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#91
Mechanicals / Re: Excessive control pressure...
Last post by Randys01 - 19 May 2023, 07:29 PMThe fuel damper and fuel divIder are two separate devices but our intrepid explorer has already eliminated the damper.
So now the attention turns to fuel divider..........err coff coff!
This contraption is the most exotic creation of the whole car. Now some people have had success pulling these apart and rebuilding them but I've not been one of them.
From the description of what's been done so far with the divider I'd say the problem lies in the build up of silt in the valving that reduces the system pressure to control pressure.
This is not a serviceable area with out a major pull down..........
I would not reccommend a home job on this......for me it's always a pro job becasue once it's apart there's a 100 parts.
So now the attention turns to fuel divider..........err coff coff!
This contraption is the most exotic creation of the whole car. Now some people have had success pulling these apart and rebuilding them but I've not been one of them.
From the description of what's been done so far with the divider I'd say the problem lies in the build up of silt in the valving that reduces the system pressure to control pressure.
This is not a serviceable area with out a major pull down..........
I would not reccommend a home job on this......for me it's always a pro job becasue once it's apart there's a 100 parts.
#92
Test Drive / Re: Values tanking?
Last post by ptashek - 19 May 2023, 04:32 PMAh, the V thing. It may have been used as a suffix for 6-door cars (similar to L for long-wheelbase). Other than that:
W = Saloon
R = Roadster
C = Coupe / Cabrio (same platform)
S = Estate
At least these were used into the 1990s. There might be additional ones since.
W = Saloon
R = Roadster
C = Coupe / Cabrio (same platform)
S = Estate
At least these were used into the 1990s. There might be additional ones since.
#93
Test Drive / Re: Shop recommendations near ...
Last post by rumb - 19 May 2023, 12:05 PMAny update on this car?
#94
Test Drive / Re: Values tanking?
Last post by rumb - 19 May 2023, 12:02 PMhttps://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/w116-s-class/
Chart shows an increasing number of w116 being sold with slight increase in prices plus some high sales for high quality cars.
Chart shows an increasing number of w116 being sold with slight increase in prices plus some high sales for high quality cars.
#95
Mechanicals / Re: Excessive control pressure...
Last post by Feather535 - 19 May 2023, 09:44 AMQuote from: raueda1 on 19 May 2023, 07:09 AMThe damper might be such a source, leading to repeated reclogging. Or it could just be defective which might do the same thing. Maybe try bypassing it and see what happens?
I thought of this. I have tested control pressure with the gauge connected directly between the fuel distributor and the WUR, bypassing the damper, but the pressure is the same as with the damper in the circuit.
On the other hand, if the fuel divider is the fuel distributor, I have only done the following there: replaced the inlet screen and the o-rings in the pressure regulator; ensured the passages on the return side are clear. Not sure what else I could do, but open to suggestions.
#96
Mechanicals / Re: Excessive control pressure...
Last post by raueda1 - 19 May 2023, 07:09 AMQuote from: Randys01 on 19 May 2023, 03:27 AMYes. I've used them for WUR and fuel dividers some years back.Randy, is the fuel divider the same as the damper - the round thing between the WUR and FD? You're way ahead of me on all this, but if so then I'd agree. Problem seems related to a recurring source of silt. The damper might be such a source, leading to repeated reclogging. Or it could just be defective which might do the same thing. Maybe try bypassing it and see what happens?
I could not speak to their current performance but have no reason to doubt them .
REcon a WUR is... for a pro..., a piece of cake.
The exchange rate is a bonanza for you. It's killing us sending stuff to the US or buying it from there.....and so is the freight either way.!!
As your story has unfolded I'm inclined to think the problem lies not in the WUR but back in the fuel divider.
#97
Mechanicals / Re: Excessive control pressure...
Last post by Randys01 - 19 May 2023, 03:27 AMYes. I've used them for WUR and fuel dividers some years back.
I could not speak to their current performance but have no reason to doubt them .
REcon a WUR is... for a pro..., a piece of cake.
The exchange rate is a bonanza for you. It's killing us sending stuff to the US or buying it from there.....and so is the freight either way.!!
As your story has unfolded I'm inclined to think the problem lies not in the WUR but back in the fuel divider.
I could not speak to their current performance but have no reason to doubt them .
REcon a WUR is... for a pro..., a piece of cake.
The exchange rate is a bonanza for you. It's killing us sending stuff to the US or buying it from there.....and so is the freight either way.!!
As your story has unfolded I'm inclined to think the problem lies not in the WUR but back in the fuel divider.
#98
Test Drive / Re: Values tanking?
Last post by Shervinator - 18 May 2023, 09:26 PMIt never made sense to me that "V" denoted a long-wheelbase car, when "W" is actually the longer letter... 
#99
Test Drive / Re: Values tanking?
Last post by rumb - 18 May 2023, 08:31 PMDont get me started with the V thing.
There is no official proof from MB that V means limo or long. We all know L is for lang.
There are wiki and other articles parroting the same thing, but no proof. I've already wasted too much time searching.
There is no official proof from MB that V means limo or long. We all know L is for lang.
There are wiki and other articles parroting the same thing, but no proof. I've already wasted too much time searching.
#100
Test Drive / Re: Values tanking?
Last post by Mattr - 18 May 2023, 08:20 PMQuote from: Neil4speed on 18 May 2023, 02:07 PMFunny, I thought this price was actually a mildly positive indicator. While I really like the color, it is not a anthracite on Tan/Black, or more universally appreciated color. The miles are also relatively high for a 'collector grade'. I would say though the provenance of being a high class area in California car and the great condition is a definite plus.
I was actually thinking about the same. 450SEL's have never been as popular, from what I've seen, as 450SE's or 6.9's. They're kind of a red-headed stepchild, from where I sit.
The most interesting comment was the guy popping in and insisting that lwb cars are "V116" not "W116." I believe he's wrong, and confusing LWB with limousines, but maybe we can start that argument here.
