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Thanks to this forum..I am really confused now
I have a 86 300E 5 Spd.my center vent stopped blowing air...I checked the threads here and found out that it could be because of the Vaccum Valves go bad or tear so one does not have the same vaccum ( which should be around 25) or if the climate control was not working properly..today I took my car to a mechanic and he checked the car and told me that my 4th cylinder was not working properly and my problem could be because of that. So I need to get my engine repaired before he can even fix my problem and even after getting that fixed he cannot telling me if my problem will be fixed as I may need new climate control unit and/or the valves..so I am looking at an expense of over $3000 still not knowing if the problem will be solved or not...any suggestions ..I need to take my car in on Fri if I need my engine done..thanks for all the help
By the way what effect does having the bad 4th cylinder have or what symptons..as my car runs fine..no stalling, no problem with power, no smoke, no shuttering..idle or in low speeds, so how can I say that theh cylinder or the valve there is really shot Last edited by jpnanda; 09-06-2006 at 08:30 PM. Reason: updating |
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Odds are that it is indeed the center pod that has a bad diaphragm.
How was it determined that you lost a cylinder? (I am assuming you mean in the engine). Let's say through magic, you are only running on 5 out of 6. Missing a cylinder, is not going to affect your center vent in any way. Not sure what kind of shape your 300E is in, but if you want, you can jury rig the flap open. To stop airflow, you can use the dial.
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Where are you???
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I fear this bad cylinder #4 diagnosis may be wrong. Please look at this part of the forum: Good MB Shops http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=14 Have a great day.
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Definitely follow the link that whunter put up for you - RUN, don't walk from the "mechanic" you went to.
Many things on your 300E are operated by vacuum - is there anything else that is not working, or working slower than usual?
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Hey thanks guys..whunter and Larry..by the way I am in S. Cal..in Ontario ..near LA....everything else works perfect I mean the doors and locks (which he explained were being controlled by the completely different unit under the rear seat).so he said it is completely a different system controlling the locks..I don't know what else is controlled by the vaccum unit but I don't have any other problem or issues with car ..I will check the link right now and see what I learn there.. thanks again once for replying
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Well....at least he got that part right.
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