[W126 Coupe] RE: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 10, Issue 29

Sat Aug 20 09:37:44 EDT 2005

IF I MAY ASK, WHY WAS MY RESPONSE NOT SHOWN IN THE NEWSLETTER? 

DOC 

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Today's Topics:

   1. RE: SEC Starting Failure After a Massive Downpour
      (Richard Hogarth)
   2. Re: SEC Wheels (Paul Samarin)
   3. Re: SEC Wheels (Daryl Armstrong)
   4. Re: SEC Wheels (airedale at sbcglobal.net)
   5. Re: SEC Wheels (Vedat Iplikci)

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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:02:28 -0500
From: "Richard Hogarth" <R_Hogarth at Foundrycove.com>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] SEC Starting Failure After a Massive
	Downpour
To: <figstir at yahoo.com>,	"'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'"
	<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Figment, 
The exact part number replacement of the ignition module is not necessary.
The 126 with electronic ignition went through 3 revisions of the module that
I know of. Some of the modules were produced by bosch and some were made by
siemens. 
I would try to stick to a 420 module or a 560 module. 
When you replace the module, make sure to coat the back of it with heat
transfer grease. (heat sink compound) 
The ignition module uses the wheel well as a heat sink so there has to be
good contact. 
You can get a tube of the heat transfer grease at Radio Shack for about 3.00
dollars.
- Axlehead at bellsouth.net 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of a figment of the imagination
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 9:22 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] SEC Starting Failure After a Massive Downpour

Hi all,

Okay, I'm not playing the game of swapping out parts from different series
SEC's.  You got me clearly convinced, actually for everything but the
ignition control module part, at least.  However, I'll bet these are not the
same either between the 380, 420?, 500, 560 series, but may be someone else
here knows, for sure.

So, I'm placing my money on the ignition control module and switching unit,
MBZ part number 0025452632.
 Someone mentioned these part numbers last week.  I'm betting that moisture
got into this unit or, most likely, that I simply burned it out trying to
start my SEC on Friday the 13th (last week) after a massive downpour.

Check out these pix, enclosed.

SO, the big question for me is whether anyone here has had any luck trying
to fix one of these before. I need to replace OpAmp Number 1, which smells
like burnt toast mixed with gasoline and engine exhaust fumes.....mmmmm,
yummy...kinda like the fresh smell of napalm in the morning...or better yet,
bad coffee!!!!

Please help.  I can do the work, if someone can help me find the big cheese
(electronic op amps).

-figment-ed cambozola

[http://www.teddingtoncheese.co.uk/acatalog/de316.htm]

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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:12:29 -0700
From: Paul Samarin <pauls at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels
To: figstir at yahoo.com,	Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
	<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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The first, and obvious, answer is that you need to have the wheels that 
please *you*--not wheels that please anyone else.

The direct answer to your question, from my perspective, is:

Neither.  The car needs 17" wheels for best look and handling.  I have 
18" and some may prefer the look, but it's only slightly more 
aggressive looking, while sacrificing a little more ride and wheel 
protection.

Meanwhile, as between the two sets of 15s, IMO, you should stay as 
close to stock as possible if you're not going to 17s.  The 
Lorinzer-types in photo "B" look *very* dated.  They remind me of a 
kitchen that was remodeled 10 or 15 years ago...very dated now, and not 
as nice as original in good condition.

But, referring you back to my first comment above, my opinion counts 
for nothin' w/regards to how it looks.  I do recommend strongly, 
though, that you drive one with 17 wheels before spending any money, so 
you can feel the handling improvement.

Paul

On Aug 19, 2005, at 8:48 AM, a figment of the imagination wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I just wanted to ask people's opinions of which wheel
> type does my SEC justice.

> What should it be, wheel type A or wheel type B?
>
> I'll have 225X60R15s on both front and back for the
> final set.
>
> Thank ya!
>
> -Figged out on wheelz.

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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:29:32 -0700
From: "Daryl Armstrong" <daryl at precisionbrakescompany.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels
To: <figstir at yahoo.com>,	"Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists"
	<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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I think wheel 'A' is more appropriate for the car.

But, I think your bumpers are too big ;-)

Daryl.
Euro 500 SEC
US 560 parts car.

----- Original Message -----
From: "a figment of the imagination" <figstir at yahoo.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 8:48 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels

> Hi!
>
> I just wanted to ask people's opinions of which wheel
> type does my SEC justice.
>
> Enclosed, please find a picture comparing wheel type A
> vs. wheel type B.  I'm not going to place any more
> information about each type of wheel because I want to
> simply ask this question based on style, not brand
> name, cost,  etc...
>
> What should it be, wheel type A or wheel type B?
>
> I'll have 225X60R15s on both front and back for the
> final set.
>
> Thank ya!
>
> -Figged out on wheelz.
>
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:33:03 -0500
From: <airedale at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels
To: <figstir at yahoo.com>,	"Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists"
	<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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I like B as I have chromed Centra wheels ( made in Germany ), which I 
understand were a factory option, on my '91 SEC.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "a figment of the imagination" <figstir at yahoo.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 10:48 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels

> Hi!
>
> I just wanted to ask people's opinions of which wheel
> type does my SEC justice.
>
> Enclosed, please find a picture comparing wheel type A
> vs. wheel type B.  I'm not going to place any more
> information about each type of wheel because I want to
> simply ask this question based on style, not brand
> name, cost,  etc...
>
> What should it be, wheel type A or wheel type B?
>
> I'll have 225X60R15s on both front and back for the
> final set.
>
> Thank ya!
>
> -Figged out on wheelz.
>
>
>
> __________________________________
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> Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search.
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 20:13:31 +0300
From: "Vedat Iplikci" <saveks at superonline.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] SEC Wheels
To: <figstir at yahoo.com>,	"Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists"
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