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| Topic Started: Wed Jul 1, 2009 9:57 pm (129 Views) | |
| ks652 | Wed Jul 1, 2009 9:57 pm Post #1 |
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Will probably be shot down for asking this... Ye have probably heard this question loadsa times before but Im here to learn! Have done fair bit to mine since I got it 6 weeks ago. Oil + filter change Air filter Spark plugs Front pads Rear pads Hanbrake shoes Handbrake cables New lockset fitted (still to do ignition barrell thou...) Fuse on OVP relay New battery New tyres on my 15 hole wheels (18" reps coming tomorrow...for show use  )German style plates Chain etc has been done and 150k and she has FMBSH with 172k on clock at the moment. Should I do gear and diff oil?? She passed the NCT (our mot) last week but she shouldnt really have hahahave parts just to do Prop centre bearing and mounting Fuel filter HT leads Sunroof seals x3 Now that ive that much done what should I do next..... Common things that go/fail...things you know of that I just might overlook?? Cheers Kieran |
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| Richy190E | Wed Jul 1, 2009 10:04 pm Post #2 |
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Gear oil and diff oil are often overlooked yet are very important for long life. |
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| ks652 | Thu Jul 2, 2009 3:21 pm Post #3 |
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Come on lads....help me out here!! |
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| mazza | Thu Jul 2, 2009 5:03 pm Post #4 |
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Hi man!! looks like you have been busy!! when you say "chain etc" what does the etc cover? did you by any chance check the valve clearance? if not, then you should add it to your list. As Richy said! gears and diff is also a must. I would also spend a few hrs checking: fuel injectors and fuel pressure (paramount with the KE Jetronic) dizzy cap and rotor arm suspension, bushes/springs/shocks mazza |
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| ks652 | Fri Jul 3, 2009 2:41 pm Post #5 |
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Thanks for the reply Mazza.... Ive a docket here from Euro car parts from 1999. Car had 145k on it at the time. (172 at the moment, car has everyting, mots, receipts etc!) Intermediat gear, timing gear, crankshaft gear, d rail, sliding rail (timing case) were all done according to this docket. No docket for an actual chain but theres no chain noise from her anyways thank god! How would I go about checking valve clearences? She definetly aint 185bhp, shes dead enough to be honest. Ive heard IACV give trouble but these £278+ from MB... Yes must change those fluids. What grades should I use?? Who would be the best people to have a look at my injection system? Ordinary mechanic wouldnt really do much would they? I have a friend working in snap on diagnostics with all the gear. Might get him to have a look at it. Anymore advice?? |
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| stwat | Fri Jul 3, 2009 2:59 pm Post #6 |
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They don't really give out much power until around 4000rpm onwards. After that it should really pick up its skirt and take off. Although mine does give quite good power before that too and feels nice and torquey Fitting new injectors is always a good idea on a car with that kind of millage. I replaced mine and it felt like i gained another 10 BHP. I paid around £100 all in with postage for all four from ebay. I think euro car parts may well sell them a bit cheaper but once you add on postage etc they may well end up being more. A damn good tune up and valve clearances should make it feel a lot perkier too. Obviously do the valve clearances before the tune. ineed to pull my finger out and do mine. |
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| ks652 | Fri Jul 3, 2009 3:53 pm Post #7 |
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Cheers Stwat....but how do I do valve clearences?? |
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| mazza | Sat Jul 4, 2009 7:59 am Post #8 |
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Hi check the pinned sections under engine in engine/drive train, you will find all the required info and guides. http://s14.zetaboards.com/mercedes_190_club/topic/219119/ mazza |
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| mazza | Sat Jul 4, 2009 8:13 am Post #9 |
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hey "Who would be the best people to have a look at my injection system? Ordinary mechanic wouldnt really do much would they? " find yourself a mechanic that understands the Bosch ke jetronic (cis) injection system, the heart of the KE Jetronic is the fuel distrubitor and fuel dlvry, fuel pressure/dlvry test is a must! have a look at the following and get to know the KE jetronic http://s14.zetaboards.com/mercedes_190_club/topic/224355/ http://s14.zetaboards.com/mercedes_190_club/topic/219780/ "I have a friend working in snap on diagnostics with all the gear. Might get him to have a look at it." ask your friend if he knows and understands the KE Jetronic, if he does! then you are in luck...he he!! mazza |
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| ks652 | Sat Jul 4, 2009 8:32 pm Post #10 |
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mazza your a legend! Thanks for those interesting links mate |
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