What to do while there ..see pic

[Ertech]

Hi guys
Replacing S hose , and all Ps hose/ sls , front engine seal ,rebuilding tandem pump, engine mounts , water pump and a/c good . What would you do while there with all front part of engine accessible ?
Thanks

 

[nocfn]

So the long hose under the frame rail while the engine is jacked up before you place in the mounts. Transmission mount too!

 

[Ertech]

this is the short hose between the coil metal line and steering box?

 

[nocfn]

Yea, perhaps gsxr will post the pic but this is the best time to refresh that hose without removing the engine. Access is best now.

 

[gerryvz]

Hi guys
Replacing S hose , and all Ps hose/ sls , front engine seal ,rebuilding tandem pump, engine mounts , water pump and a/c good . What would you do while there with all front part of engine accessible ?
Thanks

While you’re in there, I’d just follow this thread as a guide. you can get it done over the winter.

RESTO PROJECT: M119 / W124 / E500 Engine Top-End Refresh | Member Roadtrips and Project Journals

What with the current "self quarantine" imposed, I thought it a good time to begin a very long-standing project -- the complete refresh and cleaning of the top end of my M119 engine. Note that my E500 has 143K miles on it. There was ZERO issue with running, other than the following small...

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if the water pump is coming off, it’s pretty much incremental labor to replace
The front crank seal.

I’d check for oil leaks at the cam seals and solenoids. And replace all soft parts and rubber. Is your ETA original?

 

[nocfn]

Since you asked, we will help you spend money!