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How to remove rear seat backrest in 1980 MB 240D?
My Dad called me on the phone to say he locked his only trunk key in the trunk. He and my sister have been trying, without success, to remove the rear seat backrest, so that someone might enter the...
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replacing head gasket
My friend has a 1986 Mercedes which is blowing white smoke from the tailpipe - mechanic gave him a price of $1000 to replace head gasket - is this reasonable? It is a 4 cylinder engine.
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Mercedes diesel fuel system questions
On Mercedes diesels: Does anybody know if the return line is submerged in the fuel tank? In other words, can I draw fuel from the tank's return line or will I just end up drawing air? Thanks, Craig
 
240d seats question
I have a '79 mb 240d. The driver seat is sagging, and needs to be worked on. The passenger seat is quite firm and high. Can I easily replace the driver seat with the passenger seat? and how? j.
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timing problems 1975 450 sl
have tried everything in the book nothing seems to help i have no spark and no compression after new timing chain install crank and cams are tdc
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need help on timing specs
1975 450 sl nightmare can anyone point me in the right direction everything done does not work haynes manuel no help chiltons not available
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240D drag chute deployment control
Found it, it is the temperature selection for the ice cold AC! Turn on the AC whenst cruising and wow the invisible drag chute activates. Just like my classic 1600cc beetle!
 
niewste
is de nieuwe mercedes al op de markt?
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REST mode
Anyone notice the REST mode on the climate control is gone on the new W211s? Not sure about other models. I thought that was a nice feature.
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Dexcool coolant warning
After learning that silicates (powdered quartz) in coolant kill Honda bike waterpumps, I have been running Dexcool in all my vehicles, not wanting to spend $30 for Hondaline pre-mix once a year. I...
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Lost key
I have lost the only key I have to my 1984 500SEL Grey Market. Locksmiths want $200 to make a key because It is a sidewinder key. What exactly are my options here. The locksmith tells me that I can...
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76 240D transmission problems
My 76 240D transmission shifts into gear but won't move. Engine runs fine. Is this something I could troubleshoot myself? (vacumn leak etc.) Or is it a trip to the transmission shop (or the parts...
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Opinions on this W210 web site
I stumbled across this web site a few days ago. The site creator has some great information there, but the section that lists "common problems" IMO make the W210 sound like junk. It almost sounds as...
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Coolant Loss, Water Pump or Head Gasket.
My W124 M102 ('92, 100k miles) is losing coolant, about an inch every two weeks or so in the reservoir. Replaced a couple of hoses that were dripping a bit, and the reservoir cap. Now there is no...
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What to replace when installing new engine in 1993 190E 2.6?
I'm having a new long block (from Metric Motors) installed in my 1993 190E 2.6. The rest of the parts will come from my existing engine which has 120,000 miles on it. In addition to motor mounts,...
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