Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 18 of 18
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: r_p_ryan
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
My problem was solved by replacing the cap,...

My problem was solved by replacing the cap, rotor, and rotor driver bolt. Many MB dealers consider the rotor driver to be a tune-up part. In case you're wondering, the rotor driver is a little...
Forum: Tech Help 04-27-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
So I was thinking this through and I think I have...

So I was thinking this through and I think I have an explanation. When the mixture is rich there is less voltage required to create a spark (less resistance = less voltage). When the car is cold the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2005, 12:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
btw, this is a thread where the guy was convinced...

btw, this is a thread where the guy was convinced his problem was with fuel system and it turned out to be an ignition problem:...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
I stand corrected - your cap does not have a...

I stand corrected - your cap does not have a spring-loaded center electrode!

I think replacing the bracket & bolt makes sense as this is what caused my problem. This is a pic of the bracket...
Forum: Tech Help 04-18-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
The center electrode is always spring loaded. ...

The center electrode is always spring loaded. As somebody who has worked in an auto parts store I can tell you that I've never noticed one that wasn't spring loaded. I once had a terrible time...
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
I think it's fixed! I replaced the broken $3...

I think it's fixed!

I replaced the broken $3 T-40 Torx bolt that secures the rotor driver to the cam. I figured the cap and rotor needed to be replaced since a loose rotor would have probably...
Forum: Tech Help 04-12-2005, 01:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Grasp the rotor firmly and try to wiggle it out. ...

Grasp the rotor firmly and try to wiggle it out. If you remove the three Allen head screws the rotor will rotor will come off. Behind the rotor lives the "driver", a metal part that attaches to the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2005, 04:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
1991300SEL: Thanks for your tip on jumping the #1...

1991300SEL: Thanks for your tip on jumping the #1 and #2 pins of the MAS - saved me a bunch of time.

Seems bizarre to me that the bolt would break commonly, it doesn't appear to have any stress...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Major Find

I just discovered that the 7MM Torx bolt that secures the distributor rotor driver to the camshaft was broken. The rotor was loose. I don't understand how exactly this could cause the symptom but...
Forum: Tech Help 04-09-2005, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Hi Neil I could still hear the fuel pump as...

Hi Neil

I could still hear the fuel pump as well, with the car refusing to start. The pressure guage arrived Wed. Am out of town till Sun. Will test fuel pressure and ignition Mon. (using in-room...
Forum: Tech Help 04-04-2005, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Mazinger4: I don't have a separate fuel pump...

Mazinger4: I don't have a separate fuel pump relay, in my car it is embedded in the MAS. I need to figure out how to run direct power to the pump to see if that's a problem. I think the fuel...
Forum: Tech Help 04-01-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Vacuum side

Hey Neil,

I had all my tools available and let the car sit for a couple of days, then warmed it up and experienced the full stall effect. There are two small solenoids that activate what looks...
Forum: Tech Help 03-30-2005, 10:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Need help with DMM and Duty Cycle

I purchased a DMM with duty cycle and connected it to pins 2 and 3 on the X11 connector. The duty cycles were all over the place, but mostly around 97%. What does this mean?

Thanks,
Robert
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Latest Update

The car sat for several days. I just took it out and experienced the same syndrome - runs good cold, stalls when warm and refuses to run, after 20 minutes of sitting it finally starts and runs rough...
Forum: Tech Help 03-28-2005, 12:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
Thanks for your consolation Neil! I've...

Thanks for your consolation Neil!

I've been out of town the last few days and haven't been near a computer...

I have two 300e's , one is a 92 and the other is an 89 (both M103). Now that the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2005, 01:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
I'll try shooting some ether on the hoses and...

I'll try shooting some ether on the hoses and inspect them vacuum leaks. Do I have a warm-up regulator on a '92 M103?

Thanks,
Robert
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
*bump*

*bump*
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,573
Posted By r_p_ryan
*bump* Could use some help diagnosing intermittant stall on 300e

I have a 92 300e that occasionally stalls at idle after about a 10-minute warm-up. It will refuse to restart for approximately 20 minutes. Then it will restart fine but hesitates off idle and runs...
Showing results 1 to 18 of 18

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:16 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page