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    bah.

    Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
    rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
    Originally posted by gadget73
    ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
    Originally posted by dmccaig
    Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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      Had a day off from work so I got some time in with Mercedes….

      Front wheel hubs (inner and outer bearing) as well as rear rotors and pads were the task.





      The new bits next to an old set of rear pads:



      Donzo:





      Front hub assembly removed and spindle all cleaned:



      New hub in place:







      The old hubs in the boxes:




      Entire job went really smoothly. Only hiccups were the driver’s side rear rotor fighting us during removal. Funny, this car has only one pad wear sensor in the rear and it is on the passenger’s side. Did the drivers side first and then was surprised with this sensor. New pad did not come with one but luckily it swaps over fairly easily. Its just small and thus a bit fiddly.
      ~David~

      My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
      My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

      Originally posted by ootdega
      My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

      Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
      But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

      Originally posted by gadget73
      my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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        I bet you are one of the few DYI Mercedes dudes.
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          You really need to get rid of that thing. You're going grey!

          Interesting that it has hat rotors and hub bearing assemblies that can be serviced. Usually you see sealed bearings in those types of hubs.
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          Originally posted by phayzer5
          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            Originally posted by Tiggie View Post
            I bet you are one of the few DYI Mercedes dudes.
            Considering the parts above were about 500 I can only imagine what a dealer would then charge for the labor. I'll stick to doing things that can be done by my father and I till we encounter something BIG. By then I figure I would have saved up enough to pay for that BIG job with all of the DIYing that was done previously.

            Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
            You really need to get rid of that thing. You're going grey!

            Interesting that it has hat rotors and hub bearing assemblies that can be serviced. Usually you see sealed bearings in those types of hubs.
            HA.

            Yeah If I wanted to fight with the hubs more I certainly could have purchased inner and out bearings minus the hub. I like the easy remove and replace sometimes.
            ~David~

            My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
            My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

            Originally posted by ootdega
            My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

            Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
            But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

            Originally posted by gadget73
            my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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              Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
              Interesting that it has hat rotors and hub bearing assemblies that can be serviced. Usually you see sealed bearings in those types of hubs.
              Indeed, interesting setup, but I like it. The only thing I'd change is modify the hubs for press-in studs, as I freakin hate the bolts that so many euro manufacturers simply love to use there. I mean they're fine if the car has been maintained well, but trying to change a flat on the side of the road on a cold rainy night is certainly not how you wanna find out that the last time the wheels were off on a car you just bought outta state nothing was used on the bolt threads to keep rust at bay. That, and I like overkill
              The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
              The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.

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                I found my cars twin.











                Other car was a little tired looking. Dents and dings all around. Bumper sticker too! I HATE bumper stickers.
                ~David~

                My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                Originally posted by ootdega
                My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                Originally posted by gadget73
                my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                  I'm sure yours was MUCH cleaner
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                  Originally posted by Lincolnmania
                  if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble

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                    Oh yeah. Passengers side fender on the doppelganger was stoved in, bumper covers had numerous punctures as well as the trunk not closing fully/aligning correctly.



                    Swapped on the winter wheels and tires as well as changed out the oil and filter to the engine. Next change at 114k. Presently a little over 109k.

                    Cleaned the summer wheels and tires, clayed and wheel waxed them in preparation for storage. Front hubs had no play in them. Possibility that they needed to be tightened up some after a few miles but all was well.
                    ~David~

                    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                    Originally posted by ootdega
                    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                      Originally posted by 87gtVIC View Post
                      Front hubs had no play in them. Possibility that they needed to be tightened up some after a few miles but all was well.
                      With OEM parts and following the torque numbers correctly the job usually does not need revisiting. OTOH questionable parts and unedumacated guesswork on the bearing preload will almost always result in a loose hub. So it is what you make it to be, and we all know how you are in that regard
                      The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
                      The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.

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                        I am quite picky with things.
                        ~David~

                        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                        Originally posted by ootdega
                        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                        Originally posted by gadget73
                        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                          Decent weather prompted me to get the Benz ready for winter.

                          A week ago I detailed the Mercedes interior, also clayed the exterior windows and rainxed them. I compounded out the front windshield as well as the wipers were sorta etching the glass. Looks good now.

                          Today I Washed, clayed and then sealed the entire car. The wheels were douched down as well.

                          Washed with Meguiars ultimate wash and wax, clayed with a fancy pants clay mitt and then rewashed with Meguiars wash and wax. Finished off everything with Meguiars paint protect sealant.

























                          I love the fall scenery.
                          ~David~

                          My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                          My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                          Originally posted by ootdega
                          My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                          Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                          But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                          Originally posted by gadget73
                          my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                            I have no idea what half that stuff means, but the fruits of your labor are quite excellent And I'd also be terrified at the mere thought of curbside-parking this thing for any number of reasons...
                            The ones who accomplish true greatness, are the foolish who keep pressing onward.
                            The ones who accomplish nothing, are the wise who know when to quit.

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                              I got a flat.

                              ~David~

                              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                              Originally posted by ootdega
                              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                              Originally posted by gadget73
                              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                                So let's say you lost oil pressure on the same route. You pretty much have no choice but to destroy the engine?
                                1990 Country Squire - weekend cruiser, next project
                                1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - waiting in the wings

                                GMN Box Panther History
                                Box Panther Horsepower and Torque Ratings
                                Box Panther Production Numbers

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