Yes they use RHD .
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Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 12:50 PM
Subject: [MBZ] RHD 300SD
I spoke to a person in Johannesburg who bought a RHD 126 300SD from a
scrap dealer. Now these cars were neve
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'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Seems it's just round the corner
mak
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Jim has aptly put it . the car gets a vibration with the York cooling .
I replaced mine with a ND unit quiet efficient and vibe free cooling
mak
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Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 7:00 AM
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brake paste;These are copper based and one I use ,UK made and works equally
well.
mak
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Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 10:59 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] brake anti-squeal paste
Is this anything like the sunroof lube in that
aking
from, but I have been periodically checking the level and topping it off.
Chris
On 3/11/07, M.Afzaal.Khan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi all the power steering on the 126/300SE has a moaning/humming sound
in the morning ,and goes away as it warms up.
last year I had replaced the fl
Indeed This should be a great help with the zeniths
mak
http://jaimekop.com/CarbManual/
Tom
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Kaleb on my cars with twin zeniths, it always seems to be the accelerator
pump's nozzle end which get clogged and causes the symptoms you describe
.
clearing these will result in a strong squirt of fuel being injected and
perfect starting everytime alongwith a hesitation free acceleratio
A lot.
if it's the generally expected rise of 2-6'C it will be globally
devastating.
mak
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Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Series on Global Warming
It w
Trampas the bushes for Mercedes motors are of a softer material to avoid
the bedding in period.
one place with info and availability is www mercedessource' that I read
about.
Regards
mak
- > I did this once on a W126, got brushes from auto parts store that
were
bigger and then filed d
I have had that long wait too!. it would be quicker to get the mail without
the attachments.
mak
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Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:08 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Attachments...
I thought we had this
Thanks! this is just the information I needed to make the decision. will
check the other items mentioned before I order.
regards
mak
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Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT GM crate engines
In a message dated
Planning to import so called ' crated' engines for a 1958 and a 1965 Chevy
Impala convertible .
currently these have straight six engines as were fitted to most GM export
models of that vintage.
what common V-8 engine should be ordered for these cars ?
I am sure some on the list will
i have correct wheel alignment on my 300SE/90 yet it pulls to the right .
earlier on all the worn parts were replaced to the point that all the
consumables are new .
anyone experince this odd sutuation?
mak
Would you have a idea what was the toe-in differences with and without
pushing out on the wheels.
Keen to know if the force sufficed which I understand should be around
100 N.
mak
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Les, remove and give the ICV a good cleaning by spraying .
normally the cleaning rectifies the fault.
Its a real simple job
mak
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Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Idle Speed Control Motor
Hello,
I have m
I have readjusted the air flow potentiometer to the manual recommended
0.7V
. Previously it was hovering close to .9V and there is a marked difference
in the acceleration from standstill. seemed like it was getting chocked due
to
overfueling at lower RPM's and .ok at the higher end.
Thank
Interesting to know about the O2 tester.details?
with 130K kilometres the engine is very sound. Seems to be a fuelling
problem as at part warm-up the engine is responsive right across.
mak
distributor sensor plate sticking) or perhaps wonky O2 sensor. I have
recently build a tester for the
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3. Re: Another oil thread (Peter Frederick)
4. Re: sluggish running
Thanks will do so .
mak
Check the timing chain, they dont' last all that long in an M103
(single row chain!), and your symptoms sound a great deal like late
valve timing -- the power is still there, but it doesn't show up until
high rpm.
Peter
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the 300Se /103 engine seems to be sluggish from idle to about 2200RPM, then the
acceleration is quite brisk.
the engine has freshly replaced electric consumables including the throttle
plate potentiometer, fuel pump and filter.
I have slightly leaned out then richened the mixture but still,
Must be so . I got mine off the shelf but seemed a little crumbly as if
it had aged .
mak
Comes to mind that the life of rubber parts does not start when put into
service, but rather when produced.
These hoodpads may been on the shelve for 15 to 20 yeras.
I bought brand new fork spring gait
Should not do so, maybe the a/t cable is a bit stretched out and needs to
readjust. it worked on mine
mak
300se/90
Levi Smith wrote:
*think* mine starts out in 1st, but it goes through 2nd to 3rd so fast at
slow speeds that I would not have realized it went through 2 gears unless
I
was lis
Ok Its better now we know the car model ! As mentioned
earlier on ,first replace the monovalve then check for other faults,which
simply may not exist after the monovalve has been replaced.
i had a similar fault with varied a/c symptoms ,all was normal after
replacing only the monovalve.
U$500, which had I known
what
I know now I would have not bought it but instead fixed the old one up.
Which, like you, I have since done. Anyway good to see you've got it
sorted,
happy motoring.
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From: "M.Afzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hi all
The intermittent cutting out of the 103 engine has been rectified .
