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| 1967 250sl auto on floor | 11/15/2009 | Ron |
Q: I am having trouble removing the RPM gauge in the dash. I removed the cable, but I can't see the ...
A: I am not sure I understand, but I will give it a shot. If you are talking about a guage that is in ...
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| rearwindow heating | 11/11/2009 | Ron |
Q: I am the owner of a W115/8. The rearwindow heating doesn't work. Do you have the electric shedule ...
A: ah you would need to run wireing from fuse box, from a keyed 20A fuse ( comes on only when key is ...
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| MGB ignition | 11/11/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: When turn signal, horn stalk or wiper stalk is activated the tach drops to zero, fuel pump stops ...
A: Goodness, it seems that 90% of my questions these days are about MGB electrics! As usual, the ...
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| Parts | 11/5/2009 | Richard Bober |
Q: WE have a 1932 huppmobil roadster, WE are looking for a cylinder head ,Water pump, Radiator. Thanks ...
A: Are you a member of the Hupmobile Club? There's a bi-monthly publication called the Parts Locator ...
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| 1983 Mercedes 380sl | 11/2/2009 | Ron |
Q: I last came to you in August, I got the car running, then it started running rough like before. ...
A: The ICU is really just a switchbox (think of a transistorized relay) that prolongs the life of your ...
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| Replacing instrument cluster | 10/31/2009 | Ron |
Q: Our subject is one 1987 560SEC MB with an instrument cluster that has developed a bad light rheostat ...
A: it is possible , but not advisable, I would just keep clear records of the replacement . Take a ...
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| 1981 300D | 10/31/2009 | Ron |
Q: ...What is a good price for a 1981 Mercedes Benz 300D automatic in excellent condition worth? It ...
A: John The key is service history, if it is absent , I would avoid purchase unless a pre sale ...
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| Replacing instrument cluster | 10/27/2009 | Ron |
Q: Our subject is one 1987 560SEC MB with an instrument cluster that has developed a bad light rheostat ...
A: the instrument clusters are press fit , best way is to remove lower panel to acess back of panel and ...
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| 1980 240D | 10/22/2009 | Ron |
Q: Having trouble with 'ignition starter'. Turn the ignition, nothing happens? We have a 'get ...
A: sounds like your neutral safety switch on the tranny. Not to bad to replace. Is your mechanic ...
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| Thermostat dilemma | 10/19/2009 | Ace Mechanic, MT |
Q: Greets sir I drive my dad's fiat 131s, 1600cc carburetor, SOHC engine. The engine uses a bosch ...
A: Since you have a leaking head gasket, it is best to not use the vehicle until that problem is fixed. ...
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| 1980 380se euro model | 10/16/2009 | Ron |
Q: Ron, Following up on this car with the Bosch K-jetronic fuel injection system. I tested the fuel ...
A: I am assuming cold start issues you probably know this but K jet starting procedure tells you not ...
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| 1998 E300 TD strange Vibration | 10/16/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a 98, E300 Turbo Diesel and I get a strange vibration when I'm in drive and presing the ...
A: MB maintenance manuals had the transmissions listed as "life time fluid" requiring no fluid changes ...
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| Driveshaft | 10/15/2009 | Ron |
Q: My previous question was badly put, sorry. Does the drive shaft still turn when the vehicle is ...
A: OK - moving - if clutch is pressed in - it will turn , but eventually stop , this is coasting The ...
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| W123 Low Revs Rumble | 10/15/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1981 300D manual with a low rumble, though no noticeable vibration at around 900/1200pm. ...
A: if you mean does the drive shaft still turn and engage the wheels , no In a car, you need a clutch ...
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| help with W107 450 SL 1978 | 10/12/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a w115 and a few W123 all diesel. I just bought a w107 SL 1978. The car will start right away ...
A: Louis, I would first start and make sure there are no vacuum leaks , renew all rubber under the ...
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| Seats | 10/12/2009 | Ron |
Q: 1976 450 SL LOVE the car hate the seats. looking for a higher back seat, was wondering if the seats ...
A: haha , hear ya, my wife hates all the seats in my MB's The SL's have the basic four bolt pattern ...
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| merc 380sl | 10/11/2009 | Ron |
Q: .Just bought 380 and car started running rough till stall. Replaced wires and plugs, it ran like a ...
A: pull a plug and tell me the color of the tip. I would venture to guess your cold start vavle is ...
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| merc 380sl | 10/11/2009 | Ron |
Q: .Just bought 380 and car started running rough till stall. Replaced wires and plugs, it ran like a ...
A: some check vavles , depending on the pump type ( original vs OEM) may be inside the pump or ...
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| merc 380sl | 10/11/2009 | Ron |
Q: .Just bought 380 and car started running rough till stall. Replaced wires and plugs, it ran like a ...
A: Ok then it is a Kjet system The buzz is the fuel pump and it may be normal or it may not be, they ...
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| W123 Low Revs Rumble | 10/10/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1981 300D manual with a low rumble, though no noticeable vibration at around 900/1200pm. ...
A: no smoke , purrs well, and pulls, I would not worry about it. I suspect it is some sort of vibration ...
