[sportz_kruzer]

Originally Posted by DeepakMenon

W124 clutch should be feather light, now you have basically changed everything that needs to be changed. it sounds like the pedal is squishy and it has always to do with, Leak, air in system, cylinders. I don't not think the pipe should have a huge role to play unless it was way off in diameter


Just two question; what brand was the slave and master cylinder?

How is brake feel?

The pedal is not squishy. .its next to rock hard..both master and slave are ZTE.

[sportz_kruzer]

I do suspect the hose as its local and may be expanding or causing resistance. .I ll try replacing it with another hose (also local). If the hose is a problem, it should go away ..atleast for a while. .

[Ray32825]

Originally Posted by sportz_kruzer

I do suspect the hose as its local and may be expanding or causing resistance. .I ll try replacing it with another hose (also local). If the hose is a problem, it should go away ..atleast for a while. .

If the pedal was normal whilst bleeding the system then it's not your hose. Did the pedal get harder over a period of time or all of a sudden? BTW, I sent you a PM as well.

[sportz_kruzer]

Originally Posted by Ray32825

If the pedal was normal whilst bleeding the system then it's not your hose. Did the pedal get harder over a period of time or all of a sudden? BTW, I sent you a PM as well.

Well I do suspect dirt in the spline restricting free movement of the release bearing. Will however inspect the hose amd slave before removing the gearbox.

Ref the fuel pump buzzing issue. .I pulled off the tank for inspection and heres what I found...

[renegade]

I have a situation with my W124 E220,recently it has been throwing few tantrums,in the morning without pressing the gas pedal,it takes longer to start and does not idle well but the moment you give it some gas,it works fine,but i have noticed slight black smoke on idle and while accelerating too,the economy has gone for a toss though.Although there are few other parts which needs to be addressed and parts are already ordered,i'm wondering what could be the possibility of black smoke and poor mileage :-
1. Fuel filter clogged
2. fuel tank needs thorough cleaning
3. injectors clogged
4. Purge valve gone kaput (virat indicated it might be the reason)
5. some sensor not sending the right info.

These are few things running in my head constantly and i cant seem to find an answer.All your inputs,suggestions,advice would be highly appreciated.
Regards
Mandeep

[sportz_kruzer]

Hey Mandeep..get it scanned first. Although the points listed are valid, its the quickest and easiest to get a scan first and rule out n clear sensor errors.

Also check the connection of the coolant sensor. The points listed above are a given for our decade old cars. I am doing work on mine and considering thousands of litres of fuel has flown through. .all the above should be done anyway I guess...

lemme call u

[Ray32825]

Originally Posted by sportz_kruzer

Well I do suspect dirt in the spline restricting free movement of the release bearing. Will however inspect the hose amd slave before removing the gearbox.

Ref the fuel pump buzzing issue. .I pulled off the tank for inspection and heres what I found...

Shanky, I would remove the slave cylinder from the transmission and see how the system works, making sure of course that you don't push the pedal too much causing the rod to shoot out of the slave cylinder.
As regards the hose I had the same problem on a old Mazda pickup truck and instead of buying and OEM part I just got a similar brake hose from a Japanese vehicle. It was a little longer than the original causing it to bend as you can see in the picture. I hope yours is not worse than this.

[sportz_kruzer]

Well u know what..its two notches worse. .ill try to upload a pic

[Ray32825]

Mandeep, sounds like it's not getting enough air and is obviously running rich. Hope your throttle body is not coked up, affecting your minimal air rate. I would start with some obvious visual inspections first.

[renegade]

Originally Posted by Ray32825

Mandeep, sounds like it's not getting enough air and is obviously running rich. Hope your throttle body is not coked up, affecting your minimal air rate. I would start with some obvious visual inspections first.

Throttle seems to be clean but will give it a look soon indeed.But i doubt it would be throttle body related,i am more inclined towards what virat pointed out to me over the phone that it might be the purge valve/MOT valve or something,i gave it a look,the vaacum was weak from one side of the valve,as in,if i pull out one end of the valve,the rpm fluctuates for a moment,i dont know if it is correct or not,I will be visiting patel autos soon for this and get it scanned properly.

[Karadi]

Originally Posted by abhiram7912

I don't know what led to this switch being installed. The driver that got this done is no longer working for us. I am still confused about some of the buttons on the dashboard as i don't have the manual.

I also found a new switch on the panel below the steering wheel. it doesn't look to me like OEM Mercedes. it has a single horizontal line, followed by a circle and two horizontal lines. couldn't figure out what it does.

The switch that you mention appears to be similar to what is used as a changeover switch for different horn pairs.
Sometimes the same type of switch has been used for changeover from Petrol to Gas !

[Karadi]

Originally Posted by DeepakMenon

Lights : go with 100/90; works like a charm; but before that ensure your lens is clean and properly levelled

Will the existing Headlamp wiring & relays not be overloaded ? The current drawn in amperes will be at least 66% higher than existing load.

[DeepakMenon]

Originally Posted by renegade

I have a situation with my W124 E220,recently it has been throwing few tantrums,in the morning without pressing the gas pedal,it takes longer to start and does not idle well but the moment you give it some gas,it works fine,but i have noticed slight black smoke on idle and while accelerating too,the economy has gone for a toss though.Although there are few other parts which needs to be addressed and parts are already ordered,i'm wondering what could be the possibility of black smoke and poor mileage :-
1. Fuel filter clogged
2. fuel tank needs thorough cleaning
3. injectors clogged
4. Purge valve gone kaput (virat indicated it might be the reason)
5. some sensor not sending the right info.

These are few things running in my head constantly and i cant seem to find an answer.All your inputs,suggestions,advice would be highly appreciated.
Regards
Mandeep

You are quite right, for starting in all probability it is your fuel accumulator. only way to test is to measure fuel pressure. better just change that with filter and call it a day. [either way a service item]

and for rich running, it will be the coolant sensor. If you know how to use a Multimeter, will tell you how to test it. When this goes wrong it does not tell the ECU to lean the mixture post reaching optimum temperature. hence the smoke etc

Originally Posted by Karadi

Will the existing Headlamp wiring & relays not be overloaded ? The current drawn in amperes will be at least 66% higher than existing load.

I was running HELLA relay and wiring for a long time, No issues. Had to change back after I a stone broke my headlight. SO changed the headlight and not got around putting 100/90 back

No issues with battery; your alternator if in good health will manage everything like a charm

[Karadi]

Originally Posted by DeepakMenon

I was running HELLA relay and wiring for a long time, No issues. Had to change back after I a stone broke my headlight. SO changed the headlight and not got around putting 100/90 back

No issues with battery; your alternator if in good health will manage everything like a charm

I' sure there will be no issues from either battery or alternator, I was wondering where I tap off the power line from - would you be able to guide me regarding the same.
Secondly will the external lamp failure indicator work if the loads on the original wiring is only the Hella headlight relay load - this will not change in the event of a single filament failure occurring. Your views are solicited.

[Ray32825]

I thought I would upload some pictures of the fuel and evap systems on the W124 series for you guys. Most of the pictures are off the M111 engine, but if you need information on the larger engines, let me know.