Maintenance Table by Vehicle
Date |
Vehicle |
Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post) |
Summary |
Docs |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Timing chain, oil cooler, cooling system |
This was the first major phase of mechanical work on the Cosworth after it left the body shop. Work included replacing the timing chain and tensioner, water pump, thermostat, valve cover gasket,… more |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Replace parking brake mechanism |
As the 190E 2.3-16 was headed to the body shop, I requested that the non-functional parking brake mechanism be fixed so it could be parked safely. A good used replacement assembly was purchased.… more |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Diagnosing no-start issue |
After several weeks of regular use, the 190E 2.3-16 would not start. It was towed in and the cause turned out to be a clogged screen on the fuel distributor. |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Rear accumulator replacement |
Replacement of the rear accumulators / SLS |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
SLS rebuild and EFI repairs |
Continuation of restoration work. Brakes replaced, SLS repaired, new injectors, oil and filter change, driver’s power seat repair. |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth |
Initial startup and assessment |
This invoice accounts for two years' worth of work to get the 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth re-assembled after being found in a salvage yard. The Cosworth-specific fuel tank was installed; the fuel tree… more |