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Repairing Washer Fluid Bottle
The washer fluid reservoir of my 380sl is leaking from a seam, and a new one is over $200 -- if you can believe that So, I was wondering if anyone has had any success repairing these and, if so, what...
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ECT
I have an SL500 '97. Can anybody tell me about the ECT? My check engine light came on and the dealer ($90) tells me that I need an engine control temperature module......... My temp gage reads...
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107 PW into a 123?
Does any one know if the rear power window motor and regulator from a 1978 107 coupe will bolt into in a 1985 w123 coupe? Thanks, Scott
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98 E320 AWD, steering wheel vibrate/shaking at 60 mph
This E320 was my wife car, I took it over last week. I mounted 2 Firestone all season tires on the front and 2 Firestone snow tires on the back wheels. The steering wheel is shaking a little bit when...
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1981 300SD & 1979 240D power sunroof problem
I have both cars and they both share the same problem, worse on the 300SD. The power sunroof opens very slowly and closes slower, and getting even slower with time. We're talking slow! I'm almost...
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S550 Facelift coming soon?
Does anyone know when the current S550 will get a facelift? Also, will an S450 version be coming to the US? My lease (2005 S430) expires September 2008 and am thinking of switching to current S550...
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190E Timing Chain Noise Follow Up
Last night I checked the tensioner as suggested by Tiger and Karl. It seemed fine. It moves freely and has 5-6 clicks left on the ratchet. I pushed on the plunger with about 100 pounds of force and it...
 
1997 E420
I test drove a used 1997 E420 Today. This car is loaded with all options available. It has the traction control feature also. It seemed as though when I stepped on the gas there was a bit of a lag in...
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NEW POST- Foulded spark plugs
I have a 1988 420 SEL. Upon changing the plugs, the passenger side were all in good condition, BUT all four dirver's side were very foulded up. The scope check seemed normal, all pistons firing. My...
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95 SL-320 Rear Parking Brake cable replacement
Having a problem where the parking brake does not release fully. It appears that the rear cables from the equalizer arm to the parking brake shoes are sticking. Anybody been there and done that? Peter
 
Seat Adjustment Problem on 107
The driver's seat on my 380sl won't slides back and forth, but won't stay in place anywhere on its rails. And I can't figure out how the locking mechanism should work. I can see that lifting the...
 
W123 light switch pin-out
ahoy: i have a problem with my mother's W123 light system. the headlights (low and high beam) do not go on with the light switch in the 'on' position (two clockwise clicks from 'off'). parking lights,...
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Do you think that the Maybach is getting old??
although i love the Maybach vehicles and i think that they are one of a kind, but sometimes i get the feeling that they are getting old especially when it comes to the fromt counsole. what do u guys...
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Door handle
I HAVE A 89' 560 SEL. The problem that I have now is the door handle (outside) behind the drivers door. I tried one day to open the door and the handle wouldn't work. The inside door opener works...
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transmission vacuum box missing?
As I continue to get to know my "new" 1984 300sd I have discovered that the transmission vacuum box with the two little levers on top of the valve cover is completely missing. Also the vacuum line...
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