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Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
Pic's

I 'managed' to get all the old parts back from the dealer that did the job this week, and needless to say, they are quite eye opening. I cant really say I agree with 'Mercedes' take that this is a...
Forum: Tech Help 10-29-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
Thank you. It was an uphill battle from the...

Thank you. It was an uphill battle from the beginning. This was my 4th time complaining about it. Their lack of communication is appalling, as is their service dept.

When I picked up the car. I...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
CAR FIXED!

Hi Guys...

I got the car back about a week ago. The problem is fixed! No more knocking at any startups. They replaced all the crankshaft bearings and timing chain tensioner (one time use)....
Forum: Tech Help 10-11-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By amg280
You are correct. Also very good info. One thing...

You are correct. Also very good info. One thing also, has the engine wiring harness been checked and/or replaced? When mine went bad, it through the mixture WAY off to the point where it would just...
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By amg280
I would also say 02 sensor. Its all computer...

I would also say 02 sensor. Its all computer controlled, thus no adjustments. The other thing it might be is the hot film sensor (similar to the mass air flow in other cars). But if the car is...
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
update

Well I called my SA after them having my car for 3 days. SA stated they ARE going to go ahead and replace the crank bearings. Unfortunately they could not give me a time frame. Hopefully within 2...
Forum: Tech Help 10-03-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
update:

Hello. Just to update this scenario:

The car is at the dealer. One of the mechanics, the SA, my friend, and I all witnessed the noise at the dealership "check in" bay when I started the car up two...
Forum: Tech Help 09-25-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
Thanks for all the help and the explanation. That...

Thanks for all the help and the explanation. That is precisely what my Indy said, crankshaft bearings. Too much slop so it moves for and aft until oil pressure builds.

The car is going to the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
I also had an M112 (2001 E320) that I had since...

I also had an M112 (2001 E320) that I had since gotten rid of. That was a good car mechanically, just the body didn't hold up to the NY winters. That engine ran strong, consumed a lot of oil, but was...
Forum: Tech Help 09-24-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
Thanks for the responses guys. ILUVMILS:...

Thanks for the responses guys.

ILUVMILS: When your dealer has done these repairs, what bearing are they actually replacing? The center thrust bearing for the crank shaft? All the crank bearings?...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,682
Posted By amg280
2009 E350 Engine knock

Hello Guys. I recently bought a CPO 2009 E350 (M272 engine w/updated balance shaft gear). In the morning on a cold start, or more prominently after the hot engine has sat for 30 minutes or more, I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-08-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Posted By amg280
Parting out 86 560SEL and 2001 E320

I have two really nice cars (were) that im parting out and going to the scrap yard soon. One is a 86 560SEL (rt front damage) with 157K on it. Light blue (Diamond) on grey.

The other is a black on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 222,004
Posted By amg280
I forgot the part number for the "normal"...

I forgot the part number for the "normal" wastegate. I do remember it was from a company out of california. They were very easy to deal with and sent me everything I needed. I believe all in all it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By amg280
He does have the 3.5, not the 3.0, so it is a...

He does have the 3.5, not the 3.0, so it is a "rod bender". But if it lasted this long without bending, its possible he is out of the woods...

When I got my 93 turbo, I had the same problem. No...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By amg280
Ill try to get one tonight...

Ill try to get one tonight...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-20-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,908
Posted By amg280
I believe that same bottle/system can be used for...

I believe that same bottle/system can be used for the SLS as well, correct me if im wrong. I dont think they would have two seperate bottles for essentially the same principle, maybe just more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By amg280
I will vouch, dont buy an after market one. I did...

I will vouch, dont buy an after market one. I did and it never shut off. Get an OE Behr.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By amg280
I have one out of a 95 E320. Will that work?

I have one out of a 95 E320. Will that work?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By amg280
Thanks! But I dont think the 93's had the...

Thanks! But I dont think the 93's had the trimming plug, we both looked once we were done with the job and it was hunting. I think that was on the 87 models. I could be wrong. I will look tonight...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By amg280
No we didnt check the compression afterwords....

No we didnt check the compression afterwords. Should I? It runs like a top otherwise.

When you say trimming plug, is that the ALDA adjustment screw, or is this something else you are referring...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By amg280
I went over all the electrical connections but...

I went over all the electrical connections but will check again. Do you think its related to the pump? Injectors?

Thanks for any advice. Is there a way to manually boost the idle rpm just a hare?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By amg280
93 300D 2.5 hunting idle after head gasket replacement

Hey guys. Last week with the assistance of my independant, we replaced the headgasket on my 300D 2.5 turbo (93). It had 234K on it when it went. The symptoms were no oil pressure to the top half of...
Forum: Tech Help 12-28-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By amg280
In your opinion would you stay away from M272...

In your opinion would you stay away from M272 equipped cars doc?

Andy'
Forum: Tech Help 12-28-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By amg280
08 Eclass, good car?

Just curious if this is a decent car. I hear there is a class action lawsuit that encompasses this motor for a defective balance shaft. Repairs I have heard are in the $$$$'s. Is this true for this...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 11-16-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,137
Posted By amg280
I believe the late W124 wagons (which had the...

I believe the late W124 wagons (which had the subs in the front door) had onbe little amp next to the receiver on the right side of the storage area in the rear. The receiver was the amp for the dash...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,968
Posted By amg280
Thats what my mechanic said. All my hydraulic...

Thats what my mechanic said. All my hydraulic valve tappets started going crazy (loud clacky) and kept getting worse. Said it was a common symptom of head gasket failure. He is going to tear it down...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,968
Posted By amg280
Were the metal shavings from the valvetrain or...

Were the metal shavings from the valvetrain or head gasket itself?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,968
Posted By amg280
Bump. Anyone know what an INDY should charge...

Bump.

Anyone know what an INDY should charge for a head gasket job?
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By amg280
The M104's had twin cams and more electronic...

The M104's had twin cams and more electronic integration. The 3.2, while prone to front cover leaks and head gasket leaks, is a fast reliable engine. My GF has a 95 with 217,000 on it. Still purrs...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By amg280
Replaced the fuel pump relay and its fixed. I...

Replaced the fuel pump relay and its fixed. I took the green cover off the old one, and it was all rusted out in there.

Thanks for the help.
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