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....
I bought a '95 S320 a month or so ago. Great car, but I need to put new tires on. I was all set to get some Continental ExtremeContacts, because I like them and they're great on my wife's '04 E320 wagon. However, they don't seem to exist for a 16" rim with a 60 profile, they're all 55's. All I...
Well, as far as I understand it there are no differences between 1998 and 1999 V12, but let's see what cognoscenti think...
Are there any differences between 1999 and 1998?
The only ones that possibly occur to me are (MAVA?) were there any differences in the 722.6 and to all, is the AC...
Latest Acquisition is a 1995 S600 Sedan.
The car came from a fellow forum member I advised back in 2012 to acquire. He called me up to say it was time to move on and asked if I would be interested in receiving it, with 206,000 miles on the odometer.
At first I was thinking I don’t need another...
I have a 1997 S600 V12 for sale.
Silver Color, Less than 95,000 miles, purchased new, one owner, beautiful suede and leather interior. New Tires. It is currently at a mechanic's shop near Chicago, in need of a new fuel pump per the mechanic.
I personally don't have time to spend on this project...
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