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| W123 Low Revs Rumble | 10/10/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1981 300D manual with a low rumble, though no noticeable vibration at around 900/1200pm. ...
A: well you did not mention miles, but could be a lot of things, if its a shudder - clutch, vibration - ...
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| 1980 MGB Limited Edition | 10/7/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: I'm having a really hard time finding a copy of the door keys! Would you happen to have a set? I ...
A: I can only quarter answer this (I really shouldn't risk my knowledge rating this way!) In more ...
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| 1985 MB 280SL | 10/2/2009 | Ron |
Q: Ron- I have a 1985 Euro MB 280 SL w/ 97k miles. Up until 6 months ago, it ran great. Then, it ...
A: could be lots of issues, but first check for any obvious vaccum leaks. Broken lines, loose lines. ...
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| mgb 1979 | 9/30/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: what is the recomended tyre pressures for mgb roadster 1979.It dont say in manual.g1qji
A: Assuming 165x14 tires (modern close equivalent is 185/70HR14), the book says 21 psi front and 24 psi ...
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| Saleing | 9/30/2009 | Ace Mechanic, MT |
Q: I have a 1946 pontiac chieftain canadian made It's a flat head 6 four door sedan Verry good body ...
A: The 8 cylinder commands a higher price. Be aware that you can only get what someone is willing to ...
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| 1974 450 SL- Idles Low | 9/26/2009 | Ron |
Q: First, the car was idling high (over 15 rpm) and then I changed the air slider. For a week or two, ...
A: OK - first make sure all adjustments are to spec - plug gap, point gap, timimg then to set idle ...
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| 1974 450 SL- Idles Low | 9/25/2009 | Ron |
Q: First, the car was idling high (over 15 rpm) and then I changed the air slider. For a week or two, ...
A: I assume this is a cold engine issue, read the following Idle Bad with Cold Engine 1. Leaks in air ...
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| 1980 mercedes 380 se (euro model) | 9/24/2009 | Ron |
Q: Ron, As a follow up to my earlier question, I have increased the system pressure to 80 psi, raised ...
A: no that should work, but refresh my memory, have you tested and ensured that the fuel pump is ...
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| W123 300D A/C problems | 9/24/2009 | Ron |
Q: The car is '79 300D W123, the problem is that A/C is not operating properly due to the hot air blown ...
A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it sounds like your climate control servo. The gizmo on the ...
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| 1983 Mercedes 380SL | 9/22/2009 | Ron |
Q: I am going to look at a 1983 Mercedes 380SL to buy. The timing chain has already been converted to ...
A: as always , look for rust in jack points, pull carpets and look there as well as trunk pervious ...
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| 71 mgb gt lights | 9/20/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: There was a question on 7/2 that you answered. My problem relates to it. I turned on my lights and ...
A: That questioner went through a lot of connections and ground checking, and cured it. And I had an ...
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| 71 mgb | 9/18/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: i have a71 mgb and it is not getting spark to the points and plugs'i check the coil and it started ...
A: You may have a double answer, and I had to rewrite it! If the coil is OK, check: 1) 12V at the ...
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| Mercedes starting problem | 9/14/2009 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1980 Mercedes 380se (euro gray market) with a Bosch K-tronic fuel injection system. The ...
A: so it starts , but does not continue to run , no idle? if the warm control pressure is too high ...
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| Door latch | 9/13/2009 | Jo Jesty |
Q: I am a new owner of a 73MGB. My 12 year old son and I are learning as we go. The passenger door ...
A: Apologies if you got a part-answer before (browser problem)... Tricky without a picture. AllExperts ...
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| FIAT Chrome part, old, don't know what it is | 9/12/2009 | Ace Mechanic, MT |
Q: I have two heavy chrome flat matching pieces that are squarish circles (not true circles - just a ...
A: I have no problem with your request except this: my answer is not private and I cannot change that ...
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| 1971 350sl | 9/12/2009 | Ron |
Q: I bought a 1971 350sl from a lady that left it sitting for 2 yrs. I drained the bad gas, replaced ...
A: sweet car , I have a72. It pays to be handy with a wrench when you own these cars, they are ...
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| 77 450 SL | 9/11/2009 | Ron |
Q: Ron, my turn signals and brake lights don't work on my 450 SL. I replace all the blubs and still ...
A: 1 is 8 2 is 16 ( red) have you cleaned the hazzard switch, they may work, but the conectors may be ...
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| 1974 vette | 9/8/2009 | Richard Bober |
Q: I have a 1974vettewith 72,000 miles. Fair condition...what's it worth??? Original miles,,please ...
A: This is a difficult question - what do you consider "fair condition"? Is the fiberglas body intact, ...
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| Window Removal | 9/7/2009 | Ace Mechanic, MT |
Q: I need to know how to remove the door glass in a 1979 vw convertable Not a one of my manuals tells ...
A: My experience is mainly with Italian vehicles. However, I have dealt with many doors on many ...
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| 1975 280s | 9/7/2009 | Ron |
Q: so i have a 1975 280s Mercedes only 78k miles... one owner before me ive had the car for 2 months ...
A: Sounds like fuel delivery - have the lines been flused, filters changed? also dwell and timing ...
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