Mitch,
The car will not start now but I will try that adjustmentgood idea.
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, Jan 12, 2014 11:53 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E - Replaced Fuel Distributor -
Thanks
-Original Message-
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, Jan 12, 2014 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E - Replaced Fuel Distributor - Running
rough...help!
Robert Koziak wrote:
Mitch,
The car
Thanks for the great feedback! I have quite a it to work with. I will keep
the group informed
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From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, Jan 12, 2014 12:20 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E - Replaced
Since changing the fuel distributor is really not difficult I decided to put
the old one back on and see what happens. It started up pretty quick and ran
rough with excessive white smoke. I assume that's the excess fuel in the
system burning off. Have a party to attend so can't wait for it
, at 5:11 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
Since changing the fuel distributor is really not difficult I decided to put
the old one back on and see what happens. It started up pretty quick and ran
rough with excessive white smoke. I assume that's the excess fuel in the
system
burning
reply was:
They do not make those little filters anymore. You car will run better
with-out it.
Does this make sense? If so I am wondering if I should put the new one back on
and lean it out, as Mitch suggested in an earlier post.
Bob
-Original Message-
From: Robert Koziak
Hi Guys,
I still have an issue with rough idle and hesitation during acceleration on
my 1990 300E w/90K that I haven't been able to fix. So far I replaced the
fuel filter, fuel pumps, oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor,and EHA
valve...problem still there!
My latest part
New
York (10532). A friend is helping me work on the car but it might be time to
find an old school Mercedes mechanic familiar with these quirky old cars.
Thanks in advance.
Bob
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From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent
Thanks for the suggestions...I will try them out and report back.
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From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 18, 2013 10:38 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E Hesitation During Accelerating
Check
Hi all,
I am still having issues with my 1990 300E (89K) that I recently started
driving after 7 years of storage. I thought it had a transmission issue but a
reputable mechanic took it for a test drive and said the transmission is fine
and it's an engine fuel issue. When I
Accelerating
Fuel distributor may be sticky. Wild guess.
Dan
On Nov 18, 2013, at 7:31 PM, Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi all,
I am still having issues with my 1990 300E (89K) that I recently started
driving after 7 years of storage. I thought it had a transmission issue but a
reputable
again the idle pulsates very high to very low rpms (1200 to 400)
before it settles within a minute to the normal 600 rpms. Hopefully someone
recognizes that symptom!!!
Thanks
Bob
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From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun
Hi all,
I recently started using my 1990 Mercedes Benz 300E w/89K. I purchased it
7 years ago because it was in mint shape and was a good deal. The car had
basically been in storage for the last 7 years. I used it for an average 100
miles per year bring it in and out of the garage a
you a transmission and
probably ought to be avoided.
did you make captain yet?
On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
Hi all,
I recently started using my 1990 Mercedes Benz 300E w/89K. I
purchased it 7 years ago because it was in mint shape
Hi,
I have been working for several months to fix minor issues on my used 2004
E320 4matic..the labor of love! My latest project is replacing the
interior lower passenger side B pillar trim due to the fabric getting frayed.
It is a two tone trim with black on the lower section
.
Thanks!
Bob
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From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, Aug 11, 2013 4:07 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in
Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!
Went out for a test drive
early into 3rd. I did. Seems to make driving in a car with this
problem a little easier.
-Original Message-
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sat, Aug 10, 2013 8:31 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts
Went out for a test drive.as stated on level ground I could coax it into
gear and once it hit 3rd and 4th the car ran fine. But it did not work well
going up a hill! Definitely symptomatic of the B2 Piston failure so I think I
will get away without getting a new transmission thanks to the
Hi Guys,
My trusty 1983 Mercedes 300D with 195K has a transmission issue. I have
owned the car since 1990 w/70K and it has been running great with a little help
from my list 'Friends'.
My son uses the car mostly and on his way home from work last night he
said it was hardly
.
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:20 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse
but issue with Forward. Help!!!
Hi Guys,
My trusty 1983 Mercedes 300D with 195K
are intereated.
Allan
Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com writes:
B2 piston broken?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:20 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Automatic
Thanks to everyone for the quick responses! Tomorrow I am going to see if it's
worth trying to fix myself. I have limited time off in the next few weeks and
really need this car back in action fast.
Otherwise there is a local transmission shop a mile away I used in the past.
Armed
Hello again,
I brought the car into an independent shop I use who took the headliner out and
examined the area. He called me to say it is leaking from a seal which
connects the sunroof frame to the vehicle. He went to a local Mercedes Benz
dealer to purchase a seal and was told that the
I brought up the recall or defect question to Mercedes Benz of America. They
assured me there was none but said if I chose to have Mercedes do the repair
with a new frame, they could forward the my issue to a district manager for
some possible financial consideration.
I was hoping to find
Alex,
According to Mercedes Benz of America this Bulletin aka Secret Recall was
preformed on my car in 2007. The bulletin called for the removal of drain
housing nozzles which could get clogged causing water to enter the interior of
the car. Not convinced I pulled the front wheel well
be greatly appreciated!
