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Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 90
Posted By paul roberts
I was was intrigued with these when we first...

I was was intrigued with these when we first started getting them into the shop. I was impressed by all the room. a
After working on enough of them, I now think that they're German junk. Most of my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By paul roberts
This may be a silly question , but did you check...

This may be a silly question , but did you check the fuse? There should be a couple of fuses for the instrument cluster. One for the illumination, the other for the gauges. Even if the fuse looks OK,...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 769
Posted By paul roberts
510 is a 17mm 12 point. You might think that...

510 is a 17mm 12 point. You might think that it's a torx because it's a 12 point. There isn't anything that's a torx on the m103 or any other car of that era. you want to use a 17mm hex.
Forum: Tech Help 02-23-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 769
Posted By paul roberts
Like I said in my previous comment, it's...

Like I said in my previous comment, it's important when putting 506 through 507 to hear or feel a couple of clicks from 508 before adding the spring and taking 512 all the way home.
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 769
Posted By paul roberts
506 is inside of 507. You can see the tip of 506...

506 is inside of 507. You can see the tip of 506 sticking out of the end of 507 in your pic. Simply push 506 through 507 by pushing what you see inside of 507 which IS 506. It might feel stuck...
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By paul roberts
Just in case you didn't know, the mirror selector...

Just in case you didn't know, the mirror selector button needs to be pressed for the pass side mirror for it to tilt in reverse. If you already knew this, then disregard my comment.
Forum: Tech Help 12-24-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By paul roberts
I'm skeptical unless I had the car on a rack and...

I'm skeptical unless I had the car on a rack and could confirm with my own eyes that there is a broken clamp because the 210 cats are known for breaking up inside and rattling at idle. I could be...
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By paul roberts
That's a temp sensor. Part #0280130044

That's a temp sensor. Part #0280130044
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By paul roberts
You didn't say what year and model it was. If...

You didn't say what year and model it was. If this has the heater coil in the washer reservoir it could be leaking. if so, you're spraying antifreeze on your windshield.
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By paul roberts
I have a spare CPS in the glove box in all of my...

I have a spare CPS in the glove box in all of my cars.
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By paul roberts
I never understand the logic of running regular...

I never understand the logic of running regular in the m113 engine and other modern engines that call for premium. Of course your car runs fine on regular. You have knock sensors that adjust the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-17-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By paul roberts
I don't know why anyone would recommend to...

I don't know why anyone would recommend to replace the CPS for misfire codes. We replace ignition coils just about everyday on the m276 for misfire codes. Find out which cylinder has a misfire and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 666
Posted By paul roberts
You can still get plenty of radiators for this...

You can still get plenty of radiators for this for $165 to $300. We don't get many of these old 123s in anymore, but I installed a Mahle this past summer for a customer that was a perfect fit. Some...
Forum: Tech Help 09-17-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By paul roberts
If I understand you correctly, that's not the...

If I understand you correctly, that's not the caliper. It's the carrier and that would be the parking brake cable.
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By paul roberts
Shifter assembly is the fix for that. On the 209...

Shifter assembly is the fix for that. On the 209 it's plug and play. no programming required.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By paul roberts
I've always given the customer the choice between...

I've always given the customer the choice between ATE or Bendix when available. We've installed probably hundreds of Nugeon calipers over the years and have never had a problem with them.....other...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 07-08-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By paul roberts
The airmatic on these are actually pretty simple....

The airmatic on these are actually pretty simple. Have someone who has the capability to plug in and manually add and remove air from each corner and read pressure and level values. Figure out which...
Forum: Tech Help 05-14-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By paul roberts
There should be a fuse for the instrument...

There should be a fuse for the instrument illumination in the fuse box. If that fuse is good(after checking power) there is a red twist in fuse on the back side of the instrument cluster. P#...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-30-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,360
Posted By paul roberts
[QUOTE=Überlandung Geländewagen;4274561]Hey all, ...

[QUOTE=Überlandung Geländewagen;4274561]Hey all,

Been looking for a replacement daily for the other half, and she's been eyeing a 2018 GLC 63 AMG. My hesitation is reliability, the ones we have...
Forum: Tech Help 02-10-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By paul roberts
We've been working on all of the cars on your...

We've been working on all of the cars on your list for years. I know that the clk that you mentioned isn't much of an upgrade from your c class in terms of years, but you can't go wrong with the m112...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-11-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By paul roberts
When you manually unlock or lock the car with...

When you manually unlock or lock the car with your key does all the other locks work? Is your vacuum pump working? If not, maybe it timed out. You can reset it by removing the fuse for a few seconds...
Forum: Tech Help 11-05-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By paul roberts
Not a hassle at all. Unless you consider one...

Not a hassle at all. Unless you consider one second to pull it out and another second to plug it back in a hassle. We use to install these all the time back in the 90s when stealing the hood stars...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By paul roberts
You need to have someone plug in that can read...

You need to have someone plug in that can read all the actual values and parameters for the a/c control module, refrigerant pressure, pressure sensor, evap temp sensor, etc. Otherwise you will just...
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,406
Posted By paul roberts
Since it fires up for a few seconds when you...

Since it fires up for a few seconds when you prime the intake, you can rule out a spark issue. It's easy enough to check for fuel pressure at the port on the rail by simply pressing the valve after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,513
Posted By paul roberts
A little over a decade or so ago I use to tell a...

A little over a decade or so ago I use to tell a lot of my customers that were looking to buy w123s to go ahead. They're easily rebuildable and there's plenty of parts available. But, most people...
Forum: Tech Help 05-27-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,227
Posted By paul roberts
I would see if there are any fault codes in the...

I would see if there are any fault codes in the TCM. A fault for the turbine speed sensor can cause a harsh engagement from park to drive or reverse. Usually its a bad conductor plate.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By paul roberts
Aside from replacing the occasional crank case...

Aside from replacing the occasional crank case ventilation valve with some success, after giving the customer the choice of buying more oil compared to spending thousands venturing into the unknown,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By paul roberts
I've been working on Mercedes diesels for the...

I've been working on Mercedes diesels for the past 30 years. IMO, the 642 is a complete disaster. You have to ask yourself what is the benefit of owning a diesel.
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,670
Posted By paul roberts
The fuel pump relay on the 103 is another part...

The fuel pump relay on the 103 is another part that we replaced left and right back in the day. The late 117s too. We use to stock them like air filters until they went to the mas relay in the late...
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,670
Posted By paul roberts
Before you replace your injectors, break each...

Before you replace your injectors, break each individual fuel line loose on the fuel distributor one at a time while the car is running and lightly tap on the line near the fitting with your wrench....
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