Good job! Do remember to get rid of that sarcophagus that entombs all the heat in there. As well, junk the plastic cover on the alarm horn (if not gone already) directly above the sarcophagus.
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Thought about it as I saw a post on it. Thought that might actually be more of a heatsink and left it on.
Started on the fuel filter system RR last weekend- got the cover off and the gas partially drained and then stopped. Didn’t want to wrestle with fuel lines under the car and I am a little preoccupied with the arrival of Miss Bee so I took Beryl down the street to have the work completed last Friday.
Got her back today. Seems to idle much better. Used to stumble occasionally at stop lights.
Got her back today. Seems to idle much better. Used to stumble occasionally at stop lights.
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Whoa - you bought Sauceman's 500E?Oh awesome! I’ve owned 3 press release 500Es then
Mr. Grey is home!
Yes love the car and am excited to continue the labor of love. Idles rough so got to sort that out first. Sauce has been busy and hasn’t really driven the car so I’m hoping it’s some of that. Maybe an Italian tune up.
Update: Half tank of gas seemed to help and idles ok when warm just like the day I inspected and drove him. He does have that thumping noise that improved when we pulled the section of the heat shielf that seemed sandwiched accidentally between the chassis and muffler. But the sound still is there - kinda like an exhaust leak kind of rhythmic pulsing thing. Might have to peer under there soon.
Update: Half tank of gas seemed to help and idles ok when warm just like the day I inspected and drove him. He does have that thumping noise that improved when we pulled the section of the heat shielf that seemed sandwiched accidentally between the chassis and muffler. But the sound still is there - kinda like an exhaust leak kind of rhythmic pulsing thing. Might have to peer under there soon.
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@MY911S,
Nice to see it went to a good home. Last time I saw his car was at a GTG many years ago in I believe Carlsbad hosted by Norman aka Canoli. At that time it was covered with a vinyl wrap. Anyway we all went for a drive thru the local twisty roads and had lunch down there somewhere. I remember his car had the No2 setup.
Sorry to see Sauceman leave us but as time marches on and situations change.
Nice to see it went to a good home. Last time I saw his car was at a GTG many years ago in I believe Carlsbad hosted by Norman aka Canoli. At that time it was covered with a vinyl wrap. Anyway we all went for a drive thru the local twisty roads and had lunch down there somewhere. I remember his car had the No2 setup.
Sorry to see Sauceman leave us but as time marches on and situations change.
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Hydraulic oil for SLS
I also figured out the burning metallic smell from driving him around 2 days ago. I thought it was the exhaust but it’s coming from the rear brakes. I also think I know how the left fender was hammered back into shape when the left wheel came off many years ago. I think it can be put back to proper.
The immediate item I'd like to figure out is the rough idle, specially at startup/cold. I have to put my foot on the accelerator or else it will stall unless it's already hot.
The immediate item I'd like to figure out is the rough idle, specially at startup/cold. I have to put my foot on the accelerator or else it will stall unless it's already hot.
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That SLS hydraulic fluid level actually looks a fair bit HIGH. It should roughly be around a half-tank, at or slightly below the level of the metal spring that surrounds the reservoir. If you pull the round black dipstick out of the top of the reservoir, you will see the level marking on the dipstick, and can adjust accordingly.
Your power steering fluid level is definitely LOW. Appropriate level marking is self-evident per your photo.
Brother —- when you assume, you make an …..
. Anyways, the E500E takes ZHM, not CHF202! 
. There are several good threads about it.
Hiya! You are welcome. Those headlights are pedestrian non-Euro-E500E headlights.
. You can tell by the fluting. ![[500Eboard] IMG_8016.jpeg](https://www.500eboard.co/forums/data/attachments/199/199293-823486f005ff7b1dd501917dff7292c5.jpg?hash=gjSG8AX_ex "[500Eboard] IMG_8016.jpeg")
This is what’s on Mr. Grey, but the lens is literally just being held in place by the wiper. Was thinking of replacing the set with the “your” so I have a spare that I’ll refurb.
Hiya! You are welcome. Those headlights are pedestrian non-Euro-E500E headlights.
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Those are the correct lights on your car. Why don’t you just re-glue the lens to the frame? Or if the lens frame is not attached to the light housing due to broken clips, then you can use the pedestrian Bosch lights and put the 500 E lens on those….anyway, sounds like you have what you need to make a decent 036 set.
