[W126 Coupe] RE: [POSSIBLE SPAM] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 11, Issue 43
Mendoza, Emmy
mendoza at riverstonenet.com
Sun Sep 25 13:29:25 EDT 2005
Iain:
You must be referring to your P/S pump. I am glad to hear that, however, I am actually referring to the self leveling hydraulic pump. Anyone else have any experience with a leaking Hydraulic pump, and perhaps using "Lucas Hydraulic Oil Booster and Stop Leak" as a remedy?
Thx,
emmy
From: "Iain Gunn" <igunn at bmts.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy....
Nope, but their, power steering stuff sure stopped the leak in my pump 3 years ago.
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Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:54 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy....
Has anyone used "Lucas Hydraulic Oil Booster and Stop Leak" to remedy a leaking hydraulic pump? my 560 has some minor leak on the front seal...
thx,
emmy
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Today's Topics:
1. RE: Did I get my $'s worth? (Tom Oelsner)
2. RE: HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs (Tom Oelsner)
3. Re: Timing Chain Replacement (Ronny Geenen)
4. RE: Timing Chain Replacement (Shayegan, Richard)
5. Re: HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs (Dick Spellman)
6. Did I get my money's worth? (mark defrancisco)
7. Early light switch vs. later year question (Dick Spellman)
8. 1985 500SEC for sale (Dick Spellman)
9. RE: Early light switch vs. later year question (Markus Meyer)
10. RE: Early light switch vs. later year question (Shayegan, Richard)
11. Re: Early light switch vs. later year question (Iain Gunn)
12. Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy.... (Mendoza, Emmy)
13. Re: Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy.... (Iain Gunn)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 09:31:21 -0700
From: "Tom Oelsner" <toelsner at mindspring.com>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Did I get my $'s worth?
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$65/hour? $76/hour? I wish!!! I pay $95/hour. The good news is he will let me supply the parts from Rusty or buys from there and only charges the cost.
He is the only shop from around here that will do that.
Tom Oelsner
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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Shayegan, Richard
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 6:05 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Did I get my $'s worth?
Did you get your money's worth? I don't think so. Did you pay a rate similar to what you would have paid at other shops? I think so. Mechanics everywhere are expensive these days (even down here in moderately rural NC the local European car shop charges $76/hour and they charge book hours, not actual hours worked). So while I don't think this work was worth that much money, it is fair market value to charge that much money.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Cribbs
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 11:19 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Did I get my $'s worth?
I just had the following work done on my 1988 560 SEC, at 54,400 miles:
remove/replace coolant expansion tank, replace coolant level sensor remove/replace leaking power steering low pressure hoses, power steering filter and container cover gasket change air and fuel filters, replace fuel accumulator and fuel pump check valves remove/replace front and rear drive shaft flex coupling change brake fluid, blow out drain hoses lube door seals, lube linkages The itemized parts were:
coolant expansion tank $61.25 coolant level sensor 38.75
1 gallon coolant 10.00 power steering low pressure hose 25.00 power steering filter 11.00
1 cover gasket 4.95
5 hose clamps @ $1.95 9.75 air filter 38.00 smog ___ filter 12.20 fuel filter kit 39.00 44K injection filter cleaner 19.50 fuel accumulator 197.00
2 fuel pump check valves @ $22.50 45.00
2 drive shaft flex couplings @ $112.00 224.00 brake fluid 10.50 [illegible] 4.15 radiator cap 7.95 shop supply charge 25.00
TOTAL PARTS/SUPPLIES: $758.00
The total labor charge was $595.00, for a grand total of $1,378.00.
Is this MB-only shop charging fairly for the parts and services provided? --Ken ________________________________________
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:32:10 -0700
From: "Tom Oelsner" <toelsner at mindspring.com>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs
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ok...I have replaced the plugs with the correct W9DC, gapped to .032 (.78
from Pep Boys). Idle smoothness is fair in Drive (although not as smooth as
my wife's 190E 2.6) and acceleration is strong. But idle in N and P is
significantly rougher to the point of being bothersome. Here is what might
be a silly question. I have not replaced the rotor. Who knows, it might be
the original with 156k on it. I am sure the distributor cap is the same.
