forum: Tech Help 10-03-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Posted By Caseyjones955
Part it out on Ebay and you will save yourself...

Part it out on Ebay and you will save yourself headaches untold, the advice for saving the engine is very sound. Toss the electricals that are not sealed so nobody buys a defective part. Sure glad...
Forum: Tech Help 09-30-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 801
Posted By Caseyjones955
The shocks are only to absorb spring...

The shocks are only to absorb spring oscilations. Alignment or worn tie rod ends as already stated. I checked mine as well as I could w/o a lift so I brought it to my alignment guy and he itemized...
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