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> From: mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 29> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:15:19 -0400> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > You can reach the person managing the list at> mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> than "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> > > Today's Topics:> > 1. STARTING PROBLEMS (clay)> 2. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28 (Steve Schmidt)> 3. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28 (Dan Landiss)> 4. Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28 (RONNY GEENEN)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > Message: 1> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:33:06 -0700> From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] STARTING PROBLEMS> To: "SEC CLUB" <MBCOUPES at MBCOUPES.COM>> Message-ID: <8744FD18493A46A0BB30EBEA9B59DD68 at claytonPC>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > Larry,> When you answered my question about the car starting problem were you speaking of the fuel calculator? That's what I got off Ebay new in box Bosch for $60.00 and are just waiting for it to arrive install. If anyone can tell me if you adjust the fuel dist. should it change your idle rpm?> Please anyone that can help before I drop it off at the big buck shops here in Scottsdale,AZ> Regards, > Clay Moizo> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL: <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/088cf1ec/attachment.html>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 2> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:43:40 -0700> From: Steve Schmidt <cyberdyne at shaw.ca>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Message-ID: <000001c8172e$94706ef0$8119fea9 at lubyanka>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii> > 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> > -----Original Message-----> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> On Behalf Of mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> Sent: October 25, 2007 9:15 AM> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > You can reach the person managing the list at> mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> than "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> > > 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.)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > Message: 1> 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> Message-ID: <000001c81665$18fb75e0$8119fea9 at lubyanka>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii> > I have some of the Bosch Super W8DC plugs available, let me know if you need> a set.> > - Steve Schmidt> > -----Original Message-----> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> On Behalf Of mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> Sent: October 24, 2007 9:15 AM> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > You can reach the person managing the list at> mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> than "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> > > 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)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <BAY109-W28ACF4D849508F8B47B647F79B0 at phx.gbl>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > > 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> _________________________________________________________________> Feel like a local wherever you go.> http://www.backofmyhand.com> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/2221cfbc/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <010901c815af$a3af1680$0100a8c0 at LAPTOP>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> BackOfMyHand.com > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.6/1086 - Release Date:> 22/10/2007 19:57> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7d5c2794/at> tachment.html>> > ------------------------------> > 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...> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID:> > <20071023132453.5abd5bb6c1e022cd50c47094d09c8c0f.4e0312cb70.wbe at email.secure> server.net>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/64886f8c/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > 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...> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <471E5D98.3010400 at landiss.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> > 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.> > -- > Netiquette: <http://landiss.com/email.html>> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/0033ea61/at> tachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <029601c815b5$ad2adb30$0900000a at Rusty>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > I have them new for $204.00> > > Rusty Cullens> BuyMBparts, Inc.> Tel 1-800-741-5252> Fax 770-454-9745> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: KBF > To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' > 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> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/ea1d227d/at> tachment-0001.htm>> > ------------------------------> > 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...> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <002a01c815c6$1254bbb0$b35e3a44 at GIJoe>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> BackOfMyHand.com > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/0fe3ec62/at> tachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <471E7257.3060104 at gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> > 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> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local> > knowledge with BackOfMyHand.com <http://www.backofmyhand.com>> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > -- > Blue Ridge Mercedes> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> world.> Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> http://www.blueridgemb.com> *Updates weekly*> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> 1988 300 TE> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> 1980 280 SE Euro> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/8bb79c7f/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <499354.92215.qm at web55914.mail.re3.yahoo.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > > ---------------------------------> Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> BackOfMyHand.comThe MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/04fe2be3/at> tachment.html>> > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <004601c815c9$e9cac910$0300a8c0 at amd2800>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > -----Original Message-----> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of> mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 11:15 AM> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26> > > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > You can reach the person managing the list at> mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than> "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> > > Today's Topics:> > 1. LOOKING FOR A GOOD SHOP (clay)> 2. differential ratios - Axel (Mark Addison)> 3. Hood hinge (KBF)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <41D3067490FB4F64BF1194756C46B4A8 at claytonPC>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071022/afb71b8> 5/attachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 2> Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:26:00 +1000> From: "Mark Addison" <mark at upwey.com>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] differential ratios - Axel> To: "Mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <003501c81502$e8ac1a10$a1047005 at laptop420>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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.> > > > > > > Mark Addison> > +61 3 9754 4999> > > > > > > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> d/attachment-0001.htm>> -------------- next part --------------> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...> Name: not available> Type: image/jpeg> Size: 13945 bytes> Desc: not available> Url :> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> d/attachment-0002.jpe>> -------------- next part --------------> A non-text attachment was scrubbed...> Name: not available> Type: image/jpeg> Size: 3372 bytes> Desc: not available> Url :> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> d/attachment-0003.jpe>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 3> Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:51:29 -0400> From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <000c01c81573$6ea8aeb0$4bfa0c10$@net>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > Hello all > > > > Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?