Lucky guy that you can choose between two engines. 😎 But even on a german Autobahn I have no issues to drive 100mph with my M130. But yes, its loud. 😁 Btw: I changed my rear axle from 3,92 to 3,46 so the RPM is 10% lower now and I dont have to shift so often in the city.
I actually love revving that m130 up there. Its a great engine! That axle change would make a nice difference. My buddy changed his pagoda rear end for a 4.5 rear. All the best Cheers John.
Great vid John. One thing I’m interested in and hoped would be in this one is leaky steering box. Mine has a minor leak and wondered how much I should be worried. Rebuild or replace?
Thank you. Glad you like it. Personally I have not rebuilt one myself. Though it's something I have to look at on my 4.5. Its had a minor leak for a while. I have heard of a shop in Las Vegas that rebuilds them. Around $600. You have to send your core unit. Cheers John 🍻
Are you referring to the fuel injection pump? There is a notch cut into the drive gear teeth which should be aligned with one on the body.. Now for the 6 cylinder I'm not 100% sure. But on the 6.3, once that notch is aligned the egine is set to 60 degrees atdc. There is a 60 degree notch on the harmonic balancer. I'll take a look at my book and see if I can find more details for the six and get back to you. Cheers John 🍻
Many thanks, very insightful for anyone tinkering with older Mercs. Be well.
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. All the best cheers John.
Another good video, especially for those who are contemplating a W108/109.
Glad you think so. Hopefully it can help someone make a good decision. Thank you for your comment. Cheers John
Lucky guy that you can choose between two engines. 😎 But even on a german Autobahn I have no issues to drive 100mph with my M130. But yes, its loud. 😁
Btw: I changed my rear axle from 3,92 to 3,46 so the RPM is 10% lower now and I dont have to shift so often in the city.
I actually love revving that m130 up there. Its a great engine! That axle change would make a nice difference. My buddy changed his pagoda rear end for a 4.5 rear.
All the best Cheers John.
Great vid John. One thing I’m interested in and hoped would be in this one is leaky steering box. Mine has a minor leak and wondered how much I should be worried. Rebuild or replace?
Thank you. Glad you like it. Personally I have not rebuilt one myself. Though it's something I have to look at on my 4.5. Its had a minor leak for a while. I have heard of a shop in Las Vegas that rebuilds them. Around $600. You have to send your core unit.
Cheers John 🍻
Thanks for this video, what is the timing TDC of the fuel pump for a six cylinder engine?
Are you referring to the fuel injection pump? There is a notch cut into the drive gear teeth which should be aligned with one on the body.. Now for the 6 cylinder I'm not 100% sure. But on the 6.3, once that notch is aligned the egine is set to 60 degrees atdc. There is a 60 degree notch on the harmonic balancer. I'll take a look at my book and see if I can find more details for the six and get back to you.
Cheers John 🍻
@mercedesmaintenance.6339 all thanks and appreciation, waiting for your reply
All thanks and appreciation, waiting for your reply
@aymanhabib5123 You're welcome. My email is jwright89@sbcglobal.net send me yours and I'll send some pictures from the service manual. Cheers John 🍻
first! greetings from Sweden
Hello there from California!! Cheers John.