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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1985 TD lacks power, can't feel tybo kicking in | 9/17/2006 | whunter |
| Q: my car runs fine, but seems to lack acceleration. I don't feel the turbo kick in at 2,000 rpm like I ... A: Answer: Read this thread, and perform the repair on your car first. Banjo Bolt ... | ||
| AC Blower does not work on high status | 9/14/2006 | whunter |
| Q: my AC is no longer has high/max feature. It only reaches medium air flow. I recently went to a ... A: Answer: I would ask that you call or e-mail "Phil". Toll Free 1-888-333-4642 or ... | ||
| ques on a160 petrol smells coming from vents | 9/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1999, A class mercedes, 38,000 miles, vehicle is in uk, london....we bought it and in test drive ... A: Answer: This should be a very small weeping fuel leak. You need the engine compartment clean, ... | ||
| Instruments not working properly | 9/12/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985 Mercedes 380SL 152,000 miles Southport NC. Odometer stopped working so replaced 3 gears. in ... A: Answer: Your cluster ground wire is broken, and other devices are back feeding, in search of any ... | ||
| hard starting | 9/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1991 mercedes 300e, 4matic 3.0 L 170,000 miles near portland oregon very difficult to start ... A: Answer: I suggest replacing all of the air breather hoses on your engine. Very possible your issue ... | ||
| 1981 380SL sat for 9 months, wont start... | 9/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1981MB 380sl... Car was run out of gas...put gas in and a bunch of gas addedtive....sat for 9 mos. ... A: Answer: Danger: fire hazard, take extreme precautions, several fire extinguishers at hand, a gallon ... | ||
| wont start 1983 380SEL | 9/5/2006 | whunter |
| Q: i have an 83 mercedes sel with 162k on it..ran great untill my wife drove it..now it wont ... A: You have a Chassis W126.033 Engine M116.961 V8 Model 380SEL Years 1981-83 Answer: Add several ... | ||
| 2001 Benz E320 - Service B | 9/1/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Can you please tell me all the items included in the "B" service the Benz dealer is telling me I ... A: Answer: The service list is in your owners manual. I agree, nobody should turn off the FSS until ... | ||
| 190E 93,145000km,Starting problem. | 8/31/2006 | whunter |
| Q: starting problem? ________________________________________ I have an '93 E190. when I turn the key ... A: Answer: Fuel Accumulator and/or Fuel Pump Check Valve are the logical cause of your issue. PART ... | ||
| exit fuel line 1985, 380 SL. | 8/29/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985, 380 SL. Changing the exit fuel line, the one that goes from fuel tank screen with a fitting, ... A: Answer: Danger: Ground yourself, and the vehicle to prevent static discharge. No sparks or fire ... | ||
| A/C Relay | 8/28/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Air conditioner works sometime. I believe it is the A/C Relay but cannot locate to replace. Where ... A: Answer: Mercedes-Benz A/C Control Diagnostics Steve Brotherton, ImportCar?‡, June 2000 ... | ||
| Car won't start | 8/27/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1990 420 SEL 151,000 miles, Richmond Virginia. The car will crank, but won't catch. Sometimes, it ... A: Answer: Damaged or broken throttle linkage can be sign of more serious issues. It is possible ... | ||
| window won't go up | 8/26/2006 | whunter |
| Q: yes the window in my s420 mercedes bendz is stuck down if you have any idea how to fix this prob ... A: What year 1993 or 1994 ? How many miles on the car? Which window? Where are you? Best guess: * Bad ... | ||
| poor acceleration | 8/25/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1979 Mercedes 240D 240,000 Savannah, GA Will no accelerate under load. Have replace fuel filter, ... A: Best guess: Air leaking into the fuel system. Here are some links you need to read. Run away ... | ||
| Battery Good but will not start or crank..no power and no lights | 8/22/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 78 Mercedes 300CD 90000 in Los Angeles. A: Answer: Battery Good but will not start or crank. No power and no lights. I see four possible ... | ||
| 1983 300td hard starting,Calgary Canada | 8/18/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1983 300td and it is hard starting year round. I have changed fuel filters and glow plugs. ... A: W123 Station Wagon Chassis 123.193 Engine 617.952 Model 300TD Turbodiesel Years 1981-85 ... | ||
| 1985 500SEL fuel pump | 8/17/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1985 500SEL with 130,000 miles. I just had the transmission replaced. I'm pretty sure the ... A: Danger: Disconnect the battery. no smoking and/or sparks.. Ground yourself and the car body... The ... | ||
| Stuck Window | 8/16/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1987 MBenz 300e RRear window won't clompletely close, 1" short. Fuse is good, you can hear motor ... A: Answer: Damaged and/or broken window regulator. Inner Door Panel Removal DIY Links ... | ||
| 1985 500SEL rough start | 8/14/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Recently bought a 1985 Mercedes 500SEL. When test drove, it ran and started fine. After getting it ... A: Answer: You need expert hands on help. The only expert MB technicians I am aware of near you are at ... | ||
| Turn signal lights not working 1985 380SL | 8/12/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985 sl380. 145,000 miles. had problem with power windows not working.got that fixed(myself) now ... A: You have an R107 Roadster. Answer: Please read these threads. Intermittent turn signal failure ... | ||
