[MBZ] 560 in the hood Needs timing chain -- 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500sel Sedan 4D, $500

$300? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/183488160812740 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 560 sel differential? 1988

Thanks. I put a used one in the 300td this year already. Not a good year for differentials apparently. I put a wavetrac LSD into the 606 wagon. That is the only one I have rebuilt. Did not touch the pinion so I just bolted it back together. I suspect the howl is from the pinion. There seem to be

Re: [MBZ] 560 sel differential? 1988

In the one diff that I had to rebuild back when I was a paid wrench, the noise was coming from the pinion gear - it was visibly worn. We replaced the gears and bearings, after waiting months for the special order Volvo parts, and sent it on its way, happy and quiet. I'd vote for getting a used

Re: [MBZ] 560 sel differential? 1988

On Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:23:04 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone have an old 2.42 diff from a 126? The USA sel cars had LSD, but > not critical. Mine is whining. I guess I could put new bearings in and > see if that fixes it, but I wonder if it is a bearing or gears that > fail.

[MBZ] 560 sel differential? 1988

Anyone have an old 2.42 diff from a 126? The USA sel cars had LSD, but not critical. Mine is whining. I guess I could put new bearings in and see if that fixes it, but I wonder if it is a bearing or gears that fail. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 560 with rough starting problem 1989 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Sedan 4D, $5, 000

Doesn't look half bad but way overpriced if it has starting issues. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4855598321166715 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

I agree on the 3k thing. I do think there is some regional variation and it is totally rust free. I could find a 3k version somewhere but if it costs 1k to get it here, it doesnt really put me ahead. Most of these cars are well over 200k and things like the sun visor mirror lids are all broken

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

3K sounds better.  A family member recently purchased a late 80's 420SEL, he loves it.  Beautiful dark red color.  Recently took it on a multi day road trip, got mileage on the mid 20s, one tank was upper 20s when they had a tail wind all day. Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 15, 2021 8:56:09 PM

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Well I checked out the 5400 dollar 560 sel. It is honestly pretty straight but someone did a crappy repaint so the clear is flaking off in places, the accumulators are done, and it is leaking either power steering fluid or sls fluid down the front and on the steering knuckle. But it has good power

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

> Does the 560 really take premium? I rarely gave mine that. Only in hot weather does it really seem to make a difference. Typically I got maybe 17mpg, would crest 20 on optimal trips. Electronics is a weak point, particularly things like cruise control and HVAC. Vacuum pods don't last

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

The 560SEC got fairly abysmal fuel mileage on premium, not that I cared much as it was just something fun to drive occsionally. I have not driven it in awhile, it has some issue with rough running I have not dug into yet.  Probably all the hoses and vac and such in there.  Apparently the

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

People seem to get 20 on the freeway on the forums but honestly I don't think I have ever calculated the mileage on any of my cars. I am glad I drove the wagon during residency when I did not have a lot of cash; it was and still is a lot of car for the money and ran cheap. These days I buy cars by

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

W126 has a 30 gal. tank. My brother got 28 mpg on the highway with his SDL, so had enormous range. At 14, about 400 miles or so, which isn't too bad. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Fair point, but I think you're talking more like about 12 for that car. https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs=5751 Allan Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > Funny, people do not consider 14-20 mpg poor mileage when talking > about a pickup or SUV that they drive like a car most

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Funny, people do not consider 14-20 mpg poor mileage when talking about a pickup or SUV that they drive like a car most of the time. It would fit right in here. I just hope it has a large tank so I don't have to fill up very often. Does the 560 really take premium? On Wed, Apr 14, 2021, 7:47 PM

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

I'm assuming that the 560 version of the M117 has the same intake layout as the iron block 450 version. If so, it's likely that the myriad rubber hoses under the top intake housing are all rock hard and leaking badly, which yields an engine that will barely run, if it starts at all. Those bits

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

With the recent trend on the price of gas, feeding premium to that thirsty machine would probably be at least somewhere on the list of concerns. Allan Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > Is there anything not to like about these old V8 w126 sleds? They must have > their pet mechanical

[MBZ] 560 SEL

Is there anything not to like about these old V8 w126 sleds? They must have their pet mechanical issues, just like all the other old Mercs. There are a couple near me; one is a 91 two owner California car with ~120k and the paint and interior look like new in the photos, so it must have lived

[MBZ] 560

A guy on a fakebook group says this is his car that he just took down to copart to sell.  WTF was he thinking.  Anyway, guy says he is looking to get $3500 for it.  In that case, with auction fees that will put it at around $4500.

