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    w123 230e. Changing the timing chain and tensioner.

    I am thinking about changing the timing chain and tensioner on my merc w123 230e it is a 1985 car. The reason i am thinking about doing it myself because if i take it to a garage they will probably put an aprentice on it any way and i am worried if they mess it up basically how would you rate...
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    w123 230e 4 star to unleaded

    I got in touch with the local mers dealer today to ask what i have to do to change my 1984-5 w123 230e from leaded fuel to unleaded fuel and they said that i can just change over no problem then the man on the phone said that he personally would put some leaded fuel in every 3-4 tank fulls if...
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    w123 230e one electric mirror

    Is it normal to only have the passenger side mirror electric on my 1985 w123 230e merc it seems to be as there is no switch to switch between mirrors on a cursor to control the one. Maybe it is because you can reach the drivers side ajuster and not the passengers side.
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    w123 230e central locking

    The central locking on my merc works on three doors (driver two back doors) but the movement is slow i know the vacuum unit only woeks a few times after the engine has been turned off but i thought it would be more responsive than this but the passenger door does not move at all exept with the...
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    J reg 230E mercedes value?

    I know everyone hates these "whats it worth" threads but as the question suggests im wondering how much this car is worth, i have one with 99,000 on the clock, cloth upholstery, 5 speed manual, dark blue paint and interior, 16" alloys, immaculate inside and out, tax, m.o.t, history etc etc...
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    230e Spark Plug Gaps and more.

    like to fit new spark plugs inexperenced DIYer have plugs & spanner. No haynes or prior knowledge .230TE. Also occasional loud knock from front end car handles fine and oil on inside lid of air filter almost forgot the list goes on a tick tick sound from engine comes in then goes again with...
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    Transmission Help 230E

    going at 3rd at low speed such as at 50Km/h or below, as soon as i take off my foot from the gas pedal, it shifts 4th. Why is this?would adjusting vacuum modulator help in this case. car should be driven at high RPM or Low. Which is better. Would changing ordinary ATF with good...
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    Mercedes 230e W123 Excellent For Sale

    Mercedes 230e W123 1985 But On A Private Plate, Cream In Colour, 97.000 Miles. Mot For 10 Months, Taxed For 4 Months. Paintwork In Excellent Condition, Bodywork Very Solid,4 New Pirelli Tyres, Full Exhaust System 6 Months Ago,new Brake Pads, Caliper, Handbrake Cable/shoes,auto Box Is Excellent...
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    1983 230E For Sale 111,000 miles

    Mercedes Benz 230E, Astral Silver, Manual Sunroof, 7inch Alloys, black cloth interior, 111,000 miles, full history, 1 owner from new (me), new (complete MB) exhaust & alternator, good tyres, recent brake discs, pads, hoses, front wheel bearings, front wings, cross member. Original purchase...
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    Quick sale of W123 230E

    we have a metallic blue W123 230E auto saloon, 1985 on a B plate for sale. 182,000 with a fairly comprehensive (although not complete) history. The good stuff, 1, MoT until august 27th 2003 2, starts first time and runs like a dream, the engine is quiet and free from rattles, knocks...
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