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True, Mercedes quality is not what it used to be:crazy:

It's not surprising these 19 inch wheels buckle and crack - being such a low profile tyre it is inevitable. There is just no cushion available when hitting potholes in the road:eek:

Disconnect the MAF to see if there is any change when running, if not then MAF is faulty

Most times a faulty crank shaft position sensor does not show up codes:cool:

5 litres a week is a lot - you might even have a leak on the transmission oil cooler in the radiator. The only way to identify if it is the head gasket is to do a leak down test.

Do not over fill or you could end up with a runaway diesel engine:eek:

So much for advanced technolgy - not very reliable and ooh so ever expensive to replace out of warrantee.

Driving up a kerb:crazy: not surprising you have suspension rattles:D

Remove and replace cylinder head with both manifolds on using an engine lift or chain block. Make absolute sure the head is flat or you will be doing the whole job over again within the next few thousand miles:crazy:

Take it to another garage:eek:

Go to a Mercedes indi - they usually know how to work on the older Mercs:cool:

When ever I buy a second hand car the first thing I look at is the coolant, if dirty and brown I dont bother looking any further. 85% of all vehicle breakdowns is coolant related.

Definitely a moisture problem. I would remove and clean all fuses, check all earth points for corrosion and then ensure every electrical box and connection is water proof. Check your battery connections for corrosion too. Electrical spray works and dielectric grease can work wonders.

Usually the Crankshaft Position Sensor which needs replacement - 10 minute job. A blocked fuel filter can also cause this problem

Modern Mercedes engines have much tighter tolerances, they certainly aren't BMC A series engines:doh: A 3.2 M112 in good condition will use no oil between services, as long as it is a synthetic oil used with the correct fleece filter; and keep the oil level below the max mark:D

I would never use Champions in a Mercedes:( Only Bosch and maybe NGK, and note these platinum tipped plugs are capable of doing 100 000 miles easily - luckily, as they are a b@tch to change.

Wow messing around with steering wheel positions on the spline, far simpler to adjust the tie rod ends which any competent garage with wheel alignment equipment can do.

Disgusting that Mercedes uses a brake line that rusts:fail Why didn't they use a pipe with a copper component? Must be the bean counters :doh:

320 engine any day:cool:

First thing - what is the mileage and service history of the car? If low kms then it certainly will not need a timing chain.