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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Can't remove window motor assembly! `79 300sd | 12/13/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Just purchased a 1979 300SD with a few warts here and there, and I'm trying to get her back into ... A: Answer: These links have pictures that may help. ... | ||
| I need to know the name of a part | 12/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: under the front of a sl 560, in the center of the suspension, A bar with two bushings and a shock ... A: Answer: Steering http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142398 Suspension ... | ||
| 2002 E320 Mercedes | 12/6/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I am trying to replace front hood struts (shocks) on a 2002 E320. What tool or trick is used to ... A: Answer: My way: Prop the hood open, attach the new cylinder to the hood, use your upper body ... | ||
| Mercedes S 320 SWB | 12/4/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a Mercedes S 320 with 190000 mile on it and the problem I've been having for about a year, is ... A: Answer: Take it to the nearest Mercedes dealer for a diagnostic scan. The STAR scan tool will find ... | ||
| 1987 300D Turbo, no start in park | 12/3/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Battery died on my 87 300dt and now it will not start in park. Any ideas? Thanks, A: Answer: FYI Note: This was never called a dt. You have a Sedan Chassis W124.133 Engine 603.960 I6 ... | ||
| 1995 e320 check engine light | 12/2/2006 | whunter |
| Q: the car will surge at idle sets code 4,8,10 replaced engine harness 6 months ago ovp relay and ... A: Answer: Please read this thread, and his website. http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_DM.html 4 ... | ||
| 1976 300d passing gear | 12/1/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1976 300d that has a problem with passing gear. It shifts to 3d gear too early and does not ... A: Answer: Possible Bowden cable issue and/or vacuum loss. Transmission: ... | ||
| 1995 Merc s320 | 11/30/2006 | whunter |
| Q: my 1995 s320 windshild fluid does not work.Does it have its own pump? Everything else works ... A: Answer: Look for a leaking/broken washer hose first, replace as needed and test the system. The ... | ||
| MerBenz 420SEL Transmission | 11/27/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I own a 1986 420SEL. About 5 days ago was driving at 50MPH when the RPM went to 4000 suddenly, car ... A: Answer: Note: The only vacuum pump on your car is for the central locking system. If the fluid was ... | ||
| Mercedes Transmission | 11/25/2006 | whunter |
| Q: How do you remove the transmission on a 1985 Mercedes 300sd diesel? A: Answer: Raise the car as high as your four jack stands allow. Remove the starter. remove the torque ... | ||
| 300dt air lock | 11/18/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Greetings, Replaced the diesel fuel thermostat and severely air locked the car. Cannot get it to ... A: Questions: What year is this 300D, and what engine does it have? Nearest major city? Answer: Is ... | ||
| Please help me 5 cylinder Diesel. | 11/16/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My car detalls are M. BENZ W 124 1988---1994 Engine Type 602 or try 601 2500cc 5 cylinder Firing ... A: Answer: This should be an OM617 five cylinder engine. I understand it is still made in India today. ... | ||
| no power in my 83 240 Diesel Mercedes | 11/15/2006 | whunter |
| Q: how come it idles and starts fine but has no power A: Answer: Please be aware the 240D is a slow car, it will run more miles than you can believe, but it ... | ||
| 1989 300E | 11/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 89 300E that will not stay running at times. It will start great for a few days and then ... A: Answer: Top seven list of common Possible issues: * Fuel Accumulator * Fuel Pump Check Valve * Fuel ... | ||
| low coolant light and a fan that will not shut off | 11/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1998 c230 Mercedes Benz. This morning while driving, the low coolant light illuminated. I ... A: Answer: Possible failed: * Water Temperature Sender * A/C Temp. Switch * wire harness. PART ... | ||
| 2005 SLK 350 | 11/6/2006 | whunter |
| Q: hey whunter, i know its not your preference but maybe you can help me anyway...i have an slk 350 ... A: Answer: It is plastic. The repair "if possible" is highly specialized, one mistake will wreck the ... | ||
| 1985 Mercedes 300TD | 10/31/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My 85 300TD has started running real loud, and shakes like crazy at idle, it used to run fine. The ... A: Answer: Stop running this engine... A failed vacuum pump can break your timing chain, (wreck your ... | ||
| fuel leak | 10/28/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 99 300D 153000 miles fuel leaking where lines come into injector pump,some slight leak on top buy ... A: Answer: Your car should be one of these. Chassis W210.020 Model E 300 DIESEL Chassis W210.025 Model ... | ||
| 1981 300 TD Won't crank battery loses charge | 10/25/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have been driving this 1981 300TD Turbo Diesel for a few weeks no problem. Temperature dropped ... A: Answer: The engine should start in three seconds with good glow plugs, starter, fuel and ... | ||
| 1974 450 SEL 4.5 rough idle | 10/24/2006 | whunter |
| Q: When I start the car it idles a little rough, then surges (revs) on its own till it is warmed up. ... A: Answer: How many miles on your car? Where are you, nearest major city? How is the power, like a ... | ||