Yes thought about that too. Let me see what’s actually happening in there.
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Just be careful when handling your lenses- they are rare and expensive to replace (if you can find them)
Those appear to be genuine 500E Euro lights, and are worth a small fortune. Do whatever is necessary to refurbish them properly. Gluing the glass back into the plastic lens frame is the easy part. If the reflectors have become pitted or faded from moisture inside, get them rechromed.
In the meantime you can install any generic headlights to get by until the correct ones are restored.
Thanks guys!
I replaced the passenger side cap and rotor today. I’ll do the other side tomorrow.
Took a look at the rear passenger brake pad- still has some material - so not sure where the burning smell was coming from. Windshield washer connector was not mated- connected it and the washer works- yay - but the washer warning light is on.
Right now biggest issue is the car cutting out since it won’t hold and idle at cold - unless I sit there and depress the pedal slightly.
I replaced the passenger side cap and rotor today. I’ll do the other side tomorrow.
Took a look at the rear passenger brake pad- still has some material - so not sure where the burning smell was coming from. Windshield washer connector was not mated- connected it and the washer works- yay - but the washer warning light is on.
Right now biggest issue is the car cutting out since it won’t hold and idle at cold - unless I sit there and depress the pedal slightly.
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I accidentally knocked the air filter centerpiece that affected the idle and in turn made me think about the deteriorated throttle cable I had noticed yesterday. I wonder if this is related to the problem. Either way any rate I needed to do the fix eventually any way.
HOW-TO: Replacing the E500E throttle cable | "HOW-TO" Tutorial Articles
Attached is a DIY guide to replacing the throttle cable on an E500E. It's not as detailed as a Honcho guide but I think it gets the basic point across. You should be able to change your cable within 30 minutes to an hour max. Hope this helps :-)
www.500eboard.co
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Since the correct accelerator cable is NLA. Any idea if this one I found on eBay will fit or why it won’t? The seller thinks it won’t however it identical to what I think is correct for the 500E save for the orientation of the accordion seal piece
Part number 124-300-15-30
And the proper ones look like the other picture I posted (with the 2 pieces)
Thanks in advance!
@gsxr any input appreciated
Part number 124-300-15-30
And the proper ones look like the other picture I posted (with the 2 pieces)
Thanks in advance!
@gsxr any input appreciated
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Part number 124-300-15-30 is for 124s with M103 engines. I have no idea if this will work on an M119, but if the length is close and the ends are the same, it's probably worth a try!Since the correct accelerator cable is NLA. Any idea if this one I found on eBay will fit or why it won’t? The seller thinks it won’t however it identical to what I think is correct for the 500E save for the orientation of the accordion seal piece
Part number 124-300-15-30
Thanks in advance! @gsxr any input appreciated
What guide are you following? I think there's a HOW-TO on the forum that I used earlier this year to replace the cable. I don't recall having any significant issues other than fiddling with the adjustments afterwards.
Pulled the MAF and reconnected the vacuum line behind the ETA that I believes goes to the EZL and is the source of the idle issue.
The white vacuum line that is next to the black that both go into the grommet with the accelerator cable was also disconnected.
Lastly I think accidentally yanked the vacuum line to the transmission and I believe I will have to go under the car to reconnect.
By the way is that small hole in the throttle body flap normal?
The white vacuum line that is next to the black that both go into the grommet with the accelerator cable was also disconnected.
Lastly I think accidentally yanked the vacuum line to the transmission and I believe I will have to go under the car to reconnect.
By the way is that small hole in the throttle body flap normal?
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Did the coils last night. Getting better at it. I noticed one of the coils from Pelican Part looked - not brand new - bummer. Also Parts Geek me the wrong part- a bunch of washers instead of the spark plug wires. I'm guessing the red stripes are factory torque stripes?
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IIRC a plain Phillips bit works fine. Don't over-torque when installing, the plastic will easily strip.
If Pelican sent an obviously used part, I'd complain. Red stripes are factory marking after a fastener was torqued to spec.
Yes thank you! I eventually realized a normal Philips screwdriver was the right tool. And I'll definitely ask for a replacement on Monday.
