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    OM651 timing chain @76k miles, to replace or not?

    Due to have car (w204 220 CDI) serviced at my (well respected) indie soon, conscious I'm now potentially entering higher risk mileage usage relating to potential OM651 timing chain issue. Effectively need to decide if I take "preventative insurance" route of having chain replaced. Like all...
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    W204 - enough to force a DPF regen?

    Hi, Having retired, no longer using car for long distance driving, so guessing I'm likely blocking DPF on short and local journeys (many <10m, others mainly <30m). Not due into my indie until late 2018 so no STAR access. Got Norfolk(A14/A47) trip shortly so 100+m higher speed trips each way...
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    Anyone used HiTech Tuning Northampton for a stage1 ECU upgrade?

    Hi, Want to add a little 2018 'zing' to car performance so considering an ECU upgrade on my 2013 c220 W204, these specialists above are local (to me) with the W204 remap shown on their database as available. Anyone used them more recently and able to offer insight into either their ability or...
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    Protecting alloy finish

    Hi, used C-Quartz Flux protector before swopping AMG summer wheels for winters, had used it last year and gave good 6 month protection. Applied sparingly and then used infra-red lamp to ensure good bonding/hardening. AMG hubs now off for refurbishing, will then treat them before spring reuse...
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    New £5 notes likely to be withdrawn due to tallow content

    Sorry to advise of above, please bundle them up and send direct to me, I'll refund 2nd class postage and dispose of them for you. (hopefully) Merry Christmas, Tony
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    DART charges - anyone experienced charging issues?

    Have a DART account minimally used for rare east M25 jaunts, recently advised it would be closed as in deficit. Checked and found both south/north charges allocated on 25th June, only I was down deepest southwest in another car that day! Called them today and queried in case there was a clone...
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    Wireless Blue-tooth connectivity (W204)

    Bought a JETech Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Audio Transmitter and Receiver 2-in-1 Bluetooth Adapter to allow streaming of music from other input units, but although the Audio20 recognises the JTEC T2030 unit, it can't authorise it, though small print in post-purchase minuscule instruction booklet...
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    hardwire multiple 12v & USB sockets from Cigarette socket supply

    Hi, On my post-facelift W204 (12/12) I want need multiple sockets to feed: 1- Dash Cam - Cig connector 2- Sat Navto - Cig connector 3- Phone Charger - USB 4- DAB Blue tooth Transmitter - USB 5- Spare USB (appreciate need to ensure draw/loading is sensible) Looking for clean and...
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    Best VFM detachable tow bar & 7 pin electrics for late 2012 C220

    Hi, looking for suggestions from anyone with experience of above for a Nov 12 w204, it's a saloon (AMG Sport) variant. I live in east Midlands area and would look for it to be fitted, now out of warranty. Appreciate the bodykit makes slightly more difficult but presume with a detatchable...
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    Took the plunge!

    Hi All, With no previous experience of them, decided (with OH encouragement) to purchase a late 2012 C-class (AMG sport) 220 (170bhp) variant, just getting to grips with it now and certainly growing on me. Never had a MB or diesel before so quite a change, slightly concerned at winter...
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