Removing OVP on a W124 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jackd · #1 03-22-2008, 07:35 PM

I've been chasing a hard cold start problem for a few weeks.
So far, no solution in sight.
I've read that the OVP relay could be the culprit.
I just can't remove the d***n thing.
No amount of pulling/pushing.
It is held in place by two metal tabs which seem to be molded in some sort of plastic retainer.

My next step is to use a 3ft. crowbar.....unless you have the solution.
Thanks

Arthur Dalton · #2 03-22-2008, 08:46 PM

It has a screw going thru the mounting tab. Take the screw out.

brewtoo · #3 03-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Isn't that the one with the "knob" on top? Turn it to the left.

Arthur Dalton · #4 03-22-2008, 10:31 PM

A model year would help us answer. Many changes on 124 long production run.
Pre '88 did not have the screw tabs, '88 on did..
Always give a chassis # if you want the correct info.

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/image.jsp?title=Overload%20Relay&url=http%3A//img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/P205618126KAE.JPG

brewtoo · #5 03-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewtoo

Isn't that the one with the "knob" on top? Turn it to the left.

Oops! I'm thinking of the Klima Relay.

Please disregard my earlier response.

Arthur is correct and the later OVPs were held in place by two 10MM bolts.

Jackd · #6 03-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Soory for not havin given too much detail.
The car is a 1989 260E

No, there is no screw.
The OVP seems to be the original, (One 10amp fuse on top)

Thanks

brewtoo · #7 03-23-2008, 11:07 AM

There's a bracket across the back of the OVP with a screw hole on each end. The bolts are in the back, on the sides.

The bolts are easy to drop, too!

Look at the photo Arthur posted above.