Bob
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From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 7:34 pm
Subject: Fwd: 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side after Heavy
Rain
Today we realized there is a gap in the sunroof gasket
Why does this surprise you? You already proved that water poured
into the drain channel gets where it's not supposed to. The sunroof
seal is NOT waterproof! It cuts it down to drips at best.
You have a drain problem, find and fix it.
I am trying to narrow down to see if the seals are the
troubleshooting
required.
As Jim said the seal doesn't seal the car, so yeah its normal to have water
down
the drains all the time.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 11:27:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front
mated
to a small funnel, that'd allow the angle with no issue.
I was also wondering how small the drain is, if its not too small maybe you
could sleeve it with a hose like that...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 13:27:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message -
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2013 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side
after Heavy Rain
Hi guys,
As Curt suggested I found a small rubber hose that I was able to snake
19:34:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side
afterHeavy Rain
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, and the rear passenger corner keeps dislodging and no
longer
seals well (to the point that I slipped my PSE in a bag because I am tired of
draining and drying it!)
--
John W Reames
jream...@verizon.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Jun 20, 2013, at 8:47, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
on the sunroof itself. Any diagrams or part numbers? Hopefully this
will fix the problem.
Bob
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From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, Jun 9, 2013 9:54 pm
Subject: 2004 E320 4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side after
Jim,
You are right! The leak is somewhere from the right front drain hole in
the sunroof to where the windshield pillar meets the top of the console. I
poured a pint of water into the drain hole, almost immediately it drained from
the bottom of the wheel wheel. But in
Hi all,
UPDATE: With your help and instructions I was able to reset the sunroof
switch settingsit has been working correctly for two days now.
It was suggested that the leak might be from the windshield seals so I decided
to seal the sunroof with plastic and wait for the
Jim,
I neglected to mention two facts, one I parked the car in the exact same
location in my driveway which is facing in on a fairly steep downward incline.
Secondly, the leak was definitely less after my friend cleaned out the drains.
He said he had the sunroof off to check the drains
Jim,
You are right! The leak is somewhere from the right front drain hole in
the sunroof to where the windshield pillar meets the top of the console. I
poured a pint of water into the drain hole, almost immediately it drained from
the bottom of the wheel wheel. But in
Jim,
You are right! The leak is somewhere from the right front drain hole in
the sunroof to where the windshield pillar meets the top of the console. I
poured a pint of water into the drain hole, almost immediately it drained from
the bottom of the wheel wheel. But in addition
Jim,
You are right! The leak is somewhere from the right front drain hole in
the sunroof to where the windshield pillar meets the top of the console. I
poured a pint of water into the drain hole, almost immediately it drained from
the bottom of the wheel wheel. But in addition it
During a recent storm I tracked the leak to the inside of a panel on the
passenger's side of the dash console. The panel is visible when you open up
the passenger's front door. As pointed out this still does not indicate if
the leak is coming from the windshield gasket, roof drains etc.
4matic - Water on Front Passenger's Side after
Heavy Rain-ADDED Sunroof Issue
Has the battery been disconnected? It may be like the feature where the auto
close function has to be reset if there is a loss of power.
Dan
On Jun 12, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote
Would I be able to visibly see where the windshield is leaking? We are
expecting some severe thunderstorms today so I planned on checking the car
then.
I purchased the car from an estate sale and it was sitting outside for several
months. I gave the car a good cleaning and there was
Hi All,
We had heavy rain a few days ago. I parked my 2004 E320 4matic in my
driveway (Hill slops downward). Went to get something out of the glove box and
noticed the front passenger carpet was soaked. I pulled back the rug and spent
a couple of hours soaking up water from the carpet
Hi,
I am having difficulty finding a service manual or parts book for my 2004 E320
4matic. I am trying to locate a part number for a clamp that is on the top
front of the engine and holds the upper radiator hose in place. It was
apparently plastic and snapped into the aluminum housing
Hi all,
I just wanted to take a minute to thank the list for the help on this topic and
other issues I had over the past few months! This is an invaluable resource
that has gotten me out of binds and saved me money!
Enough of the that..gear up for my next question!
Sincerely,
Hi Guys,
I Took my 2004 E320 4matic (77K) to a local dealership that was having a
Service Clinic for MBCA members in Westchester, New York.
They found two issues:
- Left Rear Spring was cracked the mechanic said he could see the car was
leaning left and the crack was in the
thing you can mess up is mixing up in and out. If the light
isn't able to travel around the ring completely, nothing works: You just
see a MB star on the head unit, then it shuts down.
