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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1975 Mercedes 280SL | 7/17/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I just recently purchased a 1975 280 SL Grey market hard top/convertable. It is running very rough, ... A: Answer: This engine needs a compression test. At that high of miles, I would suspect the rings are ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz 1992 500 SEL | 7/16/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I tested all the ground connections and also add another new wire to the ground and all the ground ... A: This may be a bad cluster, however, I still suspect corrosion. You need hands on help. Hy best ... | ||
| Mercedes 1988 190E cuts off abruptly | 7/15/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My 1988 Mercedes Benz 190E with only 118000 miles cuttoff abruptly in a heavy 5 PM traffic two days ... A: What do you have 190E 2.3 or 190E 2.6 Location is critical, where are you? The temperature in Los ... | ||
| Mercedes 300SDL climate control problem | 7/14/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Although the year of my vehicle is an '87, I suspect the basic operation is similar to older models. ... A: How many miles on the car? Where are you? How many inches mercury vacuum is the pump generating? ... | ||
| to change an fuel filter | 7/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: so many bolts/screws is it this hard to replace or what? dont have/cant find manuel to show how to ... A: Answer: Hello Toni This will require hands on diagnosis, the issue does not sound like a filter ... | ||
| Signal light flasher 1977 W107 450 SLC | 7/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1977 450 SLC (Gray Market). Where is flasher located? I have searched under driver's side dash and ... A: Answer: Your car should be basically the same as a 107.044 117.985 V8 450SL CIS fuel inj. years ... | ||
| 190E rough idle | 7/12/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Recently changed idle valve on a 1990 2.6 190e to cure a fast idle. Now it idles rough 200-500 rpm ... A: Answer: Check all of the breather hoses for correct fit/mounting and cracks. Test the EGR valve to ... | ||
| Frequent stopping | 7/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1999 Mercede-Benz ML 430 with 99256 miles, New York City. I was driving my Fathers SUV for the last ... A: Answer: This must go to the MB dealer before it fails for the last time. There are several possible ... | ||
| Mercedes door panel 380SE, 1985 sedan | 7/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Mercedes Benz 380SE, 1985 sedan. The back right window (in door) is inactive, in the down ... A: Answer: You have a W126 S-Class Sedan. Chassis W126.032 Engine M116.961 V8 Model 380SE Years ... | ||
| Fuel Pump Relay | 7/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1989 300E Series 217,000 miles just quit running while driving down the road. I live about 70 miles ... A: Answer: Check the fuel pump, put your hand on it, have someone crank the engine, you should feel it ... | ||
| NO fuel | 7/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985 380SE 330kms, New Zealand. Has been sitting for a while and went to start it but would not ... A: I suggest you join ShopForum > Technical Information and Support Tech Help ... | ||
| car ran hot | 7/6/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1987 mercedes benz 420 sel ran hot. it wont start what should i do. i bought it that way so i really ... A: Where are you? This requires hands on diagnosis, and possible tear-down of the engine. Here is ... | ||
| transmission code tripping service engine light | 7/4/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1994 Mercedes, C280, 104,975 in Wichita, Kansas. I had to have transmission work done a year ago, ... A: Answer: P1700 = Up-shift Delay Switchover Valve ( Logic Chain ). Take it to your local MB dealer. ... | ||
| Throttle response at idle | 7/4/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1997 c280 washington, dc. A: Answer: Without hands on plus scan codes, all I can suggest is replace the air filter and clean the ... | ||
| S600 wont start | 7/3/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 95 S 600 wont' start but makes fast pace clicking sound. battery has been replace in last year. ... A: Answer: Dead battery.. Was this vehicle in storage? Possible cause: * Parasitic draw with key off ... | ||
| Heating system | 7/3/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1991 MB 190E (2.3 L).The Defogger duct is always blowing hot air without any selection. ... A: Answer: Possible bad heater valve or loss of vacuum to valve. PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH ... | ||