> > > > > > Thanks> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/95f305f> 7/attachment.html>> > ------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Coupes> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26> ****************************************> > > > > ------------------------------> > 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>> Message-ID: <903841.65668.qm at web58904.mail.re1.yahoo.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/596aac3d/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 11> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:14:52 -0400> From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <000501c8163f$dd44e650$97ceb2f0$@net>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/c42fa7f2/at> tachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 12> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:34:38 -0400> From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <000c01c8164b$0288b0d0$079a1270$@net>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > > > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> 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> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/d4fd35c3/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Coupes> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27> ****************************************> > > > ------------------------------> > 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...> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID:> > <102420072015.5772.471FA7E0000521DD0000168C2209229927CD9C079D900E03 at comcast.> net>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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 > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Joseph Schumann <capt_jschumann at yahoo.com> > 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> > 560SEC> 560SEL> > > > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> BackOfMyHand.comThe MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/1d42e6fe/at> tachment.htm>> -------------- next part --------------> An embedded message was scrubbed...> From: Joseph Schumann <capt_jschumann at yahoo.com>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...> Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:42:09 +0000> Size: 637> Url:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/1d42e6fe/at> tachment-0001.mht>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 3> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:46:18 -0400> From: Alexander Hochhausl <plustech at optonline.net>> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <004401c816a0$74c539c0$6501a8c0 at SONY>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/14bba3fc/at> tachment-0001.htm>> > ------------------------------> > 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> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <527985.41624.qm at web58915.mail.re1.yahoo.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] 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> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > __________________________________________________> Do You Yahoo!?> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/b42896d4/at> tachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 5> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:48:35 -0500> From: <mavris2 at comcast.net>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <001c01c816b1$8af2ce90$b35e3a44 at GIJoe>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > 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> > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> --> > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/a37f5b42/at> tachment-0001.htm>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 6> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:53:39 -0400> From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <471FF723.7070307 at gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> > 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> >> > > >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > > -- > Blue Ridge Mercedes> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> world.> Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> http://www.blueridgemb.com> *Updates weekly*> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> 1988 300 TE> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> 1980 280 SE Euro> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/f630679a/at> tachment.html>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 7> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:36:06 EDT> From: GreyGarageRuss at aol.com> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Cc: GreyGarageRuss at aol.com> Message-ID: <ced.1dc94a7c.34517736 at aol.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > > > > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/80b671be/at> tachment-0001.htm>> > ------------------------------> > Message: 8> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:42:18 -0400> From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <47201EAA.3020609 at gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> > 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> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> 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> > > -- > Blue Ridge Mercedes> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> world.> Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> http://www.blueridgemb.com> *Updates weekly*> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> 1988 300 TE> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> 1980 280 SE Euro> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> > -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/722b577d/at> tachment-0001.html>> > ------------------------------> > 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> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <003301c816e5$f5242e10$df6c8a30$@net>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> > 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> > > > > > _____ > > > > > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Mailing List> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > 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> > > > > > -- > Blue Ridge Mercedes> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> world.> Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> http://www.blueridgemb.com> *Updates weekly*> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> 1988 300 TE> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> 1980 280 SE Euro> 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL:> <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/daaa3a2e/at> tachment.htm>> > ------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Coupes> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> ****************************************> > > > ------------------------------> > Message: 3> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:36:00 -0500> From: Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <4720E210.90508 at landiss.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed> > on 10/25/2007 12:43 PM Steve Schmidt wrote:> > 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!> > > > I would suggest you first look at the message headers and see if the > "References:" or "Message-id:" numbers are different. Perhaps you got > somehow subscribed twice.> > {rest of long message clipped for brevity}> > -- > Netiquette: <http://landiss.com/email.html>> > > > ------------------------------> > Message: 4> Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:55:00 -0700> From: "RONNY GEENEN" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Message-ID: <001c01c81738$8c4f6500$4001a8c0 at Ronny>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;> reply-type=original> > Do you use two e-mail addresses?> > Ronny> Glendora, Ca 91740> 1987 560 SEC> 1984 300 SD> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Schmidt" <cyberdyne at shaw.ca>> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:43 AM> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> > > > 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> >> > -----Original Message-----> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> > On Behalf Of mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > Sent: October 25, 2007 9:15 AM> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> >> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> > mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> >> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> > http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> > mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> >> > You can reach the person managing the list at> > mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> >> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> > than "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> >> >> > 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.)> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > Message: 1> > 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> > Message-ID: <000001c81665$18fb75e0$8119fea9 at lubyanka>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii> >> > I have some of the Bosch Super W8DC plugs available, let me know if you > > need> > a set.> >> > - Steve Schmidt> >> > -----Original Message-----> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> > On Behalf Of mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > Sent: October 24, 2007 9:15 AM> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27> >> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> > mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> >> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> > http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> > mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> >> > You can reach the person managing the list at> > mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> >> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> > than "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> >> >> > 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)> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <BAY109-W28ACF4D849508F8B47B647F79B0 at phx.gbl>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> >> > 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> > _________________________________________________________________> > Feel like a local wherever you go.> > http://www.backofmyhand.com> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/2221cfbc/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <010901c815af$a3af1680$0100a8c0 at LAPTOP>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge > > with> > BackOfMyHand.com> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> >> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> >> >> > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.6/1086 - Release Date:> > 22/10/2007 19:57> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7d5c2794/at> > tachment.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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...> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID:> >> > <20071023132453.5abd5bb6c1e022cd50c47094d09c8c0f.4e0312cb70.wbe at email.secure> > server.net>> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/64886f8c/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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...> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <471E5D98.3010400 at landiss.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> >> > 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.> >> > -- > > Netiquette: <http://landiss.com/email.html>> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/0033ea61/at> > tachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <029601c815b5$ad2adb30$0900000a at Rusty>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > I have them new for $204.00> >> >> > Rusty Cullens> > BuyMBparts, Inc.> > Tel 1-800-741-5252> > Fax 770-454-9745> >> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: KBF> > To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'> > 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> >> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> >> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/ea1d227d/at> > tachment-0001.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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...> > To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <002a01c815c6$1254bbb0$b35e3a44 at GIJoe>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge > > with> > BackOfMyHand.com> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> >> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/0fe3ec62/at> > tachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <471E7257.3060104 at gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> >> > 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> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local> >> knowledge with BackOfMyHand.com <http://www.backofmyhand.com>> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >>> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> > -- > > Blue Ridge Mercedes> > Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> > Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> > world.> > Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> > http://www.blueridgemb.com> > *Updates weekly*> >> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> > 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> > 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> > 1988 300 TE> > 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> > 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> > 1980 280 SE Euro> > 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/8bb79c7f/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <499354.92215.qm at web55914.mail.re3.yahoo.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> >> > ---------------------------------> > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> > BackOfMyHand.comThe MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/04fe2be3/at> > tachment.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <004601c815c9$e9cac910$0300a8c0 at amd2800>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> > -----Original Message-----> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of> > mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 11:15 AM> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > Subject: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26> >> >> > Send MBCOUPES mailing list submissions to> > mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> >> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> > http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/mbcoupes> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> > mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com> >> > You can reach the person managing the list at> > mbcoupes-owner at mbcoupes.com> >> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than> > "Re: Contents of MBCOUPES digest..."> >> >> > Today's Topics:> >> > 1. LOOKING FOR A GOOD SHOP (clay)> > 2. differential ratios - Axel (Mark Addison)> > 3. Hood hinge (KBF)> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <41D3067490FB4F64BF1194756C46B4A8 at claytonPC>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071022/afb71b8> > 5/attachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 2> > Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:26:00 +1000> > From: "Mark Addison" <mark at upwey.com>> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] differential ratios - Axel> > To: "Mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <003501c81502$e8ac1a10$a1047005 at laptop420>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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.> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Mark Addison> >> > +61 3 9754 4999> >> >> >> >> >> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> > d/attachment-0001.htm>> > -------------- next part --------------> > A non-text attachment was scrubbed...> > Name: not available> > Type: image/jpeg> > Size: 13945 bytes> > Desc: not available> > Url :> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> > d/attachment-0002.jpe>> > -------------- next part --------------> > A non-text attachment was scrubbed...> > Name: not available> > Type: image/jpeg> > Size: 3372 bytes> > Desc: not available> > Url :> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/7b7ea1f> > d/attachment-0003.jpe>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 3> > Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:51:29 -0400> > From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> > To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <000c01c81573$6ea8aeb0$4bfa0c10$@net>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > Hello all> >> >> >> > Would anyone have a driver side hood hinge for a 1988 560 sec for sale?> >> >> >> >> >> > Thanks> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/95f305f> > 7/attachment.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Coupes> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 26> > ****************************************> >> >> >> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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>> > Message-ID: <903841.65668.qm at web58904.mail.re1.yahoo.