[W126 Coupe] Repairs

[Sir Guy]

Dick,



You are tha Man... Thanks for all your advice (good). The linkage
bushing is for the transmission. The mechanic said the "shifting" was a
little loose and needed tightening. No rocking or vibration at this
time. Maybe the mechanic saw something that may need attention later.
The BG-44, can I get that from AutoZone? Most likely, I will get the
repairs done by a MB mechanic. I just wanted to know could any mechanic
with general knowledge of preventive care can do the repairs. Thanks,
Guy.



-----Original Message-----

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Dick Spellman

Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:19 AM

To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Repairs



Sir Guy:



Motor Mounts:  if the engine is rocking in the cradle at idle or if you
get

a vibration on accelerating and it is obvious that the mounts have
collapsed

it's worthwhile to get them done.  But, you can drive with poor mounts
(the

engine will not fall through to the earth) for an extended period of
time.



Linkage bushing:  need a specific linkage or bushing by name or location
to

answer this



Hydraulic fluid:  Brakes.  car on a lift, brake fluid reservoir drained
off

to a couple mm, pressurized vessel with new Dot 4 Plus attached and then

just bleed until new fluid flows off each caliper in this order.
Passenger

rear, driver rear, passenger front, driver front.  Total time less than
an

hour and typically done once a year (MB suggests Spring as best time)
I'd do

it now if you are not sure when and if it was ever done to prevent
premature

failure of costly brake components.



Fuel injection cleaning:  sure, why not if it smoothes out a rough idle
or

improves acceleration performance great.  Drop a can of BG-44 in the
fuel

tank and go.  If you are going for a more sophisticated injector
cleaning

where they check spray pattern and the whole nine yards, I'd ask how
much

and see if it equates to the replacement costs of new injectors, seals
and

whatnot first.



My parting thoughts, are you using a MB dealership or a reputable

independent MB mechanic?



Dick







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