Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-20-2004, 10:37 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 788
Quick fixes

Yesterday, just because it was a nice day for the first time in months, I couldn't resist the urge to fiddle with my car. Just for the hell of it, I cleaned the ICV, since I've heard of people doing that. Made a huge difference! Idles much lower when hot (it was idling at about 1100-1200 hot in P and N, now about 700-750), smoother transmission engagement too.

So here's my question: Are there any other either really cheap or free quick fixes or improvements you can do like this to make a difference? Anything else to clean gunk out of?
__________________
'86 420SE Euro
904 Midnight Blue, Gray Velour
Dad bought it new, now I own it.

"A Mercedes-Benz is like a fine wine, it only gets better with age."
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-20-2004, 11:21 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,160
You fixed one problem, good for you.
Don't fix anything that ai'nt broke !
Sometimes idle hands can get you in a lot of trouble.
__________________
2007 C 230 Sport.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-20-2004, 12:46 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 788
I did my own t-chain in addition to many other things on my car, and the t-chain on my aunt's 126. I'm not claiming to be anywhere near the level of many members of this board, but I can handle myself. No words of wisdom necessary.
__________________
'86 420SE Euro
904 Midnight Blue, Gray Velour
Dad bought it new, now I own it.

"A Mercedes-Benz is like a fine wine, it only gets better with age."
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:55 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page