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL with various issues

Might be reasonable for the right buyer --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 14, 2021, at 5:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 560 SL with various issues

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/westerville-1987-mercedes-benz-560sl/7261951578.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL advice

Donate it, since selling would probably net you $500 if that. On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 7:56 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't have any current pictures, yet. The car is in Spokane, WA. > > The wife has always hated the car, due to its circumstances of arrival.

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL advice

I don't have any current pictures, yet. The car is in Spokane, WA. The wife has always hated the car, due to its circumstances of arrival. SWDNF (She Who Does Not Forgive/Forget) wants it gone, and I work from home, so a nap refuge vehicle is no longer of any use. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL advice

pics, location? On 1/10/2021 2:55 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The time has come to move my 1990 560SEL napmobile on. Rough cosmetic condition, was guardrailed. (Have matching front fender and front door, though.) I haven't been driving it, and the last time I went to move it the

[MBZ] 560 SEL advice

The time has come to move my 1990 560SEL napmobile on. Rough cosmetic condition, was guardrailed. (Have matching front fender and front door, though.) I haven't been driving it, and the last time I went to move it the starter would not engage. (Whir Didn't respond to BFH.) Last thing

Re: [MBZ] 560-SEL 338 CUBIC INC 5.6 V6... FUEL PROBLEM.. RUNS THEN SHUTS OFF.

On 2020-11-12 15:58, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Those 2 missing cylinders might have something to do with it https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/interlachen-mercedes-benz/7229801312.html Sounds like a bad fuel pump relay. ___

[MBZ] 560-SEL 338 CUBIC INC 5.6 V6... FUEL PROBLEM.. RUNS THEN SHUTS OFF.

Those 2 missing cylinders might have something to do with it https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/interlachen-mercedes-benz/7229801312.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

I've never had a reliable tachometer on an OM617. OK my experience is limited to 2 examples. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Somewhat related - the tachometer needle on my1983 W123 300TD fluctuates > while the ignition key is turned to the second indent for the preglow prior >

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

edo was built like a fine watch, mechanically. > > > -Original Message- > > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > > Penoff via Mercedes > > Sent: Friday, April 03, 2020 12:23 PM > > To: Okie Benz > > C

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, April 03, 2020 12:23 PM > To: Okie Benz > Cc: Dan Penoff > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc. > > The electronic speedos did not have

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

The electronic speedos did not have a separate fuse to the best of my knowledge unless there is something in the cluster itself. Jim might know, as he’s gone pretty deep into these if I recall correctly. Your temp gauge it most likely the sender or the connection to it. Gauge failures are

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

Thanks, I'll take a look for the sender. I don't know about the speedo -- if electronic would it have a fuse?  Maybe that is affecting the temp gauge too?  The tach works and the gas gauge appears to work as well, at least it is showing 1/2 tank. --FT On 4/2/20 7:57 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

Temp sender should be on top of the engine, probably around the thermostat. I don't recall where they are on a M117(?) but that’s a pretty common place for most of their gassers. Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but the later W126 chassis cars had electronic speedos, I thought. The “mold”

[MBZ] 560 temp sender etc.

I got the new caliper and front pads on the 560SEC last evening and drove it a bit to bed them in, all was well once I poured in some tranny fluid but I noticed the temp gauge was inop and the speedo too. I was degreasing the engine a bit and might have knocked a wire loose or something.

