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  1. S

    General w124 E300d 606 Cylinder head replacement questions

    Have removed head from my w124 e300d (606 engine) according to very helpful info on here. having spent £600 on parts (Gaskets, head bolts plastic parts) and recon etc I just want to make damn sure I get the reassembly right! I have the following questions; 1. Is there a way to check if...
  2. The Boss

    POLL - 2010 General Election

    that time has come around again to cast your vote.. the 2010 General Election.. May 6th 2010 so to get a feel, update the poll with your voting Intention.. Its a private poll, so dont worry.... ps - dont forget to attend your polling station tomorrow... this poll does not count - just...
  3. T

    ML General advice

    Getting a ml 320 soon. What should i look out for and the MPG??
  4. Uncle Fester

    General newbie questions

    Hi all, new to Mercedes, but not to forums. I guess I'll make all the usuall newbie mistakes (with the car and the forum) untill I get used to how both work. Anyhoo, I have posted in "new members" and now need some general guidance. I have a 2001 C220 diesel estate auto (tiptronic) with 148k on...
  5. snipez999

    C63 AMG - general info/issues etc

    Currently driving a 535d BMW (yeah yeah so shoot me LOL). Due to change cars in June and looking around at various possibilities eg. BMW 550i; M3 (probably too small); C63 AMG. I like my Beemers, having owned an E46 330d before the 5 series, and I love the sporty ride and level of...
  6. L

    Discount ? Buying used MB in general

    I am looking to buy a 2/3 year old MB and frankly I am not the best negotiator around. Is asking for around 5% discount from a dealer too much? too little ? or about right ? Would you buy a MB from a non-MB main dealer ? Obviously, MB told me I shouldn't buy anywhere else. Any help would...
  7. T

    COMAND - TMC, Rear, and general FM/AM tuning

    So I got my Euro COMAND installed today, made a hybrid navi DVD with both the MCSII and APS versions and it works like a charm, practically plug-n-play! However I do have a couple questions for you guys, since I have run into a few things I haven't seen on the MCSII COMAND, in the Navi screen...
  8. W

    Workshop tools & socket sets: 3/8" vs 1/2" general advice please

    For years I've borrowed friends socket sets, so it's about time I bought my own! The two immediate jobs I have in mind are; spark plug change and front brake pads/discs on a Smart ForTwo. The spark plugs need a 16mm spark plug socket and need to be tightened to 22Nm. So I think I need to...
  9. Z

    General Battery Question

    Hi, My girlfriends battery in her Mini Cooper is dead due to an interior light being left on for 10 days while unused. I today bought a new Bosch battery for it but it is shorter then the origional BMW battery that came out. This creates a problem as the battery is housed in a plastic box...
  10. Omega

    General additives - coolant, screenwash etc

    I'm just starting to 'top-up' things on my new baby,,,,, and was wondering if I really need to use Mercedes Brands of Coolant,,,, Screen wash etc etc ? Don't get me wrong, if I do, then so be it. But I rekkon there will be as good products out there that some of you use,,,, at a better cost...
  11. shanksy

    W124 General sound system advice

    I've recently purchased a 94 e220 coupe and need to upgrade the sound system. I have installed an oldish Pioneer DEH-4100R head unit, a JVC Digifine AX504 amp (4 x 80w) and a 10" Pioneer sub in a rather large unported wedge shaped uncarpeted box. I have bought 4 x Rainbow KX120 speakers...
  12. 2

    General Poor Driving

    I have just been reading folks posting regarding to inconsiderate drivers, drivers with fog lights on all the time etc. My main bug bear is folk not using the nearside lane of dual carriageways and motorways. There is a law in the highway stating that you must drive in the left lane 264...
  13. GuyFawkes

    Xenons and vehicle mods in general - re Insurance cover.

    Original article at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/7861184.stm Insurers warn on car alterations...
  14. A

    ML270 general query

    Anything in particular to bear in mind with driving an ML270 (tiptronic) - picking mine up tomorrow and while used to auto boxes I'm used to the plain simple kind ;)
  15. Crazyjester900

    General Question

    Ok, With my C-Class W202 1996 the switch to turn on the light is on a dial just to the right of the steering wheel. Yes we all know that.. when the car is off and you turn it all the way to the left, the left parker says on. Only the left parker. When you click it one turn to the...
  16. C

    A160 Misfire And Hesitation General

    :confused: HI I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN A160 1999 AND HAVE A COUPLE OF PROBLEMS WITH MISFIRE AND HESITATION WHICH i HAVE POSTED IN THE ENGINE FORUM PLEASE TAKE A LOOK TO SEE IF YOU CAN HELP MANY THANX CHIPSRAFF
  17. Gucci

    The smallest General Lee - Cool!

    It's the General Flea! :bannana:
  18. Crazyjester900

    General Question

    Hey guys, i know i live in AUS and i know you guys live in the UK but just curious? When you park in a 2 hour zone or so. if you come back to car to move it, drive around the block for a new park but can only find your previous park, are you entitled to park in it.. i did and it and got a...
  19. Vectrolosys

    W124 200TE - General Questions

    Hello, I purchased a 1989 200TE Estate a few months back and have been enjoying the car considerably ever since, so much so that I am planning to purchase a 300TE or 300TD diesel at some point in the future!!. Anyway, couple of quick questions for anyone else who owns a W124 200TE. 1 -...
  20. A

    Speaker size for ML doors / General ICE recommendations?

    Hello Its been a long time since I was into my car audio and currenty the ML has a standard Audio 10 head unit (which I find very annoying to use...) and standard speakers. Its does sound ok to be fair......but I use to have Rockford Fosgate equipment in my car(s), mostly bought from...
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