drivetrain
hi everyone, my '93 sl500 konked out today top of gravel hill south of croydon surrey just in front of the tram tracks. heck! i had to roll backwards to get away from the trams the size of small...
View ArticleOUTSIDE MIRROR NOT DEFROSTING
Hi evereyone, my car C320CDI (W204) has the option on its datacard 249 INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING. To me it looks like the nearside mirror glass has been replaced as it is not the same...
View ArticleW209 Wing Mirror Folding Problem
Hi Guys, For the past week or so my wing mirrors have not been able to fold out, only fold in. Took them apart today (Cheers TV for the WIS) and all the mech and connectors appear to be working fine....
View Article[Spares] 1970 Daimler for sale
Hi Guys We have decided to part with our 1970 Daimler sovereign XJ6 S1 2.8ltr Auto TAX EMEMPT ! The car is in good condition with unmarked Tan leather interior ! Full Webasto roof, been sat in the...
View ArticleW211 reversing lights
I find the reversing lights next to useless on my MB compared to the GM Astra, I don't think I can do anything to make an improvement since they are in the rear HiP cluster. In the old days I could...
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New SLK for my Daughter... Sort of
For Christmas, I bought my four-year old daughter a red Mercedes SLK. I thought I would get her into Mercedes early. Below is an image of the one I bought her off Amazon. Could have been a GL instead....
View ArticleMercedes-Benz S Class S320 CDi
Hello ladies and gents. Hope everyone had a great Xmas ! Not been around the site for some time due to insane work. Had 2 w203 and one got sold today for £7500. The buyer paid me in cash so this must...
View ArticleW639 bearing grumble
At least that is what I thought it was. Initially (about 4 weeks ago) there was a grinding from the rear of the vehicle but that stopped after 20km or so. Must get in and check the rear wheel bearings...
View ArticleAftermarket HID's and the law
On Both Xmas eve and yesterday in awful driving conditions I was gobsmacked by the number of cars with NO LIGHTS at all (Should be £250.00 fine + 6 Points + 6 months ban automatic), The number of cars...
View Article[Wanted] 124 mirror sail panels and 6.5" speaker grilles
hi all, i'm after a pair of wing mirror interior sail panels in grey for a S124 (electric mirror variants with no hole). these are the little triangular panels that fit at the top of the front door...
View ArticleConti Sport 5
I have a dilemma : can I fit 245 45 17 instead of 245 40 17 ? I was told the ride will be smoother and much safer. Is that correct ?
View ArticleCD stacker issue...
Hi my CD stacker has decided not to return my CDs! The power is still going to the unit but the head unit reads No Disc and the eject on the CD stacker multi changer refuses to work... Any ideas? Thanks
View Article211 Xmas present to me
Thought I'd share the fact that my 211 estate gave me a Christmas present on Christmas Day. Went to get some presents hidden in the boot and the electric load cover came back to life. It's not worked...
View ArticleE220 2002 head unit etc. Again...
I have an old thread about my 2002-52reg E220 - W211, new-ish shape. (http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...ad.php?t=91383) Great car, now up to 81,000 miles, drives like new. Done 30,000 in just over...
View ArticleSofter riding tyre for CLK?
Currently have Bridgestone 205 55R 16 V91 tyres on a 2001 CLK Cabriolet. The fronts could do with replacing soon and was wondering if there are any tyre makes or types that would give a slightly softer...
View ArticleSolar battery chargers
I am doing a lot of short runs at the moment and looking at a solar charger to ensure the battery is always tiptop. This is the one I am looking at http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-powere...-charger-98358...
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Auto wipers problem-R230
Guys, just recently the auto/intermittent setting for my wipers has been playing up. When the wipers are put on the 1st setting on the control stalk (int/auto) the wipers wipe once as they should and...
View Articlepre-cdi sprinter blower not working
hi there, newbie here! i have two pre cdi sprinters and on both of them the heater blowers dont work, both the whole time i have had them. regardless of setting, there is nothing. i have power coming...
View ArticleRetrofitting Headlamp Wipers W124
Hi! I have noticed just how fast the vast headlamps on my 124 get dirty. I'd like the wipers,and wondered if they also had washers in the arms. Also,to retrofit them,is it a matter of getting the...
View ArticleNewbie
Hi All. Just recently made the move from BMW to Merc. Always loved German cars, particularly BMWs, but recently drove the other half's dad's C Class that I fell in love with and have now bought :D ....
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