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1980 300SD Differential Sleeve Leaking
On my 1980 300SD one of the rubber sleeves on the rear axle shaft where it enters the differential is starting to weep a small amount of oil. Some questions: How risky is it to just monitor this for a...
 
450 slc 77 AND 78
Both of my cars 77 and 78 450slc need a flywheel are they interchangeable on all of this series and what is involved in replacing Does anyone have a source for them 317-253-7000
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1988 420 se burns too much gas
Has anybody any ideas on how to fix this? I am only getting 10 mpg city. It is a 4.2 litre - I plan to change and inspect the plugs, and replace the distr. cap and rotor tomorrow. I can smell the gas...
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Access to 82 240 D heater core.
How hard is it to reach the heater core of the 240D. It seems to be leaking and I may have to test / replace it. Andy
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coolant change interval
I was recently looking throught he maintenance sked for my c240awd (2005) and noticed a recommended coolant change interval of 150,000 miles or 15 years. what experience have you had with your coolant...
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W208 CLK Electrical Gremlins
I have a few electrical gremlins at present on my 1999 CLK 320 Cabrio. Firstly the dipping nearside mirror when reverse is selected has stopped functioning. Secondly the features that moves the front...
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W124 rear axle subframe mount
I need to change the rear axle subframe mount bushings (the two rubber bushings in the front of the subframe) on my 1989 230E (W124). How do I get these off/on? Do I need to remove the entire subframe...
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81 3007d accumulator update
Thanks to all of your advice, I bought two new accumulators, and installed them last night. The change in the ride is remarkable, making me wonder just what the state of them has been for some time....
 
rear window defroster
My wife's '82 300sd defroster doesn't work, but the light does go on when I= flip the switch on. I'm hoping it is a simple fuse problem. Can anyone= advise? Thanks
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123 to 126 engine swap help please
I am in a fix.. engine in the sd developed a rod knock [I think] and I need this car really bad. I have a good 300td turbo engine I can use. I would like to run this engine in the 126 till I find a...
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190e 2.3 not getting fuel
Hello. Can someone please help? I parked the car 2 months ago after putting a lower control arm on it and was saving for tires, brakes and a front end alignment. I made an appointment at the tire and...
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300D Sunroof
What would cause a sunroof to not open. I can hear the motor when I press the switch, but no roof movement. This was working, albeit slowly and hesitantly just a few weeks ago.
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2005 500E Speed Limiter
Presently set at 130 mph. Is this limit due to the tires? If I change tires can I remove the limiter?/ Does it take the dealer? Thanks for any help?
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Charging circuit in 1982 TDT only putting out 13 +/- .2 volts
The charging circuit on my 1982 300 TDT is only putting out about 13 volts. If I put a voltmeter on the battery I get about 13 volts measured. Then if I start the engine and rev it up, I can see a...
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e320 Center Console
Looking for some information on how to disassemble and reassemble the center console. I purchased the electrical switch panel for the outside mirrors and windows. My mirror switch broke. It doesn't...