| 1980 300CD oil level variance | 10/23/2006 | whunter |
| Q: The oil level gauge on my 1980 300cd registers full when I first start the car and when my foot is ... A: Answer: I do not recall the 1980 300CD as having an oil level gauge, there was an oil pressure ... | ||
| 2000 MB S500 | 10/22/2006 | whunter |
| Q: How do i replace the Cabin filter on a 2000 s500? A: What (2000 - 2006) chassis do you have? W220.075 S 500 W220.084 S 500 4-MATIC W220.175 S 500 ... | ||
| rough idle | 10/20/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1987SDL 219k Los Angeles California. This car devoloped a rough idle. I had the injectors replaced ... A: Answer: 99.99% of this issue is that you have a serious fuel system leak sucking air in, (Diesels ... | ||
| Electric glitch? | 10/19/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My Los Angeles area 2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe with 60,000 miles has been having intermittent ... A: Answer: You need hands o help. They will need the car for roughly a week, their best master ... | ||
| 71 Mercedes SE | 10/17/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1971 Mercedes SE 3.5 litre engine trans: 7221.1 or W4B 025. Problem: Harsh apply in drive. No ... A: I would suggest you join the Chicagoland Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, they have ... | ||
| Mercedes 190E 1988 transmission Auckland, New Zealand | 10/15/2006 | whunter |
| Q: Where is the transmission fluid filler to be found? New owner ! A: Which do you have? 190E 2.3 190E 2.6 Answer: The bottom picture shows where it is. ... | ||
| coolant servo 1979 450SEL | 10/12/2006 | whunter |
| Q: My mechanic says that my servo is leaking slowly.the replacement cost is 900.00.does this servo ... A: Which do you have? 450SEL 6.9 450SEL I am very confused, what servo? After much searching of your ... | ||
| 1982 380SL electric windows | 10/11/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1982 380sl with 170k miles. Both electric windows stopped working at the same time. I have ... A: Answer: Remove the switches, and check for power and ground at the switch. These pictures are for ... | ||
| 380 SEC cuts out | 10/10/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have had a 380 SEC Benz -83 for approx. 12 months. Its done about 250 000 k's. I live in Sydney, ... A: Answer: Here are my suggested points of interest during diagnosis: * Ignition Coil * Fuel Pump Relay ... | ||
| Too much fuel 1979 450SEL | 10/9/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL, 98K, Phoenix. Grandmother passed leaving this fair condition car that wasn't ... A: Answer: The fuel turned to varnish/sludge. The total fuel system must be drained, and refilled with ... | ||
| Mercedes 300SD | 10/7/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1983 Mercedes 300SD - Seattle I have 2 questions - the first is - I have a rough Idle - all the ... A: Answer: Adjusting the Rack Damper Bolt is on the bottom of this thread. Diesel Injection: ... | ||
| ABS Sensor/Location | 10/6/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have 93 Mercedes 300SE w/202K miles in Hampton, VA and my ABS Sensor lights up when the car ... A: Answer: There should be four on your vehicle. Simply call or e-mail Phil for parts assistance. Toll ... | ||
| reynol3@clemson.edu | 10/5/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have a 1985 300D Mercedes Benz. Something in the suspension is not right. The car’s handling ... A: Answer: You will need to read most of these links to do any inspection. The local MB dealer will ... | ||
| FUEL FILTER 1985 190E 2.3 | 10/2/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1985 MB 190E 2.3 GA WHERE WILL I FIND THE FUEL FILTER ON THIS CAR? A: Under the car. Raise the rear of your vehicle, and look for steel lines running into a plastic ... | ||
| common obdII codes | 10/1/2006 | whunter |
| Q: "hi, & how are you? what are the most common obdII codes for any Mercedes Benz "CHECK ENGINE" ... A: Answer: There are no most common codes... http://www.buellwinkle.com/MBOBD2.html code reader ... | ||
| Trans/suspension | 9/27/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1984 380se AT park->reverse->drive--hard shift at stop, ON road, soft shift from 1st to 2nd with ... A: Answer: Read this thread for transmission issues. Transmission: ... | ||
| 1981 380SL Bleeding the Brakes? | 9/26/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 1981 380sl mercedes there are 142170 miles. I live in Prineville Oregon, it is a friends car. I am ... A: Answer: You need to use a power bleeder (NOT A VACUUM BLEEDER). Brake bleeder recommendation ... | ||
| stuck ignition switch | 9/25/2006 | whunter |
| Q: 85 190 mercedes have tried cleaning need to know how to ad just shift lincage.Can you help me ... A: What do you have? 190D 2.2 190E 2.3 Confused: What is your issue? * The ignition shift interlock? * ... | ||
| Mercedes Benz options E230 1997 | 9/22/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I have recently bought a Mercedes benz 230 1997, have no manual because it is used car. Have couple ... A: Answer: NO; the radiator should not need to be checked, unless there is a leak. (You will need ... | ||
| guide rod seized | 9/21/2006 | whunter |
| Q: I'm replacing my guide rod, and everything is off except the guide rod is seized in the mounting pod ... A: Answer: Warm the threaded union with a propane torch (won't hurt the metal). When it is as warm as ... | ||
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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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