Could these be causing the above scenario? Thanks.
Tom
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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Richard Hogarth
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:53 PM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs
Oh yeah,
back to your original question.
Resistor plugs in the MB setup with stock wires and all will cause mucho
problemos. If you bought those pluge from a major reseller like autozone.
They will take them back without a hassle!.
It's too much resistance, like taking a shower with an an eye-dropper for a
spigget.
That's why I said gap them down to .028. (if you got less current, close
down the gap)
I'm sorry if our plug conversations skipped over resistor plugs.
-Richard Hogarth
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On Behalf Of Richard Hogarth
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:57 PM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs
That's curious. My oem plug wires only accept the non-threaded plug top.
I'll have to double check the manufacture of my wires.
The resistor in the plug is giving you a significant drop in spark kernal
temp.
Just for shits and giggles. Pull the plugs and gap them to .028.
What wires did you put in? Are they generic or MB?
Most plug instrutions say not to use anti-seize on the threads. Anti seize
is not a great conductor. But there is more than enough metal to metal
contact at the ft/lbs that it takes to seat a plug, tapered or gasgeted.
I've been using anti sieze for over 30 years on plugs.
Don't completely goop up the plug, just a tiny smear vertically across the
threads from top to bottom.
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On Behalf Of Tom Oelsner
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:14 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs
This afternoon I replaced my plugs to see if I could smooth out my idle that
occasionally ran a tiny bit rough. RH...you cannot use Rapid Fire #4 plugs
as they have a one piece top that does not mate with the Bosch wires. Also,
AC Delco says do not use any anti seize lube on threads...
So here is my problem. The parts store did not have W9DC plugs in stock but
had WR9DC (resistor built in). I queried him really hard about them and he
said they would be fine and would not impact performance. So I gapped them
to .040 and put in new ignition wires (even though the old ones were only a
year old, I broke one pulling it. So I replaced all.). Well the car idles
really badly. This is in spite of the fact that 3 of the older plugs were
really fouled. So my question is obvious. Are the resistor plugs causing
rough idle problems?
Tom Oelsner
90 560SEC
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 13:06:07 -0700
From: "Ronny Geenen" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
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I think the 9 hours is included the bottom sliders.
When that has to be done, the engine has to be taken out.
Ronny Geenen
1987 560 SEC
Glendora, California
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From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>
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Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 6:17 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
> Two hours is the chain only. If the chain is due, then the four upper
> plastic slide rails for the chain MUST be done at the same time. Nine
> hours
> seems a bit long for a shop with the right tools to do the chain and the
> upper slide rails.
>
> Later,
> Mike R.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Mark Clemence
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:02 AM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
>
> According to the recommendation on this site, I should
> have the timing chain replaced (vehicle mileage =
> 101,000).
>
> My local shop has given me an estimate which is based
> upon 9 hours of labor time. I see an article on our
> website describes a way to replace the chain - which
> reportedly took the author ~ 2 hours.
>
> Question: Is this method (article title "Timing Chain
> Replacement") reliable? Has anyone (other than the
> author) used it? Did it actually take about two
> hours? Your views on this are appreciated.
>
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:13:31 -0400
From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
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The parts guy at my local dealer says he has never sold the bottom
sliders (though I don't know if he meant just for a 380 or not). He's
worked there since before the W126 came out, so it's not like he's new
or something either. So, I'm guessing there's not need.
Richard
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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Ronny Geenen
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 4:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
I think the 9 hours is included the bottom sliders.
When that has to be done, the engine has to be taken out.
Ronny Geenen
1987 560 SEC
Glendora, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>
To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 6:17 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
> Two hours is the chain only. If the chain is due, then the four upper
> plastic slide rails for the chain MUST be done at the same time. Nine
> hours
> seems a bit long for a shop with the right tools to do the chain and
the
> upper slide rails.
