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89 560 sel emissions failed !
Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a 89 560SEL that has failed the my air emissions. Before i pay for a new catalytic converter (What a SHOCK on the COST of a NEW CAT) is there anything i...
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116 Speedometer Howling
Yesterday I drove the old 300SD to San Francisco. When I started on the freeway the speedometer suddenly started howling - definitely speed related - howl suddenly starts at 25 mph and increases from...
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RADIO problem while engine running
1990 300e is great, my only problem is the radio. It is strong while the car is off or on ACC, but start the engine and the volume goes away, leaving very few stations with signal strong enough to...
 
Did my own brake job today-C230 1998
Happy with how well the job went for me. Was a little apprehensive...not knowing what to expect. Rotors were pretty worn down..close to 10 mm minimums (87K miles) so decided to install new rotors....
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300D retro glow plug kit
I've been trying to find a retrofit glow plug kit with the new relay which heats the plugs longer. Installed one on my 81 300D and it works beautifully. Now need to get one for my 81 240D but everyone...
 
Parting out 94 e420
You can email me at I have a complete car for parts less a few things that have been sold already. Thanks:)Nel
 
Re: 350sdl serpentine belt tensionerr
Does anyone have experience in finding the causes of tensioner failure? My tensioner failed after 20,000 miles. The water pump had a little play, so I replaced it. The alternator pulley was 2 mm out...
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Recommend Mechanic Vancouver 1991 300TDT
I now have a beautiful gloss black and silver, 300TDT W124 from Germany - and want to get all the fluids changed and a couple of little things addressed, any Vancouver Canada users care to share their...
 
More Negative Ebay Feedback
Gee Nick maybe if you spent time servicing your customers [ Euromerc Mercedes Parts ] you wouldn't get slapped for being a crook and a bum. Try having the parts in stock before you sell them to poor...
 
96 E320 Oxygen Sensor.
Hello all, I need to replace the oxygen sensor before the cat, is it actually located in the exhaust just before the cat or should I look elsewhere? Thanks, Martin.
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300SD head gasket
I have an '84 300SD that's been losing coolant. I've checked for loose hose clamps and tightened a couple but the problem remains. In what appears to be a string of bad luck on this vehicle, the...
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2003 E500 Reliability
I'm tempted to buy a Mercedes E500 - secondhand, probably a 2003 model. However, to my surprise, I read something on Wikipedia about this particular model having a very poor reliability record -...
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300TD - Problem with dreaded Servo based Automatic Climate Control System
Hello All, I have a strange problem with my 1980 300TD ACC with the Servo based system. First of all, all the major components have been changed (Servo, amp, etc). Servo runs fine through hot/cold,...
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96 E320 Mass Air Flow Sensor..
Hello all, I read somewhere that this may need just a cleaning rather than replacing when they generate an error code. I removed the sensor from the housing to take a look at it and it looked clean....
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1981 380sl FOR SALE
I have an '81 380 sl for sale on ebay. Here's the link: Just FYI Thanks!