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4matic. Can I ignore the problem?
On a 1992 Mercedes 300TE (150,000 miles) that has a non-functioing 4matic transmission, will there be any damage or other concerns if the unit fails and you continue to drive the car only on rear...
 
NSS Issue
Want to thank everyone who weighed in on my Neutral Safety Switch issue I was having on the '95 MB. Finally got up enough courage to take the beast to a mechanic ($$$$$$) and it is now thought that...
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Discount Mercedes parts in Dallas/Fort Worth?
Looking for a good source of Mercedes parts in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Fuel pumps, engine mounts, etc. Do not wish to pay the high price at the Mercedes counter. Web suggestions would be welcome,...
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'80 300D / Changed Glow Plugs now it can't shift into 3rd gear
Hi all, I have a 1980 Mercedes 300D Diesel Automatic. I'm also a newbie at repairing it myself and decided to make it my project car. I recently had problems with it starting up on cold mornings. I...
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Using that spare tire
well this might be of interest to some of you. Ever wonder re that brand new spare tire in the trunk (boot?) and replacing it with a worn one and fianlly getting some use out of the new one? Wonder no...
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idiot lite ??
Bought a 95 c280. Nice ride but previous owner got into lower left dash & removed idiot light words that appear over mini bulbs. I realize one light is high beam indicator. Can some help me ID rest of...
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E300D diesel questions.
Looking at a 95 E300D W124 Mercedes. Need some input on it first... Going to test drive one in a week. 1 Why no turbo? Is this good or bad? 2 Is it a OM606? 3 Does it have 4 valves per cyl? 4 How much...
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Req. W116 280SE dimensions/specs and weights info required
Hello Can someone tell me or point me to where I can find some specififications for the W116 model. I've done some searching on the old www, and drawn a blank so far. I need to get one transported,...
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81-85 300 TDT vs DT
Hi, I have been searching for an '81-'85 300 DT. I've come upon a '81 300TDT with 175000 miles for $2000US. I think the price is a little high, but the guy has done a lot of front end and suspension...
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Every day my Sprinter gets more expensive
With the dollar dropping fast against the Euro and Pound, the Sprinter I want to get has to be getting more expensive. . I do not know why this is, we are very good at printing dollars. . Why did...
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Rear end Accident
Need your comments... I was hit by a car (Rear-end) not my fault, 6 months ago. I had a concussion and had to undergo all Physical therapy, Chiro etc...Not recovered completely, but tired of doing all...
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ICV works on bench but not installed
Hi All, my ongoing quest re understanding a low idle (by about 200 rpm) when engine is under load (ie in gear). Had the ICV apart, it was clean and applying 12V from battery made the valve whipp over...
 
Keyless Entry
My keyless entry stopped working on my 96 E320. In the past I would get the red and green blinking lights that told me the battery was low on the key, but I didn't get that this time. I replaced the...
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Heat dissipates at highway speeds for 93 190E 2.3L
Hello all, I have a 1993 190E 2.3L. The heat seems fine at the lower speeds, but at the highway speeds it seems highly inadequate. The ambient temperatures are in the mid 30s Fahrenheit. Does anyone...
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Revised, bigger Smart launched
Smart much smarter after timely makeover Stuart Birch a.. New fortwo is same but different a.. Changes enhance green credentials The message from Dr Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the mighty...