The fault was correctly diagnosed by all as a faulty fuel pump relay and duly
replaced .
I even repaired the old relay .It had two cold solder joints which I resoldered
. Tested, it works perfectly like the new.!
T
Thanks . the pump was replaced last year ,but not the relay. I will recheck
the current draw.replace the relay.
mak
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From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ign
From: "M.Afzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:06 PM
Subject: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se
After the first stalling I had cleaned out the ICV as well as the
throttle plate, the engine idled smoothly .
To
Hi
I have a single pump mounted outside near the tank, maybe variation due to
euro model.
will recheck the power.
thanks
mak
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From: "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se
After the first stalling I had cleaned out the ICV as well as the
throttle plate, the engine idled smoothly .
Today I had a rerun of the engine cutting out abruptly while driving . It
restarted eventually and I assume it is a ignition failure of some sort when
the engine has been ru
Hi
I have cleaned the ICV and also the pins of the pump relay . seems to be
perfect in idling again.
Originally It had stalled twice over a period of a few minutes and very
reluctantly restarted.
Hopefully all is well again.
regards
mak
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From: "Peter Frederi
The antifreeze sold at the Caltex stations has the MB compliant #s and
a life span upto 5 years on a scale.
mak
I believe the problem with using non-MB antifreeze in MB engines is it
attacks the alum head components.
Did you ever solve the temp gauge problems in the Ford?
Larry T (67 M
Excellent, any other items to check in a 103 engine/ 126 ?
I would like to go over most replacement items due to age related wear.
Ever so dependable; yesterday the 300se stalled twice in a row on the
overrun
before coming to a stop. Restarted after "churning' the starter. I left
it ti
: [MBZ] Speaking of Davide Frada, anyone heard anything from him?
"M.Afzaal.Khan" wrote:
stunning cars of their time .
There was a Triumph Stag too, another beautiful car with a V8 that was
always overheating.
Forgot that one. How about the Jense
stunning cars of their time .
There was a Triumph Stag too, another beautiful car with a V8 that was
always overheating.
mak
But you must admit, William Lyons designed some beautiful cars. I place
the
SS, D-type, E-type, and Mark II in that category, and the XJ and XJS were
pretty
good look
How often is a fluid and filter change recommended for a power steering
system.
mak
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Fluid, filter and hoses if they are starting to leak.
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From: "RICHARD FIne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:16 AM
Subject: [MBZ] ordered steer
Thanks for that info.
regards
mak
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Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
Mak -
I use Sanfords rubber cement. Stationary store would be
What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the
doors ?
mak
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Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
I did succes
George
A Haynes manual is a poor source for repair of USA spec
Mercedes but OK in Europe
adjustments of :vacuum device ; with the linkage installed and engine
idling adjust the compression spring nut ( Larger nut) to achieve a
..10mm gap at the lever end stop , turn steering full
MBZ] llubricating linkages ATF
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It would cause it to collect dirt and cause them to stick.
M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
Hiwhat would be the difference if one used engine oi
Sorry didn't get that bit. ??
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Yow, lubrication and rectification in adjoining sentences. I am cringing.
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M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
I will start with the lubrication and report back.I am sure it will do
the
rectification as all other parameters are correct. .
Thank
Barry I will do just that using ATF ,hopefully it will sort out the little
surges,
regards
mak
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Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Mak
I will start with the lubrication and report back.I am sure it will do the
rectification as all other parameters are correct. .
Thanks
mak
the feedback potentiometer track inside the servomotor wears out, but
that
results in difficulties with one particular speed. If setting a
significantly dif
Its a little surge 0f about 4 Km or so seems like stepped on the pedal
gently for a few seconds. the speed is held overall and does not overshoot.
seems I don't have the Speedo cable on my 126 300Se/90. its electronic one
mak
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Hi the cruise control works alright
Hi the cruise control works alright but has a little surging effect .
what could be serviced for this?
mak
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Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979
Hiwhat would be the difference if one used engine oil rather than ATF
for lubricating the linkages.
The viscosity?
mak
I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other "stuff"... Use a
little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup
out first... Can't remember when I las
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From: "M.Afzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have the a M130 In the 280S .108
I have timing At 5BTDC and use the advance section of the
distributor ,
At TDC this engine didn't respond nicely with a borderline retard
distributor..
mak
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gauges not working
M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
EHA Electro- Hydraulic Actuator ; controls the mixture on the later
KE
series CIS systems.
Ah, okay. I have CIS-Lambda, which uses a frequency valve for that.
The EHA must hav
I have the a M130 In the 280S .108
I have timing At 5BTDC and use the advance section of the distributor ,
At TDC this engine didn't respond nicely with a borderline retard
distributor..
mak
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EHA Electro- Hydraulic Actuator ; controls the mixture on the later KE
series CIS systems.
mak
EHA? I'm not familiar with that acronym.
