1986 560 SEL Burl Wood Ttrim
The burl wood trim on the dash and doors of my "86 560 SEL needs help, but I have not found a source to help with repair or replacement except the dealer which runs over $3500. Any ides's? john
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The burl wood trim on the dash and doors of my "86 560 SEL needs help, but I have not found a source to help with repair or replacement except the dealer which runs over $3500. Any ides's? john
Had minor vacuum problems (power locks don't work) but lately, trans shifting is slow. When engine is warm and reversing from parking, I need to rev the engine a bit before it shifts into Drive. Also, it takes a little longer to shift from 3rd to 4th with motor revving a little higher and a little longer.
I went to Kent's "Diesel Vacuum Source Troubleshooting and Repair" booklet and here's what I found. The booklet suggests the vacuum to the Injection Pump Shut Off Valve be tested. My car does not have one of those!
Without warning, no glow plug light in the dash and glow plug relay under hood clicks on then off immediately. (Chicago) I use the block heater overnight so morning starts are a given, but after teaching all day, afternoon starts, it seems the glow plugs sort of work still if I wait 15 seconds, but startup idle is a bit rough and a little black smoke puffs out where before there was none. The engine was factory replaced before I got it and has about 40K miles on it. QUESTION: For emergency starting until I can get the replacement parts for repair, can I run a wire from the battery terminal to the # 1 glow plug top, hold it there for 10 seconds, and then go start the engine? (maybe 12 sec. if in lower teens outside temp).?? TIA in advance for your most valued advice to everyone.
1988 300 SE
Got a lot of good information from here which has aided me in keeping my 88’ 300 SE in tip top shape. So Thanks……
n/a Passenger side shoulder strap retractor does not work. Can it be fixed?If so, how is removal of trim piece to access components accomplished? The belt has been completely extended and will not return. Does it work with some sort of spring device?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Judd
I am going to change out the fuel tank screen+rubber hose. Any tips? I will be doing a compression test, injector balance+new nozzels, fuel filter change, diesel purge. just about in that order too anything I am missing any tips.