| Engine | 8/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1983,300SD, 520,000+,Dallas, Texas 102 out side today, hot enought that when I turned the key off ... A: Answer: Run away diesel, why does it happen? ... | ||
| air conditioning leak 1986 420 SEL | 8/8/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1986 420 sel, with 197,000 mi in tulsa, oklahoma. It is so hot around here. I would like to ... A: You have a W126 S-Class Sedan Chassis W126.035 Engine M116.965 V8 Model 420SEL Years 1986-91 Horse ... | ||
| 1992 190E 2.6L A/C blend door issue | 8/8/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 92 mercedes benz 190E, its a 2.6L and the problem is with the a/c. Any time i have the a/c ... A: Best guess: This is a blend door issue, typically (on older models) caused by broken vacuum motor ... | ||
| Air conditioning and heat | 8/3/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985, Mercedes, 380SL, 39000, New York, NY I know very little about this car as I just purchased it ... A: Your mono valve diaphragm is broken. The unit is attached to the fire wall in the engine ... | ||
| Cabin Fan | 8/2/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My 1991, MB, 190E w/ 187K in Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard. My car problem is a sudden loss of the ... A: Answer: Seized bushings or bad motor. You must remove the MONO BLADE VERTICAL parked windshield ... | ||
| stallng | 7/31/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have an 01 s430 with 75,000 miles in new jersey. The car stalls at lights and sometimes will not ... A: As a skillled technician yourself. * I suggest you test the charging system and battery. * Scan for ... | ||
| 1960 Rolls Royce | 7/30/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Where do you put in the transmision fluid on a 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud V8 engine. We do not ... A: Where are you? The local Rolls-Royce Owners club is a wonderful resource. The transmission dip ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz 1974 450 SL (USA Spec) | 7/29/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Where can i obtain repair instruction/procedure etc. to refurbish the steering box / column and ... A: I do not rebuild them, each series requires $600.00 USD of special tools for proper service. There ... | ||
| 96 E320 91k, Hartford Ct; Odd check engine /SRS light problem | 7/29/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Had problem for 3+ years. Check engine light would come on intermittently, stay on for several days ... A: My first concern is this issue: MB Wiring Harness Failure ... | ||
| Starting 82 Mercedes 300 SD | 7/27/2006 | whunter |
| Q: How can I start my 82 Merc 300 SD? When I try to charge the dead battery the hazard lights flash and ... A: Battery Safety http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1057827 The charger needs to ... | ||
| time to rebuild,trade | 7/26/2006 | whunter |
| Q: have a 1985 300td with 280k miles (Huntsville AL.) enjoy the car. but i am burning oil....out my ... A: White or blue smoke from the exhaust? You may have a bad turbo shaft oil seal, valve adjustment ... | ||
| 1983 Mercedes 300 SD Turbo | 7/24/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Two Questions: 1. Car is losing power on hills and not accelerating quickly. 2. Controls to the ... A: Answer to power loss possible fuel system issues: MB diesel filtration, how it works. ... | ||
| 560 sec | 7/23/2006 | whunter |
| Q: i have a 1989 560sec with 80k miles it does not start i try starter fluid to see if it electric or ... A: This Volvo club page has a good overview of K-Jetronic Fuel Injection ... | ||
| buying 1984 500SL 64K Austin Texas | 7/23/2006 | whunter |
| Q: This is a gray market vehicle, comes with no service history, all fluids have been drained, new ... A: Gray market vehicles are not standard = no manual, and no factory support. One of these may help ... | ||
| 1978 280se starting problem | 7/21/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I drive a 1978 280 SE mercedes. It has about 80,000 miles on it and i've had it for a couple years. ... A: Best guess: Heavy varnish/sludge in the fuel system. Cold Start Valve leaking excess fuel = ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz 300E water pump bypass hose replacement | 7/21/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1989 300E that needs to have the water pump bypass hose replaces. It looks like a big job. ... A: Answer: ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz 300 SEL Gas | 7/20/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1988 300SEL Mercedes. How do I replace the pulley on the crankshaft, the harmonic ... A: MB Tech Manuals from MBUSA cost $19.99 plus S&H ... | ||
| 240D Clutch Pedal Problems | 7/19/2006 | whunter |
| Q: This is a 1977 240D w/manual tranny, 330K, in Portland, OR. After driving a few miles on the highway ... A: Answer: How many miles on the current clutch/pressure plate? #1. Possible master or slave cylinder ... | ||
| fuel door | 7/19/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1980 Mercedez 450 sl 96000, Albuquerque New Mexico The fuel door refused to open. The catch somehow ... A: Answer: The locking issue may be a mechanical lock system failure. The fuel door or power release ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz door locks | 7/18/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Hunter; Our 1994 MB S 500 no longer is capable of remote or central door locking. Neither will the ... A: Answer: The central locking may be a failed vacuum supply pump. The lombar support may be a wire, ... | ||
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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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