Found some things while doing Flex Disk!
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Found some things while doing Flex Disk!
This caught my eye...Lucky find! Maybe that will boost my mpg a little more since that vac hose was completely unplugged.
Managed to put it back on without having to pull the airflow assembly.
FYI to those who want to check them to make sure they are intact w/o removing CIS parts. Both of these vacuum hoses go to the Thermo Vacuum sensor on the head.
....Then I found a wasted engine mount...
Was going to do the rear diff fluid change, but I can't believe NOBODY around here carries a 14mm hex key
I have to order it online now.
But successful flex disk replacement. I added the DIY to my thread up top.
Bad:
Good:
Managed to put it back on without having to pull the airflow assembly.
FYI to those who want to check them to make sure they are intact w/o removing CIS parts. Both of these vacuum hoses go to the Thermo Vacuum sensor on the head.
....Then I found a wasted engine mount...
Was going to do the rear diff fluid change, but I can't believe NOBODY around here carries a 14mm hex key
I have to order it online now.But successful flex disk replacement. I added the DIY to my thread up top.
Bad:
Good:
Last edited by ps2cho; Jan 9, 2010 at 10:55 PM.
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Managed to find Harbor Freight actually carries a 14mm hex! Dang lucky.
You know never know, it could be a new transmission, the car does shift damn perfect considering how poor the maintenance was...But the PO decided to not return my calls or send the history as she promised. I even offered to pay for the shipping
You know never know, it could be a new transmission, the car does shift damn perfect considering how poor the maintenance was...But the PO decided to not return my calls or send the history as she promised. I even offered to pay for the shipping
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The hex key ones from tranny->disk are 40nm, the ones flex disk->propshaft are 60nm. Not sure what that is in ft/lbs. You should definitely get the E-Class owners bible, it has all the maintenance procedures /w pictures and all settings. Its a great book.
Look what else I got accomplished today!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred
)
Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine
Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.
Look what else I got accomplished today!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred
)Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine
Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.
Last edited by ps2cho; Jan 10, 2010 at 08:14 PM.
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I may have to get that. I have the Haynes, Brooklands, and a factory '86 manual but each has missing data.
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Look what else I got accomplished today!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred)
Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.[/quote]
lol sweet corn
are those zip ties man?? at least get some big hose clamps on there instead of the zip ties before they melt!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred
)Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine
Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.[/quote]lol sweet corn
are those zip ties man?? at least get some big hose clamps on there instead of the zip ties before they melt!
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Look what else I got accomplished today!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred)
Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.
lol sweet corn
are those zip ties man?? at least get some big hose clamps on there instead of the zip ties before they melt!
Step 1: Find hole in exhaust
Step 2: Find can of sweetcorn (expired is preferred
)Step 3: Wrap said can around exhaust
Step 4: ???
Step 5: Profit!
Serious question though -- I changed the rear diff fluid and it was really clean, but it was a SEA BLUE color!? Does that indicate factory fluid or anything? Either way it was good to see the fluid looked fine
Flushed and replaced it anyway of course.lol sweet corn
are those zip ties man?? at least get some big hose clamps on there instead of the zip ties before they melt!
just used zip ties to hold it in placeso I could wire it up tight. I think the picture doesn't show it too well.
Last edited by ps2cho; Jan 11, 2010 at 09:29 PM.
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How long did the flex discs take?? What did it feel like when they went bad? Also, did it make any noise. Mine need to be done, but not immediately (so says my mb tech).
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