[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 63, Issue 32

[Markus Meyer]

Dr. H,

 

I don't know how mechanically inclined you are, but....next time this happens, pull out the fuel pump relay located between the two firewalls, its the black one that says FPR and a bunch of numbers on it.  The one next to is says Klima and is your klima relay, its NOT that one, and its not the red one with plastic top which is the OVP relay.  Pull out the FPR, and take a 12 gauge piece of wire, and stick one end into the hole marked #x, the other end in the hole marked #y.  Then see if the car restarts, if so, the FPR is the problem.

 

I can't remember what x and y should be right now, its either 6 and 7, or 7 and 8.  Its the two opposite each other, there are 2 rows of 6 pins I think.  One of the numbers is in one row the other is in the second row, that's what I mean by opposite each other.

Markus Meyer 
484-919-9762 
www.meyerprobateproperties.com


 


To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:45:27 -0400
From: drhpat at aol.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 63, Issue 32


Hi, I have a problem, need your brains.
My 560SEL is currently running better than ever after MB mechanic took my gas tank out relined the interior replaced everything we could think of in the fuel system. BUT now twice (this AM driving to work the 2nd) when I drive it, it will cut out, acts like no fuel gets to it.  When spray "starting fluid in Fuel Dist. and it trys to start.  BUT right before the TOW TRUCK chains are about to be attached it will start run great home again.  As if it needs to cool off for an hour. 3 times, different days I have let it run for 30 minutes with no problems.   No water temperature  problems.  HELP. Cannot tell if fuel pumps are making noise due to traffic noise...............
 
Dr H
87' 560SEL
91' 560SEC
87' 560SEC


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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:36:23 -0700
From: "RONNY GEENEN" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers
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What are the difference between all those bumpers.?

Ronny
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Markus Meyer 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:01 AM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers


  Well, you can try and find gen2 euro bumpers (good luck, hard to find, and 
even if you do, quite expensive - there's a set on ebay right now for over $800 
plus shipping and they need work), or you can go with gen1 euro bumpers, or get 
AMG, Lorinser, etc like I have on mine.  In general, these are getting harder 
and harder to find, especially with non-rusted or dinged chrome.

  Markus
   

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  Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:57:20 -0700
  From: coloradocroat at yahoo.com
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers


  Markus,


  No not necisarrily "Period Correct"  The car is not going to be stock in look 
or anything.  The interior will be from my 91 and customized passed that so, 
more of what I want in an 85 SEC not really what the engineers may have thought 
of!



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  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
  Sent: Tue, October 20, 2009 9:51:24 AM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers

  David,
   
  I assume you want to stay "period correct" and get gen1 euro bumpers, since 
your 500 is a gen1 model?  If so, I have a set of Lorinser euro bumpers that are 
available.  For standard euro gen1 bumpers, you can check ebay, benzworld or 
peachparts classifieds, they pop up there from time to time.

  Markus 

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  Gang,

  I have been off the list for a while, but still monitoring until I got 
unsubscribed! I am starting to get my 85 500SEC project going again. It has sat 
in my garage for the past 3 years with the interior out of it and the interior 
of my crashed 91 560SEC in the basement! 

  Does anybody know a good place to get a a decent pair of Euro Bumpers? They 
don't have to be in perfect condition, just no cracks or breaks. Also what 
should I expect to pay for a pair? Of bumpers that is.

  Thanks,

  David
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Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:10:55 -0400
From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers
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Ronny,
 
Lots of differences.  The euro gen1 are narrower than the euro gen2, and on the 
rear the gen1 dips "in" faster than the gen2, which means the muffler and tire 
well are seen more easily.  Most asthetics, but still, there are differences.  
Overall, the euro bumpers are slimmer than the US bumpers, which were the same 
across all the 126 models years, no US gen1 or gen2.  Again, mostly asthetics, 
but attachment points are different, the US bumpers have "shocks" that attach 
that were supposed to help in 5mph or less accidents.
 
Lorinser, AMG, Zender, etc are all tuners that added lips/spoilers to the 
existing bumpers to bring them even lower to the ground.  Here is a good link 
with pictures:
 
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=257118&highlight=euro+bumpers

Markus Meyer 
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www.meyerprobateproperties.com


 


From: ronny.geenen at verizon.net
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:36:23 -0700
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers




What are the difference between all those bumpers.?
 
Ronny

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Markus Meyer 
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers

Well, you can try and find gen2 euro bumpers (good luck, hard to find, and even 
if you do, quite expensive - there's a set on ebay right now for over $800 plus 
shipping and they need work), or you can go with gen1 euro bumpers, or get AMG, 
Lorinser, etc like I have on mine.  In general, these are getting harder and 
harder to find, especially with non-rusted or dinged chrome.

Markus
 


Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:57:20 -0700
From: coloradocroat at yahoo.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers





Markus,


No not necisarrily "Period Correct"  The car is not going to be stock in look or 
anything.  The interior will be from my 91 and customized passed that so, more 
of what I want in an 85 SEC not really what the engineers may have thought of!




