Engine
Throttle Linkages Binding
Ball joints and pivot points should be lubricated on a 6 to 12 month basis
W116
Steering coupler replacement - 79 300sd W116
Have a newly acquired 79 300sd w116 - Looking for help/ advise on procedure to remove and replace the steering coupler assy. - this is the metal coupler with 2 Hex head bolts clamping onto the stering column shaft on 1 side & Steering Box on the other.
Do I
a) loosen pull out the steering column shaft via the inside steering column / wheel assy inside
b) Loosen - drop the steering box assy
Has anyone done this that can advise on the best way.
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Brake
Protecting Your Health When Working on Brake Systems
This is not to be taken lightly!
$9.95
Engine and Component Assembly Lube
Lubro Moly Brand
Brake
Losing Brake Fluid During Brake Hose and Caliper Replacement
Some simple precautions can save a big mess and ease brake system bleeding
1978 450SEL front rotor replacement
I'm replacing the front rotors on my 1978 450SEL this coming weekend and after a quick glance at the front rotor it looks like you need to remove the entire hub on these to replace rotors. I looked for a tutorial covering this but could find one.
If this is the case do you have any gotchas I should be aware of?
Thanks!
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Fuel Delivery
Gas Engine Fuel Smells in Car
This one you definitely do not want to ignore!
$6.95
Automatic Transmission Nylon Shift Bushing Set of 2
For LATE MODEL (70-73) 108 109 and ALL 114 115 107 116 123 126 201 124 129 and 140 chassis 1968 to 1995
Transmission
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
There is a proper way to do this to determine proper level inside transmission
1978 450 SEL High Idle 2000 RPM
I have just acquired a 1978 450 SEL and based on the records the motor has about 35k miles on it since a complete rebuild. It starts up and runs fine (wants to die if you give it gas when cold) once warm. It drives great but the idle is high at about 2000 RPM cold and 1700-1800 warm. Not sure where to start.
Vacuum? Is there an idle control of some sort that could be bad?
I don't see an idle adjustment and don't know these gas engines so I'm lost.
Thanks for any help!
-Mark