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Rebuilt 4.2 L
I just had a 1988 420 SEL 4.2 Litre motor completely rebuilt at a reputable shop. Everything seems fine, leak down test, wet and dry compression test -all checks out o.k. When at idle, the motor...
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Merc cl500 coolant level warning wrong
I have a Merc CL500 with the Coolant level warning displayed on the dash, although the level is correct. A new sensor has been fitted, but the problem still remains. There seems to be no fault with...
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Has Mercedespages moved?
Hello all. I have been away a litte while, but when back I can hardly find all the useful pages about Mercedes among all watch and other nonsens being sold. Has the Mercedes people moved?? rd
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V Class Central Locking Blown
The central locking on my sister in law's adapted Merc V Class has blown. Apparently all solenoids and Control Unit. Anyone any knowlege as to whether it is possible to check control unit? Thanks...
 
83 300D for sale
I'm selling my 1983 300D located in Bryan, TX. (100 mi NW of Houston, 90 mi east of Austin). The transmission is not shifting reliably from 2nd to 3rd. Somedays it works fine and somedays it takes 5...
 
600 and a spanner on my trip meter?
rh drive 1999 c200 petrol automatic. When I turn the key to the 1st position the trip meter changes to display a spanner and "600" for maybe 20 seconds. I've had the car for 4 months, it's just done...
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Diesel mechanic near Downtown L.A.
Hi, I've recently moved just west of Downtown L.A. to get my B.A. at USC. I need a mechanic to service my 1980 Mercedes diesel. Anybody know a good, reasonable mechanic in the area? The car is a...
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Gasket cement - between injector pump and block
My searches tells me that the best cement for this is Hylomar Blue. However, no local outfit has even heard of it and searches seem to cough up tubes that are much too large for me. Two ozs. or 50 gr....
 
300d valve clearance specs
Hello to all ! 1976 300d. Run some biodiesel, but use petrodiesel also. Car shows 80K miles, but most likely 180 or 280K miles. Will replace the valve cover gasket since the existing one leaks like a...
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w140 upgrade
Im owner of a SE300 1993, seems need more engine, im really happy with size and comfort, i fixed gear box and wire harness, but im thinking on a upgrade, maybe w140 S 420 4.2 V8 , what do you think,...
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190E "Pre-Cat"
What is the purpose of the Pre-Cat found in Mercedes gas engine exhaust systems? Thanks
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Yikes! Diesel $4.50/gallon
Today I emerged from our hovel to find diesel at $4.50/gallon and Premium gas at $4.10/gallon. And I bought a diesel for economy??? But that was 1980, before the world went insane. (S.F. Bay Area...
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Do Mercedes use Power Transistors to driver their ignition coils?
I don't see them any where on their schematics.... I was just wonder where would the keep the Switching Power Transistors? It would be a bad idea for them to hide together with a central computer....
 
Watching The Auditions For Casino Royale
Watching The Auditions For Casino Royale Producers are currently auditioning parts for Casino Royale ll. Daniel Craig is to sit in on the auditions but is running a little late. Checking his luxury...
 
Shock
Shock Another thing to take into consider is how much shock your watch will be in. If you are a runner you may want to either not wear your watch, or purchase one that is capable of withstanding this...