Need advise on MB190

[HBOY]

congrats sir.. to post a pix, you have to upload it to a photo hosting site like photobucket. Then from there you'll see the link you need to post to be able to "share" it with to others on the inet.

As for "i wanna fix everything".. get to know the car first.. the prioritize the fixes... baka kasi magshotgun effect ka sa pagpapaayos.. mauna pa yung mga minor things before the major ones tapos maubos budget mo.. baka mainis ka lang pag nangyari yun...

[stimpy569]

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Oh, and I got details on the VIN:
VIN WDB2011261F300253
WHC WDB
CHASSBM 201126
CHASS_IDENT 1F300253
TYPE 201
SUBBM1 126
BODY 14599
ENGINE 602911 12 007624
INTERIOR 074
LIGHTS BOSCH BOSCH
ORDER_NUM 0683915502
PAINT1 623
TRANSMISSION 722414 02 417743
WIPER BOSCH 000000

Code
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
286 Unknown
290 Unknown
400 FOLDING ARMREST IN THE REAR
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
466 Unknown
498 VERSION FOR JAPAN
506 Unknown
543 SUN VISOR W/ MAKE-UP MIRROR L. AND R., BE-
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
586 Unknown
593 ALL-ROUND WD-GREEN GLASS,HEATED REAR WINDOW-ESG,BF
613 LAMP UNIT - ASSYMETRICAL, LH TRAFFIC
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
807 AEJ 06/1/M/X
812 Unknown
623 VERSION FOR THE GULF STATES
074 Unknown

So, i guess my unit was actually imported from Japan. what are the "unkown"s kaya?

[stimpy569]

oops, double post...please read next post
sorry

[stimpy569]

Masters,
Here's a list of the stuff that the previous owner had done:
1. Air Filter (Jan'08) - Delodur
2. Replace 3 rotor discs & R/R brake shoes (Feb'08) - HMS
3. Clutch coil rewind (Aug'08) - Rey-Nor Electrical
4. Reset 4pcs igniter (??? labo ng sulat eh) (Aug'08) - ManCas Calibration
5. Reset 4pcs injectors (Sep'08) - ManCas Calibration

Here's what i've had recently done:
1. Check all fluids (engine oil, tranny oil, P. steering, differential oil, brakes)
-tranny, p. steering & air filters are ok.
-all oils ok but had a change oil to be safe.
2. Aircon cleaning & charging (F-134A)
3. Fixed Power door locks (vacuum)

And here's my priority list:
1. Radiator - previous owner used distilled water, no coolant. I want to flush
the system ala DIY but how do i do it? i read somewhere it's not just the
drain plug but also in the engine itself! should i use a flush then distilled
water + coolant? what brand of flush, coolant is best yet inexpensive?
2. Alternator - need to fix or replace; low amperage
3. Windshield - cracked at the base (wiper)
4. Battery - installed unit is a 2SM, need to upgrade to 3SM at least.

Not much to do with body repairs. No visible rust on the underside.
Ride is smooth save for a squeaking sound on the left rear portion (bushing).

Your wisdom is highly regarded!

[benzlimo]

My MB runs fine on distilled water only. What is you temperature? If you really want to add coolant, get the MB specified one.

On the alternator, if you are running on stock headlights and no heavy sound system, it might just require check-up and repair.

Used to have a 2-inch crack on the lower passenger side of my former 300sd which does not affect driving visibility and just let it stay coz it has been "treated" already. Did not get worse after 3 years of daily driving it until I sold if after it was submerged by Ondoy.

As for the battery, It would help if you will replace it with the original DIN type the car requires.

My two cents.

[stimpy569]

temp is at 80-85 celsius i guess, kasi lately traffic is really crap. dati halos di umaabot ng 80 eh but the other day lampas ng konti sa 80. I thought maybe i need to add water, since diesel gets really it's only logical that water in the rad evaporates faster than a gas engine. So, I boiled a liter of water and added it after cooling down. Now it's back below 80 against heavy traffic at noon...I love it! haha

ALTERNATOR - the lights on my 1987 are those of the 1992 variant as evidenced by the pics posted. I guess these can be considered stock since I made sure to only use the original bulbs as specified in the manual. Sound system is the stock blaupunkt cassette player and speakers. Power antenna works but the connection on the radio is dead na (need a new radio in the future). Brought the car to Mang Etoy and he said pwede try na linisin but better if to replace it with an 80A alternator, mahal nga lng, so sana makuha sa repair/recondition.