From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at hotmail.com>
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Tue, October 20, 2009 9:51:24 AM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] bumpers



David,
 
I assume you want to stay "period correct" and get gen1 euro bumpers, since your 
500 is a gen1 model?  If so, I have a set of Lorinser euro bumpers that are 
available.  For standard euro gen1 bumpers, you can check ebay, benzworld or 
peachparts classifieds, they pop up there from time to time.

Markus 

------
 
Gang,

I have been off the list for a while, but still monitoring until I got 
unsubscribed! I am starting to get my 85 500SEC project going again. It has sat 
in my garage for the past 3 years with the interior out of it and the interior 
of my crashed 91 560SEC in the basement! 

Does anybody know a good place to get a a decent pair of Euro Bumpers? They 
don't have to be in perfect condition, just no cracks or breaks. Also what 
should I expect to pay for a pair? Of bumpers that is.

Thanks,

David
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Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:26:17 -0400
From: "Attila" <attila13 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test
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Actually, it is coming along nicely.  The main items are the

rear window install and the trunk-lid.  It should be completed 

by the end of December.  I changed the color from burgundy

to 'fuck-you-officer' red (I mean it's red!!!).  I have already

torn-up the parking lot where I keep it.  It's a beast with the

tri-ys and straight through exhaust.  I should be pushing 300hp

after some fine tuning.  In the meantime I purchased an '84, 

(genuine) white-on-white 500 SEC.  Real AMG all around, including

the camshafts, high compression, etc.  Too many projects.  Ciao.

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of David Fatovic
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:59 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Thanks Attila.  Hey by the way is your SEC still in pieces?

 

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From: Attila <attila13 at bellsouth.net>
To: RONNY GEENEN <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
<mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Tue, October 20, 2009 9:19:40 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test



Good work !!!   Should last forever.

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:43 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Attila,

 

I followed your advice. First the little bumpers had a different length and
the side I had most problems to close was much higher than the other. I
started to lower this to the same height as the other bumper. Now it closes
much easier but the hood is now much more lower than the other side.

I started placing washers between the hood and the locking device and I
found out I needed 3 washers under the bolts. I had also to place two
washers on the other side and everything works fine. By the way the locking
device that did not gave me problems had a metal plate in between to raise
the lock. I took that out.

 

Thank you for the help.

Ronny

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To: 'RONNY <mailto:ronny.geenen at verizon.net>  GEENEN' ; 'Mercedes
<mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>  Coupes Mailing Lists' 

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:58 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Yes. The mechanism is identical.  You have the same issue

I had.  If the hood is lower than the fender, simply place

washers under the 'hood catch' until the hood is exactly lined-up

with fender (when closed).  The spring will automatically raise

the hood to its maximum level.  But, you need to look at both

sides.  Don't just align one side perfect, without looking at

the other.  Save some money.  You can easily do this yourself.

It's a 10mm nut.  Hope this helps.

 


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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:14 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Attila,

I managed to get the hood in the lock, but then the hood is a little lower
than the fender.

I also went back to my mechanic and let him read your comments. He
understands your information, but he said the problem is the lock, because
it is not holding the hood.

Do you know if the lock from the sel is the same as from an sec?

Ronny

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From: Attila <mailto:attila13 at bellsouth.net>  

To: 'RONNY <mailto:ronny.geenen at verizon.net>  GEENEN' ; 'Mercedes
<mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>  Coupes Mailing Lists' 

Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:17 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Ronny.  No, you don't.  Save yourself alot grief.  Back-off

the little rubber bumpers which keep the hood from going

too low, when you shut it.  In fact, just remove these, because

this is only for people who slam their hoods.  Next, see if the 

side of the hood aligns with the fender (both sides).  If your 

driver's side is too low (as you indicate), place washers between

the hood and the locking mechanism (hinge).  Do not use the

spacers some SECs come with.  They hold rust.  Just vary the

thickness of the washers, depending on how much you are off.

You will see what I mean, once you begin to play with the latch

(hinge).  It's more easy and simple than my narrative.  Once 

you have adjusted it properly, you will not need to push the hood

down any more than a gentle nudge to close it.  The spring in the 

latch prevents the hood from 'sitting' too low, so you never need

the rubber bumpers.  Hope this makes sense.  I just did this on

my '89.

 

 


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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:38 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

I need a locking device for the engine hood, the one on the drivers side.
The hood from my 1987 560 sec will only falls in the lock when I use a lot
of power down worth.

Does somebody has one available?

 

Ronny
Glendora , Ca 91740
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD

 


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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:53:01 -0700
From: ARTHUR STILLWELL <corker1957 at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test
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Hey Attila,

Do you need a trunk cover?

Corky Stillwell




At 07:26 PM 10/21/2009, you wrote:

>attila13 at bellsouth.net




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