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Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By rob300e
SL500 blower motor

Hey all, I have a 2000 SL500 whose blower motor went out. The indie said the strap broke and let the motor rub on the housing and burn out. I gave him a new motor with squirrel cage etc but the fan...
Forum: Tech Help 09-18-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By rob300e
Yes, thats the first thing I did was check the...

Yes, thats the first thing I did was check the fluid level. My dad, (owner) also thinks its binding somewhere. I'll look into that next.
Thanks for the input guys...
Forum: Tech Help 09-15-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By rob300e
I have a Volvo C70 as a daily driver so this...

I have a Volvo C70 as a daily driver so this would be more of a second car. I alternated between my 300e and Volvo when I had the 300e, so didn't put many miles on either one.
But I would drive it...
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By rob300e
2000 SL500 Top silliness!

Hello again, this is the silly thing my soft top is doing on the SL. A few weeks ago it was not locking at the windshield so I did a synchro with both windows and the top. Worked perfect.
A few...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,176
Posted By rob300e
For what its worth, no one on my Volvo forum uses...

For what its worth, no one on my Volvo forum uses URO parts either. I DO have URO trunk struts on my 1999 C70 Cabrio, they have worked just fine for years. But I'd not ever use URO for anything...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By rob300e
Ok, many thanks guys. I think he says it has an...

Ok, many thanks guys. I think he says it has an exhaust leak and a leaking valve cover gasket. Also concerned that is hasnt been on the road or inspected since March, which means for some reason no...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By rob300e
400E

Hello everyone! Been awhile since I've posted. Some might remember that at the beginning of the summer, my '89 300e was totaled. I have been looking for the right 400e or 560SEC. Think this may be...
Forum: Tech Help 05-03-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Yes Copart is picking it up once I get the check....

Yes Copart is picking it up once I get the check. The salvage is listed at $1838.00 Looks like it will be in Corpus Christi TX within the next few weeks I guess. I AM taking the money and running...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Yes, I did get it in writing. Well email anyway....

Yes, I did get it in writing. Well email anyway. When the adjuster told me she must have heard a gasp or something as she asked if I wanted her to repeat the numbers. I also asked for an email at...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Settled

Well I heard from the insurance company today on the final settlement for the car. Totaled of course. Now here is the crazy part. I figured they would give me a little less than market value...
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
There was more damage to the boats and trailers...

There was more damage to the boats and trailers than my MB. I can fix that in a day or so. Boats need some fiberglass work and trailer parts. I did not have full coverage on the Mercedes. For...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Yes, liability is required in TX and he...

Yes, liability is required in TX and he apparently has a policy but I got a letter in the mail Friday saying there was some issue of whether or not he was covered, ie lapse of payment etc. I am...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
BTW, Pierre Hardary thinks the 400E is going the...

BTW, Pierre Hardary thinks the 400E is going the way of the 500E price-wise. Might be a good car to have around. 182000 miles, great body, normal wear and tear....
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
No I would't try and part it out. The appraiser...

No I would't try and part it out. The appraiser looked at it last Tuesday and said it was a total loss. I can fix it for about $300 or less in parts, but that leaves me with the rest of the body...
Forum: Tech Help 04-13-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Hey all, I just realized that at least in Texas,...

Hey all, I just realized that at least in Texas, if an insurance company totals a car you get a salvage title. Plus I am sure it will show up on carfax or something as being involved in an accident....
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Wow! Thats very cool of you. I will take it to...

Wow! Thats very cool of you. I will take it to the body shop tomorrow and see what they say, then wait to hear from the insurance company and see what they offer, but your generous offer seems like...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Here are some close ups. My fear is that the...

Here are some close ups. My fear is that the guys insurance company won't pay enough for the parts. I can do the labor myself except body and paint. Well, I don't think I can do that anyway.
Even...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
True, I've known all along these older MB cars...

True, I've known all along these older MB cars have little to no market value. This car needed some paint and body as well as a few interior switches. Doing a little at a time.
Replaced radiator...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Drivers door opens but does not stay closed...

Drivers door opens but does not stay closed properly. Did not try the passenger door. Had to move 2 boats back to their driveway positions. i will check it all tomorrow then body shop Monday first...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,728
Posted By rob300e
Totaled 300E?

Whilst at work today someone drove into my 1989 300E. Drove right over the tongue of the 26' Carver, moving it about 10 feet and broadsided the MB. I am pretty sure his insurance company will total...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By rob300e
My drivers window just stopped working one day. ...

My drivers window just stopped working one day. Figured it was the motor so I bought a used one off ebay for $50. Took about an hour to replace and I lubricated all the sliders etc whilst in there....
Forum: Tech Help 02-26-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,134
Posted By rob300e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gt-j7d4eI ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gt-j7d4eI

Oops! Sorry. I must be getting old!
Forum: Tech Help 02-23-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,134
Posted By rob300e
Try this one from Australia. I have done this to...

Try this one from Australia. I have done this to adjust bad shifting, not bad really just changes the time of the shifts I think. Anyway, good info on how to remove that ball and socket for lube....
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,134
Posted By rob300e
We gotta keep these old gems running and looking...

We gotta keep these old gems running and looking good to show the world what a real car is! And what they have been missing.
Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,134
Posted By rob300e
I have Kent Bergsmas' tuning guide from when I...

I have Kent Bergsmas' tuning guide from when I bought a tuneup kit from him a few years ago. I scanned the relevant pages for the 3mm adjustment on the fuel mixture adjustment. It is only 4 pages...
Forum: Tech Help 02-11-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,134
Posted By rob300e
Pierre Hedary has a good video on his Youtube...

Pierre Hedary has a good video on his Youtube channel on the EHA found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XclGM2RgDDo
Many good videos on older Mercs. He is an MB fanatic!
Forum: Tech Help 01-06-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By rob300e
I have been watching our local Craigslists for...

I have been watching our local Craigslists for those in the South Texas Coast area. Never anything that year in any good condition for less than about $7K.
I usually do my own work on our MBs and...
Forum: Tech Help 11-24-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By rob300e
I didn't think the springs needed compression. ...

I didn't think the springs needed compression. Seems like a regular shock replacement but a strut. Just like my 300E. I think he will be happy, save him a bit of cash too!
I have my eye on a 98...
Forum: Tech Help 11-24-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By rob300e
Front struts

Hey Y'all! Greetings from Texas!
I will be replacing the struts on my dads' 2000 SL500 next week and wondered if there were any tips or tricks I should watch out for? Looks pretty straight forward...
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rob300e
Insurance

FWIW:
I carry minimum liability on my 89 300E. These older MB's have no market value whatsoever. If it gets totaled, I understand the risks. Any upgrades or additions I do, I know come out of my...
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