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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By rgnprof
'72 250 - replacing PS pump

This car has been sitting for a little while, and I have finally pulled my bad power steering pump and have a new one on order. Any advice on putting the new one on? Like, how do I flush out all of...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By rgnprof
Don't know if there is any advantage - that's...

Don't know if there is any advantage - that's what I've been trying to figure out. Arthur Dalton posted several years ago about switching out the 16A for a 25A because Mercedes had upgraded to a...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By rgnprof
No, and I meant to ask how to do this as well. ...

No, and I meant to ask how to do this as well. Not exactly sure as to the procedure...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By rgnprof
'91 300CE - Auxiliary fan fuse blown (16A to 25A)

I noticed my car running hot in 90F weather - at idle, operating temps above 100C with A/C running. Auxiliary fans are only kicking on at high speed and when engine temps are 105-110C - as it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By rgnprof
Well, got most of it fixed. Put it up on ramps...

Well, got most of it fixed. Put it up on ramps and bled the air (although I don't think that was the problem). Put a new cap and thermostat in and drove it around for a while - laser temps were all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By rgnprof
Nothing apart...but I also thought that might be...

Nothing apart...but I also thought that might be a possibility, but only because it was so low on coolant. I had to add over a gallon before we even started it up!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By rgnprof
Agreed, but I shut it off because it was starting...

Agreed, but I shut it off because it was starting to leak out coolant...

I don't think 'leak' is the right word...coolant was running from the overflow tube on to the ground.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By rgnprof
One other item is that the heater is not...

One other item is that the heater is not working...doesn't blow warm air at all...

He did indicate that it got hot - approaching the 120 mark on the car before he shut it off and noticed the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By rgnprof
'78 300D losing coolant

My nephew has been driving this car for the last couple of years and I went over to look at it yesterday - he said that it had leaked some coolant out the little overflow hose that is attached to the...
Forum: Tech Help 01-31-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,119
Posted By rgnprof
Finally got around to replacing the front struts...

Finally got around to replacing the front struts this weekend - got delayed by having to order the rubber bump stops as mine were half gone!

Wow! The difference is remarkable - ride is much...
Forum: Tech Help 01-05-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,119
Posted By rgnprof
Well, I checked the tires to make sure they were...

Well, I checked the tires to make sure they were installed properly, and they are. Also, they are the same tires that I had previously installed (Falken's - not a great tire, but decent enough). On...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,119
Posted By rgnprof
Most likely causes - my 300CE is really bouncy over bumps

This problem has been most noticeable of late - right after getting 4 new tires. Best description of symptoms - when I go over bumps on the highway, at highway speeds my front end "bounces" and...
Forum: Tech Help 12-17-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,596
Posted By rgnprof
I have no idea how you fixed this pipe without...

I have no idea how you fixed this pipe without removing the starter - and I'm not even sure how you found it! I'm just hoping that it is just the o-ring...

ryan
Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,596
Posted By rgnprof
I found it! Or, I guess I should say THEM! Took...

I found it! Or, I guess I should say THEM! Took it to a friend's shop today and put it on a lift. He has a really cool Snap-On flexible camera with a light on it and we were able to snake that...
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,596
Posted By rgnprof
Can't find the coolant leak - dripping from starter

Several posts on my most current situation - my '91 300CE (M104) overheated when radiator hose blew, replaced radiator and thermostat and then coolant started dripping from water pump. Just got done...
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
After much more looking and probing - I don't...

After much more looking and probing - I don't think this 'elbow' hose is leaking...but I can not find where it is leaking! I just don't see anything...

How hard is to pull the starter?
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
Glenmore, I read your old post about this...I...

Glenmore,
I read your old post about this...I can just barely see the hose you are talking about but I see no way to access it from the top w/o removing the intake manifold. Can you get at it - or...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
Argh! I still have a coolant drip! It is...

Argh! I still have a coolant drip! It is dripping off of the starter - driver's side to the rear of the motor, of course. I can not see above the starter to where it is coming from. It seems to...
Forum: Tech Help 12-10-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
I found it! It was - what I think - is the...

I found it! It was - what I think - is the crankshaft sensor. It had gotten bent downward slightly and was hitting against the little timing bump on the crankshaft.

I had a very small drip, drip...
Forum: Tech Help 12-10-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
OK, the proper length belt made all the...

OK, the proper length belt made all the difference - no problem with installation. But, I've got another problem now....

No leaks, which is a good thing, but I've got a knocking noise - related...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
Well, upon further research it appears that I...

Well, upon further research it appears that I have the WRONG belt! There are 2 listed based on engine serial number - one is 2415mm and the other is 2445 mm (little over an inch difference). I...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
I tried putting it over the alternator pulley...

I tried putting it over the alternator pulley last - still about an inch short...

I was just worried about stretching it too much...I'm not going to bend/stretch something?

It doesn't seem like...
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
Yes. And I know, but what??? I can't figure how...

Yes. And I know, but what??? I can't figure how how to 'loosen' the tensioner anymore...I must have put it on wrong right from the start...but I don't know what I could have done.

ryan
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
YES. Same Contitech belt with the same 2415 part...

YES. Same Contitech belt with the same 2415 part number stamped on it!
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,096
Posted By rgnprof
Can't get my new drive belt on...'91 300CE

I have been in the middle of a water pump replacement on my '91 300CE (taking my time over the past several weeks)...

I have everything installed except the new belt - and I can't get it on. I...
Forum: Tech Help 11-21-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By rgnprof
GOT IT - #@^^&&&^%%$##$^&&*****!!! It really...

GOT IT - #@^^&&&^%%$##$^&&*****!!!

It really helped moving the idle air control valve out of the way - at least then I could see what I was aiming at and had a little bit of room to help guide the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By rgnprof
Can't get to top water pump bolt - HELP!

Changing the water pump on my '91 300CE with the M104 motor. I have everything out of the way, and I think 3 of the bolts are fairly accessible (There are 4 bolts, right??), but I can not figure out...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,314
Posted By rgnprof
Thanks for the great replies and the pics - much...

Thanks for the great replies and the pics - much appreciated.

I can't even get a look at the seep hole - I'll try again this afternoon. This pump was not leaking before this incident (car...
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,314
Posted By rgnprof
Well, not sure if I got lucky yet, or not...got...

Well, not sure if I got lucky yet, or not...got the new Behr radiator and thermostat installed and having been driving it around a little this evening and earlier this weekend. Gets a little hot...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,314
Posted By rgnprof
Thank you for the replies. I am not ready to...

Thank you for the replies. I am not ready to condemn the head or the motor yet! As stated, while idling the engine temps dropped below 100C and when I tried to add water and get the hose back on,...
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