Maintenance Table by Vehicle

Date
Vehicle
Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post)
Summary
Docs
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

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

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. 

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Rear accumulator replacement

Replacement of the rear accumulators / SLS

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.

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