>
> Later,
> Mike R.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Mark Clemence
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:02 AM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
>
> According to the recommendation on this site, I should
> have the timing chain replaced (vehicle mileage =
> 101,000).
>
> My local shop has given me an estimate which is based
> upon 9 hours of labor time. I see an article on our
> website describes a way to replace the chain - which
> reportedly took the author ~ 2 hours.
>
> Question: Is this method (article title "Timing Chain
> Replacement") reliable? Has anyone (other than the
> author) used it? Did it actually take about two
> hours? Your views on this are appreciated.
>
>
>
> If you have any questions regarding the content of this message,
please
> contact me at: snarfone054 at yahoo.com
>
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:36:10 -0400
From: "Dick Spellman" <spell.yy at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] HELP! resistor vs. non resistor plugs
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Tom:
They need replacing with that kind of mileage. Replace the cap and rotor
with OEM Bosch.
Dick
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 13:46:49 -0700
From: "mark defrancisco" <mdefran at earthlink.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Did I get my money's worth?
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Ditto Mikes's comments.
I just ended up bringing my father's car back to the Bay Area from Vegas
for that specific reason. I couldn't find anyone who would take the time to
do it right and it sure doesn't hurt if the guy has an affinity for the
cars. I'm sure there are good folks out there, it's just that they are
tough to find and a trustworthy one is worth his weight in gold.
Good hunting,
Mark De Francisco
84 & 91 SEC
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:41:45 -0400
From: "Dick Spellman" <spell.yy at verizon.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Hello list types:
Will the 1990 rotary light switch replace the 1983 in a 126? I've noted that the later model year switch permits operation of the fogs absent any other running lights. In the 83 I have to have headlights on to turn on the fogs with a single pull.
Before I replace the switch can anyone confirm that in fact the stock switch for later years can somehow operate just the fogs?
Thanks,
Dick
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 19:07:20 -0400
From: "Dick Spellman" <spell.yy at verizon.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1985 500SEC for sale
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My Florida business partner has come across a 1985 500SEC with the euro body kit, lenses, etc and updated wheels in the hills north of Orlando, FL. Exterior color is slate gray.
He tells me the car is in pristine condition inside and out and met the owner through his MB mechanic who does excellent work. The mechanic indicates the car is in excellent running condition with all services and maintenance work performed by him. So, there should be records available. The SEC has 150,000 miles on the clock.
I have a photo, email address and phone # for anyone interested in pursuing.
No affiliation, etc. etc.
Dick Spellman
508-641-8477
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:23:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Markus Meyer" <mfmeyer at iwon.com>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
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Dick, On my 87, I have the euro light switch in there with the bezel that operates the vacuum assisted height adjusters for the headlights. That swapped out straight for the US light switch. Anyhow, if I turn one "click" to the right, and then pull out, I can get the fogs on. This also turns the headlights on real dim though, I think that is called the citilight feature - you can see that small bulb on real dim - not the H4 bulb. One more click to the right turns the headlights on normally, and if I also pull out, the fogs are on too. So I guess to answer your question, I can't put JUST fogs on without at least dim headlights also being on. But in my case, they are pretty dim so that may be okay for you? Don't know if the switches are interchangeable between the years, but I don't know why not..? Markus--- On Sat 09/24, Dick Spellman < spell.yy at verizon.net > wrote:From: Dick Spellman [mailto: spell.yy at verizon.net]To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Sat, 24 Sep 2005
16:41:45 -0400Subject: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
Hello list types: Will the 1990 rotary light switch replace the 1983 in a 126? I've noted that the later model year switch permits operation of the fogs absent any other running lights. In the 83 I have to have headlights on to turn on the fogs with a single pull. Before I replace the switch can anyone confirm that in fact the stock switch for later years can somehow operate just the fogs? Thanks,DickThe MB Coupes Website!W126 SEC Mailing ListPostings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 22:38:45 -0400
From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
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The city lights will only come on if the car is wired that way (i.e.
it's not switch dependant, it's dependant on the plug are the headlamp
units - I believe it's the plug going to the back of the parking
lights). I.E. what you are talking about is what Dick wants. Honestly,
IMHO this is ideal for fog. Now, if Dick figured out how to do this
right, and does a write up, I have a project to do, because every time
I've needed fog lights I get killed from glare back from my headlights.
