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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-02-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,647
Posted By sptt
Ice cold. I had it retrofitted.

Ice cold. I had it retrofitted.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
Posted By sptt
I think more folks might want to know how you got...

I think more folks might want to know how you got it up to 458K!!! Agree with the 02 Sensor...I spliced mine in and it was easy but with that mileage I'm in the dark.
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 895
Posted By sptt
Selling 300E in So Cal

Let me know what you guys think. Tough to part with her but I want to get a newer model since my wife's car is now paid off and she (the car) has served me well (yes, I had to edit after I posted...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-02-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,647
Posted By sptt
1991 300E For Sale...$2999.00 OBO

She has 215K on the odo but I have recently put in newer engine and repaired clutch discs and bands in the tranny. It's my daily driver and runs pretty much like new. Idles perfectly. No engine...
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,769
Posted By sptt
I wouldn't do it. It's an '87. Like the poster...

I wouldn't do it. It's an '87. Like the poster said above, lots of rubber components could have dried up or are ready to go. Half that price maybe...probably even if stuff dries up. Just a long...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By sptt
I would check the distributor cap first. Cold...

I would check the distributor cap first. Cold Start valve is hardly EVER the issue on these and the OVP deal typically doesn't cure anything (I replaced mine and fzzzzt...nothing different). Take...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,353
Posted By sptt
Akebono brake pads are the worst ones I have ever...

Akebono brake pads are the worst ones I have ever installed. Get rid of them and get some Textars. May fix 50% of your problem because they won't stop your car (and I know what a mushy brake pedal...
Forum: Tech Help 07-29-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,093
Posted By sptt
There are fuel relays behind the battery that go...

There are fuel relays behind the battery that go bad or need to be reseated. You can wiggle them or replace them and you can be good to go. The fuel pumps are very expensive. Not sure if you have...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,398
Posted By sptt
I had the same problem...91 300E 200K. Replaced...

I had the same problem...91 300E 200K. Replaced the motor mounts and shaking in drive with brakes engaged stopped. I actually had replaced the engine and when I took it out the old motor, the mounts...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,819
Posted By sptt
Unplugged mine and it starts and runs fine with...

Unplugged mine and it starts and runs fine with no noise. Found re manufactured ones on the 'net for about $360.00. This thing only ran for about 90 seconds on start up then turned off. Weird...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By sptt
I did mine a few months ago with a small wrench. ...

I did mine a few months ago with a small wrench. The left side was easy but the right side was a little tighter but you just have to get it loose.
Forum: Tech Help 06-12-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By sptt
Good catch! I never had that issue but remember...

Good catch! I never had that issue but remember reading about others that did. That little plastic wheel gets brittle and chips away.
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2012, 02:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,817
Posted By sptt
It can't be that difficult. Clean your air...

It can't be that difficult. Clean your air sensor plate and see what happens. Probably nothing. Have you ever changed your O2 Sensor? That causes idle issues if bad. OVP is a myth solve...sorry...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,849
Posted By sptt
Depends on whether you want to take the chance...

Depends on whether you want to take the chance again...it is shot and can be repaired but you gotta get it out and then find out what's wrong with it. Most shops will want to just do a rebuild...
Forum: Tech Help 06-02-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,312
Posted By sptt
I used a Mustang Bosch sensor spliced in and I...

I used a Mustang Bosch sensor spliced in and I passed California emissions.
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By sptt
I am so used to having to fix something on it...

I am so used to having to fix something on it that I was just realizing it has been running and driving great for coming up on a year now. Found myself thinking, "what can I work on with it now?" I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By sptt
Car starts and drives perfectly...what do I do?

I don't have any issues with my 300E right now. It starts everytime on the first turn, idles perfectly, rides like a demon, and stops on a dime. What am I to do???
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By sptt
What is high RPM to you? Car should start up...

What is high RPM to you? Car should start up around 1000 rpm, then when warm, drop down to around 600 rpm.
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,108
Posted By sptt
Sorry...I was out of town and just now checking...

Sorry...I was out of town and just now checking back. The white plastic indicator on top of the tensioner is just an indicator that lets you know if you are tightening (un tightening) in the right...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,082
Posted By sptt
This is very typical of a faulty starter. ...

This is very typical of a faulty starter. Replace that first and go from there.
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By sptt
The gauge shouldn't have anything to do with the...

The gauge shouldn't have anything to do with the cause of cool hoses or a lukewarm radiator. It just measures the actual temperature as far as I know...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,277
Posted By sptt
Unless you can have that rebuilt and know it...

Unless you can have that rebuilt and know it works perfect, you need to start there and those things are bank$$$!!!
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,108
Posted By sptt
Facing the the car from the front, you should...

Facing the the car from the front, you should loosen the set bolt in between the pulleys to the left just like a normal "lefty-loosy". Then the brass bolt tension adjustment from the top. To loosen...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,037
Posted By sptt
Should not need to have an extra on hand. If you...

Should not need to have an extra on hand. If you had to pick one, have the OVP (or just the extra fuse(s) that go in the top of it). I wasted $75.00 on mine due to the OVP Cure All Myths...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By sptt
It's possible that a P.O. had put in head gasket...

It's possible that a P.O. had put in head gasket sealant (trying to fix the mudd issue) and has blocked some of the passages through the engine block that circulate water to the water pump. I found...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,669
Posted By sptt
O2 wasn't that hard to do. I bought a similar...

O2 wasn't that hard to do. I bought a similar one ('05 Mustang Bosch) and spliced it in.
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,669
Posted By sptt
My '91 300E idles now as perfect as I would...

My '91 300E idles now as perfect as I would expect it to when it was new. However, it got progressively better as I replaced parts and not just from one or two parts. Biggest improvements came from...
Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,646
Posted By sptt
You are very welcome. I am glad to hear I was...

You are very welcome. I am glad to hear I was able to help. Your next step is to check those air idle hoses on the Idle Control Valve (for vacuum issues that cause idle and rough running engine)...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,646
Posted By sptt
The power steering part I don't get. Can you...

The power steering part I don't get. Can you check your voltage regulator in the alternator or have you yet? Something is putting a drain on the system. Not sure how the power steering would cause...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By sptt
There are hundreds of threads on this subject for...

There are hundreds of threads on this subject for these cars. Best bet is to search through them and see what you think you can try to check yourself. There are two hoses that connect to the idle...
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