New member with R171 slk 200
Hi everyone New to your site as a member but have looked at it finding out how to fix my SLKs over the years I have had 2 R170s This is my first R171 (a few more electrictal/electronic faults to iron...
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Hi to all, just joined the forum and wanted to say hello. I purchased a 408D pre sprinter van (model611 twin wheel rear axle) late last year and I'm hoping to find out as much as possible about these...
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W208 2002 CLK 2.3 Comp Centre Exhaust Box
Is there a bracket or Strap to secure the Centre Exhaust Box. I believe there was one to start? But recently the Exhaust was knocking going over speed humps and potholes (pretty common around us and I...
View Article408 VAN STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
Hi all, does anyone have any experience in removing the steering wheel and column off these vans I'm looking for pointers before I dive in there, got to weld floor underneath column. Thanks in advance...
View ArticleCreaking N/S front on SL R230
I've just noticed the last couple of days with the roof down that the front n/s is creaking quite noticeably at low speed, so this evening when I got out of the car a push down on the front wing and it...
View ArticleShouldnt be so hard!
Hi all I need to find a place in london, that sells steel tube, 2 inch to 3 inch in diameter. For a project on Bank holiday so cant order online in time. I know teaches me to leave it so late. This...
View ArticleWrong Key Check
When I picked up my new second hand car from an MB franchise recently, I only got one key. I was told the spare was with the previous owner who would drop it in. This has now been posted to me but...
View ArticleOh crap......!
It had to happen didn't it?!? :sad::mad::evil: Just 30 minutes after having the car washed I put the hood down only for the flying rats to deposit the mother load of all crap right onto the passenger...
View ArticleOdd Noise
Right on my way into work this morning (i hate the early shift :() everything seemed fine untill i came off one of the last round abouts, its a fast moving one and i put my foot down to get past a...
View ArticleGear Selector switch wiring.
I have recently changed my Engine and Gearbox and all is well. The Donor car had the S and E switch on the Gear selector which was hidden on mine. I have now added this function and was assuming that...
View ArticleC43..Australia.
I have finally joined your forum after following it as a non-member for over three years, my current car is a 1998 C43 AMG White with black interior, only 113,000 Kms or about 70,000 Miles...Only 55...
View ArticleRoadside Key Replacement?
Just stumbled across this company - might be useful to know? Has anyone used them before? " Roadside Car Key Replacement service AutoKey Squad can programme & supply virtually any new Mercedes Car...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Specialists, is there any confusion? Opinions would be welcome
Hi everyone, I am in dialogue with Mercedes-Benz about the use of the term "Mercedes-Benz Specialist". They are insisting this is mis-representative and indicates that I represent the manufacturer in...
View Article124 260E will not idle
I'm going to get an earful about "leaving well enough alone" now... A while ago, I spotted an advert in a 1990 (South African) CAR magazine for a respectable tuning outfit. The advert was specifically...
View ArticleColour confusion
We were browsing the C Class 350CDi's and there are 2 different blacks, one is the Obsidian which I have seen quite a lot, the other is called Magnetite :confused: Never heard of it, they both look the...
View ArticleA quick solution
When my battery went flat a few weeks ago I lost all memory setting and the one I miss most is the passenger side door mirror dipping when reverse is engaged. Anyone know how to re-set this function?...
View Article[Wanted] M113 CLK55 Engine
Absolutely nobody has any, if anybody knows of a breakers or anybody breaking a 2004 clk55 then I would be very happy if you could let me know :) M113.987 :)
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Upto 50% Off EVERYTHING is back! + New SAME DAY Delivery!!
Hi Guys, Its BACK Upto 50% off EVERYTHING! No promo code required! Must End Midnight Monday, 6th May.. Whats more, weve soft launched our new SAME DAY delivery service you are the first to hear...
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She's hit 10 with me
Today the skip rolled on to her 10,000th mile with me. Average indicated mpg 42.2mpg by virtues of doing a fair number of motorway miles. What's gone well so far: pretty much everything from her...
View Articlec43 leather color code
hi i have the black white leather option in my c43 im trying to find out what is the code for the leather on the correct color as im ordering dye to restore a few scratches it may sound silly but can i...
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