| Speedometer / Fuel consumption gage | 7/2/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1991 500SL 129.066 / 119.960 The speedometer and fule consumption gage work when the car is cold ... A: Answer: It could be the cluster or wiring. Please read these two threads. Who Rebuilds or Tests ... | ||
| Oil smell | 6/30/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1992 (K) Mercedes 190e 2.0 Auto 133K miles Milton Keynes. Hi I have just got this car and it runs ... A: Answer: Description matches a bad gasket, typically the valve cover leaking oil and vacuum. Find and ... | ||
| bad running 560SL | 6/30/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I'm in Phoenix, with a 1986 560SL with 140k. It ran great one day and then would not idle. I have ... A: Answer: If your car has an Overload Relay, replace the 10 AMP fuse with a new one. The mechanical ... | ||
| '77-'85 300d mercedes | 6/29/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I am interested in an older mercedes diesel; specifically the 300d '77-'85. Do all of these yrs have ... A: #1. Buy a turbo, you can't tweak a none turbo to = a turbo. #2. All have a three speed automatic ... | ||
| 1983 300d mercedes questions | 6/28/2006 | whunter |
| Q: The car is a 1983 300D mercedes, it has 200k+ miles on it and has stayed running great, with a ... A: Answer: For a new squirrel cage you must buy a motor. Your other option is to check all local ... | ||
| Failure to start | 6/25/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1989 benz 300SE 160,000 plus miles. austin texas w/ turning the key in the ignition you hear the ... A: Best guess: Bad battery ground/connection or ignition switch failure, three screws hold the switch ... | ||
| ENGINE | 6/23/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1995 MERCEDES C280/GASOLINE. WAS MISSING, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS(SOME WERE BURNT), CHANGED SPARK PLUG ... A: Please NOTE: ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IN ANY MESSAGE = SCREAMING ON THE INTERNET. The most common answer ... | ||
| 1988 300SEL 119,000 fuse panel and cruise control | 6/23/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I just purchased this vehicle. I can not locate the fuse box. I want to take out fuse for the cruise ... A: You have a W126 S-Class Sedan Chassis 126.025 Engine 103.981 I6 Model 300SEL Years 1988-91 ... | ||
| transmission adj. Mercedes 79, 300 D | 6/21/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 79 mercedes 300 D, SW mo. shift lever moves into park, but sometimes doesn't engage in to park ( ... A: Inspect and replace as needed; your shifter bushings, engine mounts, transmission mount. Broken ... | ||
| Rear disc brakes sticking | 6/20/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1984 300DT, 84,000 miles.... I'm original owner and have kept this vehicle well maintained, but ... A: I would replace all four of the rubber flex hoses, retest the vehicle, if the issue remains, replace ... | ||
| cooling system on Mercedes Benz 190e | 6/18/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 000 miles on the clock. When I'm driving the car in summer the temprature builds up to 100 degrees ... A: Is this a 190E 2.3 or 190E 2.6 120C is excess heat. Are you in North America? You need hands on ... | ||
| oil filter | 6/17/2006 | whunter |
| Q: i have a 1983 mercedes 380sl ,with a 3.8l v-8. where is the oil filter located on the motor? thanks A: There are two possible filter housings on the W107, and I do not know which you have. ... | ||
| performance | 6/16/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 83 240d 67hp what is its top speed,without throwing a rod i rencently drove to panama city ... A: Answer: 65-70 MPH. There are three real performance improvements (power boost) possible, without ... | ||
| 1976 MB 300D w/o power in Oregon | 6/15/2006 | whunter |
| Q: This unit has been running fine as my commuter rig, 31 miles each way. My daughter borrowed it and ... A: Best guess: You should have a W115.114 Sedan with a 617.910 I5 engine. #1. Inspect and replace all ... | ||
| Sunroof Inoperable | 6/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Just purchased 1989 300E 3.0. Sunroof does not function at all. All fuses replaced. Thought it ... A: These DIY links may help, following them is a thread for local indipenednt MB shops that may help. ... | ||
| 1992 s500 oil sensor | 6/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1992 mecedes benz s500 166000 miles new zealand have been told that i have to replace the oil ... A: Are you asking about the Oil Level Sender? As I recall, you can DIY, remove the lower oil pan and ... | ||
| Convertible top repair | 6/12/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I may be buying 93 500 SL in Charlotte, NC that needs the plastic windows in the top to be fixed. I ... A: I suggest you read through the following link for a good local independent MB shop, prices vary ... | ||
