W123 bumper swap? Questions...
Hi all, Been doing a bit of a spruce-up of my W123 230E and have been wondering about changing bumpers. It's a 1982 model that uses the bumpers with plastic 'quarters' and I'd love to swap for the...
View ArticleNew to the Marque
I picked up my E320 Avantgarde 3.2 V6 today. It's my first Mercedes at the ripe old age of 44. Unfortunately it's developed a very loud but intermittent rattle from the exhaust. Sounds like a cat might...
View ArticleStrange odour
Taking a risk here even mentioning this, but overcoming my pride one of you more experienced guys may help a newbie! Having recently joined the MB world (CLK 230 avante garde) 2002, everytime we switch...
View ArticleW203 Audio 20 radio station names???
Hi guys. Does anybody have any idea how (if at all possible) to get the radio to display the actual radio station names on the screen (e.g. Radio1 a.s.o.) rather than the frequencies? Not a major...
View ArticleBuying a high mileage SLK 200
Hi All, I'm new to the forum. I'm very close to buying a high mileage 2006 SLK 200. It's done 95,000 miles but has full main dealer SH and has been really looked after with a lot of motorway miles,...
View ArticleDrain tubes on SLK R171?
Can anybody list all the water drain tubes on the R171 SLK. I've found info on the R170, but not R171. Thanks
View ArticleOdd lights W210 Avantgarde 2002
Hi pals. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, I couldn't see where Lights are discussed, so please move me. My query/problem: My car's dipped beams are white light, nice and bright although badly...
View Article270 CDI MAP sensor values
Guys does anyone know if there is a tech sheet of info around that can give me the voltage range and associated boost pressure values of the MAP sensor on a 2.7 CDI. I have a boost gauge that can read...
View ArticleDiesel System Cleaner
Special offer at GSF this week only... 5 bottles for £10 + vat... ;)
View ArticleC220 CDI 125 Iphone question
Morning All Got my first ever Merc yesterday and it's brilliant but just got a quick question because i can figure it out. If i plug my iphone in the arm rest it automatically plays but i can't figure...
View ArticleSL Model advice please
Hello All, I'm looking to buy an R129 SL model from the 90's and would appreciate your words of wisdom. I've heard it said that the early to mid 90's models are built better than those of later years -...
View ArticleBad Smell B Class after acceleration
I have a problem with a B Class. After get the car runs with long acceleration and speed up to approx. 80 - 100 kmh, bad smell/ odor come inside the car. The smell is likely an exhaust gas smell. But i...
View Articlew210 blue smoke from nsf???
Hello all, Driving through London traffic this morning and I noticed blue smoke coming up from the n/s/f corner. At first I thought it was the bus exhaust parked next to the car, but then realised it...
View ArticleKey fob not talking to car
Hi all, Picked up a w124 recently. It came with Merc keyfob. It didn't seem to emit any light. I replaced the battery and soldered a new switch and it now emits light. However it doesn't lock/unlock...
View Articlebillsign
C200 K, 2003, 50k miles, in my possesion for about 20k miles. No problems since purchased (I am second owner) apart from an ignition coil replacement 2 months ago. Recently engine started misfiring...
View ArticleW211 07 Window Issue
W211 220CDi Saloon 07 Plate Hi I'm having a problem with the n/s/f window... It was smashed in a few months ago and then replaced by Autoglass. Since then the window has never been able to close with...
View ArticleClunk from rear left
So i think this might not be anything serious, but, when trying to "power slide" out of a junction, turning right, there is a clunk coming from the rear left. Any idea's?
View ArticleBATTERY WARNING LIGHT
Yesterday the battery warning light illuminated on the dash of my 2003 SLK 200, then it went off and came back on a couple of times. Car then lost power for a split second and then regained power. Ask...
View ArticleWooohh, what a day!! PalmerSport @ Bedford
Well, I was wary at spending £750 on a day of racing various cars but I'm so glad I did now as it was one of the best days I can recall.:bannana: And it's my birthday treat to myself :) My younger...
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W209 OSF Dust Cover Needs Replacing
My 2004 CLK 200 (W209) failed its MOT because the OSF dust cover needs replacing (see attached photo). How easy is it to replace the dust cover? (I'm a novice mechanic who can do very basic car...
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