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071023/596aac3d/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 11> > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:14:52 -0400> > From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> > To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <000501c8163f$dd44e650$97ceb2f0$@net>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/c42fa7f2/at> > tachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 12> > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:34:38 -0400> > From: "KBF" <560sec at comcast.net>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hood hinge> > To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <000c01c8164b$0288b0d0$079a1270$@net>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> >> >> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]> > 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> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/d4fd35c3/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Coupes> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 27> > ****************************************> >> >> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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...> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID:> >> > <102420072015.5772.471FA7E0000521DD0000168C2209229927CD9C079D900E03 at comcast.> > net>> >> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> > -------------- Original message -------------- > > From: Joseph Schumann <capt_jschumann at yahoo.com>> > 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> >> > 560SEC> > 560SEL> >> >> >> > Do you know a place like the back of your hand? Share local knowledge with> > BackOfMyHand.comThe MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/1d42e6fe/at> > tachment.htm>> > -------------- next part --------------> > An embedded message was scrubbed...> > From: Joseph Schumann <capt_jschumann at yahoo.com>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Bosch Super 4 Spark Plugs...> > Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:42:09 +0000> > Size: 637> > Url:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/1d42e6fe/at> > tachment-0001.mht>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 3> > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:46:18 -0400> > From: Alexander Hochhausl <plustech at optonline.net>> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> > To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <004401c816a0$74c539c0$6501a8c0 at SONY>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/14bba3fc/at> > tachment-0001.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <527985.41624.qm at web58915.mail.re1.yahoo.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> > From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] 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> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > __________________________________________________> > Do You Yahoo!?> > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around> > http://mail.yahoo.com> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/b42896d4/at> > tachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 5> > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:48:35 -0500> > From: <mavris2 at comcast.net>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> > To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <001c01c816b1$8af2ce90$b35e3a44 at GIJoe>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> >> > 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> >> >> >> >> >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------> > --> >> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/a37f5b42/at> > tachment-0001.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 6> > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:53:39 -0400> > From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Weak> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <471FF723.7070307 at gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> >> > 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> >>> >>> >>> >>> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >>> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> > -- > > Blue Ridge Mercedes> > Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> > Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> > world.> > Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> > http://www.blueridgemb.com> > *Updates weekly*> >> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> > 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> > 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> > 1988 300 TE> > 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> > 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> > 1980 280 SE Euro> > 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071024/f630679a/at> > tachment.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 7> > Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:36:06 EDT> > From: GreyGarageRuss at aol.com> > Subject: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > Cc: GreyGarageRuss at aol.com> > Message-ID: <ced.1dc94a7c.34517736 at aol.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> >> >> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/80b671be/at> > tachment-0001.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > Message: 8> > Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:42:18 -0400> > From: Jonathan <jhodgman at gmail.com>> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Spark Plugs> > To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <47201EAA.3020609 at gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"> >> > 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> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> >>> >> The MB Coupes Website!> >> W126 SEC Mailing List> >> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > 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> >> >> > -- > > Blue Ridge Mercedes> > Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> > Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> > world.> > Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> > http://www.blueridgemb.com> > *Updates weekly*> >> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> > 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> > 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> > 1988 300 TE> > 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> > 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> > 1980 280 SE Euro> > 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> >> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/722b577d/at> > tachment-0001.html>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > 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> > To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>> > Message-ID: <003301c816e5$f5242e10$df6c8a30$@net>> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"> >> > 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> >> >> >> >> >> > _____> >> >> >> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > 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> >> >> >> >> >> > -- > > Blue Ridge Mercedes> > Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification.> > Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the> > world.> > Located in the Greater Atlanta area.> > http://www.blueridgemb.com> > *Updates weekly*> >> > 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"> > 1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE (for sale)> > 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)> > 1988 300 TE> > 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)> > 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG> > 1980 280 SE Euro> > 2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec> > -------------- next part --------------> > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> > URL:> > <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20071025/daaa3a2e/at> > tachment.htm>> >> > ------------------------------> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Coupes> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28> > ****************************************> >> > The MB Coupes Website!> > W126 SEC Mailing List> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> >> >> > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message.> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.> > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.10/1092 - Release Date: > > 10/25/2007 1:14 PM> >> > > > > > ------------------------------> > The MB Coupes Website!> W126 SEC Coupes> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.> > End of MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 37, Issue 29> ****************************************

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