So, go get 'em Dick, and do a write up.
Richard
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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Markus Meyer
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:23 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
Dick,
On my 87, I have the euro light switch in there with the bezel that
operates the vacuum assisted height adjusters for the headlights. That
swapped out straight for the US light switch. Anyhow, if I turn one
"click" to the right, and then pull out, I can get the fogs on. This
also turns the headlights on real dim though, I think that is called the
citilight feature - you can see that small bulb on real dim - not the H4
bulb. One more click to the right turns the headlights on normally, and
if I also pull out, the fogs are on too. So I guess to answer your
question, I can't put JUST fogs on without at least dim headlights also
being on. But in my case, they are pretty dim so that may be okay for
you? Don't know if the switches are interchangeable between the years,
but I don't know why not..?
Markus
--- On Sat 09/24, Dick Spellman < spell.yy at verizon.net > wrote:
From: Dick Spellman [mailto: spell.yy at verizon.net]
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:41:45 -0400
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
Hello list types:
Will the 1990 rotary light switch replace the 1983 in a 126?
I've noted that the later model year switch permits operation of the
fogs absent any other running lights. In the 83 I have to have
headlights on to turn on the fogs with a single pull.
Before I replace the switch can anyone confirm that in fact the
stock switch for later years can somehow operate just the fogs?
Thanks,
Dick
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 23:40:16 -0400
From: "Iain Gunn" <igunn at bmts.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
To: <mfmeyer at iwon.com>, "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists"
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Dick, My 1986 560 SEL light switch works that you can run with Just the fogs
----- Original Message -----
From: Markus Meyer
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:23 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
Dick,
On my 87, I have the euro light switch in there with the bezel that operates the vacuum assisted height adjusters for the headlights. That swapped out straight for the US light switch. Anyhow, if I turn one "click" to the right, and then pull out, I can get the fogs on. This also turns the headlights on real dim though, I think that is called the citilight feature - you can see that small bulb on real dim - not the H4 bulb. One more click to the right turns the headlights on normally, and if I also pull out, the fogs are on too. So I guess to answer your question, I can't put JUST fogs on without at least dim headlights also being on. But in my case, they are pretty dim so that may be okay for you? Don't know if the switches are interchangeable between the years, but I don't know why not..?
Markus
--- On Sat 09/24, Dick Spellman < spell.yy at verizon.net > wrote:
From: Dick Spellman [mailto: spell.yy at verizon.net]
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:41:45 -0400
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Early light switch vs. later year question
Hello list types:
Will the 1990 rotary light switch replace the 1983 in a 126? I've noted that the later model year switch permits operation of the fogs absent any other running lights. In the 83 I have to have headlights on to turn on the fogs with a single pull.
Before I replace the switch can anyone confirm that in fact the stock switch for later years can somehow operate just the fogs?
Thanks,
Dick
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:54:13 -0700
From: "Mendoza, Emmy" <mendoza at riverstonenet.com>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy....
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Has anyone used "Lucas Hydraulic Oil Booster and Stop Leak" to remedy a
leaking hydraulic pump? my 560 has some minor leak on the front seal...
thx,
emmy
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Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 01:49:30 -0400
From: "Iain Gunn" <igunn at bmts.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy....
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Nope, but their, power steering stuff sure stopped the leak in my pump 3 years ago.
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From: Mendoza, Emmy
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] Self Leveling hydraulic pump leak remedy....
Has anyone used "Lucas Hydraulic Oil Booster and Stop Leak" to remedy a leaking hydraulic pump? my 560 has some minor leak on the front seal...
thx,
emmy
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