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28203
I pushed as far as it would go. I doubt that it could have moved back anymore than it was. The engine did slow a little....but no matter how long I held it,...
issac klein
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Jun 1, 2007
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28204
My fuel door never locks. No idea why. The trunk and everything else seems to lock and unlock normally. Rusty Aleph93 <aleph93@...> wrote: Nate Have you...
issac klein
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Jun 1, 2007
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28205
If you were unable to stop the engine with that shut off feature that indicates your throttle linkage is out of proper adjustment somewhere. Or the idle speed...
alabmwstretch
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Jun 1, 2007
12:10 pm
28206
the fuel door not locking can be as simple as the little metal tab the pin goes through being bent out of line....... Check that maybe. then, lock the doors...
ygmir11
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Jun 1, 2007
12:29 pm
28207
... Amen to that! If I don't have the time or inclination to do it myself, I'll take it to my mechanic. Sure, it's $10 more than at Jiffy-Lube, but at least...
Laurence MacNeill
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Jun 1, 2007
1:16 pm
28208
Yes ~ When I got the car the central locking was all disconnected and the trunk lock actuator was gone missing and hoses plugged so I bought a good one from...
vwnate1
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Jun 1, 2007
1:36 pm
28209
THANX for the link , Brian ! . -Nate...
vwnate1
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Jun 1, 2007
2:13 pm
28210
I'm more behinder these days, so at the risk of reviving dead topics: Startron: I assume we were talking about the one called "tank cleaner" when we were...
Rich
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Jun 1, 2007
3:35 pm
28211
It was indeed the inner door, but it was the little 1/8" plastic male prong that a snap ring fits on to hold the lever mechanism in place. It snapped off. I ...
bstromsoe
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Jun 1, 2007
4:09 pm
28212
I have never been real happy with the plastic hood release mechanism. Has anyone ever tried something different? The 1982 wagon I brought back from Minnesota...
bstromsoe
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Jun 1, 2007
4:26 pm
28213
But some of those rubber part are the most amazing parts I've seen on a car. ... _____________________________________________________________________...
Rich
rj_olaveson
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Jun 1, 2007
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28214
When I changed my hood release cable, I noticed that the internal handle, by the driver's left knee, is cast metal. Not too bad. I thought maybe it was...
Rich
rj_olaveson
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Jun 1, 2007
4:45 pm
28215
... and your radiator wont cool good at idle! Hit the road until you run out! paul _____ From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com ...
Paul Deyo
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Jun 1, 2007
5:06 pm
28216
Thank you very much. BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote: This Wikipedia article is good for general info. All info specific to your car s/b on 2 or...
Joe Racer
old_motorcyc...
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Jun 1, 2007
6:23 pm
28217
PS - Your VIN number is also on your Certificate of Title. All of that VIN data can be unscrambled so you can find out anything/everything you want to know...
Brian
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Jun 1, 2007
8:08 pm
28218
Stan: The tires are NS Touring 205/60R16 91H DOT OU8K Radial NST Made in China Eric Ditwiler...
Eric Ditwiler
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Jun 1, 2007
8:25 pm
28219
Made in China!? Tire size won't fit my application so I don't need them at all. I have no problem paying for you to dismount the tire... last time I did...
Tiger
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Jun 1, 2007
8:33 pm
28220
Gee... we are replying via Yahoo Group... Eric Ditwiler wrote: Stan: The tires are NS Touring 205/60R16 91H DOT OU8K Radial NST Made in China Eric Ditwiler...
Tiger
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Jun 1, 2007
8:34 pm
28221
Just wanted to thank everyone who replied earlier this week with help re my recent questions re jacking points and also with all the great diy links. I am new...
A & F
tigartwelds
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Jun 1, 2007
9:48 pm
28222
Hi--Was doing my first oil change this week and met with some really black looking oil once I drained it out. I am guessing this hasn't been done in a while...
A & F
tigartwelds
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Jun 1, 2007
10:11 pm
28223
Don't drain that oil yet. That's normal. Dino oil will turn black again after one drive around town in the same day. Change your oil every 3000 miles and that...
Tiger
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Jun 1, 2007
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28224 Max
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Jun 1, 2007
10:51 pm
28225
Normal color for diesel engine oil after 5 minutes of operation is BLACK. Get used to it. There are reasons for it which I'm sure someone will explain in other...
bstromsoe
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Jun 1, 2007
10:54 pm
28226
Mine turns black in about 500 miles. ... Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games....
Nate Rector
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Jun 1, 2007
10:58 pm
28227
It all depends on car... if you got late model diesel as in 1995 and newer... will be a while before it turns black and that is also due to synthetic oil too. ...
Tiger
tiger888sc
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Jun 1, 2007
11:15 pm
28228
... You might want to take a look at the sender, accessible under the rear package tray emergency med kit (in my W123, anyway.) Fungi (along with rust and...
Scott Williams
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Jun 2, 2007
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28229
Just reading the owners manual today for W123's and it said "18.3 gallons approximately, which includes 2.9 gallons reserve approximately." The...
bstromsoe
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Jun 2, 2007
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28230
hey-i found air conditioning compressor clutch relay with some help from all data! the relay is located in front of the master cylinder under a plastic dome...
pat
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Jun 2, 2007
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28231
Hi Rich ; WELCOME HOME =8-) Yes , my W-107 is an SL - based car , it's a 350SLC , meaning a romping , stomping 4.7 Liter OHC fuel injected V-8 engine with 214...
vwnate1
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Jun 3, 2007
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28232
Yes Brian ; I've seen a couple that were made of welding rod carefully bent into a loop , if done correctly , it stays hidden untill you pop the hood then it...
vwnate1
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Jun 3, 2007
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