[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28

[Steve Schmidt]

Hello,

I am receiving two emailed copies of the digest for every one published,
normally I do not complain when given 2 for the price of 1, but this getting
big!

- Steve

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27 (Steve Schmidt)
   2. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (mavris2 at comcast.net)
   3. Power Steering Weak (Alexander Hochhausl)
   4. Re: Hood hinge (Attila Makranczy)
   5. Re: Power Steering Weak (mavris2 at comcast.net)
   6. Re: Power Steering Weak (Jonathan)
   7. Spark Plugs (GreyGarageRuss at aol.com)
   8. Re: Spark Plugs (Jonathan)
   9. Re: Spark Plugs (Satish Tummala, M.D.)


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Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:41:24 -0700
From: Steve Schmidt <cyberdyne at shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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I have some of the Bosch Super W8DC plugs available, let me know if you need
a set.

- Steve Schmidt

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Today's Topics:

   1. Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (Jon Pridham)
   2. H&R Springs (Patrick McMurray)
   3. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (Markus Meyer)
   4. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (Dan Landiss)
   5. Re: Hood hinge (Rusty Cullens)
   6. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (mavris2 at comcast.net)
   7. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (Jonathan)
   8. Re: Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs... (Joseph Schumann)
   9. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26,	"Lookding of a good
      shop" (Larry Martin)
  10. Re: Hood hinge (Attila Makranczy)
  11. Re: Hood hinge (KBF)
  12. Re: Hood hinge (KBF)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:57:57 +0000
From: Jon Pridham <jon-lu974 at hotmail.co.uk>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Hi Everybody,
 
I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs came
up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check before i buy.
 
Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Jon
 
560SEC
560SEL
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:02:25 +0100
From: "Patrick McMurray" <patrick.mcmurray at ntlworld.com>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] H&R Springs
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Hi

If anyone in the UK is looking for a set of the above I have placed a new
set on ebay uk.

Regards

Patrick
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon Pridham 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 8:57 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...


  Hi Everybody,
   
  I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs
came up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check before i
buy.
   
  Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much
appreciated.
   
  Thanks
   
  Jon
   
  560SEC
  560SEL


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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:24:53 -0700
From: Markus Meyer <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:46:16 -0500
From: Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
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on 10/23/2007 2:57 PM Jon Pridham wrote:

> Hi Everybody,

>  

> I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs 

> came up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check 

> before i buy.

>  

> Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much 

> appreciated.


I have never found anything that works any better, or any longer, than 
plain vanilla Champions.

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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:45:41 -0400
From: "Rusty Cullens" <rusty at buymbparts.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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I have them new for $204.00


Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax   770-454-9745

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  Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 8:51 AM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge


  Hello all 

   

  Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?

   

   

  Thanks



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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:43:01 -0500
From: <mavris2 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
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They will foul out in about 10K miles.  I tried a set no good.  You need a
high voltage ignition system.  They will work in any Benz that has coil pack
ignition systems.  As this is a higher volt system.  The 560 does not.  

Jason 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon Pridham 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:57 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...


  Hi Everybody,
   
  I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs
came up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check before i
buy.
   
  Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much
appreciated.
   
  Thanks
   
  Jon
   
  560SEC
  560SEL


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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:14:47 -0400
From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Stick w/ the correct Non Resistor plugs.  In other words, write any new 
Bosch plugs off your list.  If you can, find some NOS W9DCO's..if they 
have an R in there you Do Not want them.

That aside, you should have an easier time finding NGK BP6ES's, or as 
you say the Beru's.. 

Jonathan


mavris2 at comcast.net wrote:

> They will foul out in about 10K miles.  I tried a set no good.  You 

> need a high voltage ignition system.  They will work in any Benz that 

> has coil pack ignition systems.  As this is a higher volt system.  The 

> 560 does not.  

>  

> Jason

>

>     ----- Original Message -----

>     *From:* Jon Pridham <mailto:jon-lu974 at hotmail.co.uk>

>     *To:* mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>     *Sent:* Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:57 PM

>     *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...

>

>     Hi Everybody,

>      

>     I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark

>     plugs came up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to

>     check before i buy.

>      

>     Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much

>     appreciated.

>      

>     Thanks

>      

>     Jon

>      

>     560SEC

>     560SEL

>

>

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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:41:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joseph Schumann <capt_jschumann at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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If you use the Bosch +4's I think you need to change your plug wires. The
standard plug wires wont fit the +4's.

Jon Pridham <jon-lu974 at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:    .hmmessage P { margin:0px;
padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }   Hi
Everybody,
  
 I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs came
up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check before i buy.
  
 Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much appreciated.
  
 Thanks
  
 Jon
  
 560SEC
 560SEL


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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:10:28 -0500
From: "Larry Martin" <lmartin at austin.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26,	"Lookding
	of a good shop"
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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Clay,

In regards to the start behavior after sitting awhile... there is a gas
tank return line (pressure controlled) that should return excess
gasoline (due to increased temperatures from the engine when it is shut
off) such that it should easily restart after sitting a few minutes...or
even sitting longer. I have had your problem on previous Mercedes...but
my current Mercedes (an '84 Mercedes 500SEC) does NOT have this
problem...even after sitting in 100 degree temperatures for an hour or
so. The engine is simply 'flooding' with gasoline...and that is not the
way it was designed to work.

Regards,
Larry Martin

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Today's Topics:

   1. LOOKING FOR A GOOD SHOP (clay)
   2. differential ratios - Axel (Mark Addison)
   3. Hood hinge (KBF)


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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:08:07 -0700
From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] LOOKING FOR A GOOD SHOP
To: "SEC CLUB" <MBCOUPES at MBCOUPES.COM>
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Hi Everyone,
Does any one here in Arizona Scottsdale /Phoenix recommend a shop that
is good and honest ? Looking to take mine in after one last change of
the fuel accumulator that I ordered. Car will start instantly after
sitting in garage overnight w/battery disconnected. I you turn off and
restart right away again it starts instantly. Let sit for a minute and
you have to hold pedal almost to floor to restart. Any info welcomed,
Clay Moizo
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:26:00 +1000
From: "Mark Addison" <mark at upwey.com>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] differential ratios - Axel
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Hi Axel, 

It will get back to "drivability" issues for sure - I will get my
calculator working and confirm the hardware ratio installed and then try
shifting up/down at 100kmh to get a feel for driver comfort at that
speed. (Engine noise, consumption.).

Fortunately, I have the facility to buy the internals for the diff and
have the guys engineer it into the existing housing for me.

I threw the issue at a group of my buddies - automotive engineers that
are the design A team in one of big car companies here in Oz (one of
them did his study with Benz in the late 80's and knows the SEC quite
well) - they do say terrible things about our cars BUT do mill about
with respect when it is on the hoist! A comment made recently was "that
is how we should do this part if we had the budget" (a rear suspension
component).

 

There is some enjoyment for many with this machine.

 

 


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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:51:29 -0400
From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
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Hello all 

 

Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?

 

 

Thanks

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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:32:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: Attila Makranczy <attila1378 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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I have a set of hood hinges, but let me make sure
  that they are in good condition.  They are off an '89.
  My replaceement hood came with hinges (if I recall 
  correctly).  I'll post my results tomorrow.  Where 
  are you located ?

KBF <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:
                Hello all 
   
  Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?
   
   
  Thanks

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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:14:52 -0400
From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
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OK sounds good

 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Attila Makranczy
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge

 

I have a set of hood hinges, but let me make sure

that they are in good condition.  They are off an '89.

My replaceement hood came with hinges (if I recall 

correctly).  I'll post my results tomorrow.  Where 

are you located ?

KBF <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:

Hello all 

 

Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?

 

 

Thanks

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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:34:38 -0400
From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
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Sorry forget to tell you where I am Located. USA- Florida 30 miles north of
west palm beach.  Thanks again

My email is 560sec at comcast.net

 

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On Behalf Of KBF
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:15 AM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge

 

OK sounds good

 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Attila Makranczy
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:33 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge

 

I have a set of hood hinges, but let me make sure

that they are in good condition.  They are off an '89.

My replaceement hood came with hinges (if I recall 

correctly).  I'll post my results tomorrow.  Where 

are you located ?

KBF <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:

Hello all 

 

Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?

 

 

Thanks

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:15:28 +0000
From: mavris2 at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...
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Correct, you  you have to unscrew the tip off the top of the spark plug.  It
will work if you do that.  But forget it, they are junk.  

Jason 

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If you use the Bosch +4's I think you need to change your plug wires. The
standard plug wires wont fit the +4's.

Jon Pridham <jon-lu974 at hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
Hi Everybody,
 
I need a new set of plugs for my 560SEC, and Bosch Super 4 spark plugs came
up as an option - I was going to buy Beru but i want to check before i buy.
 