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

> > Good work. How are you wiring the LEDs? To monitor if power is being > passed by the devices properly? Internal to the PBU, I have nestled a red and a blue LED behind two of the switches. The red LED is behind the DEF button, and is wired so that it turns on when the monovalve is

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Good work. How are you wiringvthe LEDs? To monitor if power is being passed by the devices properly? --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 28, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > The heat control has been flaky for some time, and as things cool down > it's

[MBZ] 560 SEL

The heat control has been flaky for some time, and as things cool down it's getting more critical. Just the lightest touch on the control wheel would make it cut in and out. (The monovalve LED I added some time ago is really crucial for this kind of diagnostic.) Today I finally made some time

[MBZ] 560 SEL on n BAT

I doubt the owner will get his reserve b/c "This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL was *refurbished under the prior owner for $37k* in 2014 to a high standard." What was he thinking? Maybe with 138 miles but i38k?

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL high idle

I caved recently and sent the SEL to the spa, which has taken care of the worst of the miscellaneous fluid leaks. I hope. When I took it in to get licensed it failed its stink test, due to its intermittent high idle. That old thing. I did some research and decided to try moving the brass plug

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

Selective laser sintering can do solid metal printed parts already, just that it's $ to do it. Walt On Jun 26, 2011 4:29 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: That can actually be one but the machine is pretty pricey. I forget what it is called, electrodepositioner

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

OK Don okd...@gmail.com writes: Isn't pot metal the reason 3D printers were invented? super glue the broken pieces together, take a 3D photo - convert it to a CAD drawing, print out the piece in wax, take it to your local foundry, and have them cast it in something other than pot metal ;-)

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

Hm, I'm thinking a one-off custom casting might be beyond the usual budget for anything other than a true collector's item restoration. Yeah, I'm guessing that the junkyard is full of pivots that would work. Or I can use that weirdo brazing rod, and/or epoxy and a backing steel washer. I'm

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: I can use that weirdo brazing rod I like brazing. It's more forgiving than welding, at least at my limited ability, particularly with dissimilar metals and castings. And it's often completely adequate in terms of strength. Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

Ah, but the possibility that you can just copy the part and print it out is just too cool. On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: OK Don okd...@gmail.com writes: Isn't pot metal the reason 3D printers were invented? super glue the broken pieces

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: OK Don okd...@gmail.com writes: Isn't pot metal the reason 3D printers were invented? super glue the broken pieces together, take a 3D photo - convert it to a CAD drawing, print out the piece in wax, take it to

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

That can actually be one but the machine is pretty pricey. I forget what it is called, electrodepositioner or something like that. --R On 6/26/11 3:45 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: OK Donokd...@gmail.com writes:

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

could see that the intermediate pivot point between the motor and the arms was coming loose from the car body. A missing bolt? Another small session today. I removed the passenger-side under-dash panel. That's a tricky one: besides the two exposed bolts and the obvious screw there's a

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

Isn't pot metal the reason 3D printers were invented? super glue the broken pieces together, take a 3D photo - convert it to a CAD drawing, print out the piece in wax, take it to your local foundry, and have them cast it in something other than pot metal ;-) (See the video on Jay's garage) On

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

*More than you want to know... * Sadly, you're right! On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: 560 SL - year and mileage? Color scheme? '86, 100-and-change-kmi. White/Blue. More than you want to know:

[MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

The windshield wipers on Jill's 560SL are very loose, but linked tightly together indicating it's the motor linkage that's on its way out, that's what's kept this car grounded this very rainy Spring. Also, until this week the weather has been cold and wet and generally lousy, almost no top-down

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

560 SL - year and mileage? Color scheme? On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The windshield wipers on Jill's 560SL are very loose, but linked tightly together indicating it's the motor linkage that's on its way out, that's what's kept this car grounded

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Also, until this week the weather has been cold and wet and generally lousy, almost no top-down weather, especially for the less-than-hardy like my wife, My feeling is that if you have a convertible and you live in the

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

My feeling is that if you have a convertible and you live in the Pacific Northwest you are obligated to put the top down whenever it's not raining, no matter how cold it is. That's what scarves and tweed driving caps are for. ;) The Inland Empire (one of many, it appears) isn't really what

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...