Jaime
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
Jaime...that's really
Hi,
I am looking to get a spare key for my 2004 E320 4matic. I called a local
Mercedes dealer and they I would have to present my driver's license,
registration and pay in advance ($270!!!). When the key arrived I would have
to pick it up with the vehicle before they would release the
Hi all,
It's one project after anotherstill working in gathering parts to
install a navigation system.My driver's side headlight assembly has a
slight crack and I was considering getting a replacement. I have Haynes
manuals for my two other Mercedes (1983 300D 1990 300E)
Hi,
It's me again with the new toy. My 2004 E320 does not have a Navigation
System so I am considering installing one. I did research and some people say
it's as simple as buying a DVD reader and mounting it in he trunk because all
the cars are NAV ready. Any opinions on this endeavor.
some reasons why you should use the factory system:
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
Hi,
It's me again with the new toy. My 2004 E320 does not have a
Navigation System so I am considering installing one. I did research and
some people say it's
Hi all,
I appreciated the feedback on my new/used 2004 E320 4matic ! When I
picked up the car and there was no jack or tools in the trunk, only a mini
spare tire. It was an estate sale and it appeared the mini was used and the
tools, jack etc were never put back. It would be greatly
Hi,
Yes I have been playing with my new toy all day today! I went to reset the
day, date and time which was off by 7 years! I didn't realize that this would
play havoc with the maintenance schedule on the computer. For the last 3 hours
I have been trying to clear a malfunction message
?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:33 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes E320 4matic - How to reset malfunction code?
Hi,
Yes I have been playing with my new toy all day today! I went to reset
Hi all,
I just purchased a 2004 E320 4matic silver with 76K ($11,000). It was
from an estate sale and appears to be well taken care of by it's previous 91
year old owner (my mechanic checked it out too). I live just north of New York
City in Westchester County and the 4matic got it's
Hi,
I want to thank you guys for the feedback on the 1999 E320 4matic (90K) I
was considering. I passed on the car after getting a mechanic to check it out.
It needed the 4 tires I knew about plus all 4 brakes. The climate control
screen was cracked and the zenon headlight was cracked
Mitch,
The present owner has no service records, but besides the door dings the
car looks really clean and well maintained. It's originally from Greenwich
Connecticut so I am hoping to call Mercedes Dealers in the area and see if they
will release service records. I assume he used a
- CLEANING EQUIPMENT (Headlight Washers)
612 - HEADLAMPS XENON
873 - SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
On 1/6/2013 10:42 AM, Robert Koziak wrote:
The VIN WDBJH82F9XX023290 comes back with no ssues on a simple auto check
search but it has no details.
The feedback is appreciated
Hi Guys,
I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with
97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean
car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the
seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was
pursuing and you may even have some leverage
if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.)
I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member
in most cases
Dan
On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi Guys,
I am
ago.
On Jan 5, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that
year and model car?
Apparently if the climate control is COMAND, stay away. Stability control (I
forgot the acronym) is a plus (there was a thread
Rick,
I second that message! I should have sent that out last month when I
adjusted my valves (1983 300D 188K) after putting it off way too
long..50K. Car ran much better with much less smoke.
Bob K
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From: Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com
To:
Hi
I was getting ready for a vacation trip tomorrow in my 1983 300D (185K)
when suddenly my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. The air conditioner
has been making a short squeal noise for the past two weeks. The compressor
clutch is turning and there is sufficient freon. Any
tension at least three
times. Best two out of three readings is usually correct. I set all belts
about 70 ft/lb.
Gerry
'83 300D and 240D
From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com
I was getting ready for a vacation trip tomorrow in my 1983 300D (185K)
when suddenly my air conditioner stopped
Hi all,
I was doing an oil change on my 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D (185k ) today
and noticed an engine vacuum hose was broken. I traced it back to what looks
like a sensor right near where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine.
The other end connects to a box with a few
Rick,
A few weeks ago I replaced the glow plugs on my 1983 300D. Removing the
injector lines first made it a real easy job. I used a special socket
designed to remove the injector lines and that sped up the job. I saw no down
side.
ob
-Original Message-
From: Rick Knoble
I agree with the glow plugs too! Last month I had the same issue with my 1983
300D. My plugs were less than 3 years old and I started to experience hard
starts. I tested the glow plugs with a meter and 3 were bad. Changed the five
with new Bosch glow plugs and it starts right up.
Bob K
No photo came through for me. I would like to see it.
Thanks,
Bob
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From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 12:54 pm
Subject: [MBZ] 124 strut boot followup 2
Attached photo shows the bilstein
Thanks to all for the great advice!
I had a voltage meter so I started by testing the glow plug resistence and
found there was a problem with 4 out of 5. Then I changed the glow plugs using
Bosch. By removing the hard fuel lines first this job, the access to the glow
plugs was much easier.
Light
Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage
at the plug.
I've tried to repair bad relays but have yet to figure out how to do it right.
-Dave Walton
On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote:
Hi all,
My 1983 MB
Hi all,
My 1983 MB 300D (181K) has recently been a little difficult to start. This
morning I went to start and the glow plug light lit briefy then went out and
the car wouldn't start. I kept turning the key on and off and sometimes the
light worked briefly and other times it would not
Hi,
Does anyone have the R12 capacity for my 1983 MB 300D? I have 3 12oz cans
of R12 and hope that will be enough. Also the type and capacity of oil?
Mineral?
Thanks in advance!
Bob
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