| 1989 MB 300SE electric motor window | 6/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: The rear window of my car won't go up. It's stuck down, and I don't even hear the motor when I press ... A: Answer: I do not know the labor rate in your area for any type of guess. Most of these issues are ... | ||
| Water on floor '85 Mercedes 300D | 6/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Just purchased last September. When I run the AC, driver's side floor gets wet. This happens when ... A: The drain is above the center of your transmission = impossible to reach. The dash must be removed ... | ||
| merc 608 injection | 6/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: sorry i got it wrong, it has a 88 AH and a 170AH battery giving it: 1450 AMPs so i thijnk it has ... A: Best guess: Replace the canister fuel filter (fill it with diesel before installing). One of the ... | ||
| 1975 280e starting | 6/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Mileage is high and compression is a touch on the low side across the board but not so much that it ... A: Best advice: Replace the ignition system with a "Pertronix" unit. The old breaker point system is ... | ||
| warm air with vent closed 89 560sl | 6/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: With the vent/heater/air off there is warm air coming through vents on a 1989 560sl. Is this normal? A: Best guess: The mono valve has failed = default to max heat. PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES ... | ||
| Mercedes Stalling | 6/5/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Good morning. My 1983 380Sl 170K miles, engine rebuilt at 120, stalls frequently but not on a ... A: I would suspect one of these: Ignition Coil Ignition Control Unit KE Control Unit Reference Sensor ... | ||
| 89 Mercedes benz 300E faulty valve | 6/4/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My mercedes runs, but the 6th spark plug in the engine is covered in burnt oil depsits. I change ... A: This is not a DIY job, the procedure requires special skill/knowledge + special tools. If the guides ... | ||
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whunter
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Expertise
Mercedes Benz diesel 1960 - 1985. Rolls-Royce or Bentley 1959 - 1978. Jaguar 1960 - 1989. MG 1959 - 1985. British 1923 - 1969. Micro and mini cars, an area of interest and study, I will try to answer questions on these. Domestic car/light truck 1903 - 1975
Experience
30 years Automotive Field Experience.
ASE Double Master Mechanic.
Organizations
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS:
Cadillac-LaSalle Club http://www.cadillaclasalleclub.org/
Rolls-Royce Owners Club http://www.rroc.org/
Lake Michigan Region
Motor Region http://www.rroc-mr.org/index.htm
Ohio Region
Modern Car Society http://www.rroc.org/members/regions/mcs/
Silver Cloud Society http://www.cloudsociety.org/
Rolls-Royce Foundation http://www.rollsroycefoundation.com/
Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia http://www.rroc.org.au/cgi-bin/newforum/discus.pl
Mercedes-Benz Club of America http://mbca.cartama.net
International Stars Section http://www.internationalstars.org/
mercedesshop.com Diesel Discussion http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/
JAGUAR CLUBS OF NORTH AMERICA http://jcna.com/forums/index.php
Jag-lovers - Jaguar Enthusiasts http://www.jag-lovers.org/
BMW CCA http://bmwcca.org
Motor City Chapter BMW CCA http://www.mpowerclub.com/cca/index.pl?cat_id=6
http://www.bmw-forums.com/forum/index.php?
Publications
Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Modern Lady.
Education/Credentials
ASE CERTIFIED: Master Auto Technician.
Brakes, Engine Repair, Auto: Engine Performance, Auto: Suspension and Steering,
Heating & Air Conditioning, Auto: Electrical/Electronics systems, Manual Drive Train and Axles
Automatic Trans/Transaxle
ASE CERTIFIED: Master Med/Hvy Truck Technician.
Brakes, Diesel Engines, Gasoline Engines, Electrical systems, Suspension & Steering, Drive
ASE CERTIFIED: Alt. Fuels: Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas
ASE CERTIFIED: Body: Mechanical & Electrical components
GM, Steering service class.
GM, Vibration correction training class.
ISO 9000 Training.
Blueprint Reading and Engineering Drawing Interpretation:
Study of Steam Power, Certificate of Achievement:
DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING COURSE:
Refrigeration applied electricity and heating Certification:
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery, residential and commercial service.
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery, (IMACA).
BASIC Skills:
Welding: ARC/Mig/tig and gas. Blue print reading/layout, steel erection and rigging, wiring AC/DC, hydraulics, pneumatics, some lathe, mill, fabrication and instrumentation experience.
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