a couple 1991 190e (2.6) questions - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 07-21-2006, 02:50 PM

I know your mech did it, and he got very lucky.

You don't have to even rev the engine very much to get a piece of metal through the hood. I always stand away from the fan even when checking ignition timing.

MattBelliveau · #2 07-21-2006, 02:55 PM

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when the car is running, try to stop the fan with your hand

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MattBelliveau · #3 07-21-2006, 02:57 PM

Try this - with the rear end jacked up off the ground, stuff your hand as far up into the driveshaft tunnel, making sure to have as much contact between your arm and the DS as possible. Have an assistant hop in the car, throw it in gear, and floor it...

#4 07-21-2006, 03:08 PM

...or try doing what a friend of mine did, jump start a car using a good battery turned upside down on top of the dead one. It almost cost him his eyesight when they exploded on his face.