Any views good or bad, or other options on plugs would be much appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Jon
 
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Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:46:18 -0400
From: Alexander Hochhausl <plustech at optonline.net>
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak
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Hi All,
 
A strange thing is going on. Last week my power steering got weaker (all
at once, not gradual, and stayed that way) - more effort required at the
wheel, not like it's not working, but I'd say 25% more than normal & and
is the same at idle or driving. Normal play at steering wheel, and
returns to straight by itself when driving. Fluid is normal, no bubbles.
Pump sounds normal, no gurgling or loud sound. I lifted the front end
and can turn the front wheels by hand with normal effort. Is there any
kind of compensator that adjusts pump pressure to change based on
driving speed? I did break a temperature / vacuum switch on the intake
manifold which I am waiting to replace, but otherwise I can't see
anything wrong. My next step would be to put a pressure gauge on the
pump output to see if it's the pump or the gearbox. Does anyone know
what the pressure should be? Any other thoughts would be appreciated. 
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Alex H
89 560 SEC (Supercharged)
81 380 SLC
 
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:31:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Attila Makranczy <attila1378 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge
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I am in Jacksonville, so it should be a cinch to get them
  to you.  Unfortunately, tonight I got tied-up at the office
  until almost 8PM.  I'll check tomorrow.  
   
  
KBF <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:
                Sorry forget to tell you where I am Located. USA- Florida 30
miles north of west palm beach.  Thanks again
  My email is 560sec at comcast.net
   
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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of KBF
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge


   
  OK sounds good
   
    From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Attila Makranczy
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:33 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge

   
    I have a set of hood hinges, but let me make sure

    that they are in good condition.  They are off an '89.

    My replaceement hood came with hinges (if I recall 

    correctly).  I'll post my results tomorrow.  Where 

    are you located ?

KBF <560sec at comcast.net> wrote:

      Hello all 

     

    Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?

     

     

    Thanks

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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:48:35 -0500
From: <mavris2 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak
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Did you check the power steering filter?  Its location is inside the pump.
Remove lid, then remove the 8 or 10MM nut, pull plastic careful its spring
loaded if I remember.  Then you'll have to use to 2 hooks to pull it out. Or
just bend a coat hanger.  It has to be pulled straight up or it will not
come out.  You do not have to drain the fluid out to change this filter.   

That would be my guess.  

Jason 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alexander Hochhausl 
  To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:46 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak


  Hi All,

   

  A strange thing is going on. Last week my power steering got weaker (all
at once, not gradual, and stayed that way) - more effort required at the
wheel, not like it's not working, but I'd say 25% more than normal & and is
the same at idle or driving. Normal play at steering wheel, and returns to
straight by itself when driving. Fluid is normal, no bubbles. Pump sounds
normal, no gurgling or loud sound. I lifted the front end and can turn the
front wheels by hand with normal effort. Is there any kind of compensator
that adjusts pump pressure to change based on driving speed? I did break a
temperature / vacuum switch on the intake manifold which I am waiting to
replace, but otherwise I can't see anything wrong. My next step would be to
put a pressure gauge on the pump output to see if it's the pump or the
gearbox. Does anyone know what the pressure should be? Any other thoughts
would be appreciated. 

   

  Thanks in advance!

   

  Alex H

  89 560 SEC (Supercharged)

  81 380 SLC

   



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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:53:39 -0400
From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak
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That's where I would start..It is a 10mm nut..having a 1/4' 10mm deep 
will make life easier.  A pair of needle nose will get the filter out 
w/o issue.  It's also a Great time to flush the fluid.

I'd found to Really get it clear to the point where it stays as much it 
takes about a gallons worth of fluid, ie, drain, refill, run, turn the 
wheels back and forth some 10 times, drain repeat..

If that doesn't do it I would plan on a re-man pump.

Jonathan

mavris2 at comcast.net wrote:

> Did you check the power steering filter?  Its location is inside the 

> pump.  Remove lid, then remove the 8 or 10MM nut, pull plastic careful 

> its spring loaded if I remember.  Then you'll have to use to 2 hooks 

> to pull it out. Or just bend a coat hanger.  It has to be pulled 

> straight up or it will not come out.  You do not have to drain the 

> fluid out to change this filter.  

>  

> That would be my guess. 

>  

> Jason

>

>     ----- Original Message -----

>     *From:* Alexander Hochhausl <mailto:plustech at optonline.net>

>     *To:* 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>     *Sent:* Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:46 PM

>     *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak

>

>     Hi All,

>

>      

>

>     A strange thing is going on. Last week my power steering got

>     weaker (all at once, not gradual, and stayed that way) -- more

>     effort required at the wheel, not like it's not working, but I'd

>     say 25% more than normal & and is the same at idle or driving.

