Respray costs - engine bay vs rest of car?
Hi there, I have a nice 1971 280SL I bought way back in the mid 1980's, which was originally dark green. I had her resprayed a light silver colour. Thing is, they didn't do the engine bay, and now I'd...
View ArticleSqueaky Front Suspension
A friend has a 2003 CLK230 (I believe it's the W208 or a pre-facelift W209 if one exists?). Every time he goes over a hump in the road, the front of the car squeaks. Is this most likely to be the...
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help please. whats this?
first of all, hello everyone, im a newbie and this is my first post. my name is richard from chelmsford in essex. ive got a mercedes shell that im trying to i.d. ive got a rough idea of what it is but...
View Article124 series 220e coupe general advice sought
I've just been offered a 1995 124 series 220e coupe, petrol, only 2 owners from new, mint condition, full service history, all but the last 2 from a main Merc dealer (They closed down) 87000 miles...
View ArticleSprinter 319 cdi 4x4 spinning on ice
Hi everybody, writing from Sweden with a little question. At my work we maintain a couple of iceroads crossing a lake in the winter. One of our old vehicles was getting old and tired so last year we...
View ArticleDid mercedes never fit a i pod socket in 2007 e class
Did mercedes never fit a i pod socket in 2007 e class with audio 20 or am i wrong ?
View ArticleMercedes specialist in Southampton
I'm looking for recommendations for garage/specialist in the Southampton area. I want to avoid main dealers as I need to keep costs down but want to feel happy that I'm getting a good job done for a...
View Article124 series cabriolet roof reset
Hi all, I have a 1994 E320 cabriolet, which only covers about 300 miles between MOT's. Unfortunately while taking it out for this years MOT I tried the roof, but it wouldn't open unaided and now it...
View ArticleTop ball joints W126
Hello all, How easy is it to change the upper ball joint (in other words the whole top arm) on the W126? My car failed her MOT today on excessive play, and if I can fix it myself that'd be a bonus!...
View ArticleBecker BE2210 Problem (and solution !)
This is probably going to take a little while ....... so those of you that have Sony aftermarket head units or don't have much time might want to skip this ! My latest Merc addition is a beautiful 98...
View ArticleC class w203 sticking hand/parking brake
the hand/parking brake on my c class is sticky, ie you have to put your foot behind it to pull it back to release it. is this an easy fix and also is it an MOT failure? cheers in advance
View ArticleE200 ignition barrel replacement?
I have accessed the barrel assembly which is loose and the wires disconnected but cannot remove the barrel. The key does not turn currently but it can occasionally be made to do so but it is down to...
View ArticleR171 electrical problems, I think.
Today, I noticed that when the passenger door closed, the window did not rise the half inch to make the seal with the roof. On closer inspection, the passenger window control does not function, the...
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What does this part do?
Hi, I was under the bonnet of my car with the engine running and this part started to run making a ticking noise. What does this do? Thanks for your help. Toby Click thumbs for larger pics
View Articleconsidering this if i can get the deal i want
ok i know its auto and im not a fan BUT the focus is starting to show its age/mileage and id like to change it BEFORE it lets me down totally if possible. im aware of the rust problems and i presume...
View Articleabs voltage
hi members my abs as stopped working on my 96 w210 e230 petrol Ive checked the two k40 relays for dry joints they are OK took the plug of the abs unit metered it out am getting 9.71volts,with engine...
View ArticleWhere to get new MB parts from ?
Hi, i need a power steering pipe for my R170 SLK. I am awaiting Starpartz trying to source me one. Are there any other UK based new MB parts suppliers who may be able to supply me with this part ?...
View ArticleDoes my transmission have a converter lockup?
A great site for info. I am the second owner of a 98 E-300 turbo diesel and if my transmission has a converter lockup, it has never worked. Question: Does my transmission have a converter lockup? Or,...
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126 Fuel Pipe update
Well, the fuel pipe arrived the other day from Merc at £37.00. Sprayed anything that might need to be removed with WD and cracked on. Was a challenge as only on a small trolley jack and axle stands...
View ArticleShocking advice - please
Almost certain one of my shocks has failed, I found the receipt, bought from euro car parts 18 months ago. So rather than risk another expensive failure next year I thought about replacing them with...
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