new to CE land...some questions

[wezzy1]

Hello all, I'm not sure how you all prefer these posts to be posted as I am new to the forum. I am going to combine a few questions into one as to simplify. if this is not how it's usually done, or annoying...please let me know....

I just got a 92 300CE, with 49K. Love love love it! Premtivly, i will list all my benzs. 63 190Dc euro wagon, 68 250S, 77 300D, 81 300SD, 86 300SDL, 89 190e 2.6, 84 300D turbo euro stick, 91 300E 4-matic, 92 300CE. to continue...currently, i have the 63, 68, 84 and 92. Also, a 90 BMW 325IX, and 95 audi A6Q - dead at 80k

it has a few issues (listed in order of importance) and obviously, no warrenty.

1. off idle hesitation, sometimes very severe, sometimes almost non-existant...usually happens after freeway speeds and starting from a complete stop. Has new cap and rotor. When cold, doesn't do it at all. Used techron, no difference. I think this car has variable valve timing, and I hear some small sounds (no a tapping, more of a whine) in the head. Do these electromagnetic units ever go bad (like a VANOS in the I6 BMW)?? Can this be my issue with hesitation? I would assume it's more a spark or fuel related issue as the engine is a baby at now 51K. I was thinking of having the dealer address this, but the only dealer within 200 miles is absolutly horrible.

2 My window was frozen shut, and of course I had to push the window button 8 million times before it finally broke. I ordered a regulator and new slide jaw. How hard are these to install and adjust? If somebody can please tell me how to remove the door panel, I'd really appreciate it. I love how benz hides all the screws, but they're not the most fun thing to deal with when not just noticing how well these cars are put together, and having to work on them.

3 the ASR is absolutly no fun at all and also over-reactive in it's nature. How exactly is that snow chain button designed to enhance anything? It seems to give you a little wheel spin and higher RPMs, but i really don't get the point. Is there anyway to turn it off/reprogram it without messing with the ABS system?

4 The stereo; would you all suggest ripping it all out, replacing the head unit (not the speakers) or using the existing system with the addition of a CD changer. I'm not sure how the ohms are split up/rated at...but am just trying to figure out which option would be the best/most cost effective. For some reason, the left side doesn't function while using the radio, but does for the tape.....any idea on that one?


5 last one, which it isn't an issue. Does anybody know the offset of the 124 wheel? I have a beautiful set of knock-off 5 spoke AMGs that I had on my 123 for the summer, and want to mount them on the 124. The company I purchased them from stated that they'd fit fine, but who knows....they're either +25, or +35 offset 17" x 7.5.

Thank you all so much, and I hope to hear from you soon and also that you and your benz's are all extremely well. Be safe and safe driving all.....Karl Wezmar