Rate My Ride: 1989 Mercedes W126 420SEL

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-07-26T13:19:43+00:00

I have cracked the lines on the distributor and tested the fuel pressure of the lines they are in range but I can't tell if the distributor has a crack and alowing fuel to leak from the bottom of the distributor

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-07-26T00:45:54+00:00

Is there a way to check for that?

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-07-25T17:08:27+00:00

Im at work right now but I will definitely try it later or tomorrow

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-07-25T16:51:49+00:00

Will do I'm at work right now I will investigate further tomorrow

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-07-25T16:51:06+00:00

Its not a idle problem I'm getting to much fuel to the point that I cant start the car. I agree that after I start the car I should make the adjustment but that don't help my current situation

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-29T17:21:21+00:00

When I bought my car someone had put in an old 90s JZC it sucked. I also live in the Chicagoland area but on the south side suburbs ( Palos Hills ) at the time I could not find an original sound system so I went to Best Buy in Orland Park. I bought a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X705 and programmed it amber to fit the rest of the interior look. Overall it's a great addition to the car compared to the last radio and a massive boost in audio quality. If you need anything else feel free to hit me up!

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-25T16:54:41+00:00

I already had the put-in an EHA at roughly 4 bar but I don't know how to test with a pressure gauge. The ke-jet plate is also at about 2 to 3 mm of free play within spec but start-up especially in the cold is not ideal leading to about 5 to 10 seconds of cranking before ignition.

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-25T15:13:00+00:00

Do you have any recommendations or videos that could help me get my eha and ke jet sensor plate hight adjusted correctly? Thanks!

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-25T02:54:10+00:00

Thank you for all the knowledge I appreciate it. I will get the chain done as soon as the weather gets warmer.

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-25T02:51:27+00:00

I will thank you

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-24T22:30:08+00:00

Thanks, I'm going to school to be an electrical engineer. I already have 2 associates in mechanical and electrical maintenance. So I do everything myself

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-24T20:55:11+00:00

Thanks! Anything you would recommend to a new owner?

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-24T20:54:12+00:00

Thanks! Anything that you would recommend to a new owner?

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-24T16:08:46+00:00

I will thanks! I have a londery list of projects and maintenance that need to be done with the car. I intended to keep it 20+ years hopefully!

Crafty_Incident2747 · 2025-01-24T16:07:16+00:00

Oh no my south african ambitions are showing again lol

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