BATTERY - I know i need to replace it asap, hopefully the alternator can be fixed so I can put the funds into a new battery. I asked JOMEA and here are my options:
-DIN88 88Amp / Magic Power (Germany) P5,495 / 15-mos warranty
-3SM 75Amp / GS (Japan) P5,195 / 20-mos warranty
-3SM 70Amp / Motolite Enduro (Phils) P4,195 / 15mos warranty
am leaning towards either Magic Power (becos it's DIN88) or GS (becos it's 75Amps & 20-mos warranty). what do you think?

thanks again!

[ronw123w124]

temp is at 80-85 celsius i guess, kasi lately traffic is really crap. dati halos di umaabot ng 80 eh but the other day lampas ng konti sa 80. I thought maybe i need to add water, since diesel gets really it's only logical that water in the rad evaporates faster than a gas engine. So, I boiled a liter of water and added it after cooling down. Now it's back below 80 against heavy traffic at noon...I love it! haha

ALTERNATOR - the lights on my 1987 are those of the 1992 variant as evidenced by the pics posted. I guess these can be considered stock since I made sure to only use the original bulbs as specified in the manual. Sound system is the stock blaupunkt cassette player and speakers. Power antenna works but the connection on the radio is dead na (need a new radio in the future). Brought the car to Mang Etoy and he said pwede try na linisin but better if to replace it with an 80A alternator, mahal nga lng, so sana makuha sa repair/recondition.

BATTERY - I know i need to replace it asap, hopefully the alternator can be fixed so I can put the funds into a new battery. I asked JOMEA and here are my options:
-DIN88 88Amp / Magic Power (Germany) P5,495 / 15-mos warranty
-3SM 75Amp / GS (Japan) P5,195 / 20-mos warranty
-3SM 70Amp / Motolite Enduro (Phils) P4,195 / 15mos warranty
am leaning towards either Magic Power (becos it's DIN88) or GS (becos it's 75Amps & 20-mos warranty). what do you think?

thanks again!

80-85c is just about the right temp for an MB. Just use distilled water and ONLY use genuine MB COOLANT available from Delodur, DON"T USE ANY OTHER COOLANT or you'll risk damaging your engine.

For the alternator, ang experience ko dyan eh mas mura pa yung 90 amp kesa sa 80 amp.

For the battery, ok naman yung Magic Power DIN 88 pero di yun gawa sa Germany, ang alam ko under licensed sya from Germany pero gawa sa Indonesia yan. I have a friend who had one in his MB before, it lasted him 5 years before it was needed to be replaced again.

[stimpy569]

am leaning towards the GS 3SM due to the 20-month warranty since kasya din naman sya, that VS Magic Power since it's DIN88 at 88Amps.

How much is the coolant at Delodur? are they the only one carrying it?

Tomorrow am headed for GBP in kamias since they're near my office - they seem to know what they're doing. Will have the following done:
- clean fuel tank and lines
- check brake lines / brake pad indicator
- check undercarriage
- check alternator (hopefully they can repair it, kasi if its a loose connection lang daw then it can be repaired. They checked my alternator and it's a 90amp unit.)

[ronw123w124]

am leaning towards the GS 3SM due to the 20-month warranty since kasya din naman sya, that VS Magic Power since it's DIN88 at 88Amps.

How much is the coolant at Delodur? are they the only one carrying it?

Tomorrow am headed for GBP in kamias since they're near my office - they seem to know what they're doing. Will have the following done:
- clean fuel tank and lines
- check brake lines / brake pad indicator
- check undercarriage
- check alternator (hopefully they can repair it, kasi if its a loose connection lang daw then it can be repaired. They checked my alternator and it's a 90amp unit.)

So far sa Delodur lang ako nakakita nung coolant, parang 600 yata for 1.5 liters.

I know the Gerry from GBP, he used to be the head mechanic dun sa shop na pinagpapagawan ko, magaling yan si Gerry he knows MB stuff very well.