>     Normal play at steering wheel, and returns to straight by itself

>     when driving. Fluid is normal, no bubbles. Pump sounds normal, no

>     gurgling or loud sound. I lifted the front end and can turn the

>     front wheels by hand with normal effort. Is there any kind of

>     compensator that adjusts pump pressure to change based on driving

>     speed? I did break a temperature / vacuum switch on the intake

>     manifold which I am waiting to replace, but otherwise I can't see

>     anything wrong. My next step would be to put a pressure gauge on

>     the pump output to see if it's the pump or the gearbox. Does

>     anyone know what the pressure should be? Any other thoughts would

>     be appreciated.

>

>      

>

>     Thanks in advance!

>

>      

>

>     Alex H

>

>     89 560 SEC (Supercharged)

>

>     81 380 SLC

>

>      

>

>

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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:36:06 EDT
From: GreyGarageRuss at aol.com
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs
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I recently called my local Benz dealer to ask if he had and Bosch W9DCO  
plugs for my 1988 560 SEC and he said he did.  When I went to pick them up
he 
handed me WR9DC+ plugs. His computer screen indicated that  W9DCO'S were
Bosch 
#003-159-10-03, the same number on the box of  WR9DC+ plugs.  I didn't take
them 
and when I got home, I checked one of the  old plugs in my 560.  It was a 
WR9DC+.  Apparently the t shop that put  in these plugs when I bought the
car 3-4 
years ago, used these resister  ones.
My question now, is what is the difference....will anything be  
harmed...should I change them immediately or stick with this type?  The car
runs very well 
as is but I want to do the right thing while I am going to put  new wires
on.
Thanks,
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:42:18 -0400
From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs
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GreyGarageRuss at aol.com wrote:

> I recently called my local Benz dealer to ask if he had and Bosch 

> W9DCO plugs for my 1988 560 SEC and he said he did.  When I went to 

> pick them up he handed me WR9DC+ plugs. His computer screen indicated 

> that W9DCO'S were Bosch #003-159-10-03, the same number on the box of 

> WR9DC+ plugs.  I didn't take them and when I got home, I checked one 

> of the old plugs in my 560.  It was a WR9DC+.  Apparently the t shop 

> that put in these plugs when I bought the car 3-4 years ago, used 

> these resister ones.

> My question now, is what is the difference....will anything be 

> harmed...should I change them immediately or stick with this type?  

> The car runs very well as is but I want to do the right thing while I 

> am going to put new wires on.

> Thanks,

> Russell

> 1988 560 SEC

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Mercedes has specified in the past that the maximum level of resistance 
is not to exceed 5Kohms or damage to the ignition componentry could be 
damaged.

The resistor plugs on their own have 5Kohms resistance, couple that w/ 
the 1K in the wires, and the 1K in the cap etc and you are well beyond 
the specified maximum.

I would inspect your cap and rotor while doing your wires..chances are 
these plugs contributed to your wires demise.

I would remove the plugs and run replace it with the correct non 
resistor plugs.

Jonathan


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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:03:49 -0400
From: "Satish Tummala, M.D." <satish at tummala.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs
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DO NOT USE THE NEWER BOSCH PLUGS!  PERIOD.

 

Satish

 

 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Jonathan
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:42 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs

 

GreyGarageRuss at aol.com wrote: 

I recently called my local Benz dealer to ask if he had and Bosch W9DCO
plugs for my 1988 560 SEC and he said he did.  When I went to pick them up
he handed me WR9DC+ plugs. His computer screen indicated that W9DCO'S were
Bosch #003-159-10-03, the same number on the box of WR9DC+ plugs.  I didn't
take them and when I got home, I checked one of the old plugs in my 560.  It
was a WR9DC+.  Apparently the t shop that put in these plugs when I bought
the car 3-4 years ago, used these resister ones.

My question now, is what is the difference....will anything be
harmed...should I change them immediately or stick with this type?  The car
runs very well as is but I want to do the right thing while I am going to
put new wires on.

Thanks,

Russell

1988 560 SEC

 



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Mercedes has specified in the past that the maximum level of resistance is
not to exceed 5Kohms or damage to the ignition componentry could be damaged.


The resistor plugs on their own have 5Kohms resistance, couple that w/ the
1K in the wires, and the 1K in the cap etc and you are well beyond the
specified maximum.

I would inspect your cap and rotor while doing your wires..chances are these
plugs contributed to your wires demise.

I would remove the plugs and run replace it with the correct non resistor
plugs.

Jonathan





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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)
1988 300 TE
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1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG
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