Started my sunroof resot today.. Got a buch of debris and a few lbs of roof insulation out. Took the slider to an upholstery shop to be recovered, hopefully they can salvage the original material...
HUGE shout out to Mafia Don for the excellent DIY write up!
Yanked the front bumper to attempt to repair, too far gone and the side clip that slides onto the bracket by the wheel well was broken off. New one on order, $177 + 135 S&H. It'a a new aftermarket bumper, I'll post an update when I receive it to comment on finish and quality.
I had PO301 to 306 codes and so I changed all 12 plugs and boots. Plugs are 60K miles old so it is probably time anyway. Changed coils on 1-6, based on misfire codes. Also changed coil on #12 since it is difficult to get to. You have to loosen the wiring harness tray to gain easy access. #11 was done by the dealer a few years ago. I replaced #10 because the tip broke off when I removed the boot. Seems to run better , but have not driven on the road yet. Will watch to see if codes come back.
May order a new MAF Sensor since I also got a PO170 code.
I had PO301 to 306 codes and so I changed all 12 plugs and boots. Plugs are 60K miles old so it is probably time anyway. Changed coils on 1-6, based on misfire codes. Also changed coil on #12 since it is difficult to get to. You have to loosen the wiring harness tray to gain easy access. #11 was done by the dealer a few years ago. I replaced #10 because the tip broke off when I removed the boot. Seems to run better , but have not driven on the road yet. Will watch to see if codes come back.
May order a new MAF Sensor since I also got a PO170 code.
It may be too late, but I did the same with all 12 coils. However, I found the identical Bosch coils at amazon.com for half the price the dealer wanted.
Anziani
It may be too late, but I did the same with all 12 coils. However, I found the identical Bosch coils at amazon.com for half the price the dealer wanted.
Anziani
I think I bought my coils from Autohaus several years agoat $50-55 each. Much less than dealer. I just found the MAF on Amazon for $110. Finding inexpensive parts is almost as much fun as searching for a replacement W140, C140 or R129!
I probably need to replace both intake air filters. I can still feel a little shaking in the seat at idol. I am sure it is time to finally replace the engine & Tranny mounts.
Distributor caps and rotors, new wires, plugs and ignition coils, cleaned out the EGR, throttle body and MAF and still had energy for a bit of interior detailing.
Tomorrow, renew the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir and get an alignment.
Since the new bumper didn't fit, I cobbled together a solution to get the old one back on with some gorilla tape and a metal bracket...
If anyone wants a FREE bumper, you're welcome to come and grab it if you think you could make it fit. It's doable, I just don't have the skills or resources to make it happen.
Finished repairing the Duovalve with new seals and gaskets. I was hoping to fix a problem with the rear seat air pushing hot air when the A/C is running. Oddly, one of the vents blows cold A/C now and the other blow warm air.
I ‘ve driven my ’94 S500 cpe for 20 years . . . and it’s now 25 yrs old. It’s been the most reliable Mercedes that I’ve ever owned with maintenance costs being minimal. After I retired, it has spent a lot of time in the garage for lack of driving.
So it was time to give it some love . . . as this thread says.
1-Started with a radiator flush using just distilled water.
2- Oil change + filter
3-Replaced poly-belt
4-Replaced spark plugs (apx 10+ years old!!)
5-Replaced both side – distributor caps and rotors (apx 15 years old!)
6-Replaced both accumulators
7-Found and repaired ohmic connection to Aux Fans . . . no low speed
8-Replaced windshield washer fill tube and grommet
9-Replaced all four tires . . . 12 years old set
And here’s what it looks like today . . . still in the garage . . temp is 95F!
On my '94 S500, plugs, wires, ignition coils (MUCH easier to do if you take the left headlight off the car), distributor caps and rotors. The car only has 134K on it but, as far as I can tell, the coils and wires were original. Mileage notwithstanding, they're STILL 25 years old so it was time for a redo.
Tomorrow a fresh oil change, a full detail then into storage until Spring. She and my '95 SL320 have never seen a single snowflake and, as long as I hold the titles, never will.
I ‘ve driven my ’94 S500 cpe for 20 years . . . and it’s now 25 yrs old. It’s been the most reliable Mercedes that I’ve ever owned with maintenance costs being minimal. After I retired, it has spent a lot of time in the garage for lack of driving.
So it was time to give it some love . . . as this thread says.
1-Started with a radiator flush using just distilled water.
2- Oil change + filter
3-Replaced poly-belt
4-Replaced spark plugs (apx 10+ years old!!)
5-Replaced both side – distributor caps and rotors (apx 15 years old!)
6-Replaced both accumulators
7-Found and repaired ohmic connection to Aux Fans . . . no low speed
8-Replaced windshield washer fill tube and grommet
9-Replaced all four tires . . . 12 years old set
And here’s what it looks like today . . . still in the garage . . temp is 95F! View attachment 2608907
I have a 96 S420 with over 202,000 miles,I'm gonna have all (4) BILSTEIN B4 OE REPLACEMENTS shocks installed and a pair of brand new rear springs installed tomorrow at an independent Mercedes Benz shop I've been dealing with....
Good Monday everyone.
Have another concerning issue that is presented here for the board's comments and advice.
Recently my 140 did a strange thing where it just completely cuts out, seemingly at random.
Here are the details of the 4 times it did this over ~100km of mixed city/highway running...
i detected grinding noise (like bad bearing) from housing of viscous fan. I used stethoscope and noise was loudest right behind the pulley of viscous clutch. i assume that only oil (coolant) goes through this housing to the viscous clutch but most probably there is one ore more bearings? Or the...
Hey guys,
I am looking to see if anybody knows of an aftermarket ECU that I can use for an M120 engine . I would not need a lot of options i.e. traction control ect. as this is going into a vintage Mercedes .
From what I have found you need to use wasted spark. I would like to use 12 coil...
In today's issue of Hagerty News is the following item: HOLD: 1994–99 Mercedes-Benz S600
They discuss the increasing value of our "12 Bangers" and suggest holding on to them.
Anziani
Hey fellas, I previously posted this Benz for sale here on this forum:
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/w140-classifieds-fs-wtb.1795513/page-44#post-17900102
https://www.benzworld.org/threads/w140-classifieds-fs-wtb.1795513/page-44#post-17904999
Today I decided to part out this Benz. Instead...
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