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Re: 2001 E430 Bad Catalytic Convertor?? [microrepair] by jodar96
Dec 28, 2006 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: microrepair (Dec 27, 2006 5:05 pm)

How many miles do you have on your 01 E320? After looking at the catalytic converter assembly..I call it assembly since there are two converters one undeneath and one by firewall, I would only use OEM part. I don't care how much they charge. Aftermarket is good for oil filters, bulbs, but not this item.
 
The service manager said that just because one was bad that does not mean the other one will go bad....Oh well, both of yours went bad. I am glad they replaced mine under warranty.
 
I need to start saving my money for the time when the other one goes bad!! I doubt MB cheapened the part. The part supplier could have had raw material/processing issues.
 
Joe
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Re: 2001 E430 Bad Catalytic Convertor?? [jodar96] by microrepair
Jan 05, 2007 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: jodar96 (Dec 28, 2006 9:15 am)

Yes, the converter is an assy of two converters and connecting pipes. My 01 E320 had approx. 84K miles when the second assy had to be replaced.
 
You mention aftermarket bulbs; I just discovered yesterday that NAPA dealers carry a lot of the weird bulbs for MB's. You can save enough for 2 cups of coffee on each bulb..
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Re: Safety news/ Headgasket [ray_h1] by ccmbduong1
Jan 06, 2007 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Dec 23, 2006 10:18 am)

Thanks Ray h1... I checked and saw no oil floating on surface of coolant, oil level seems unchanged for months, I also checked trans oil dip stick and observed no change... So where is oil leak coming from... Any suggestion? Maybe I should take it to my indy master mechanic to check it out. Thanks
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Re: 2001 E430 Bad Catalytic Convertor?? [microrepair] by blckislandguy
Jan 07, 2007 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: microrepair (Jan 05, 2007 2:43 pm)

Micro, you've mentioned in the past the good luck you've had with your Boston-area MB dealer. I'd appreciate it if you would let us know who it is. What town is your indy master mechanic in?
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Re: Safety news/ Headgasket [ccmbduong1] by ray_h1
Jan 08, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: ccmbduong1 (Jan 06, 2007 1:45 pm)

)) "So where is oil leak coming from" ((
 
Having a trusted mechanic check it out for you is likely your best bet. My own guess is that you've got a relatively minor gasket leak somewhere. Nuisance stuff - maybe even somewhat involved* to get to and fix, but nothing catastrophic.
 
*Hey, it's a Benz - if there's a more complicated way to do something simple, Daimler-Benz will eventually discover and implement it...
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Good riddens 2002 E320 by mukhtar
Jan 12, 2007 (6:39 pm)
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I have now sold my 2002 E320. So relieved. It has been nothing but trouble that car. I kept taking it back to the dealer for repairs and replacement of parts. Luckily I hadn't needed to pay a cent as repairs were covered under warranty. But the inconvenience of taking it there so often, on average once or more every 2 months, the receptionist learnt my first name for seeing me too often. I will never ever buy a Mercedes .
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Re: Update on smoking E 350 [engineer1] by engineer1
Jan 15, 2007 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: engineer1 (Nov 28, 2006 4:56 pm)

latest on smoking E-350. since software update was installed on oil pressure monitor, no sign of smoke. admittedly haven't driven the car that much lately, but looks promising. again the software folks bite; seems to be the story of my life.
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Re: Safety news/ Headgasket [ray_h1] by ccmbduong1
Jan 17, 2007 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Jan 08, 2007 8:54 pm)

Confirmed by my mechanic that's a head gasket problem (normal for '96 E320 at around 80-120K miles)... Mine is only 77K. Two dealers want $2000-2200... My MB mechanic quoted $1500-$1800 , but he does not know the final $$$ until he opens the engine. Have my car scheduled for next Tuesday with my MB indy, he told me that it probably takes 3 days... and this guy is very good, he also has a machine shop just in case that he needs to planarize the head... Will let you guys know when it's done
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'07 E-350 Rolling forward when in reverse by stockerup
Jan 24, 2007 (6:46 pm)
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I almost had a wreck this past weekend. I was trying to turn around on an incline. I put the car in reverse and when I took my foot off the break to give it gas, the car started rolling forward. Has anyone else had this problem?
  
I have 07 E350. Now my wife is affraid to drive the car.
  
Any comments would be appreciated.
  
Thanks
  
Stockerup
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300E FRONT END SQUEAK by yanola
Jan 24, 2007 (5:12 pm)
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HELP....MY 1992 300E SURVIVED KATRINA JUST FINE BUT NOW I HAVE A VERY LOUD FRONT END SQUEAK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. ANY IDEAS. I HAVE TRIED LUBRICATING THE PARTS UNDER THERE BUT THAT HAS NOT HELPED.
 
THANKS!
YANOLA

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