560 SL - year and mileage? Color scheme? '86, 100-and-change-kmi. White/Blue. More than you want to know: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/JSL2.html -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Wretched car. I put the car up on ramps and started it, let it get good and warm. It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. The most immediately disturbing, and the last one to start, was coolant. I had thought that the heater core was holed and

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Well you won't have to worry about underbody rust. --R On 5/11/2011 11:00 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Wretched car. I put the car up on ramps and started it, let it get good and warm. It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. The most immediately

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. Jim Truly a memorable and poetic line. A paean to the car fixit buffs of ancient and modern times. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Yes, I second the nomination for the Quotes page. Kaleb? Maybe a reading of the quotes at the Atlanta GTG is in order. Whose got good pipes? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: It was like a gentle warm rain

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. Translation: I couldn't find a place to lie under there where hot crap wouldn't be dropping on me. Made it hard to investigate! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

It's official: I'm starting to hate this car. My wife went to pick up our son from school yesterday, and called me to say that the car was dripping. I had her drop by so I could take a look. Coolant, from the transmission area, a pretty significant flow. (The level wasn't really down much,

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Your problems aside, that is a really nice car. So incredibly well built and comfortable and fast. These things seem to go for nothing nowadays-perhaps due to the abysmal gas mileage. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 5, 2011, at 9:51 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: It's official: I'm

[MBZ] 560 SEL

So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

What if it is woefully 'out of tune', but switches from open loop to closed loop mode at a certain temperature, checks the O2 sensor and adjusts itself? Mitch. Jim Cathey wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Jim Cathey wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

I think your car has a WUR ? Maybe it's sticking a bit. I believe it has a bi-metal strip and an electrical connection. They're usually mounted on a warm part of the engine, so if the electrical portion fails, the housing will still get warm from the engine mounting, and activate the bi-metal

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Daughter's 380SL ran fast at idle and variable speeds. We found the timing way off, and fuel turned up high. I found the vacuum lines all messed up. Connecting them properly didn't seem to make a difference. Idle air solenoid is sticky. Kleb was supposed to bring me a replacement. Still

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

My understanding is, the real purpose of the O2 is to keep the air and fuel metered at the proper stoichiometric ratio that the cats require to operate. So I would guess if you don't have cats on your car, you probably don't have an O2. With computers, they can help to workout the driving needs,

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

I think your car has a WUR? It has something, I'm sure, but not the classic bi-metallic WUR from the 450 days. This is a 1990 car. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Reminders me of the 300SDL that had the idle control sensor and AC high engine temp sensor connectors switched -- the AC would run till the engine hit operatin temp, then it would turn off. The idle wasn't affected that I could tell, but it was a great running 603. Both sensors were in one housing

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Given this car has KE jetronic injection it will have an O2 sensor, as info from the sensor tells the computer how to adjust the mixture via the EHA. I may or may not have cats. Timing issues are usually to do with the ignition computer but it is expensive so guesstimate replacement is not

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

/17/11, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 9:41 PM I am very confused. Why would the windshield washer fluid reservoir have

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

that coolant is circulated through at the base of the windshield. Dan --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 9:41 PM

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

On Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:23:38 -0800 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I took the car to work today, and noticed when I got there that the coolant level had dropped a bit, and the washer tank level had risen. Mystery solved! Congratulations! I grabbed some suitably-sized bolts from the

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

Where is it that you are now working? What kind of work do you do? A network hardware company. (Has some large customers now, involved in the internet backbone. We've now about 4000 employees.) I have an EE degree, and have used it too, but am now writing software for these network switches.

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

I am very confused. Why would the windshield washer fluid reservoir have a thermostat? On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Where is it that you are now working? What kind of work do you do? A network hardware company. (Has some large customers now,

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

I am very confused. Why would the windshield washer fluid reservoir have a thermostat? To keep the fluid from boiling! :-) The tank is heated by engine coolant. This keeps it from freezing in the winter, and also applies hot cleaner to the windshield, which cleans better. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

Not to mention the 126 chassis has a heating pad that coolant is circulated through at the base of the windshield. Dan --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

On Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:57 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I opened the coolant reservoir, and what I thought was a visible level was just a stain in the tank, it was empty. 1.5 gallons of water into reservoir later and it's full. Low coolant! Where did it all go? There was a

