1986 Mercedes-Benz W124 E200 from Singapore - Comments

Hi Mayura, I'm Mun Chong from Singapore. I drive a 1991 W124 fuel injection and have never had any starting problems after I had my injector nozzles changed. There are 4 of them. You may want to check with another mechanic first, carburettors guzzle petrol. Most likely a fuel line problem. But I'm no expert here.

On a separate note, I have arrived at the conclusion that 8.5km per litre is really quite OK, I sometimes manage 9 km per litre. My main grouse is, the black fan in front of the engine is very loud. Fortunately I can't hear a thing after I close the doors.

I have a W124 1992 8V model and recently I noticed that after changing my front tyres 'energy' Michelin tyres to other make, my consumption straight away dropped by a KM/L

I used to get 500km/tank of 60lts and I started doing 440-450 after soon after the tyres change.. anyone experience this?

What tyres did you get? I know Michelins typically have low resistance and can save gas, as well as wear better than cheaper tyres. But the cost is also prohibitively high. Here in Canada, about C$665 for a set of 4 - that's about double many other cheaper brands. Is it worth it? Some swear by them. Bridgestone Turanza LS-Hs are highly touted as well (also pricey), for the w124s. I am looking at a Korean brand named Nexen N5000s - cheap and getting good reviews.

Ya, I changed back to Michelin tyres and the consumption is back to 500kms per 60ltrs tank. I got a pair of 2 hand tyres..from the tyre shop with 20 to 30% wear very cheap.. only SGD $40 a piece and that fixed the problem.

A hard starting fuel injected Mercedes could be a faulty ECU or the relay that provides power to it is not working.

Hi all 124's owners.

I'm johari.. I've just gotten a 'hand me down' w124 200 carburetor version of 2.0 8v M102 engine which had already had its 20th b'day in 07/2007.

It had done,, I think 110k miles -- coz the tripmeter seized..

I enjoyed the car due to its handling, although many many small problems on engine carburetor problems (help needed - below).

After 20 years, it needs a 3rd recoat, replaced the fabric seat covers, rear glass replacement (lamination splits at ends), new shocks on all fours, bushings and the lot. Last 2 week a found a damp carpet on front side ..found leaky point in infront under dash board.

I'm interested to make new friends/contacts on any one having 200 carburated engine as these problems are big challenge.

My email is : jjo3452@yahoo.com

If all else fails, I've got a wishful thinking of M102 engine from 2.5 16V from a W201 to plunk in if the urges comes.