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Forum: Tech Help 04-19-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 135
Posted By Rob Pruijt
A metal shop should be able to make something...

A metal shop should be able to make something that works.

The metal strip only holds the nut when tightening the bold.
Since it fits in a narrow gap I would check with a piece of wood how thick...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By Rob Pruijt
There are two sets of diodes in a classic...

There are two sets of diodes in a classic alternator.


Rectifier diodes to make DC current from the AS of the alternator.
Zener diodes to limit the voltage.


Zener diodes start conducting...
Forum: Tech Help 02-03-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 796
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Removing the lower bold is very easy with a...

Removing the lower bold is very easy with a Snapon FLXM13.

I used a bended rod and an Allen key socket welded to a steel strip to remove the fan clutch.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 08-22-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By Rob Pruijt
It is not that easy. In the last 40+ years I...

It is not that easy.

In the last 40+ years I have driven 4 Mercedes, W114 280, W126 280S, W126 300SE and now W210 280. In total over 2000,000 km.


If you want a system with LPG injectors you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2023, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Thanks! He's got an '82 that should be the...

Thanks!

He's got an '82 that should be the same.

It is a bit of a puzzle to find out what the previous owners have done in 40 years.
The vacuum works again, a previous owner had broken the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By Rob Pruijt
240D OM6166 dipstick length

I'm helping a friend with his "new" w123 240D with OM616 engine.

According to the dipstick there is too much oil in it, but the dipstick does not seem to be original.

Can someone measure how...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Sorry I looked at the W123. With the W124 it...

Sorry I looked at the W123.

With the W124 it is probably the part that attaches the strut to the frame or the strud/damper itself.

It has to be a part that is not under heavy load.

It can be...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By Rob Pruijt
If the spring that holds it is place is rusted...

If the spring that holds it is place is rusted the ornament can come off really easy.
You can check it by removing the ornament, just one clip.

In the eighties they ware very popular as personal...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,274
Posted By Rob Pruijt
I can look it up in WIS if you give me the VIN...

I can look it up in WIS if you give me the VIN number.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By Rob Pruijt
A groaning sound in the front suspension is the...

A groaning sound in the front suspension is the ball joint of the upper control arm.
There is to much pressure on the lower control arm to groan, it just wears out silently.
The upper control arm...
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,227
Posted By Rob Pruijt
It is relatively easy to diagnose an overheating...

It is relatively easy to diagnose an overheating problem.
It is either insufficient water flow or insufficient cooling in the radiator.

You have to check the temperature of the water going in and...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-15-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,982
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Light bikes are more fun to ride, at least on...

Light bikes are more fun to ride, at least on back roads.
I prefer a larger bike on a freeway.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 02-15-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Rob Pruijt
I had a problem charging an AGM battery with a...

I had a problem charging an AGM battery with a C-Tek charger.

With the battery connected it charged only to 12.4 Volt.
With the battery disconnected it charged to 12.85 Volt
The battery is a 5...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-27-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,982
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Yes that is te one. Mine has a big fairing,...

Yes that is te one.
Mine has a big fairing, Pichler (german made), it is made from abs.


it's not a lightweight, but neither am I.

Rob
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,982
Posted By Rob Pruijt
That's very dangerous. Insulated hot water...

That's very dangerous.
Insulated hot water pipes cool slowly and are a breeding ground for Legionella bacteria.

To prevent Legionella, the water must be warmer than 60º C (140º F) for at least 20...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,982
Posted By Rob Pruijt
My 31 years old Yamaha XJ-900 is very reliable. ...

My 31 years old Yamaha XJ-900 is very reliable.
Very low maintenance and it always starts and drives very well.

Rob
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,295
Posted By Rob Pruijt
The biggest risk in bathrooms is slipping. ...

The biggest risk in bathrooms is slipping.

That risk is greatest with a height difference.
The bottom of the bath should be as close to the floor as possible and the rim should be as thin as...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 903
Posted By Rob Pruijt
It has been illegal in Germany for years to flash...

It has been illegal in Germany for years to flash you headlights to make someone move to the right lane. Doing so at high speed counts as attempted manslaughter and carries severe penalties.

The...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-22-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 903
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Once you get used to it, it's surprisingly easy. ...

Once you get used to it, it's surprisingly easy.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 12-25-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Rob Pruijt
A M110 with a carburettor has a mechanical fuel...

A M110 with a carburettor has a mechanical fuel pump, not electric.

The pressure is very low, needle valves are not designed for the pressure of an electric fuel pump.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,395
Posted By Rob Pruijt
If it seems to stay in neutal it is a mechanical...

If it seems to stay in neutal it is a mechanical problem, not electrical.

Linkage between shifter and gearbox broken.
Broken tranmnission oil pump.
Broken B2 clutch


Rob
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
After replacing the worn B2 clutch the...

After replacing the worn B2 clutch the transmission works.
All other clutches were good.
Checked the fluid, no coolant in transmission.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
I took the transmission apart. The B2...

I took the transmission apart.

The B2 clutch/brake was destroyed, three friction plates lost all friction material and the metal plates were worn.

Everything else looks ok

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 09-03-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
No it didn't. I tried all combinations.

No it didn't.
I tried all combinations.
Forum: Tech Help 08-31-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Today I removed the pan: The fluid is a bit...

Today I removed the pan:

The fluid is a bit brown and there are particles in it.
Some are shiny aluminium (not magnetic) and look like bronze colored (not sure).

According to WIS the centre...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
That was the first thing I checked. It still...

That was the first thing I checked.

It still should shift to first gear without axles.
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
My transmission did not overheat, it just stopped...

My transmission did not overheat, it just stopped working.
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
That is a bit generic for a diagnosis. Rob

That is a bit generic for a diagnosis.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 08-26-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
I see the gear in the display (and in DAS). N2...

I see the gear in the display (and in DAS).
N2 and N3 are both input speed sensors, N2 reads the speed of the front sun gear and N3 of the front planetary carrier.

Rob
Forum: Tech Help 08-25-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Rob Pruijt
Not very much km:180k 4 years ago the TCM was...

Not very much km:180k
4 years ago the TCM was full of tranny fluid.
Replaced the bushing and cleaned the TCM.
At the moment it is still dry.

Apart from that just fluid and filter changes.
...
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