my_shaldan

hello to all, i hope you guys can help me solve the problems im having with my '87 benz.

just recently, my car will run 2-5 sec and then will die. first i replaced the fuel filter, it didnt work. second, i replaced the fuel pump near the fuel filter, it ran for a couple of days but while it is idling, it chokes. and then yesterday it stalled on me that it went back to it's original problem. starts up for 2-5 sec and then die...

i need your help guys, if i cant fix it, i'll probably just sell the car to whoever is willing to buy it. im from west covina,ca. (626)

thanks.

YNVDIZW124

how much?

my_shaldan

$1700 only, i think thats fair enough, well if you guys can help me fix it, i dont mind keeping it. but if someone wants it i'll let it go. clean title.

626 318 7463.

here's a pic:

AMG_Fred

hahah west covina too? i live in west covina with an 87 benz as well. im not looking into buying but ill the first to drop by to pick up some pieces. ill look for a fix for you. but if you need around the place for something ill pick you up if the place isn't too far. good luck! I live by rowland and vincent

mhorn

This is a common problem on the M103 motor. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix. It "could" be a laundry list of things. The best route in my opinion, is to find an independent MB specialist shop and have them run a diagnostics. There are so many things you can try and test yourself that it would take you two days to trouble shoot the problem. Personally it sounds like either the OVP or the idle control valve, but it might not be either. Good news though is that once it's fixed, you've got a reliable bullet proof car again.

AMG_Eric

stop by import auto works in pasadena. hes at san gabreiel blvd and foothill. they guys name is jerry. he wrenches on my car and will give u an estimate for FREE. if its a lot of work he might just buy the car from you. its worth a look see.

www.importaw.com

AMG_Fred

just to add to his reliability , i take my car there all the time. he tells you what you need. he fixed my problem of my dash lights ( none of them worked ) and he did it very quickly and for free. all he had to do was disconnect the headligh windshield wipers... i never use those anyways. great guy and really close to us. i go down onto irwindale then get onto the 210 west then get off on madre and turn right, first street with the stop light ( i forgot the name ) you turn left. about 3 blocks down is his shop. there is some other german shop on the way there. don't go to that one. call him up and make an appointment. well worth it!

my_shaldan

thanks for all your inputs, i trully appreciate all your help. but due to lack of funds and a little amount of time, my wife and i came to a conclusion to just sell the car. i am open to any offers rite now and willing to pay the towing up to 100 miles. i hope its an easy fix, in a span of 2 months i replaced the spark plug and spark plug wires, fuel filter, fuel pump.

LnkPrkSoldier: hello neighbor, im from lark ellen and vine.

thanks again.

AMG_Eric

i just called jerry and i gave him your phone #. i think he is going to make you an offer for the car.

puffadder

I agree with mhorn....could take a bit of doing but you will end up with a bullet proof car. Had a similar prob and a set of injectors sorted it. Have to be a bit of a DIY glutton to save money tho'.

YNVDIZW124

Well first things first! Since no one is giving you ideas let's start with the relays and sensors. Is your OVP relay (the one behind the battery with a fuse in it) working? is the fuse ok? Check you fuel pump relay (I got an extra one but has a bad contact so it works for like 2-4 hours). Did you check your coil? does it get hot? was the car running good before or just started to do this out of nowhere? More info on what the car is doing please! Most people would think just to go buy parts to see if it can be a cheap fix but this makes you lose more money! Ok if you turn the key tell some one to open the gas cap and listen to see if the fuel pump is working. If it is then that's one problem solved if it's not first check your fuel pump relay because this cuts power to the pump so don't go and buy a new fuel pump. I had a problem like this but it was a bad ignition module the one on the side with the two connectors and the vac tube going to it. This is not an expensive problem if you buy parts on ebay and DIY but if you go to a mechanic PLEASE DON'T LET HIM LEARN ON YOUR CAR and charge you for it. Most good mechanics should have the tools and knowledge to test these parts.

AMG_Fred

oh and you said you had replaced the feul pump? you know there are 2 right? or am i wrong.... and do you have another reliable car? if your other car is not that reliable, i would suggest to fix this car. ive seen these cars go for well over 400,000 miles!!!

YNVDIZW124

Yes after 86 you have two fuel pumps. Mine is at 210,000 and i think im going to keep it till 250,000 or 300,000?? if the engine dies im going to install a v8 in a that puppy!

my_shaldan

amg-eric: jerry called me and offered me $, if things went through with him i'd sadly sell the car tonight.

iam embarrassed to tell you guys that a sale is pending tonight, id like to thank all who gave advice and tips to fix it the car. rite now, due to our first newborn baby all the attention goes to him, time and money. me and my wife will carpool to work for the mean time. but the extra money coming from the car is a big help for us specially that my son's baptism is this saturday.

thanks again.

YNVDIZW124

Good Luck!! I was in the same boat when my son was born and i could not pass smog and needed to get all kinds of parts so i sold the car too. Hope you get another 300e so you can come back to the forums!! Hey does he want to buy my car? LOL J/k Glad to hear it's a him! Hope you made like 5 baby showers too! Because i did LOL

AMG_Eric

i am glad jerry is interested. sometimes its hard to give up a car for the $$$. he is a good guy none the less. chances are he will fix it up and sell it to someone that needs good transportation.

its unfortunate u cant keep it. we will cross our fingers and hope u buy another 124 soon.

AMG_Eric

update jerry bought the car. he said it NEEDS A LOT of work. it was good to seel it because that statement means LOTS OF CASH TO FIX IT.

my_shaldan

now i felt bad. i just hoped that he fix it and sell it to make money. jerry was a very cool guy

AMG_Eric

he said if it came down to it he would fix it and use it as a loaner if he cant get out what he paid. so it will go to good use none the less.

e320newbie

wow bone stock... glad mine aint like that..