Recently I replaced the lambda sensor. and got the Bosch
generic
version for the 126. but you loose out on the two white wire heater
c
Did the slop get removed after the rebuild ? my 126 has about 25 mm of slop
but smooth operation and no leaks.
mak
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Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 11:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaking steering g
Took offence to a vile remark?
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Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] what happened to Marshall?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
I guess he is snubbing us then.
Speaking of
a groany pump could be so if you have never changed the p/s filter and
fluids in a long time . I did and all quiet.
this was on a 126 /300SE
I am not aware the service manual states p/s fluid replacement like the a/t
changes which specifically mentions the Torque converter drain nut
locatio
Potter
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Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stalls in gear checkl
These carbs are Zenith 35/40INAT twins.
The best
hemselfs.
If the air tubes are cloged I should be able to put a pencil eraser over
them and the RPM should drop. correct?
If it is a vacuum leak would the spark plugs be white?
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From: "M.Afzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
These
Quite Informative ,.
On my 300se with the KE variation I would have assumed the EHA had gone
bad and not the O2 sensor.
Recently I replaced the lambda sensor. and got the Bosch generic
version for the 126. but you loose out on the two white wire heater
connections. Originally the plu
These carbs are Zenith 35/40INAT twins.
The best thing to do is adjust everything in the correct sequence including.
choke
tension and the vaccuam pulldown adjustment screw near the second stage.
Stalling on these carbs is invariably due to two things
a) the idle air tube gets clogged .
Interesting; what were the symptoms of the intermittent lambda shorting ?
mak
I just got done troubleshooting a running problem on my VW that turned
out to be an intermittent short in the oxygen sensor harness. *That*
really caused me some head-scratching.
Hi
I would like if any one is using the high frequency or pulsed type
chargers. ?
i was curious how the bit " battery temperature actually drops while
charging"
mak
According to a European car magazine which carried a article and test on
purchase of a used 140 , the complexities of the model combined with its age
can be formidable challenge to overcome if any problems exist .
Jist of article; Buy it only if in perfect condition in every regard or
be
Jim could you elaborate a bit on that.
Thanks
mak
Also, don't discount the electric rust
removal trick.
http://cathey.dogear.com/genset.html
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A fellow lister had mentioned pouring coke to derust a frozen piston
assembly, considering the fact that sodas are made from phosphoric acid as
one of the major ingredient/constituent; it should work . any thoughts,
caveats?
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Hi Did the rubber dust shields install easily?
mak
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Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 201 status
I removed the rubber dust seals from one of the calipers, but I wa
I had a problem with the right main beam going dim shortly after
switching it on. cleaning the earth /ground had no effect .
eventually I traced to a ageing fuse .replacing it and a through cleaning
of all the fuse contacts rectified it.
I got a 126 fuse kit from' Mercedes source ' along
I would like to replace the vacuum flap control units on the ACC of the
126. these are defroster,footwell, centre vent and the scoop vent unit.
what items need to be removed to replace these ?. where does the scoop
vent directs air?
input most appreciated
Thanks
mak
126 1990 300SE
Hi
It must be a relay you are referring to , A temp sensor is a solid state
NTC device,no moving part ,on the other hand relay's do occasionally
freeze up and a little contact cleaner squirt & tapping,, frees them.
it may explain the anomaly I have with the ACC on the 126;the
auxiliary
Are these abnormal temperatures as compared to the annual norms?
half a world across and we have the same abnormally high temp & humidity.
mak
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Subject: [MBZ] It couldn't be any hoote
whereabouts is that temp?
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I am in hell
its 103 here with about 60% humidity, feels like 110.
Christopher McCann wrote:
I thou
Klima, N6, or AC relay from the wiring diagram , are all one and the
same.
make
Is the Klima relay the same as the AC relay (Rusty's site) or AC
Compressor Control Unit ( N6) in the FSM?
I think so. It's the thing that gets the signal from the
compressor's RPM sensor. It's worth at le
Hi all
Is there info on AC gas chargingpressures correlated to ambient
temperature.?
Wonder why is there no glass sight on the home units like in car ac
receivers.
mak .
Hi all . Are the oxygen sensor leads ( twoWhite ones )interchangable?
both of them do not ground, nor are they connected to the Black signal wire
in any way.
mak
Recently I picked two tubes from Halfords; auto parts store in London.
UK Made. At least its available in some places.
mak
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It looks like Permatex
discontinued it sometime back as there is no reference to it on their
website
Bummer - Bummer - Bummer
This is my staple sealer however
Hi Do try another descaling flush ,my 300se made a dramatic decrease in
temp only after the third descaling & flushing .
Changing the cut-in temperature of the viscous fan coupling will effect a
big change if all is well with the head gasket and other items.
Lower hose pipe cavitations is a
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