Real Men can Fix Mercedes!
November 12, 2015
Discover my Mercedes still has original tools kits and radio works. Trying to find out if the radio unit will lock up when battery is disconnected. Got spare tire out, it's bald, and loosed front lug nuts on flat tire. Check air pressure of spare tire and got my battery charger back from landlord.
Nov 13
Charge battery. Change front tire, oil threads. Looks like front wheel bearing have been service. Took pictures of everything, there is going to be some rust restoration. Found out there is no air filter and one of the fuses is blown( thee rest look good). Added coolant and oil before trying to start. NO LUCK!
Still will not start, going to check fuel to engine, check fuel pump, and change fuel filter. Started to clean engine bay, I change the flat tire, and I am charging battery.
Nov 15
Plan to replace 2 fuel pumps, fuel filter, and fuel accumulator;
Nov 16
Try to remove left rear tire, rusted on to brake rotor
Tried to remove fuel pumps cover but didn't have right sockets.
Nov 17
Research the diagnose socket
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Nov 18
Remove fuel pumps cover
It is going to be hell to loosen those fuel lines
Nov 19
Inspect the engine Bosch CIS fuel injection
Nov 21
Received 10 inches of snow, Mercedes repair is on hold. Researching parts and budget.
Nov 25
Snow melted.
Loosen fuel line to fuel distributor, going to check if fuel pumps work. Rub oil inside of back tire rim and brake rotor.Nov 26
It Feels Good
Driver's window need fixed, doesn't go up or down
The radio still works even after the battery was disconnected
Use jumper wire on fuel pump relay socket at #30 & 87, got fuel deliver to fuel distributor, tried to start - no fire :( Pull #1 spark-plug, look bad). Plan on replacing all spark-plugs, distributor cap and rotor. Also plan to change fuel filter and add new gasoline.
Dec 18, 2015
After changing 6 sparkplugs and new air filter. It started! I can fix anything!
Dec 20
Took my new car, 1989 Mercedes 300e, for 4 mile test drive; it runs hot, very fast, rides smooth. Need to fix heater hoses next.
Change upper radiator hose and found why engine gets hot, oil mix with coolant.
Dec 21
Need to change radiator, while at it I am going to change other parts;
Radiator "Behr" $200
radiator mounting kit 15
lower radiator hose 26
radiator hose elbow (on Top) 3
Heater hose from radiator to auxiliary water pump 29
Clutch fan hub 95
cooling fan resistor "Behr" 22
Belt tensioner 65
belt tensioner shock 38
idler belt pulley 29
Oil 10w-40 26
Anti-freeze 2 gallows 26
Transmission fluid 16
Tools;
Oil filter 5
Oil filter wrench 20
Jack stands 25
Drain pan 10
Estimate costs $675
For now I am just going to flush cooling system and change engine oil. Reinstall with new heater hoses
Dec 22
Removed coolant reservoir and drain radiator
Dec 23
Flush out radiator, reservoir, and hoses with hot water. Reinstall everything, fill coolant, test drove - runs cooler now. Need to change oil, oil filter is 65mm or 2 1/4in (need wrench)
Dec 26
Outside temp 35 degrees
Remove fuse cover to get access to relays, need to order more fuses. Pulled power window relay and sand contact. Hint use screwdriver with screw holder.
Need to flush out coolant system again,
Jan 23, 2016
Been driving for 2 weeks but only 5 miles before it gets too hot.
Key get stuck, get the tumbler remove and starting it with screwdriver until new replacement.
June 23, 2016
Replace work table top,
Check out new air hose and tools; I need better blow gun.
Tried to start car but no luck, might be fuel pump relay or just plain low in gasoline.
Going to try jumper wire across # 30 and #87 @ relay.
Need to fix driver's door windows. But the Radio now works!
Update: clean corrosion around Voltage Overload Relay and fuel pump relay contacts, this amazing care started right up!
