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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: albitz on 04 December 2013, 23:07:58
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Not the Omega, the Merc 190D
Failed on leaking metal fuel pipe which looks a pita to change, particularily at this time of year with no garage.
Also failed on seized balljoints, a common problem with them. No big deal I thought,I can change balljoints with my eyes closed.
Not these ones I cant. Standard method is to acquire expensive MB tools to remove and press them back in, in situ. Other method is to remove the wishbones and press them in/ out with a big press. Problem is the front springs cant be compressed with normal compressors, they need a special Merc type of compressor which are at least £100.
What to do ? I hate cars sometimes. ::)
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Find a garage still offering scrappage and buy summat else ::)
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Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. >:(
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That would be giving up. I don't like giving up. ;)...........it will be worth it once its done.......I hope. ;D
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Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. >:(
No diagnostics on this one.The only thing electrical is the lights. ;D
Its 23 years old. :)
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Did I mention my Merc Albs? :D ;D
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Sorry to hear that mate, but you'll sort it out :y
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Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. >:(
No diagnostics on this one.The only thing electrical is the lights. ;D
Its 23 years old. :)
You are lucky that you still have the front suspension still attached to the car then. ;D
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Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1
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Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1
You're not wrong there, mine's dissolving as I type.... :'(
When I sell it, I'll advertise it as an authentic late 1990's Mercedes Benz complete with an ongoing self modification feature! :D ;)
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Fix it , it will pay you back in the fuel you wont use :D Having no garage is a pita though :(
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Sad it turned out to have some issues, sure someone on the 190 forum has the spring tools. Failing that send it down to me as I liked the look of it originally. ;)
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Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1
You're not wrong there, mine's dissolving as I type.... :'(
When I sell it, I'll advertise it as an authentic late 1990's Mercedes Benz complete with an ongoing self modification feature! :D ;)
I thought that all Merc's had a 'built from granite' reputation.
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They did until the mid 90,s ;)
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They did until the mid 90,s ;)
Didn't stop them dissolving though...
See pic on the second post...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/121923-1987-300-sdl-sale-cleveland.html (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/121923-1987-300-sdl-sale-cleveland.html)
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They did until the mid 90,s ;)
My old 95 E class was a minter,still is actually as I had it back for its mot recently :y
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I have just read about a diy way to remove/ refit the balljoints using a jack, a hacksaw and a 36 mm socket - invented by an Irishman of course. I think that's the route I will be going down. It might end in tears,but hey ho. ;D
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I have just read about a diy way to remove/ refit the balljoints using a jack, a hacksaw and a 36 mm socket - invented by an Irishman of course. I think that's the route I will be going down. It might end in tears,but hey ho. ;D
What's the worst that could happen ;D
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You don't know me very well do you Al. ;D ;D
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You don't know me very well do you Al. ;D ;D
I was trying to be positive ;D
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I have just read about a diy way to remove/ refit the balljoints using a jack, a hacksaw and a 36 mm socket - invented by an Irishman of course. I think that's the route I will be going down. It might end in tears,but hey ho. ;D
Where there is a will there is a way, a challenge to be overcome - at least it is not you daily car so you have plenty time to find a way, good luck.......... :y :y
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Thanks Vamps, and I completely agree. Shame its winter though, if i :yt were summer I would be really looking forward to it. Just hope it stays dry when I do it next week.