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

There was a period of time when my 300D was losing coolant for no apparent reason. No signs of a head gasket leak, no coolant on the ground... it was just disappearing. After a while the cause became evident: a leaking water pump. However for several months it must have only been leaking while

Re: [MBZ] 560 POSEL

I took the car to work today, and noticed when I got there that the coolant level had dropped a bit, and the washer tank level had risen. Mystery solved! I grabbed some suitably-sized bolts from the lab, wrapped some solder in the grooves, and used them to plug the two hoses to the washer tank

[MBZ] 560 POSEL

Wretched POS! My wife came to pick me up at lunch, and just before she got there she called me saying there were banging noises coming from the car. She rolled up, and there was steam rising from the hood. I popped it and had a look, and washer tank was boiling. Weird! I'd guessed that the

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

After a day the car still is driving right, and there's no appreciable change in the tank fluid level. Fixed? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

On Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:55:10 -0800 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: After a day the car still is driving right, and there's no appreciable change in the tank fluid level. Fixed? Sure seems like that is a possibility. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

Well, the $9 repair of my rear SLS leak is provisionally successful. The story: I jacked up the back of the car, high as I could get it. Two jacks, two jackstands. I sprayed PB Blaster on all the hydraulic fittings. The height valve may have been messed with, the locknut isn't anywhere near

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: It might be possible to find something from a place like Gardan Mfg., but their off-the-shelf selection didn't look that promising. The boot needs an extension range of 1.75-6.5 (overall length), an outside diameter of no more than 2.25, and a

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 7:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak Well, the $9 repair of my rear SLS leak is provisionally successful. The story: I jacked up the back of the car, high as I could get it. Two jacks, two jackstands. I

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

Hot damn! I suspect air pressure isn't quite adequate to hold the car up, eh? Great job! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

I presume she took note that this is a mineral oil hydraulic system (not synthetic/glycol-based). The mineral oil will eat rubbers not meant for it and vice-versa. On 2011-01-09, at 16:34, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: They looked pretty normal to her and she got out the calipers for

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

I presume she took note that this is a mineral oil hydraulic system (not synthetic/glycol-based). The mineral oil will eat rubbers not meant for it and vice-versa. Dunno. It was a hydraulic cylinder shop, I think I may have mentioned mineral oil. Maybe not. Aren't most bulldozer cyls on

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL rear suspension leak

Wonder if the Astoria Flexx boot for rack and pinion units would work? http://www.astoria2000.com/fb4000info.html That looks pretty interesting! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder

need it. Manfred Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:36:44 -0800 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder I have a really old hydraulic floor jack with a leaky cylinder, have thought for some time to try

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder

I have a really old hydraulic floor jack with a leaky cylinder, have thought for some time to try to rehabilitate it. Are those similarly arranged? I think they can be repaired, but I've never done one. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder

Rebuild depends on design and availability of parts. If the seals are all orings, you are in luck as long as metal parts are not worn badly. I think some jack pumps use a cup in the pump, and it may be hard to find replacement cups. I have worked on hyd cylinders that are in the range of

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:41:43 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I have worked on hyd cylinders that are in the range of 100 years old, but still perform regular duty made with leather cups. The leather cups are available. The cylinders run and work ok at 2000 psi. One I saw being

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL -- now hyd cylinder

Yes, that is why leather can work in such a situation On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:41:43 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I have worked on hyd cylinders that are in the range of 100 years old, but still perform regular duty made with leather cups. The leather cups are available. The

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 2:18:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] 560 SEL A set of seals for the SLS rear strut was $8.87 today. Wish me luck! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 2:18:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] 560 SEL A set of seals for the SLS rear strut was $8.87 today. Wish me luck! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

How did you already get the old apart? Snap rings hold it [strut] together. You need two thin wrenches to get the ball joint off the bottom. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

OK, didn't realize there was a difference between 126 struts and 124. -Max From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, December 22, 2010 9:04:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL The 87 TD struts

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

The 87 TD struts are different and I have been told by several different authoritative sources that they are not rebuildable. Did you see: http://bmwe32.masscom.net/gavin/LAD_strut_rebuild.htm Does that crimped-on cap look anything like your strut? Mine doesn't have that. -- Jim

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