[benzlimo]

I got this for 5,500 with trade in from this seller last September.

http://cgi.ebay.ph/FS-car-battery-DI...item3cb36885b7

[lowslowbenz]

RE: MB coolant .. last time I bought it at Php 580.00 at 1.5 liters. (Delodur Chino Roces)

[stimpy569]

Just came from GBP (2-6pm) and here are my updates:
1. Fuel system - they checked the fuel filter and pre-filter...ok pa naman, no algae. Malinis, so there was no need to clean the tank. thank God! nakatipid.

2. Brakes - opened and cleaned all brake pads and calipers. Had to overhaul R/R caliper, used ATE repair kit. Topped up brake fluid. Next time need to adjust hand brake, di na inabot ng oras, finished at 6pm. Cost: P1,500

3. Alternator - Tommy the electrician checked the alternator...grounded, culprit was the rectifier. Due to limited budget he just sold me a rectifier from an identical unit (90amps) and placed it on my unit. After repair and installation with hi-beam, fog lights, radio, aircon on it read 13.87volts. Problem solved, cost: P5,500.

Next in line will be the radiator flushing and a new battery.
We also checked the problem of water sipping in the right side of my cabin. Front and rear right carpet of me car is always wet...magpacarwash lang ako basa na. Possible culprit is a crack at the base of the battery housing area. Any ideas?

...hay, the things we do for love! haha

[lowslowbenz]

Re: wet carpets .. I did not see it in your VIN details, but does your car have a sunroof / moonroof?

[ronw123w124]

Next in line will be the radiator flushing and a new battery.
We also checked the problem of water sipping in the right side of my cabin. Front and rear right carpet of me car is always wet...magpacarwash lang ako basa na. Possible culprit is a crack at the base of the battery housing area. Any ideas?

Sir, check under the battery tray, malamang bulok na yan, same thing happened to me sa w124 ko had it repaired (latero) then apply primer properly, ok na.

[stimpy569]

sir lowslow,
haha, natawa naman ako dun. tama ka nga, wala sa VIN details yun tubig sa carpet. Instead of climate control meron ako weather control! no sunroof/moonroof.

Ron,
Pansin ko nga repaired na ng fiberglass yun battery tray...I'll prob'ly have it repaired this week...any recommended fiberglass shops in QC?

thanks!

[lowslowbenz]

sir lowslow,
haha, natawa naman ako dun. tama ka nga, wala sa VIN details yun tubig sa carpet. Instead of climate control meron ako weather control! no sunroof/moonroof

You may have misunderstood my question, hehe. Explaining it briefly, in an MB .. the sunroof/moonroof drains exit on the 4 corners of the roof rail. There are some instances where-in the hoses on these drains can get loose and dislodge themselves. Permitting water entry into the cabin.

But its a good thing that your's has no sunroof .... less worries .. :D

[ronw123w124]

Ron,
Pansin ko nga repaired na ng fiberglass yun battery tray...I'll prob'ly have it repaired this week...any recommended fiberglass shops in QC?

thanks!

Para sa akin mas maganda pa rin yung pa-weld mo nalang ng bagong yero rather than patch it up with fiberglass.

[HBOY]

leaks could also come from bad drains from the windshield. If it is a 124, the windshield has this parang cover at the base of the glass (black rubber like material). This should be snug fit to the glass so that the water would slide down and to the catch basin of the drain. If it does not, water will seep into the cabin.

[stimpy569]

I had my car's battery tray fixed at a fiber glass shop, mejo may na-miss silang spot sa inner portion so i need to go back to have it fixed. After that I'll observe it for leaks...

And i found this MB parts seller who offers surplus euro parts at crazy prices, imagine this...sira na kasi yun hood ornament ko, basag yun base. I saw his post at sulit.com.ph and met him at Kapitolyo. When I got there, my eyes almost filled with tears with what I saw - 201 and 124 parts that are almost in brand spankin' new condition!!! I was just looking for a hood ornament and ended up getting a whole grill because of his crazy low price! I highly recommend him, he really knows what he's doing, pati pagbaklas ng parts ang ingat nila gawin cos walang basag yun mga clips and locks considering these are old plastic parts. I was surprised to learn that he supplies a known big MB shop in QC. And they sell the parts at 3x his cost ( I know this from personal experience). Any one interested can reach him at 0932.6288688, oh his name is Karl.

Next week I'll be back for more goodies! ganda ng pasok ng 2011 ko...haha

[HBOY]

uyy. this is good news!.. macontact nga next time..:D