I've only got a vacuum line running from on top of the valve cover down
to the tranny.  There is a rod that I thought led down to the tranny, on
the throttle rod that twists, but that rod only goes down to a SPRING
and the spring is connected to the body.  It all looks way too ...

  well, I found the O2 sensor on the '89 300E just behind the joining of
the two exhaust pipes from the manifold..... tough to get at.  I've meanwhile
checked the output voltage from the sensor at the 9-pin connector on the
fender.  it remains 'steady' at about 6.8 V if I rev the ...

  well, I've finally tracked down at least one problem with my HC emission
problem (it's too high at high rpm OK at idle).  the computer responds to
the air plate position, but not to the gas pedal.  when I push down the gas
pedal the computer keeps sending the same signal as if ...

Help! I just bought an '82 380SL. Love the car, but.... The car starts very
easily when it is cold( first start of the day) but if I drive it for about
30 minutes or more, then stop the engine for more than a few minutes it
seems to crank over for an exceptionally long time before ...

Does anyone have experience chipping a W210 mercedes with a powerchip
to get more performance?  this company: www.powerchipgroup.com seems to
advertise flashing your car's eprom to give you better performance.
has anyone here ever done it, and if so, was it worth the expense ($850

My '92 300SD with 243,391 miles on it smokes escessively and uses LOTS of
oil.  After shutdown and sitting for awhile it belches alot of smoke on
startup.  I suspect valve guides/seals are worn enough to allow oil to
enter cylinders and cause excessive smoke at startup.  Woud a ...

Did Mercedes ever build the 300D with a manual 4 speed or 5 speed?

After 135,000 miles, I would like to renew my fuel injectors.   For a
DIYer how tough a job is it, on a 1 to 10 scale?  I have just replaced
plugs,  wires, and distributor cap and rotor.   How do I  relieve
pressure on fuel rail?  Special tools?  Cautions? Definitely replace O

I would like to replace the two front seats of my '88 W124 sedan by seats of
a '92 C124 (coupe).
Will they fit without problems?
Regards,

We've had a diagnosis of a dead airbag computer in our 1995 E320 Wagon.
I've located a "replacement" from a "recycler" at 1/10th the dealer
cost. (P/N 0008207226)
I've read that these sensors are located beneath the radio on some

So, I'm driving to work & it just dies. I coast to the side of the road and
try to restart it & it starts. I replace the ignition module & lambda
control unit. Any suggestions?

Has Mercedes imported to Canada an all wheel drive (4-matic) diesel wagon
with automatic transmission?  If so, during which years, which model
designations, etc.  I now drive a 85 300D Turbodiesel for winter and daily
commute (416K km) and 85 300SD Turbodiesel for summer and ...

I see that there are aluminum and steel hoods available for my car
(1985 380SE). Which do I want? Any downside to the aluminum other than
cost? I also see if I go with a new part there is only one choice.
Anyone know if that choice is aluminum or steel? Also, anybody ever had

Are the bands replaceable without removing tranny/doing an overhaul?
Is this something that a Sunday mechanic could handle or only for a
pro? Also, I was told that this tranny cannot be power-flushed. Why
not?  Seems like any conventional tranny could be.

Does anyone know how many 1986 190E  2.3  16 valve cars still exist in the
Us    I almost never see any for sale  and mine is only the second one I
have ever seen