So I ended up replacing the fuel filter, which was due, along with an air filter element, which was also due.
Car is now good for many thousands of miles more. Gotta love these W210s, the ultimate “gas and go” cars. -D > On Oct 3, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Just got out from under the car after determining that I don’t need the > mounts replaced. I knew the PO did it (OE mounts, too!) but I wasn’t sure how > long ago. They’re clearly tall enough that there’s nothing to be gained by > replacing them. I did, however, notice that the front sway bar bushings were > getting cracked, so I ordered a pair along with a pair of new links. Under > $50 for the whole shebang from the dealer, a cheap and easy repair. > > Maybe I’ll tackle the fuel filter now… > > -D > >> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> And yesterday’s, too. >> >> I’ve had a CEL on the 1998 S210 wagon for some time, P0400, which is the EGR >> or related stuff. I replaced it for just that issue about 14 months ago, and >> the CEL returned maybe 2-3 months ago. With minimal driving and knowing it >> wasn’t anything significant, I just let it go. >> >> As the weather has cooled off here relatively speaking, I went out last >> night and spent some time poking around. Found the short U-shaped vacuum >> line between the manifold connector and pressure transducer at the EGR was >> split at one end. This would definitely cause a P0400 error, so I replaced >> the cracked hose and reset the computer. It takes two driving cycles for the >> computer to decide there’s an issue, so I’ll have to drive it a bit to see >> if the CEL returns, but I’m optimistic the problem is solved. >> >> Today I’m going to replace the motor mounts and transmission mounts. The >> ones on the car are not original and not in too bod shape, but I have a set >> of Lemförder mounts that are taking up space on the shelf so I figure i’ll >> put them on. I need to replace the fuel filter, too, so maybe I’ll do that >> as well. >> >> -D >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
