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Newer MB diesels versus the glorious 123?
I just finished restoring a 123 for a friend, and was impressed with the engineering.(Once you get the vacuum system working, it seems like a better idea than while trouble shooting it.) My wife is...
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2004 Cracked 3rd brake light
There are several reports on of 2004 CLKs with cracked lenses on the central brake light that is mounted on the trunk. Some owners have managed to get it fixed under warranty by MB. Others have not....
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Auto gearbox fault SLK230
Does anyone know if the SLK230 is prone to auto box problems. The symptoms were Sort of screeching sound and very quick gear changing. then it gradually lost its gears until lit would only move in...
 
w123 tach - what is under that cap?
Sorry to address this tach issue again - I have a tach that usually reads 1000 RPM no matter what the engine speed. It will vary sometimes, especially if I let off the accelerator. I found the unit on...
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Mercedes E230 1997
On the front bumper assembly there is a plastic/rubber gasket between the chrome and the body either side of the grill.However on the rear bumper ther is leaves a slight there be or has my one been...
 
duplicating the door & ignition keys
Is it possible for the corner store people to make you a duplicate key for the ignition/door key for an older model benz? 1987 260E to be exact. How much do the dealers usually charge if you have to...
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Serpentine belt pattern 1988 MB 300e
My serpentine belt broke. After taking old to parts house I bought a new replacement for ONLY $48.00. They couldn't provide how to put back on, dealer 75+ miles away and decal missing underhood. Don't...
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Weird ticking on C200 1996
Hi again, This time I want to ask you all to help me resolve such problem - when I start engine and turn heating on, after a few seconds some weird clicking comes form right area of engine (front of...
 
Trunk leak in w123 300D
Every time it rains I find that the passenger side trunk well liner fills with water. Everything else is dry. Is there a sunroof drain or rear window seal that could be causing the problem? It's...
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I have a 1984 190e 2.3 5 speed manual transmission to sell for parts...
it's been sitting for a year now. can still run great but i have $700 dollars worth of parking tickets I can't pay for. body (gunmetal) and interior (black leather) look good. lots of nice parts. has...
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small coolant leak
I noticed today that the connection under the water pump housing on my 83 300sd was leaking a small bit of coolant. Does this mean my water pump is bad? It doesnt seem to be leaking bad, but still not...
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Is a Bluetec engine more powerful than a non Bluetec CDI ?
( 540 NM from a 3 liter CDI seems much higher than non Bluetec CDI engines ) E 320 BLUETEC: Mercedes-Benz is Launching a New Era in Diesel Technology in the USA Mercedes-Benz E 320 BLUETEC Stuttgart,...
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1987 300TD; several questions
Hello all. I recently purchased a 1987 300TD (~230K). It is my first MB. I have always loved these cars, and kind of stumbled onto this one and it seemed to be a good deal. From what I have read in...
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1983 300D Rear Axle
Hi, I have a 1983 300D Turbodiesel. Very loud noise comes from rear axles time to time. Does anybody comment on the noise? My mechanic (not a MB mechanic) thinks that I need two rear axles. If I need...
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1990 190e 2.6 Radiator Replacement issues
1990 190e 2.6 Radiator Replacement issues The upper neck broke off the radiator, I'm working on the removal for replacement. I've got the new radiator, hoses, and thermostat on hand. The last items I...
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